[Z06] 2001 z06
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2001 z06
have an opportunity to purchase a 2001 z06 mill yellow 1 owner with 15k ,miles for 21k.. opinion. good value?? or do you think a 1991 zr1 with 6900 miles like new 1 owner all stock for 25k a better value
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My last three Corvettes, before I purchased my 02 C5Z, were C4 ZR-1's so I understand your dilemma. Both are excellent cars, at decent prices, so it's basically pick your poison.
What color combo is the ZR-1?
What color combo is the ZR-1?
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They are both very close in HP and performance. That said, I would rather have the ‘02 and up Z06 for the extra HP. But between those two, I would go with ‘91 ZR-1 - the engine is a thing of beauty.
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I would highly suggest joining this site and organization, great people with a huge amount of knowledge about these cars. http://www.zr1.net/forum/index.php
There were only 6939 ZR-1's produced, from 1990-1995. If you want a totally original car, I would buy that 91 ZR-1. If you want a hotrod and love to modify, I would go with the Z06.
Where are you located and who inspected the Z?
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I think if you're looking at this from a collector/museum piece you won't drive, the jury is still out. The LT5 is a thing of beauty, but it's in a very subpar chassis. The C5Z has a laundry list of things that make it a very capable and frankly is more admired by the masses. If you're buying to keep it in the garage for 20yrs...I mean...flip a coin. Things that determine collectibility really sometimes aren't determined for years ahead; the result of regulation or design ideologies. The C5Z is the better car, the LT5 is a great piece...it's tough for sure but...guess it comes down to what draws you, because "collector value" can be debated from here until 20yrs from now.
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good luck post pictures of the one you get!
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