ZR1 and GT2 RS
11-13-2017, 10:45 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
Simple, we are dealing with two different classes of buyers. Haters exist in the cheap car market (mostly American cars). You just don't see it in the higher end cars.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
11-13-2017, 10:50 AM
#42
Burning Brakes
Stock boost, yes...and stock tires as well. Not too hard to figure out. The Performante was only 5 seconds slower on the Ring @ 6.52 a year earlier, and it's an N/A car with less horsepower and less TQ, also on stock rubber.
The GT2RS is a highly engineered track monster...and it's highly unlikely the ZR1 will get close. That said, I will buy a ZR1. It's gorgeous and fast! It'll look great alongside my Verde Mantis Performante and my 911 Turbo S!
The GT2RS is a highly engineered track monster...and it's highly unlikely the ZR1 will get close. That said, I will buy a ZR1. It's gorgeous and fast! It'll look great alongside my Verde Mantis Performante and my 911 Turbo S!
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11-13-2017, 10:52 AM
#43
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by thegame
lol 500k over sticker? So a mark up higher than the cost of the car itself? 
Are the 918's selling for more than twice what owners paid? I haven't really been watching the market.
Are the 918's selling for more than twice what owners paid? I haven't really been watching the market.
11-13-2017, 10:55 AM
#44
Instructor
How many people can afford the GT2RS and how many do you think you will see on the road? These cars will be snatched up by the car speculators and hidden away in garages.
On the other hand there is a good chance you will see a ZR1 out and about with the big wing and all the aero goodies on your local streets.
My point is why compare a car that is only affordable to a few immortals to a car that is fairly easily reachable to your average guy?
On the other hand there is a good chance you will see a ZR1 out and about with the big wing and all the aero goodies on your local streets.
My point is why compare a car that is only affordable to a few immortals to a car that is fairly easily reachable to your average guy?
11-13-2017, 10:58 AM
#45
Team Owner
Simple, we are dealing with two different classes of buyers. Haters exist in the cheap car market (mostly American cars). You just don't see it in the higher end cars.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
11-13-2017, 11:05 AM
#46
Team Owner
How many people can afford the GT2RS and how many do you think you will see on the road? These cars will be snatched up by the car speculators and hidden away in garages.
On the other hand there is a good chance you will see a ZR1 out and about with the big wing and all the aero goodies on your local streets.
My point is why compare a car that is only affordable to a few immortals to a car that is fairly easily reachable to your average guy?
On the other hand there is a good chance you will see a ZR1 out and about with the big wing and all the aero goodies on your local streets.
My point is why compare a car that is only affordable to a few immortals to a car that is fairly easily reachable to your average guy?
That is a joke as the average guy is not even buying a ZR1!
It is all in the value you place on the cars. Everyone is different.There are plenty of folks with 7-8 figures in the portfolio. That wouldn't shell even 150k on a car. Then guys with driving high dollar cars with cars payments.
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; 11-13-2017 at 11:06 AM.
11-13-2017, 11:49 AM
#47
Isn't the Zr1 755HP? I keep seeing references to 750 in this thread.
11-13-2017, 01:17 PM
#48
Le Mans Master
Simple, we are dealing with two different classes of buyers. Haters exist in the cheap car market (mostly American cars). You just don't see it in the higher end cars.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
Look at the Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, Ford GT & Mclaren boards...and you'll see what I mean. You don't see the haters posting there.
And with every new gen or model of Corvette, these boards are littered with haters posting about how their current car is better. They're simply justifying their inability to go out and buy the latest and greatest.
11-13-2017, 01:51 PM
#49
Team Owner
I haven't seen one single post trashing the ZR1. There was one trolling thread but the mods closed. We talk about Corvette's here doesn't mean everyone is trashing the car.
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11-13-2017, 02:03 PM
#50
Melting Slicks
The cries of "why don't we get the 10 speed" are pretty funny.
Look up transaxle lol.
Also the fact that the ZR1 can be ordered in an automatic convertible is hilarious. So many posers driving corvettes.
"I want a track car, automatic, convertible"🙄🙄
Look up transaxle lol.
Also the fact that the ZR1 can be ordered in an automatic convertible is hilarious. So many posers driving corvettes.
"I want a track car, automatic, convertible"🙄🙄
11-13-2017, 03:32 PM
#51
Le Mans Master
Millionaire ballers? Don't they drive Lambo's Bugatti's ? Haven't seen any of those on here. They hang at the Lambo, F car, Mac Car Forum's.
I haven't seen one single post trashing the ZR1. There was one trolling thread but the mods closed. We talk about Corvette's here doesn't mean everyone is trashing the car.
I haven't seen one single post trashing the ZR1. There was one trolling thread but the mods closed. We talk about Corvette's here doesn't mean everyone is trashing the car.
Fastestbusa is right.
11-13-2017, 04:12 PM
#52
Team Owner
Just poking fun at critics whose defense against allegations of not being able to afford X Car is to rattle off about the ease of buying any car on the market, they just don’t feel like it. All you have to do is search some old topics of the C6, C6 Z06, ZR1, and C7 Stingray to see any new Corvette reveal (along with pricing) gets lots of hate on this forum. Give it time, you’ll get a “The C7 ZR1 is disappointing” thread soon enough.
Fastestbusa is right.
Fastestbusa is right.
Since no one knows who can afford what? Ever see the house Warren Buffett lives in? We already had the Zr1 is a fail thread and it was closed but it wasn't from regular Corvette member.
Busa is right? About what? Guys like might like their current car they have. So they didn't run and buy one because they couldn't like afford it like the rich Busa guys that is funny stuff!
11-13-2017, 04:25 PM
#53
Melting Slicks
Wow so they are going to hide the baddest,fastest,quickest and most expensive Corvettte in the General section.
11-13-2017, 04:26 PM
#54
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11-13-2017, 04:39 PM
#55
Le Mans Master
11-13-2017, 04:47 PM
#56
Instructor
Its all relative........I think 125k is a lot more accessible than 300k+? Then the factor of knowing the right person who knows the right person to get on that secret list to be considered to have the honor of buying a GT2RS.
Hey and this is coming from a guy who owns three Porsche!!!!
Hey and this is coming from a guy who owns three Porsche!!!!
That's a big swing from a few immortals to car that is easily affordable?
That is a joke as the average guy is not even buying a ZR1!
It is all in the value you place on the cars. Everyone is different.
There are plenty of folks with 7-8 figures in the portfolio. That wouldn't shell even 150k on a car. Then guys with driving high dollar cars with cars payments.
That is a joke as the average guy is not even buying a ZR1!
It is all in the value you place on the cars. Everyone is different.There are plenty of folks with 7-8 figures in the portfolio. That wouldn't shell even 150k on a car. Then guys with driving high dollar cars with cars payments.
11-13-2017, 05:30 PM
#57
Le Mans Master
Defense against allegation's of not being able to afford the car? HUH?
Since no one knows who can afford what? Ever see the house Warren Buffett lives in? We already had the Zr1 is a fail thread and it was closed but it wasn't from regular Corvette member.
Busa is right? About what? Guys like might like their current car they have. So they didn't run and buy one because they couldn't like afford it like the rich Busa guys that is funny stuff!
Since no one knows who can afford what? Ever see the house Warren Buffett lives in? We already had the Zr1 is a fail thread and it was closed but it wasn't from regular Corvette member.
Busa is right? About what? Guys like might like their current car they have. So they didn't run and buy one because they couldn't like afford it like the rich Busa guys that is funny stuff!
11-13-2017, 05:56 PM
#58
Race Director
Overheard in the Porsche lunchroom:
Hanz: "Hey Franz, I was thinking about another 911. How about we take a 911 Turbo S, TAKE OFF the all wheel drive and some other stuff, jack up the boost, add some carbon fiber stuff, and double the PRICE! We can call it a GT2RS"
Franz: "Hanz, you're a freakin' super genius. Let's do it. The faithful won't bat an eye"
Overheard in the Corvette lunchroom:
Tadge: "Hey Harlan, whadya think about taking a Z06, jack the boost up, leave all standard goodies on it, add some cool carbon fiber stuff, and raise the price 25%? We could call it a ZR1"
Harlan: "Tadge, what are you, stupid? The faithful will bitch that we're money grabbing jerks, and all the Z06 guys will hate our guts"
Hanz: "Hey Franz, I was thinking about another 911. How about we take a 911 Turbo S, TAKE OFF the all wheel drive and some other stuff, jack up the boost, add some carbon fiber stuff, and double the PRICE! We can call it a GT2RS"
Franz: "Hanz, you're a freakin' super genius. Let's do it. The faithful won't bat an eye"
Overheard in the Corvette lunchroom:
Tadge: "Hey Harlan, whadya think about taking a Z06, jack the boost up, leave all standard goodies on it, add some cool carbon fiber stuff, and raise the price 25%? We could call it a ZR1"
Harlan: "Tadge, what are you, stupid? The faithful will bitch that we're money grabbing jerks, and all the Z06 guys will hate our guts"
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