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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 12:04 AM
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I'm new here and have never owned a Vette. Need expert advise before buying. I have two 2016 coupes in mind. 8 speed auto

One has Z51 and no MRC. THE other just the opposite. Should I hold out and find a car that has both? Also they are both 3 LT packages. I MAY track a few times a year but mostly cruise. Is it necessary to have both options or overkill? Thanks
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I'm new here and have never owned a Vette. Need expert advise before buying. I have two 2016 coupes in mind. 8 speed auto

One has Z51 and no MRC. THE other just the opposite. Should I hold out and find a car that has both? Also they are both 3 LT packages. I MAY track a few times a year but mostly cruise. Is it necessary to have both options or overkill? Thanks
Yes, hold off and get both. You will not get PTM and the electronic rear diff unless you have both.
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Yes, hold off and get both. You will not get PTM and the electronic rear diff unless you have both.
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Yes, hold off and get both. You will not get PTM and the electronic rear diff unless you have both.
That is true for PTM but my 15 Z51 as ELSD so MRC is not required.
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If you are going to track it at all, for sure hold out for the Z51....there is a considerable difference in handling between the base and Z option (speaking from experience here, I often jump between students cars during HPDE's). Mag ride; I have it, love it, would not buy another one without it.
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