C7 Z06 Discussion General Z06 Corvette Discussion, LT4 Corvette Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: GEM Motorsports

NEW Z06 or C6 CALLAWAY 427

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-19-2013, 07:29 PM
  #1  
RULOOKIN
Pro
Thread Starter
 
RULOOKIN's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 27 Likes on 16 Posts
Default NEW Z06 or C6 CALLAWAY 427

I know where there is a brand new 0 mile 2013 callaway 427 Vert for sale, now I have been keeping my eye on the new Z06 and been hearing prices flying around, I can get the 2013 427 for 100,000 maybe less but I have been weighing up the option to buy a 2015 zo6 for the same money, cant make up my mind ???
Old 12-19-2013, 07:42 PM
  #2  
musclecar6
Le Mans Master

 
musclecar6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Ft Mill, SC
Posts: 9,217
Received 148 Likes on 104 Posts

Default

The Callaway is certainly a real machine and it's a vert if that's your preference. Regarding the Z06, we don't know yet whether a vert will be offered. So probably best to wait till the Z06 reveal before making your decision.
Old 12-19-2013, 07:57 PM
  #3  
RULOOKIN
Pro
Thread Starter
 
RULOOKIN's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 27 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

I drive a 11 GS VERT and kind of like the convertible but I am not apposed to fixed roof if on the new z06, I am stuck on a decision based on $$$, the Callaway 427 is very rare , and last of the 427 engine but with that said I can buy a 2015 for the same money, also this may be my last big car purchase !
Old 12-19-2013, 08:39 PM
  #4  
0Callaway Chris
Former Vendor
 
Callaway Chris's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Posts: 6,125
Received 738 Likes on 419 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RULOOKIN
I know where there is a brand new 0 mile 2013 callaway 427 Vert for sale, now I have been keeping my eye on the new Z06 and been hearing prices flying around, I can get the 2013 427 for 100,000 maybe less but I have been weighing up the option to buy a 2015 zo6 for the same money, cant make up my mind ???


The Callaway SC652 427 Convertible is indeed, one of the finest cars I have ever had the pleasure of driving, really!

The 7.0L engine is to behold and delivers torque like nothing else

If I can assist with any questions, etc., please feel free to drop me a note
Regards,
Chris

chris (at) callawaycars (dot) com
Old 12-19-2013, 10:22 PM
  #5  
Chicago1
Race Director
 
Chicago1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2008
Location: Rio Rancho NM
Posts: 12,053
Received 321 Likes on 208 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RULOOKIN
I know where there is a brand new 0 mile 2013 callaway 427 Vert for sale, now I have been keeping my eye on the new Z06 and been hearing prices flying around, I can get the 2013 427 for 100,000 maybe less but I have been weighing up the option to buy a 2015 zo6 for the same money, cant make up my mind ???
IMO get the callaway. It is something special especially since they are not being produced and was limited with the 427. Will be a collectors car come years down the road. You can get a c7 z06 any day of the week when they come out and won't be as "special" as a 427 vert...It will just be another vette on the road you see everyday.

Last edited by Chicago1; 12-19-2013 at 10:27 PM.
Old 12-19-2013, 11:54 PM
  #6  
Gary '09 C6
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Gary '09 C6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2010
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 12,633
Received 454 Likes on 399 Posts

Default

the Callaway 427 'vert is a HOT car...tough decision. You'll know in about a month when the C7 Z06 is revealed...
Old 12-20-2013, 12:00 AM
  #7  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,243
Received 5,431 Likes on 2,268 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Gary '09 C6
the Callaway 427 'vert is a HOT car...tough decision. You'll know in about a month when the C7 Z06 is revealed...
Old 12-20-2013, 07:35 AM
  #8  
Caddylac10
Racer
 
Caddylac10's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

If the C7 Z is a vert and you have to pay the same coin virtually, it would be an easy decision for me to get the C7 Z which is easily going to be a better car.
Old 12-20-2013, 08:19 AM
  #9  
capevettes
Race Director
Support Corvetteforum!
 
capevettes's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Cape Cod, Mass.
Posts: 18,760
Received 4,543 Likes on 2,159 Posts
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist

Default

I love the Callaways. They are terrific cars and make great torque

However, I would go for the C7 Z06. You will have the newer body for a price that is likely to be about the same. I also think the C7 Z will be a tremendous performer.
Old 12-20-2013, 09:01 AM
  #10  
arcticblast
Le Mans Master
 
arcticblast's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2005
Location: Cape Coral FL
Posts: 6,612
Received 240 Likes on 135 Posts
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Cruise-In VII Veteran

Default

I'm sure the C7 Z06 will be a great car. That said, I've driven an SC652 in a C6 Z06. Let me tell you, that car is a monster for speed.
Which ever you choose, I don't think you will go wrong.
First World problems, gotta love that.
Old 12-20-2013, 09:16 AM
  #11  
vetteLT193
Melting Slicks
Support Corvetteforum!
 
vetteLT193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2002
Location: Tallahassee fl
Posts: 2,147
Received 523 Likes on 313 Posts

Default

I love callaways but the new ones look like there is a ***** bulging out of the hood. It doesn't flow with the lines of the car at all.
Old 12-20-2013, 10:11 AM
  #12  
0Callaway Chris
Former Vendor
 
Callaway Chris's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Posts: 6,125
Received 738 Likes on 419 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by arcticblast
I'm sure the C7 Z06 will be a great car. That said, I've driven an SC652 in a C6 Z06. Let me tell you, that car is a monster for speed.
Which ever you choose, I don't think you will go wrong.
First World problems, gotta love that.
Attached Images       
Old 12-20-2013, 01:32 PM
  #13  
musclecar6
Le Mans Master

 
musclecar6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Ft Mill, SC
Posts: 9,217
Received 148 Likes on 104 Posts

Default

Not to put fuel on the fire for a fellow vette junkie, but you can be driving the Calloway TODAY and not have to wait at least a year depending on where you are in line. You know when the C7 Z06 becomes available, it's gonna be just like the C6 Z06 introduction in 2006, and the recent C7 wild eyed stampede cause it's the new toy and everybody wants one NOW. I had an 08Z that was a fast car, but what it really needed to turn it into an incomparable street supercar, was a TVS 2300 superchager. Callaway has done just that to their 427 convertible.
Old 12-20-2013, 02:41 PM
  #14  
RULOOKIN
Pro
Thread Starter
 
RULOOKIN's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 27 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

The pics above are exactly the same car I am looking at and most of all I love the intergraded 1 piece hood to fit over the SC, Now I am sure they all come with skirts the dealer that has the one I am looking at has no skirts or chin spoiler ??
it does have the rear mud flap that the skirt attaches too, dealer is telling me it came from factory this way, but I will not take the car unless it has the carbon package
I have owned SC hot rod cars and I love the way they sound and the power is right there all the time, its winter here where I live and I am in no rush so I have time to consider both cars
Old 12-20-2013, 03:04 PM
  #15  
3 Z06ZR1
Team Owner
 
3 Z06ZR1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2005
Location: salem OR
Posts: 20,936
Received 900 Likes on 742 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RULOOKIN
I know where there is a brand new 0 mile 2013 callaway 427 Vert for sale, now I have been keeping my eye on the new Z06 and been hearing prices flying around, I can get the 2013 427 for 100,000 maybe less but I have been weighing up the option to buy a 2015 zo6 for the same money, cant make up my mind ???
better get a better price on the 13. Too high and you will be upside down major on the car!
Old 12-20-2013, 03:12 PM
  #16  
0Callaway Chris
Former Vendor
 
Callaway Chris's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Posts: 6,125
Received 738 Likes on 419 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by RULOOKIN
The pics above are exactly the same car I am looking at and most of all I love the intergraded 1 piece hood to fit over the SC, Now I am sure they all come with skirts the dealer that has the one I am looking at has no skirts or chin spoiler ??
it does have the rear mud flap that the skirt attaches too, dealer is telling me it came from factory this way, but I will not take the car unless it has the carbon package
I have owned SC hot rod cars and I love the way they sound and the power is right there all the time, its winter here where I live and I am in no rush so I have time to consider both cars
Is the car you are considering in Canada? If so, those do NOT have the front splitter or rocker extensions, strange but true...
Old 12-20-2013, 11:09 PM
  #17  
Shodanusmc
Burning Brakes
 
Shodanusmc's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 767
Received 133 Likes on 91 Posts

Default

Callaway

Get notified of new replies

To NEW Z06 or C6 CALLAWAY 427

Old 12-21-2013, 01:58 AM
  #18  
5abivt
Safety Car
 
5abivt's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2002
Location: Toronto ontario
Posts: 4,658
Received 77 Likes on 59 Posts

Default

C7 easy. The Callaway is nice just wish they did something about the ugliest headlights to ever grace a gm product.
Old 12-21-2013, 02:33 PM
  #19  
Paulchristian
Melting Slicks
 
Paulchristian's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,170
Received 174 Likes on 121 Posts
Default

for the same money, I would go with the C7 Z. Should be a superior handling car. That said, if you can get the C6 Callaway for less money, I'd go with it and never look back. Wait for the C7 Z debut, there will be many C6 deals out there very soon.
Old 12-21-2013, 03:00 PM
  #20  
RULOOKIN
Pro
Thread Starter
 
RULOOKIN's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2012
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 27 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

Yes the car is in Canada and vets up here do cost a bit more than the USA so I think 100,000 or a bit lower is a good price, I would like to get it for 94,000 but I don't think they will take it!
I will put an offer on the table once I have seen the New zo6 and hopefully the colour orange is available,now that will make up my mind for sure on the 2015 Z06


Quick Reply: NEW Z06 or C6 CALLAWAY 427



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:54 AM.