[ZR1] New To Me ZR1
04-14-2018, 12:13 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
New To Me ZR1
Back in January I posted the desire to purchase a CRM ZR1 and really wanted to purchase one from a forum member instead of a dealer. I had a few members reach out to me, but almost all of them wanted 10K above book values and that just was not going to happen on my end. I enjoyed talking to all of them, but it became very obvious the best deal was going to come from a dealer because the original owner had already decided to sell their vehicle. I got close on a couple of 2010 models, but they were either too far from my home in Texas or had some flaws I was not willing to accept. In the end I found exactly what I wanted at a Porsche dealer in Austin and to say the least the hunt and wait was worth the patience. I am now a proud owner of a 2013 CRM ZR1 with just over 3K miles that was pampered by a single owner in my home state. I have not logged very many miles so far, but there are definitely some things that I really like and others that I don't. A great way to start a love/hate relationship, which gives a car character.
04-14-2018, 12:31 AM
#2
Safety Car
Congrats... maybe we'll pass each other at some point. I live in SE Allen, and drive through/by Parker and the surrounding areas daily, sometimes out in my JSB ZR1.
Have fun with the new toy!!
Have fun with the new toy!!
04-14-2018, 12:47 AM
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Drifting
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Back in January I posted the desire to purchase a CRM ZR1 and really wanted to purchase one from a forum member instead of a dealer. I had a few members reach out to me, but almost all of them wanted 10K above book values and that just was not going to happen on my end. I enjoyed talking to all of them, but it became very obvious the best deal was going to come from a dealer because the original owner had already decided to sell their vehicle. I got close on a couple of 2010 models, but they were either too far from my home in Texas or had some flaws I was not willing to accept. In the end I found exactly what I wanted at a Porsche dealer in Austin and to say the least the hunt and wait was worth the patience. I am now a proud owner of a 2013 CRM ZR1 with just over 3K miles that was pampered by a single owner in my home state. I have not logged very many miles so far, but there are definitely some things that I really like and others that I don't. A great way to start a love/hate relationship, which gives a car character.
04-14-2018, 09:46 AM
#7
Pro
You're gonna love that little car, glad you could end up with the one you wanted.
04-14-2018, 10:21 AM
#9
Drifting
Congratulations!
Hope the love far outweighs the hate in your new relationship.
I’m the original owner of a ‘13 as well and still enjoying the honeymoon (6 months of the year - ahhh, that’s the secret!).
ENJOY!
Hope the love far outweighs the hate in your new relationship.
I’m the original owner of a ‘13 as well and still enjoying the honeymoon (6 months of the year - ahhh, that’s the secret!).
ENJOY!
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04-14-2018, 10:32 PM
#12
Instructor
Thread Starter
This is my forth Corvette and by far my favorite body style and that was the main reason for the purchase.
Likes:
Styling
Power
Brakes
Overall Handling
Dislikes:
Creaking Driver's Door
Seats
Crappy Nav. Radio
No Backup Camera
Cheap rubberized interior pieces
Still prefer to drive my modified C5 Z06
Don't get me wrong the ZR1 is a great car, but if I had not fallen in love with the styling it would not be in my garage. I have several other high performance cars that drive better, but she is a very pretty girl and that is why I had to have one.
Likes:
Styling
Power
Brakes
Overall Handling
Dislikes:
Creaking Driver's Door
Seats
Crappy Nav. Radio
No Backup Camera
Cheap rubberized interior pieces
Still prefer to drive my modified C5 Z06
Don't get me wrong the ZR1 is a great car, but if I had not fallen in love with the styling it would not be in my garage. I have several other high performance cars that drive better, but she is a very pretty girl and that is why I had to have one.
04-15-2018, 09:45 AM
#14
Burning Brakes
What did you end up paying?
04-15-2018, 09:53 AM
#15
Dam nice.
04-15-2018, 11:09 AM
#17
Racer
The hunt is over now, time to enjoy your new acquisition. Enjoy !!
04-15-2018, 11:41 AM
#18
Race Director
Congrats OP! she is beautiful.
As for the older Nav/Radio, i came from an 08 C6 with the same one and had i kept that instead of buying a new one i would have purchased a pioneer replacement with android auto/apple carplay. it's a plug and play. you could probably even put a small camera back there without cutting or drilling into anything. again, had i kept my C6 i would have gone that route.
PS. your attempt at pics was subpar at best lol LET'S Go!!!!!!!!! inside outside angles come on man!
As for the older Nav/Radio, i came from an 08 C6 with the same one and had i kept that instead of buying a new one i would have purchased a pioneer replacement with android auto/apple carplay. it's a plug and play. you could probably even put a small camera back there without cutting or drilling into anything. again, had i kept my C6 i would have gone that route.
PS. your attempt at pics was subpar at best lol LET'S Go!!!!!!!!! inside outside angles come on man!
04-15-2018, 07:17 PM
#20
Thick Member
Beautiful car! The radio/backup cam is an easy fix. I got a Kenwood from Crutchfield and couldn't be happier, better nav and Bluetooth. A couple hours and you'll be good to go. It almost looks oem IMHO as well. I can't remember the model but it was around $7-800 and they have adapters to retain the steering wheel controls. Not sure why pic is upside down?
Last edited by chatcher; 04-15-2018 at 07:20 PM.
