[ZR1] Should i buy a 2013 ZR1 or wait for C7?
03-16-2012, 05:04 PM
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Should i buy a 2013 ZR1 or wait for C7?
I know its a dumb question but I'm only 20 years old and debating on if i should buy a new zr1 or wait for the c7? Ive had a 2001 corvette c5(i bought used) and 2009 corvette(i bought new) and put a A&A kit on it making 600rwhp (built by Wongs performance) and i have drove the new ZR1 which i liked a lot more then any of my other corvettes. 
03-16-2012, 05:28 PM
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My plan was to wait for the new c7, yet the math is important to me, with so many great low mile zr1's why not pick one up and be in a position to trade up later and save $30-$40K
After my first ride today in my zr1, I have lost my interest in the c7
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After my first ride today in my zr1, I have lost my interest in the c7
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03-16-2012, 05:34 PM
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Your choice but it is likely that the first year will be base model only and you will be able to buy one for only 30k over list.
The higher performance models will likely come along a year or two later.
The higher performance models will likely come along a year or two later.
03-16-2012, 05:46 PM
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Le Mans Master
ZR1.....20 years old?? Wow!, I want in whatever you're doing legal or not 
03-16-2012, 06:22 PM
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Personally, I'd go for the ZR1. From what I hear it's a beastly car, and you never know if the C7 is to your liking. Think of all the time you could've spent driving the ZR1, but instead wasted by waiting for something you didn't like!
03-16-2012, 06:43 PM
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I agree with KingofBikes..Why wait buy a great used ZR1 now and by time the new if they even make one ZR1 comes out you'll have a good trade in car and if they don't make the new ZR1 people will be crying for one...This HP surge thats going on right now with all brands of cars will soon come to an end...It did before and it will again...640 hp Vette's won't be around much longer IMO.
03-16-2012, 08:14 PM
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03-16-2012, 10:54 PM
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Like others have noted, no certain there even will be a C7 ZR1, or another vette w/ more hp/better performance. The impending CO2 limits and CAFE regs are going to take a bite out of the fun we've been having the last few years.
And if the C7 has that huge Camaro-esque butt like the recent depictions show, I'm not sure I'd want one anyway.
And if the C7 has that huge Camaro-esque butt like the recent depictions show, I'm not sure I'd want one anyway.
03-17-2012, 12:03 AM
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I went through the same analysis last month for about a week. Then I purchased a new 2012 ZR1 and drove it back from Detroit to Portland Oregon. After 10 days and 4100 miles I can say it was the right decision. Just the fun you will have driving the ZR1 now until the 2013 (if they produce a ZR1 in 2013) is worth it. The current ZR1 is by far the best Corvette that has ever been made IMHO. Go for it.
03-17-2012, 02:02 AM
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Burning Brakes
I would get the ZR1. The C7 will not introduce a Z06 or ZR1 type car first year out and with cafe requirements the ZR1 type of power might not be available for a long time or ever possibly. That said, I hope that by lowering weight that eventually there will be a C7 with similar power to weight ratio of the ZR1 with a N/A 5.5 liter pushing 475+hp.
03-17-2012, 07:28 AM
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Burning Brakes
Geez...Wish I had to make this choice! I would have mucho miles on my new ZR1 by now-------------------------------
03-17-2012, 07:52 AM
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Le Mans Master
I may be in the minority but I would either wait for the C7 or pick up a ZR1 that is a couple of years old. You will save a lot of money on a used car. These cars will not appreciate in value. Put the savings towards the C7 or the gas you will need to keep it going.
