bptuner

I was out of my Z06 for 2 years then I bought my ZR1. love it not the same car at all and anyone who likes cars knows it.

71HO454

When I part company with my C6 Z06, it will definitely be replaced with a 2012-2013 C6 ZR1. By the time I'm ready to part company with the C6 ZR1, we'll see what the "used" prices are for a C7 ZR1. Porsche or Nissan as possible replacements? Not in my garage!!

loudblazer

Well said! I could see myself keeping a modded C6ZR1 awhile but I also said that about my Z06 I just sold, lol.

WA 2 FST

Sounds like you have some substantial time until you make your next purchase, so its very possible things will change, along with pricing of the vehicles in question.

I'm not a P-car guy, but I have driven them on a closed road course, and they are sweet. I just won't own one, but that is a personal thing...and has very little to do with the quality/ability of the car itself.

I drove a 2013 GTR a few years ago and wasn't impressed. I know you can mod the snot out of them and they seem to be pretty durable, but in stock form, in any contest but a dig, a lightly modded Z06 will crush it in a contest of acceleration and a ZR1 will destroy it. Again, once you mod stuff...all bets are off. The GTR is an amazing platform if you have deep pockets and want to mod it. As a driver, I strongly prefer the C6 Vette over it, however. Again, personal preference.

In all honesty, you can't go wrong with any of the vehicles suggested. Once you get about 4 weeks from when you're serious about purchasing, go drive some different cars. It will make you appreciate what you end up with all the more.

MTPZ06

Whats your budget? That makes a big difference in "what's next".

For me, my next car will be a gently used AMG GTS (or the AMG GTR if they depreciate similarly). Those will take some time before they are in the current C6 ZR1 price range though.

ZF Six

One of the biggest questions is what do you intend on doing with the car and how do you enjoy your cars? What kind of driving do you do? Do you race your cars? If so, road course, autoX or drag racing?

It's hard to beat the C6 ZR1, which is why I have one. For my driving style and budget I feel like it's the best option. If/when I decide to move on from my ZR1, I'll probably get into something exotic like McLaren, Ferrari, or Lamborghini. Until I can afford one of those cars, my ZR1 will continue to put a smile on my face.

TRDNiteLife

This. I feel my ZR1 will be my last stepping stone before I buy a horse or a bull. Either of those would be practical for kids, right?

OhhhApieceOfCandy

I'm genuinely curious here, how s a ZR1 "worlds apart" from a Z06? The widebody on both allows for the same tires which makes the biggest difference in handling on the street. Sure the carbon ceramics on the ZR1 are better but are they really that much better? I'm sure the power comes on lower in the rev range on the Zr1 but above 5k a cammed Z06 will make the same numbers as a stock ZR1 - all of these seem like minor improvements.

I came from a cammed C5z (410rwhp) to my cammed C6z (510rwhp) and even the generational difference combined with the brakes, widebody and power difference only made my C6z feel like an incremental improvement vs a completely different car.

ZF Six

Find one to drive. I had a C5 Z06 and had driven two different C6 Z06s, one was stock and one was heads/cam. The ZR1 is more refined and the power delivery is effortless.

AHP

Drive one and see for yourself.. It does everything markedly better. The handling is better and more friendly/manageable. Particularly for 'regular' driving on not-so-ideal roads. The brakes are absolutely that much better --- better than any other non-exotic I've experienced. The CCB's simply do. not. give. up. The power delivery of the PD blower along with the longer gearing makes for a phenomenal, effortless driving experience.

I drove the ZR1 truly hoping I would talk myself out of it in favor of either a C7Z or modding a C6Z, etc.. It delivered an every mark and then some, hence why it's in my garage taking up the 'space' (financially) of potentially 2 other fun cars.

racebum

same

GTR is a beast, reliable, great resale. easier to maintain than the 911 turbo. sweet spot on the GTR is 2014-2015 with 20k miles around 65-67k after haggling

c6 zr1 is not really a different experience. it's the same thing with better brakes and a better clutch

2FastCorvette4U

I am a huge Corvette guy clearly which all of us are but the biased responses on here is typical of a brand specific car enthusiast forum. The ZR-1 is a great car but for some of you to say it's worlds apart from a C6Z it's almost laughable. ZR1 - 638 bhp @ 6,500 RPM, 0-60: 3.3 seconds 1/4 Mile: 11.4 @ 130 mph / Z06 - Horsepower: 505 bhp @ 6,300 RPM, 0-60: 3.7 seconds, 1/4 Mile: 11.6 seconds @ 126 mph. The ZR1 has a 133 more hp and to me those numbers are not staggering. The ZR1 just has the exclusivity rights to it due to low production numbers but it is no massive marvel. To me when the C6Z came out in 2006 and started crushing exotics it was something that no one could believe and was a marvel of it's time and still is to this day. The C6Z paved the way for so much which is why I love it so much. My flame suit is ready by the way : )

Innovate

I have pretty much decided in a couple years my Z06's garage mate will be a GTR. Big power AWD/DCT at a great price is it for me. Billet Block, ETS Turbo Kit, Shep Stg 6, Syvecs, and a few other odds and ends. That combo should reliably make over 2k awhp on the street. My plan is to find a 2009-2010 GTR in the $40k range or maybe newer for $50kish and go from there. It will take me years to build it but she will be one bad fast car on the street. I love DCT and the GTR checks my boxes. Now to pay off my detailing van!

The bad about them is the fact that they are pretty expensive to mod. FBO E85 GTR's are on par with HCI C6Z's from a roll and kill them at a dig. Once you go built shortblock, built trans, and bigger turbos, it will take a ton of boost on a Vette to catch one and outrun it.

AHP

I'm not a "Corvette guy" by any means; I am an enthusiast of performance/sports cars in general.

Your argument holds little (almost laughable) credibility when it's nothing more than assumption/supposition propped up with some magazine stats. I was somewhat skeptical at the 'on paper' differences and the resulting premium, but ignorance isn't always bliss. The Z06 is a great car, the ZR1 does everything significantly better.

Long Barrel Colt

I'm not a car guy by any stretch but I do enjoy driving my 2008 JSB Zo6 bone stock except the heads done by AHP. Guns and hunting are my number one passion. On the way home from work today I saw a man driving a new Jag F type fresh off the lot. Cool looking car I don't know a thing about them might be a POS for all I know. I don't know how it would stack up against my Z Rick

mirage2991

I really don't know what the stigma is about the "maintenance costs" of a Porsche...have had P cars for 9 years and Vettes at the same time, maintenance cost for each is basically the same...I do it myself, I get parts from Amazon and other online suppliers...the 911 water pump I replaced 2 years ago on it was about 100$ cheaper than what a ZR1 pump would be to replace (just the part, shopping round for both)...so don't be affraid of getting into a nice P car...they too have forums and DIY threads and parts online LOL

2FastCorvette4U

Yea, yea cry over the fact it doesn't perform that much better and live in the land of denial.

Texasthunder

I asked this in another post one time with no response. How many of you people ******* the C6 ZR1 ever drove one? Unless your *** has been behind the wheel you done know what your missing!!!!!

MTPZ06

If its an F Type R...car and driver hit 0-60 in 3.4

furiousox

Wow, are you me? This is exactly my thinking. After almost 3 years I still can't fathom the idea of selling my C6Z, that LS7 is just so special. The ZR will have brutal torque and power but the NA LS7 is just incredible to wind out.