Dicecal

There hasn't been a "real" 427 Corvette since 1969. Sold my Z06, for a ZR1- no regrets.

capevettes

I am not lusting after a ZR1. I think they are great cars but I really like the 427 naturally aspirated motor. The Z06 is light and fuel efficient and plenty fast. I like what I have. I will not pay $100,000 for a car whether I can afford it or not.

If I choose to buy a ZR1 down the road it will be a nice, low mileage example. I'm sure there is someone out there now who is taking very good care of one for me and not putting any miles on it while it depreciates significantly I waited patiently for the Z06 to depreciate and got a nice garage queen with 2,500 miles on it for 1/2 price. There will be similar deals with ZR1's if I choose to go that route in a couple of years. I think spending money foolishly, even if you can afford to, is unwise.

LFZ

I'd rather make the move up towards a Z06 with Z07 package...but if you like the Zr1..go for it!

VetteVinnie

How do you figure? Big block versus small block. It's still 427 cubes (more or less). And it's still a Corvette.

djsalazar13

The best of both worlds N/A vs. Forced induction. They are both great cars and you cannot go wrong either way depending on your financial status of course. All you need is a few tweaks to the Z06 and you have your own personal Zr1.

3LZZ06

I agree with this, in fact today's "427" technology makes yesterday's big blocks seem like a diesel truck engine.

Always lots of semantics with big block/small block banter but the bottom line is that the LS7 is by far the best "427" GM has ever made IMO...

BigMike NY

What do call the LS7 427, a fake 427? Although I agree not the original
"427" the LS7 427 crushes the original 427 in every way shape and form... What is your point?

samanatoo

I have owned a carbon zo6 for a month now. Previous zo6 was an o9 model. The tires make a big diff! Brakes are great too. They are the best brakes for a reason, they simply are! I just bought a new 2010 zr1. The zr1 is a bad *** car. The carbon fiber clear paint, seethru hood blown motor ptm system plus you just own a zr1! It was to track my cars I would stick with my carbon. Also and this is for me, for a few extra bucks I moved into a zr1. They are both crazy fast cars. I do notice the retuning of the carbons exhaust sytem, meaner more back popping etc. I cannot own both zr1 will be here tomorrow silver, 3lz silver.stiching interior, 2010 model. If you want to save 15 to 20 grand the go with the carbon. all 3 great cars driven them all.

tim414

Cubes are cubes....now blocks are a different story.....and btw dicecal, I know I own a small block

samanatoo

Just another note on my decision. I like having a 600hp plus motor with a factory warranty. I run my cars nit everyday but very hard, florida has plenty of roads to go 0 to 100 and back to 0. I love both cars the money for all of them is very well spent in comparison to other hi end cars. I would not buy any other car because our quality and build has caught up while others have falken in materials used. I have a c4s, m5, m3n, and others. The zr1 is a great car and great buy. Second I would not buy other than an AMERICAN MADE CAR!

Senator Carbon

I agree with Ron, er "Werks," in San Jose. I went through the same thought process last month. I was actually on my way to get the ZR1, and had my eye on a gorgeous new Black one. I think this was primarily because I was influenced by the higher HP, and thought I needed all that I could get. However, we all know that the performance is not significantly different between them.

We drove both the ZR1 and a Z06. IMO, other than the scream put out by the LS9 (and it does scream) nothing else is memorably different, except maybe the Z felt lighter on its feet. My son raised the issue of the "limited edition" Carbon being available. One serious look at that offering and I was hooked.

There is no better sound than what the 427 puts out routinely, and that is where we live most of the time. And, for those that say today's 427 is not the same thing, I agree. I used to pilot a '69 427 back during pilot training days. I loved it, and would love it again if I had one, but there is no comparison to what PBC puts into the LS7 427 today. Yesterday's engine is nostalgic, today's is awesome. Thanks to you guys in Wixom who are reading these posts!

For me, I came home with 427 powered Inferno Orange Carbon #0122. But, I would also say this, knowing what I know now after living with the Z for a while, even if the Carbon wasn't available, I would purchase another Z with the CFZ and Z07 packages. I would do this even if the prices for the ZR1 and the Z06 were the same.

There is a reason why the Z06's doubled in production numbers in 2011 while the ZR1 numbers were cut in half. Everyone will have their own particular reasons for why this is so, but it is so. I think the thread that proclaims the death of the Z06 is quite premature.

Good luck with your decision. After you make it, maybe you would like to tell us your reasoning. I would like to know your thinking on the issue. One thing for sure, you can't be wrong!

BTW, there are still about 100 Carbon's left for sale, but they are going fast.

LTVN68

ZO7........for me, this is the best of all worlds. Hot car, excellent mileage.....perfect.

OnPoint

Have had both. Enjoy the ZR1 more. It is the complete package.

Best case of all: have both. If can't do that, it really just comes down to personal preference.

Both are great cars.

skudlw

ZR1 is too expensive for a Corvette even if one can afford it. The ZO6 was pushing the cost limits for a vette especially with the cheap interior. The vette needs to stay around $80K.

sublime1996525

I like the design of the Z06 better plus the 427. Either car you choose is a win though. Also my dream car is an F430 and like you said they are coming down in price.

tom46818

I agree...I have always loved NA motors too! Plus, a 427 in a Corvette does it honestly get any better!

ZR1/Z06

BOTH!!! We consider the Z06 "The Green Car" because of the gas mileage and the ZR1 "The Performance Car" because of the 26% increase in power.

xcutter

I can easily afford to buy the ZR1, and love the ZR1, but as a Z06 owner, I don't feel that it is enough of an upgrade to justify the cost. If I had a Grand Sport or Base C6, a move to the Z06 or (maybe) the ZR1 would seem worth it. I can't justify spending $100k (plus) for a Corvette with the same exact interior as a $46k Corvette.

3LZZ06

Well boys, my vote is cast and I pulled the trigger on a new 2010 ZR1.
My deliberating and obsessing got the best of me. My reasons for
making the move basically came down to a checklist of good and bad
and putting some value on each item.

Mind you, this is my way of justifying the move from a 2008 Z06 to a ZR1.
The numbers are strictly "my" numbers...


1. .2 model year newer Corvette (ZR1)--------$20,000
2. .638 HP LS9 ---------------------------------- $5,000
3. .carbon ceramic brembos --------------------$8,000
4. .magnetic selective ride with PTM -----------$3,000
5. .exposed/cleared carbon ---------------------$4,000
6. .19/20 wheels with michelin PS2 ZPs -------$3,000
7. .dual power seats with lumbar adjustments-$2,000
8. .power hatch assist -----------------------------$200
9. .bluetooth ----------------------------------------$50
10. exhaust tone ----------------------------------$750
11. Spring Mountain 2 day ZR1 driver training-$3000

*******************total**************$49,000

I'm WELL under the above total, and that includes 0% financing.
IMO it's a no-brainer. Here's a dealership photo of my new ride.

More to come when I get it home from Detroit.

jc9767

Beautiful car, congratulations. It looks much better inside and clean. I need to show my wife your calculations to convince her we need to do the same.