Tough decision
Instructor
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From: Dallas Texas
Since you're settled on the C7 as your car toy of choice, I think you can make your decision based on why you're choosing the C7.
All of them look amazing but each may have a particular styling element that tugs at you more.
All of them have great power but of course power is addicting and the choice is easy if thats what tickles your fancy.
If you want a certain look and excellent power, all of the C7 options can satisfy that ask.
So to me, it comes down to what grabbed your attention and made you want to go with a C7.
For me it was the styling of the base stingray initially then i saw the z06 and loved the wide body. Power was never in the equation for me so the Grand Sport was the easy choice. The intense performance of the Grand Sport was a great bonus.
All of them look amazing but each may have a particular styling element that tugs at you more.
All of them have great power but of course power is addicting and the choice is easy if thats what tickles your fancy.
If you want a certain look and excellent power, all of the C7 options can satisfy that ask.
So to me, it comes down to what grabbed your attention and made you want to go with a C7.
For me it was the styling of the base stingray initially then i saw the z06 and loved the wide body. Power was never in the equation for me so the Grand Sport was the easy choice. The intense performance of the Grand Sport was a great bonus.
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Last edited by Kevin A Jones; May 1, 2019 at 06:56 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: dalton ma
I've been through the speed /power thing. I had a '67 435hp Vet when I was a young man. Yeah it was nice at the time but at this stage of life it is no longer necessary. Moving up from a C5, decent car but it doesn't excite me any longer Not overly nuts about a "wide body", kind of I can take it or leave it !
I don't need a lot of frills and doodads so the $$$ between a regular Stingray (conv) and a Z06 (conv) is about twenty grand. Even though I can buy either do I want to spend that much more for "bragging rights" and performance I will seldom use ? That is the question. Both ZR1 and GS are off the table for me
I agree that back to back test drives might answer the question but I doubt even the BIG dealers would allow much more than a fifteen minute "around the block" testing which is much too short to base a buying decision on. If I am either lucky or unlucky the drop dead date for ordering a new car will pass before I make up my mind and I will drive the C5 for several more years.
I don't need a lot of frills and doodads so the $$$ between a regular Stingray (conv) and a Z06 (conv) is about twenty grand. Even though I can buy either do I want to spend that much more for "bragging rights" and performance I will seldom use ? That is the question. Both ZR1 and GS are off the table for me
I agree that back to back test drives might answer the question but I doubt even the BIG dealers would allow much more than a fifteen minute "around the block" testing which is much too short to base a buying decision on. If I am either lucky or unlucky the drop dead date for ordering a new car will pass before I make up my mind and I will drive the C5 for several more years.
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Joined: Nov 2018
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From: Naples FL, & Lombard IL
First, get what you like best. As far a buying it to sell down the road I agree with #6, the higher the price the higher the depreciation. One of my friends buys a base corvette, no options every few years and really doesn't experience the big hit on depreciation. He doesn't care about bells or whistles, The question is would you enjoy the base? everyone would love the ZR1 but years down the road the depreciation is going to be off the charts.
Le Mans Master
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From: New Jersey
[QUOTE=claf;1599327402
If I am either lucky or unlucky the drop dead date for ordering a new car will pass before I make up my mind and I will drive the C5 for several more years.[/QUOTE]
If you do,that is indeed sad since you are no longer thrilled by your C5 and have the resources to get what you want.
If I am either lucky or unlucky the drop dead date for ordering a new car will pass before I make up my mind and I will drive the C5 for several more years.[/QUOTE]
If you do,that is indeed sad since you are no longer thrilled by your C5 and have the resources to get what you want.
Team Owner
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From: S/W ,Fla-Ohio State Football isn't a matter of life or death,Its Much More serious than that
Soon to order a C7 convertible. Can't decide on a "bare bones Stingray" or a similarly equipped Zo6. Money is not a factor in buying, looking at potential resale 5 or 7 years down the road. No anticipated track time or autocross, the car will be strictly a cruiser probably never get over 75/80 mph. Would the Z06 be a total waste (for me) or still be worthwhile even if seldom taking advantage of the performance potential ?
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As others said, either Stingray or if you want the looks, GS.
The handle great and are a bit 'lighter on their feet' (less weight in front) than Z06.
Seem to depreciate slower as well.... the Z06's depreciate like a stone for some reason
The handle great and are a bit 'lighter on their feet' (less weight in front) than Z06.
Seem to depreciate slower as well.... the Z06's depreciate like a stone for some reason