Z51 vs Z06 vs ZR1 CAR and DRIVER
10-24-2008, 09:02 PM
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My FJR is 2.5 years old and has 30,000 miles on it (all pleasure). In the same time, I've probably put about 14,000 miles on the Corvettes (all pleasure as well). I guess that confirms what you said 
10-24-2008, 11:26 PM
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Gotta be honest here, I'm really getting sick and tired of every magazine testing every sports car on the race track to decide the winner. The % of these cars that will ever be tracked is miniscule. I traded a LS3 Z51 for my Z06 three months ago, and I've run the cars very hard on all types of roads. I can damn sure tell you that I don't think I came out a loser.
On the other hand, I am the first to admit that the LS3 Z51 is the best bang for the buck, and everyone should be happy to own whichever one they have.
On the other hand, I am the first to admit that the LS3 Z51 is the best bang for the buck, and everyone should be happy to own whichever one they have.
There is no "loser" in that list.
10-24-2008, 11:28 PM
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10-25-2008, 12:28 AM
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never lose
its just about impossible to be in a c6 and feel at a loss. You could always take any of the three and play musical parts until the it works the way you like it to.
10-25-2008, 01:36 AM
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Its hard to see my Z06 buddies have to suffer again.
I hope this gets locked.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=z51+z06
10-25-2008, 09:21 AM
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Its hard to see my Z06 buddies have to suffer again.
I hope this gets locked.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=z51+z06
Have a good one
TRR
10-25-2008, 09:25 AM
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I meant Suffering through this Article again which clearly singles out the Z06 as the worst choice of the bunch...which is total
10-25-2008, 09:43 AM
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Oh.. boo hoo... get over it.. Some journalist filling up space. who cares.. his opinion is about as good as anyone else's.
Let's get hardrivin1le back so we can add to the whine..
You know what you have.. smile and drive...
Let's get hardrivin1le back so we can add to the whine..
You know what you have.. smile and drive...
10-25-2008, 09:57 AM
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St. Jude Donor '09 & '12, '14
I mean I think the Author is trying to say Z06 owners are making a 20k mistake. I see you have the LS3 Z51 so your not affected by the sting of this article.I tried to lock it earlier to protect the innocent.
10-25-2008, 09:57 AM
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Just what exactly makes you think that we Z06 owners are "suffering through this article"??We couldn't care less, because we know what we have. I didn't even bother to read the article.
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10-25-2008, 10:00 AM
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I appreciate your recognition of my concern. I'm glad all is well. 
10-25-2008, 10:05 AM
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Its not your "concern" which I recognize. Its your deep seated, paralyzing Z06 envy.
The idea of virtually every post you put up demonstrates your pathetic jealousy of the Z06 and it's owners.
The idea of virtually every post you put up demonstrates your pathetic jealousy of the Z06 and it's owners.
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10-25-2008, 10:13 AM
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Can't a person gain repentance on CF ?
In the past alot of my questions where from a concern standpoint. (rocker arms etc) But I've seen how this car will be a classic one day.
I Love the Z06. I hope to own one someday.
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10-25-2008, 10:25 AM
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Ambition and desire are the first steps towards worthwhile achievement.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; 10-25-2008 at 10:28 AM.
10-25-2008, 10:29 AM
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Gotta be honest here, I'm really getting sick and tired of every magazine testing every sports car on the race track to decide the winner. The % of these cars that will ever be tracked is miniscule. I traded a LS3 Z51 for my Z06 three months ago, and I've run the cars very hard on all types of roads. I can damn sure tell you that I don't think I came out a loser.
On the other hand, I am the first to admit that the LS3 Z51 is the best bang for the buck, and everyone should be happy to own whichever one they have.
On the other hand, I am the first to admit that the LS3 Z51 is the best bang for the buck, and everyone should be happy to own whichever one they have.
Ron
10-25-2008, 10:32 AM
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You know what guys in the end who cares who has what type of vette.
I have owned a 02 / 04 Z06 a 06 Z51 and now a 08 Z06.
I have always been a Z06 fan and always will, I love this 08 more than the other 3 combined and no way will pure Z06 fans ever be happy with the coupe or convertible!
The bottom line is that just owning one of these C6 vettes is an awesome experience and I am proud to own one. I do not care who is faster, which is the best bang for the buck etc.
If I had a Z51 and not a Z06 I would want to believe I was smarter for saving the extra 20k and maybe that is correct if owning one makes you happy. I personally love the fact that I have the Z06...to me it is the top gun of the model. (well the ZR1 is now)
Just enjoy which ever model you have, forget about the resale values being in the toilet and enjoy owning the best American made sports car on the planet
I have owned a 02 / 04 Z06 a 06 Z51 and now a 08 Z06.
I have always been a Z06 fan and always will, I love this 08 more than the other 3 combined and no way will pure Z06 fans ever be happy with the coupe or convertible!
The bottom line is that just owning one of these C6 vettes is an awesome experience and I am proud to own one. I do not care who is faster, which is the best bang for the buck etc.
If I had a Z51 and not a Z06 I would want to believe I was smarter for saving the extra 20k and maybe that is correct if owning one makes you happy. I personally love the fact that I have the Z06...to me it is the top gun of the model. (well the ZR1 is now
) Just enjoy which ever model you have, forget about the resale values being in the toilet and enjoy owning the best American made sports car on the planet
10-25-2008, 10:36 AM
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Funny the call they Z06 the "loser" of the bunch but when the car came out and for years after that they were kissing its *** HARDCORE !! The C6 Z06 is nothing short of spectacular. Anyone that disagrees never drove one or is just plain jealous.
The C6 Z06 is nothing short of spectacular. Anyone that disagrees never drove one or is just plain jealous.
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10-25-2008, 10:41 AM
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Le Mans Master
Sorry, don't get your pi$$ hot, second Vette.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1567593936
You keep on tryin', waitin' and dreamin'. Maybe you'll own one. Someday.
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Journey.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1567593936
You keep on tryin', waitin' and dreamin'. Maybe you'll own one. Someday.
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people
Journey.