Having a hard time picking a model.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Charlotte, NC
I have had my C8 for 3 1/2 years now. When I think about upgrading to the Z06, I realize that I really can't make use of the increased HP all that often. I live just north of Charlotte, NC and the traffic sucks here. I am in constant traffic and I can really only let loose early morning or late, late night. And then, I have more of a worry about tickets. So, my advice, is to make sure you are in an area where you can realistically use the extra HP of the Z06.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Buckeye, AZ
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I would say if money is no issue, but as much as you can, but if you are buying a Z06 to have the largest manhood, then rethink it. A base Stingray is even incredibly fast.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2024
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I'm really leaning toward the stingray z51 lt2 with mag ride now.posting those horse power numbers really sealed the deal for me I think.
I love the thought of the flat plane crank in the lt6 and the sound but but I really feel for me it's a huge waste. I have a C7 z51 3lt and love it I'm not getting rid of it. The c8 will just be an addition. While I like to get on it once and a while I'd be lying if I said I ever really pushed it close to it's limits. With the stingray I'd save 40-45k over the z06. With my down payment I'd be financing about 40 percent of the stingray I want.
I love the thought of the flat plane crank in the lt6 and the sound but but I really feel for me it's a huge waste. I have a C7 z51 3lt and love it I'm not getting rid of it. The c8 will just be an addition. While I like to get on it once and a while I'd be lying if I said I ever really pushed it close to it's limits. With the stingray I'd save 40-45k over the z06. With my down payment I'd be financing about 40 percent of the stingray I want.
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Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Garden Valley CA
I'm really leaning toward the stingray z51 lt2 with mag ride now.posting those horse power numbers really sealed the deal for me I think.
I love the thought of the flat plane crank in the lt6 and the sound but but I really feel for me it's a huge waste. I have a C7 z51 3lt and love it I'm not getting rid of it. The c8 will just be an addition. While I like to get on it once and a while I'd be lying if I said I ever really pushed it close to it's limits. With the stingray I'd save 40-45k over the z06. With my down payment I'd be financing about 40 percent of the stingray I want.
I love the thought of the flat plane crank in the lt6 and the sound but but I really feel for me it's a huge waste. I have a C7 z51 3lt and love it I'm not getting rid of it. The c8 will just be an addition. While I like to get on it once and a while I'd be lying if I said I ever really pushed it close to it's limits. With the stingray I'd save 40-45k over the z06. With my down payment I'd be financing about 40 percent of the stingray I want.
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For what you say you will use the car for, go with the base Stingray. Still a damn nice car and one heck of a money saving.
