You told it right.I really wanted the Z06 but didn't want to pay the 30K more.So I'm going to put in 10K for Headers and Super Charger.

 

WOW! Thank you all so much for some GREAT advice. I really have some things to think about before I make a decision.

Question about the Mag Ride. Does it have the same affect with either the Z51 and the Non-Z51? Does it make the car smoother to ride on in daily driving conditions?

Thanks,

Dale

 

I believe it does. I think the Z51 has electronic limited slip, which non Z51 does not. I have a non Z51 and can feel a difference in the ride. I would get it again.

That being said, I have not driven a Z51.

 

If there were the same discounts on the Z06 as there were on the C7's I would have moved to a Z06. However, the C7 Z51 is a boatload of fun!

 

Z51 has the following:

(J55) performance brakes,
(J6A) Black-painted calipers, slotted brake rotors,
(Z52) dry sump oil system,
(FE3) Z51 performance suspension, specific shocks, springs and stabilizer bars,
(NPP) performance exhaust,
(XFJ) P245/35ZR19 front and P285/30ZR20 rear tires,
(Q7S) Silverpainted aluminum, 19" front and 20" rear wheels, performance gear ratios,
(G96) Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD),
(KNR) rear differential cooler, transmission cooling and an Aero Package

I have the 2016 Z51 coupe and am super happy with the extra $ for that option. I also got FE4 (Magnetic Selective Ride Control), swapped calipers to J6E (Yellow painted calipers) and swapped the wheels to 5Z2 (LPO, Z51-style Satin Black with Yellow stripe aluminum 19"
(48.3 cm) front and 20" (50.8 cm) rear wheels)

 

I built this car from the Corvette web site. What do you guys think? I did not opt for the Z51 as I would never use it to its full potential. I would however rather pay more for how it looks. Thanks for looking

2016 Corvette Stingray Convertible 3LT
Price $83,367*
MSRP $69,145
Destination Freight Charge $995
Options:
Arctic White $0
Spice Red, Perforated Napa leather seating surfaces $0
19" x 8.5" front/20" x 10" rear, Motorsports polished aluminum wheels;
requires available Twilight Blue Design Package or Spice Red Design Package. $0
Spice Red design package $3,000
6.2L V8 DI engine Standard
7-speed manual transmission $0
Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ $3,495
Performance exhaust $1,195
Audio system Standard
GT bucket seats $0
Carbon fiber interior trim $995
Floor mats, premium carpeted with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $165
Chrome interior trim badge with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $105
Spice Red convertible top $0
Wheel center caps with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $210
Visible carbon fiber weave hood insert $1,995
Underhood liner with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $280
Carbon Fiber tonneau inserts $995
Front bumper moldings, Genuine Corvette Accessory $175
Rear fascia protector, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $95
Shark Gray-painted exterior vents $0
Rear license plate holder, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $115
Accessories
Hood Louver $250
Roadside Assistance Package $55
Valve Stem Cap $102
Options And Accessories Total $13,227**
Total MSRP $83,367
Price $83,367*

 

For 2014 I knew you had to get the Z51 to get the magnetic ride but for 2016 magnetic ride is a standalone option for the base Stingray without the Z51 option? ... ETA never mind this is just new news to me.

 

Couple of quarts of oil more shouldn't be a deal breaker.
Tires wear the same and oil changes are the same. Brake pads are more though. Even insurance was little difference.

 

Buy a 1lz-2lz z06 before the car your listing. I say 2 lz because you can get a discount Kerbeck is giving supplier discount on 2 lz Z06's.

The z06 will drop a lot slower there less cars and more demand.

 

No one said a deal breaker, just something to take into account.

I was drawing from my experience maintaining my C6 base, and my Z06, and with 35,000 miles on my C7 Z51 which I have found to be similar cost-wise to the Z06; every point I made was true, oil changes were much more expensive and often, my tires on the base lasted much longer. I saw no difference in insurance costs between them, however.

I've had all three as DDs, so I'm the last one to say you should not get the "higher performance" end, just consider all aspects.

 

Would you mind sharing the reasoning behind your comment?

I am looking at a configuration very close to that of the OP but would like a Z06 if I could swing it when I come into the market in late spring.

 

I went your route. I would stop what I'm doing sell the Stingray stock and upgrade cars no question. Instead on putting money in mods on the Stingray. if the stock stingray wasn't fast enough.