C7 upgrade
Racer
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I think the C8 Z06 will be out of reach for many for a long time and therefore not affect C7 prices too much.
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Will some C7 Z owners make the jump to a C8 Z - no doubt. Will that affect C7 Z pricing - doubtful to any noticeable degree.
Melting Slicks
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I frequently look at C7Z06 pricing, and I find that usually in the winter, like most performance cars, there's nothing but left overs. Keep looking though, because occasionally you'll find a gem at a great price. Best time to look is Spring. However, I don't see the new Z effecting the price on a used Z, but you might have a better selection. Good Luck!
Drifting
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I do not see the C8Z changing the C7Z pricing or availability for the reasons above. Many of the C8Z guys are guys already driving the C8 stingray you have to remember, and those with the C7Z moving on are going to be waiting sometime as already stated, best bet is to keep watching and when one comes jump on it. Do not wait.
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Rumor is the Grand Sport is going to be replaced by a hybrid, similar to the NSX. LT2 or similar in the back, batteries in the center tunnel, and electric motors driving the front wheels.
Le Mans Master
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From: Bonney Lake Washington
Hmmm
normally (and I mean precovid) among C7 Vettes for sale there would be a plethora, more Z06's than others for sale. It has been discussed on this site coming up with guesses as to why (too stiff, too much car, etc.). BUT with the current circumstances all of that might be out the window........you'll find them but, well you know....
Le Mans Master
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The C8 Z06 and C7 Z06 are completely different platforms. Therefore there will not be a devaluation of the C7 Z06. It will be in demand and hold it's head above water in the used pricing market.
If the latest generation Z06 was just an upgrade as usual, as opposed to a new paradigm, then yes, you would see normal devaluation of the C7 generation.
I think the C7 Z06s are going to hold their price quite well.
If the latest generation Z06 was just an upgrade as usual, as opposed to a new paradigm, then yes, you would see normal devaluation of the C7 generation.
I think the C7 Z06s are going to hold their price quite well.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: Canandaigua, NY
Since you've been checking them out what are your thoughts on this one. It's a 2017 Z06 3LZ with 9200 miles on it and it's turbocharged. I'll have to go look at it in person to see what kind of shape it's in. The only thing that i didn't like is that it's automatic. However my Stingray is an automatic so not a deal breaker..
