To Z or not to Z....
07-17-2015, 01:10 AM
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I'll be the buzz kill. If it was a cash deal I'd say sure, but if you're gonna owe another $30k after you spent $15k to make your existing car go faster it doesn't make sense to me. It's a toy and I'm just not into financing something like this. What are you honestly gonna get out of the Z that you can't with your existing car? Z makes less power, but looks a little meaner, has more bragging rights and maybe more traction depending on what you were able to stuff under the a$$ end of the Stingray.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
I wouldn't spend that much extra for the Z, especially with what you have already invested in the '14.
07-17-2015, 11:34 AM
#43
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Alright guys I'm having a dilemma and value your input so here it goes...
I currently own a 14' 1Lt (my avatar) with $15k worth of go fast goodies making 655whp...
My dealer recently agreed to give me %100 what I paid for it 1.5 years ago leaving me out the $15k in parts if I trade it in on a 16' Z06.
My payment only changes by $50 to make the trade (Lotta equity in my 14')
Not going to lie, I'm sorta sentimental and attached to my 14' lol we've had some good times...
Would you trade in the 14' for a 16' Z or just keep the 14'? From a financial aspect the only difference is my principle balance increases by $30k but the payment doesn't...
Erghhhh I'm stuck...
Opinions wanted!
Thanks!
I currently own a 14' 1Lt (my avatar) with $15k worth of go fast goodies making 655whp...
My dealer recently agreed to give me %100 what I paid for it 1.5 years ago leaving me out the $15k in parts if I trade it in on a 16' Z06.
My payment only changes by $50 to make the trade (Lotta equity in my 14')
Not going to lie, I'm sorta sentimental and attached to my 14' lol we've had some good times...
Would you trade in the 14' for a 16' Z or just keep the 14'? From a financial aspect the only difference is my principle balance increases by $30k but the payment doesn't...
Erghhhh I'm stuck...
Opinions wanted!
Thanks!
So in reality your out a minimum of 45K to get a z. I would sell your current car with the mods and then buy a Z. You would probably get a better overall value.
07-17-2015, 11:49 AM
#44
Ok you guys are twisting my arm lol (more like telling me what I want to hear haha)
Good points you guys bring up.
The length of payments does increase by 20 months...
But
The Z should hold value better/longer than a supercharged 14' 1Lt...
Think I'm going to do it... you only live once huh?
Good points you guys bring up.
The length of payments does increase by 20 months...
But
The Z should hold value better/longer than a supercharged 14' 1Lt...
Think I'm going to do it... you only live once huh?
07-17-2015, 03:19 PM
#46
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Love the Z06, but I wouldn't pull the trigger. 15K mods + 30K difference is too rich for my blood. Now if they were to keep the same deal and allow you to strip some of your go-faster parts I would do it (to sell).
07-17-2015, 06:17 PM
#47
Melting Slicks
You could also do an enormous amount to your 14 with 30k, think 1000 hp with cash to spare for new engines
Last edited by cheapthrills; 07-17-2015 at 06:33 PM.
07-17-2015, 07:44 PM
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And BTW...
I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. If you can afford it I would go for it personally and get the Z.
Life is short - sweet cars (like women) are finite and fun.
I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. If you can afford it I would go for it personally and get the Z.
Life is short - sweet cars (like women) are finite and fun.
07-17-2015, 08:07 PM
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Get the Z06 but forget about the mods keep it stock and it will hold its value better when you trade it in for a ZR1!
07-17-2015, 08:42 PM
#53
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I'll be the buzz kill. If it was a cash deal I'd say sure, but if you're gonna owe another $30k after you spent $15k to make your existing car go faster it doesn't make sense to me. It's a toy and I'm just not into financing something like this. What are you honestly gonna get out of the Z that you can't with your existing car? Z makes less power, but looks a little meaner, has more bragging rights and maybe more traction depending on what you were able to stuff under the a$$ end of the Stingray.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
I agree all the way. How long do you think it will be before the novelty of the Z06 wears off and you realize you just spent a ton of money ( the 15 grand that is already gone) and the big depreciation in a year or two when you go to unload the Z06 for the next hot set of wheels that rings your bell. Keep the Stingray. At the end of the day, the Z06 is just another supercharged corvette, which is the ultimate street supercar for a vette junky, but it's not gonna be all that much different of a thrill ride.
07-17-2015, 08:55 PM
#54
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I'll be the buzz kill. If it was a cash deal I'd say sure, but if you're gonna owe another $30k after you spent $15k to make your existing car go faster it doesn't make sense to me. It's a toy and I'm just not into financing something like this. What are you honestly gonna get out of the Z that you can't with your existing car? Z makes less power, but looks a little meaner, has more bragging rights and maybe more traction depending on what you were able to stuff under the a$$ end of the Stingray.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
07-18-2015, 09:46 AM
#55
Le Mans Master
I'll be the buzz kill. If it was a cash deal I'd say sure, but if you're gonna owe another $30k after you spent $15k to make your existing car go faster it doesn't make sense to me. It's a toy and I'm just not into financing something like this. What are you honestly gonna get out of the Z that you can't with your existing car? Z makes less power, but looks a little meaner, has more bragging rights and maybe more traction depending on what you were able to stuff under the a$$ end of the Stingray.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
If you buy this car you'll last about a week before you're gonna want to up the power level to be like your existing car. How much to do that? Probably fairly cheap on the C7 Z, but you're still gonna be throwing some additional money at it. I say keep what you got at least until you own 100% of it.
My centri C6 is a monster in comparison to what a C7 Z06 can do in a straight line. I'm sure the C7 ECS is likely similar. I was contemplating a Z06 before I bought the C7 Z51. I didn't feel it was worth the extra cash when I already have a screaming monster in the garage (kept the blown C6 and added the C7). The Stingray is a more practical daily driver in my opinion. Plus the Z06 to me was an overall let down in comparison to how the C6 Z06 was when it came out.
Keep what you've got. 655RWHP...I know that feeling. You will be disappointed in a slower C7. For driving around town, you're utilizing straight line pulling power way more than the upgraded braking and handling characteristics. Plus the C7 in stock form is an amazing handling vehicle.
07-18-2015, 02:43 PM
#56
Safety Car
The 2014 C7 don't have the same things that the new Z06 has that's true.
But to tell you the truth your car might be faster in the 1/4.
You do have to remember the LT 1 wasn't built for the extra boost you get
From the supercharger.How long will the engine last?
The Z06 with the LT4 has improvements to maybe last a lot longer with
The supercharger.
But to tell you the truth your car might be faster in the 1/4.
You do have to remember the LT 1 wasn't built for the extra boost you get
From the supercharger.How long will the engine last?
The Z06 with the LT4 has improvements to maybe last a lot longer with
The supercharger.
07-18-2015, 02:50 PM
#57
Drifting
Could build the motor and go ape **** with power for a third of the price still to make the swap.
07-18-2015, 03:23 PM
#58
Safety Car
Has.I believe it would cost some money.Labor is quite expensive today.
Remember many of us are drivers not mechanics.
07-18-2015, 06:30 PM
#60
Drifting
The Z is a beast with its forged motor and beefed up driveline. But if strictly addressing the motor you can have it built for still no more than half the cost of him switching to the Z06, which was 30K... All labor etc included.