Hello everyone! Not a corvette owner, however I am looking as well. Glad to be here! Can I ask a quick question? I have ran across a dealer that has a brand new 2017 Corvette Stingray w/ Z51 package and 3lt. To be honest, I really like the aggressive look of the Grand Sport. Can you give me your opinion of the two models?

Hope everyone is doing well?

May God Bless!

PS...I am located in West Tn. Not far from Memphis Tn.

 

Welcome aboard! To help you with your questions this will be moved to the C7 Forum.

 

I can only share my own journey
I LOVE the look of the grandsport body, regardless of any performance differences, that was the single driver for me to go with the grandsport. Just picked up my own 2017 GS. It’s such a beautiful sculpture, every time I park it I keep looking back at it in disbelief that I just stepped out of it.
Good luck with your search

 

Sounds like a nice Stingray. They make a nice comfortable cruiser and are cheaper on tires than the GS. The GS would obviously be the better track car. So it comes down to looks and expense as they have the same power. Not sure if gearing is the same in the rear though. Someone will chime in.

 

Welcome to the CF!

 

Welcome to the forum:Both Stingray (Z51) and Grandsport are Great sportscars, Choice as to which to purchase depends how much you like the wide-body look and how much you value the performance/handling/breaking aspects. Z51 addresses the performance factor to an extent if you don't care for wide-body.

Below is a little info that may help in your decision:

There's basically (3) reasons the Grand Sport is appealing to so many:

The beautiful and exotic wide-body look is VERY POPULAR.

The exceptional marrying of power-handling-braking makes the over-all Grand Sport driving experience among that of the very finest sportscars in the world.

The GS package offers the most bang for the buck of any C7 package.

Z16 GS Performance Package features ($10,000): Specific front fender inserts; Z06 style grill; wider rear fenders; front splitter; rocker skirts, additional brake cooling vents and wickerbill rear spoiler; GS CUP-style wheels; Michelin super-sport summer only tires (P285/30ZR19” front, P33525ZR20” rear); 6-piston front and 4-pison front Bremo brakes; Slotted brake rotors; Magnetic Ride Control and Electronic Limited-slip differential; NPP exhaust, Dry-sump oil system; Rear differential cooler; transmission cooler.

Z51 Performance Package features ($5,000): Performance brakes; Black painted calibers; Slotted brake rotors; Dry sump oil system, specific shocks, springs and stabilizer bars; NPP exhaust; performance gear ratios, Electronic Limited-slip differential; Rear differential cooler; transmission cooler and Areo package.

1LT Trim/Equipment Package:

A nicely equipped sportscar including 8” touchscreen, Bose AM-FM 9 speaker stereo, 3 month Sirius/XM,MP3, MyLink, OnStar, 4G LTE, 8” HD driver info screen, leather power GT sports seats, power break set/release, power locks/windows, active handling, dual-zone-climate control AC, keyless access/start, power tilt/telescopic, leather wrap steering w/flat bottom wheel, cruise control, tire pressure monitor, driver, passenger and side airbags, carbon fiber hood, Bremo 4-piston disc brakes, rear view camera, coup- body color painted carbon fiber roof panels, convertible- power soft-top which can be lowered remotely.

2LT includes (adds $4500):

Adds a few necessities including everything found in the 1LT plus: Console and door panels in interior color, Lumbar/wing adjust, Heated/vented seats, Seat emblems, front camera, 10-speaker Bose® premium audio system, Universal Home Remote, Auto-dimming mirrors, Memory Package, Head-Up Display, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with one-year subscription, Enhanced Theft-Deterrent Package, Luggage shade/cargo net

3LT includes (adds $9745):

Everything found in the 1LT and 2LT plus: Navation, PDR upgraded leather. Be aware that there's risk of the 3LT leather dash cracking/peeling which is a $2000>$3000 repair when not covered under warranty.
Hope this helps.

 

thank u

Thanks for all replies...This particular corvette list for 83,000 MSRP. It's online at Jones Chevrolet Lexington, Lexington TN.

if you all don't mind, take a look at it and give me your thoughts.

I hope I am not asking for to much from you all! I just don't know a lot about the corvette.

But I do like the looks of the Grand Sport , The Grand sport is a Beautiful car.

Thanks very much!!

 

You should look at the large forum dealers such as Kerbeck, MacMulkin, Criswell, and Coughlin for starters. See how 2019s are priced and realize that a 2017 is 2 model years older and should be discounted a larger percentage... These big guys usually have the best pricing.

 

This is good advice. Some of the Grand Sports were 16% off msrp last time I looked at MacMulkin. And these are 2019 not 2017. Also if you like the looks of the Grand Sport wait till you see how it drives. Stuck to the pavement!

 

Just the statement that you like the Grand Sport, means you should buy the Grand Sport. Once i went to the GS, i never looked back.

 

Kevin really laid out the details of the Z51 and the GS very nicely. I took a look at the Z51 at that dealer and Im here to say that they are WAAAAAY over priced. Borderline insulting. Just as a point of reference... Just last week I picked up a fully loaded 2017 Grand Sport CONVERTIBLE with 9000 miles on her - with a Certified 1 year Warranty on top of the remaining factory for over $12,000 less than that price they are asking for a fully loaded 2017 Z51 coupe...

Take a look at the costs of a BRAND NEW Grand Sport at Kerbeck...they are even less than what they are asking for this Z51...and these are 2019s:

 

Just get a GS /thread, dont be like shoulda, coulda, woulda, later on

 

Thanks again, I new I should have married the other woman!! Ha Ha Ha

Thanks Vette owner

Have a Great day

That's what I was thinking, way over priced!!

Thanks for the infor. Great Information

 

I agree with what many other have said, if you really like the look of the wide body and can afford it, do it. You don't want to regret it every time you see one.

 

Just take a look at the back end of my GS ! The size of the tires and the wide fenders is just a bad *** look !!

 

I like the looks of the GS but for comfort and ride I liked my 16 base stingray better. Currently have 17 GS

 

Best of luck with your search and welcome to CorvetteForum.

 

Thanks very much, still shopping!

Hyper

 

well im gonna wait till the C8s come out ,and hopefully I can pick up a used C7 in the low 30s,I hope!

 

I believe you have a good idea!! I don't make a lot of money, but I still want a GS.

We will have to wait it out!