randy ransome

I'd go ZR1 all the way.

Good Luck with your choice.

choppychop

WA 2 FST

I asked the same question myself because I have been in the market for awhile. I decided ZR1. But this is _such_ a personal preference thing and what someone wants out of the car.

I've driven a C7Z06 and it is an awesome car. For me, personally, as someone who still isn't offended by my C5 Z06's interior 15 years after I bought it new... I just don't need all the gadgets and hi-tech stuff. I have a 2015 SRT Jeep, and I hate the digital dash, even though it can be configured in many ways, and all the other digital stuff on the oversized Infotainment center. Is it cool? Yes, these new vehicles have a lot more they can do for the driver. Do I want in in a toy that I will drive a couple of times a week? No. I personally do not. Heated seats is more than I need for my sports cars.

As far as looks go, the C7 front and profile have grown on me, and I really like it. The rear... I cannot stand. If they would make that black part body-color, i would like it more. But overall, I just strongly prefer the C6 widebody, which most closely resembles the C3...another big favorite of mine.

At the track, both cars will be extremely capable, and can be modified to make stupid power. I think that aspect of it is a tie.

Lastly, I only wanted a manual trans car (sold a highly modded A6 GS that was faster than a stock ZR1 and C7Z06 in a straight line), so that kept the ZR1 squarely in play.

Is the C7 a "better" overall car? Yeah, I think it is. It should be. But for my wants/needs, I prefer the ZR1, so that's what I got.

449er

I would buy the ZR1 in a New York second... I didn't/don't care for the C7 body style & I think that the C6 is a really cool car that you don't see everyday

LSX228R

Id probably go with the C7z. Only because I wouldn't want to go back to this c6 interior lol

dvilin

C7 Z06 without a doubt. Total improvement over the C6 in every aspect. Plus the C6 is getting to look a bit dated. With the reveal next week of the NEW ZR1 the C6 will continue to lose value and appeal.

Cuckoo

I would buy the newest one I could afford. As beautiful as the C6 wide body is , it will soon look "dated". Just like the c5 looks really dated now. get the C7.

d.medic

I've been lucky enough to drive both of these vehicles several times. In most cases back to back on the same day. Although the ZR1 is an amazing car it is still a C6. When driving the C7Z06 I truly felt like I was driving a supercar.

racerns

This is not true, the ZR1 is just or nearly as capable on the road course as the C7 Z06 when they are on equal tires. The ZR1 actually handles the heat better than the pre '17 models for sure. A Z07 may have a advantage at certain tracks because of the Aero but they will be close.

From a shear performance standpoint the C6 ZR1 and C7 Z06 are very close. Now if you want the more modern interior and electronic amenities over the rarity of the ZR1, then C7 is the way to go.

Jackie Chan

I dont like the way I fit in the c7. It just feels a little more cramped. Way better interior but just smaller. The newer cars don't have that same feeling with all of the sound deadening and softer feedbacks.

I came from a new mustang with all the bells and whistles, I don't miss any of them. I find myself just enoying the ride back and forth to work in my zr1. It also helps that most people that try me get their doors blown off. Even stock for stock I have pulled on a couple of zo6's on the hwy.

Both are great and you can't go wrong.

A Marsh

I haven't driven a ZR1, but have driven a C7 Z06 with manual transmission. It's an incredible car.

jost6453

I haven't driven either one..... but I love the 'top off' experience with my GS in warm weather. That's a must for me, - so C7 Z06 would be my choice.

Ward Cleaver

Sorry, but the C7 is ugly as sin.

Regardless of the production variant, the rear end of the C7 is simply horrid.


Regards,
-Ward

pdac

As someone who owns a C6 I would absolutely get the C7 Z06. Obviously when you ask a bunch of C6 owners they are going to say that the C6 is much better and that the C7 is ugly.
Looks are subjective. I personally love the looks of the C7. The question is, which one do you like better?
I would also rather have the new(er) car for obvious reasons.
The C6 is already starting to look dated and the interior is a complete joke compared to the C7.
Just my opinion.

89Roadster

I don't really think that's true, as I said before the looks of the C7 is a frequent topic in the off-topic forum and there's a lot of dislike for the design in general and the rear end in particular.

pdac

That could very well be true but my point is that looks are subjective and lets be honest, most people in OT do not own a C7. The question is does the potential purchaser like the looks of it. I know I do. Not to mention, when it comes to the interior there's no completion at all.

Torchsport

C6 is a timeless design. Some can call it dated if they want. I know better.

The T-man

LoL

Ward Cleaver

Indeed, I agree 100%.
The curves and flow of the C6 design create a very pleasing aesthetic, regardless of the vantage point from which it is viewed...and that pleasing aesthetic is simply not there in the C7.


2014 was the first year for the C7, and the C8 will be out in the fall of 2018. A relatively short production run for the C7.


So TorchSport, here's what's really comical...

In the fall of 2018, not only will the C7 just look ugly...it'll look ugly and dated.


Regards,
-Ward

Frankie15

I'd rather have a C6 ZR1 than a C7 Z06. I just prefer the looks of the C6 more.