My C7 plan
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But because you brought it up.. Out of the numerous modified cars I have sold, I have been pretty successful getting at least .30 on the dollar back. Sometimes, up to .50 on the dollar (depending on mods and car type). If you involve any dealerships, you are lucky to get ANYTHING back.
There are many variables in this, also.. What kind of deal you got on the car in the first place, type of car, type of mods, where and how you sell it, and especially to WHO you sell it.
I'm still curious if I said somewhere that I expect to get a ton back for my mods. Perhaps I need some of what YOU are smoking, lol.
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This forum is full of enthusiast so most the ones in the FS section are modded. I see a heavily modded Vette maybe once ever two months if that. The rest are chrome here, chrome there, lots of tire shine and maybe tinted windows.
Yes the C7 is a huge improvement for someone like me that doesn't like to be like everyone else it's going to be a big step because it will take months before the aftermarket starts producing mods and possibly 6-12+months before a Turbo kit comes to market.
Yes the C7 is a huge improvement for someone like me that doesn't like to be like everyone else it's going to be a big step because it will take months before the aftermarket starts producing mods and possibly 6-12+months before a Turbo kit comes to market.
I feel like he was more referring to driving pleasure investment rather than financial investment. The only real way to recoupe even a decent dollar on modifications is to find the right buyer, I think this is pretty much common knowledge). But most of these folks would just as soon modify the car themselves to their taste, common trait to most gear heads (no derogatory intention here)
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I feel like he was more referring to driving pleasure investment rather than financial investment. The only real way to recoupe even a decent dollar on modifications is to find the right buyer, I think this is pretty much common knowledge). But most of these folks would just as soon modify the car themselves to their taste, common trait to most gear heads (no derogatory intention here)
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Looks plenty fast to me, I guess not for some. Everyone has their own situation and limitations on what they can spend on cars. Cars and Americans are linked in a way most nationalities cannot understand. It isn't completely unique to America but we sure set the standard for that emotional tie to cars. I say do what works for you, because at some point we realize this infatuation is somewhat ridiculous. People want to be the first and in 6 months that too, won't matter much if at all. I can't buy one right now, not because I can't afford it. Because I can't justify saying these options are exactly what I want without touching them, feeling them and testing them. I want the perfect car or me and I've seen every picture on the Internet, but I still can't tell you if the red interior is Brembo brake red or some weird burgundy color. I can't tell if Cyber gray is dark or more like the promo shots with all the lights on it. Those are only a few examples.
Go with what fits you and every person is different. At the end of the day it is a lousy investment that you are buying to give you thrills, joy and for some poor souls, meaning. But it has to work for you and no one else ( unless of course, you are married)
Go with what fits you and every person is different. At the end of the day it is a lousy investment that you are buying to give you thrills, joy and for some poor souls, meaning. But it has to work for you and no one else ( unless of course, you are married)
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How many people are on the same page?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
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The C7 should be an exceptionally strong piece with a tune and an animal with some LTs.
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No doubt the C7 will be strong with a few bolt ons and a tune. About as fast as a C6Z
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If I can manage the torture of waiting, I'll wait till the third year of C7Z. Might go on the second year if I just can't wait.
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How many people are on the same page?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
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How many people are on the same page?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
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Except my Z06 is a lot more then a few tenths of a second faster then the C7 is/will be. I'm making in the neighborhood of 120-130 RWHP more then a stock C6Z does, as I pointed out before.
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No offense to anyone, but I've just never been a fan of the base vettes. C5, C6, whatever. I know the C7 will be exciting at first arrival, and no doubt it will be nice, but that feeling for me at least will probably wear off. (esp once C7Z's are on the road)
For me, if I KNOW I will want to acquire a C7Z at some point, I could not waste money on a base C7 that I know will be dumped shortly on a C7Z. Big waste of money IMO. ESP since I already have a bad habit of wasting money I'll never get back on mods.
For me, if I KNOW I will want to acquire a C7Z at some point, I could not waste money on a base C7 that I know will be dumped shortly on a C7Z. Big waste of money IMO. ESP since I already have a bad habit of wasting money I'll never get back on mods.
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How many people are on the same page?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
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I think you're getting held up on the power numbers.
What many here seem to forget (or not think about at all) is that you can always (and easily) make more power. What isn't easy is getting the rest of the package. You can make 600RWHP all day long with any car, but at the end of the day, it's still that same car.
Try to get all the tech and features from the C7 in to a C6 and you'll spend more money than you would just buying a C7. If the power of the C7 (standard or Z07) isn't enough, but the rest of the package is tempting, why not buy the C7 (any variant) and mod it? Then you get the best of both worlds. A supercharger alone will put you at power levels you're looking for.
What many here seem to forget (or not think about at all) is that you can always (and easily) make more power. What isn't easy is getting the rest of the package. You can make 600RWHP all day long with any car, but at the end of the day, it's still that same car.
Try to get all the tech and features from the C7 in to a C6 and you'll spend more money than you would just buying a C7. If the power of the C7 (standard or Z07) isn't enough, but the rest of the package is tempting, why not buy the C7 (any variant) and mod it? Then you get the best of both worlds. A supercharger alone will put you at power levels you're looking for.
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How many people are on the same page?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?
I have an 08 C6Z currently making 575RWHP and soon over 600RWHP. Has Penske coilovers, aero, wheels, ect.
I can't justify a base model C7.. I know they will be cool cars that's for sure, but I also KNOW I would want the variant when it arrives.
On top of that, I probably would not want the first year C7Z either. Think 06 C6Z and all of the upgrades in the later years which helps resale a lot..
Therefore.. I plan on keeping my 08 C6Z until at least the 2nd year, MAYBE the third year of the C7Z.
I realize some people would say I'm missing out on years of enjoyment, but this is what makes the most sense to me..
I had an 07 C6Z before, and I wanted an 08+ while I had it.. Now I have an 08..
I don't think I'm missing out I guess.. My Z will be faster then any new Z that comes out..
I know I'll be envious when the Z first comes out, but I think it's best to wait out the first year of it..
Whatcha think?