LEJ ZO6

c7 !

Snorman

I think maybe to a very small crowd this may be true. But to the general public, the ZR1 is just an old Corvette. Heck, most people don't even know what it is and can't tell it from a base Corvette, much less a Grand Sport or Z06.
S.

bdanyluk

Don't forget those $10,000 brakes on the ZR1.

If you are rich....buy the ZR1.

If not....the C7.

musclecar6

I totally agree. To none car enthusiasts, the C6 and prior generations are just old vettes. The C7 has really caught the eye of the general public far more than any new vette in recent history.

Marioshi

Wow, congrats! Pics or it didn't happen...as they say.

Big Dan 427

Funny how even Corvette people show no regard for the baddest Vette ever built. The
ZR1 turned in one of the fastest times ever at Nurburgring and on many courses here in the states and around 3000 have ever been built. Anyone who thinks the C7 is a better car to have should get their head examined, 3k built per month equates to just another dime a dozen Corvette unlike the iconic ZR.

kp

That is true most couldnt tell a ZR1 from a GS or C6 Z06. But its really hard to beat the warrantied power of the ZR1, it was the best performing corvette ever. At least until the C6 Z06/ZR1 or whatever rolls around.

That is if you dont mind the 2005 era interior and tech, but if you are into pure performance the C7 will lag behind. I drive a cheap C7, but if I wanted a something special in a Corvette and was looking to spend 75K+ on a C7 I would seriously look at a ZR1.

Glenn Quagmire

Congrats! Come join us over in the ZR section.

3 Z06ZR1

Thats a sour grapes answer. Very small crowd!
Small very small crowd knows what a C7 is too!
If they know what a Viper is they know a ZR1! Everytime I get gas someone notices! Thumbs up at redlights and camera shots.
Just like the C7 does! In the long run it will carry better than just base C7! You really know your cars!

Snorman

Lol...why would it be a "sour grapes" answer? If I wanted a ZR1, I would have bought a ZR1.
The fact is that I've seen ZR1's sit largely unnoticed at shows and track events (the latter you would know very little about). And most non-car people couldn't tell one from any other wide body C6 or even a base C6.
The "long run" means nothing to me. ZR1's have taken a pounding on the used market. Maybe they'll recover in 20-years, maybe not. Either way I wouldn't be keeping my C7 that long so not sure what your point is.
S.

C4jgriffin

I vote for the ZR1- I have a 08 C6 base and an 09 Z06, and a friend let me drive his ZR1. It was like a different car, sounds, road feel. I haven't driven the C7, but I would have a rough time believing it would be as far above an 09 Z06 as the ZR1 is. Who has driven/tracked both? that would be interesting. I did ride with a fellow who had a ZR1, (2) Z06, and a C6R (street version with the 8 liter Pratt Miller motor), and he didn't like the ZR1 as well as the Z06 or especially the C6R on the track. I got the ride in the C6R on an autocross track in the west lot of Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Talk about an ultimate Corvette that is it.

Diver Down

Don't be a round lighter. Just say NO.

The C7 is exotic and amazing. The choice is obvious.

3 Z06ZR1

The ZR1 still is the most respected US MADE factory Sports car on the road. Pounding? I will get every dime back on mine!
All new car buyers take a pounding. Gotta be a reason the bank valued it at 90k though!
The C7 won't do that or a Viper! 2014 Viper is the one where the BOTTOM fell out! best not go there.
I don't have time for driving or attending track events. Nothing to prove there but it seems the ZR1 are well respected there too!
What is out running those thats stock? If your not into modding the Zr1 is the car to have
If a ZR1 sits unnoticed. What does the Ford GT 500 do. Wasn't aware those are EVEN tracked. I decided to sell mine for too many cars.
Then the fact the ZO6 is just better if you want to mod it it's the best or just jump in and drive. So I'm doing another build on it.
Ordering parts now!
2 Corvette's that are faster on the road than the new Z06 is plenty!

Big Dan 427

I'm not sure what you mean by "most respected" but the ZR1 is not the creme de la creme of US built sports cars.

motomanvette

And that 638hp is really closer to 590 on a warm day. I've driven a new Zr1 and was unimpressed, especially the lazy delivery of it's low-end TQ. The C7 seems to do everything better except go faster in a straight line. I think the C7 is better car overall and you can pop the top off.

CORVETTEZL1001

I would take the C7 without question, I like it better in every way. My C7 gets 10 times the attention my 09 ZR1 ever got.

jasonn5

I apologize for starting this thread. I said I have never asked for an opinion before and you can be sure I won't ask again. I made a mistake.

This isn't about whether the C7 or the Zr1 is better. Its about a corvette and which one would suit my needs. Of course I am the only one who can answer that.
All corvettes are good. They had to start somewhere, even if they were 6 cylinders with autos. Each generation has something to offer. It doesn't mean each succeeding generation is better for any particular individual. It is more than numbers, or my car is faster than yours or I have aluminum frames and you only have steel. Each car means something different to different people. They are different not necessarily better for everyone.
I don't understand why there is such animosity by some people just because they have what they perceive to be the best corvette ever. Think about it, each generation allowed for the next generation to be created. So suddenly when the next generation comes out the preceding generation is crap. That just isn't so.
I guess what it boils down to if you have nothing positive to contribute, it is better to say nothing.
Thanks for your time and responses. Mike

Lavender

Thanks for the laughs!

3 Z06ZR1

You mean thanks for the laugh! "pastel"
Tell us more about some of your Corvette knowledge and experience!
That is a big laugh!
Just forgot to add "Sports car now it is correct!
Name 1 us made mass produced sports car that's better with more performance?

Big Dan 427

The Viper.