Welp, I did it! I'm finally replacing my Special Vehicles Developments L98 IROC-Z28. On the afternoon of July 24rth, I placed a deposit on my first factory ordered American car in 25 years. I'm both very exited and apprehensive. It's a HUGE amount of $$$ yet a veritable bargain for what it is. I decided to simply get a badder, meaner, more sophisticated version of my Corvette gen 1 engined IROC. A 2013 ZO6. I've been looking at these cars since 2002.

I've always wanted a Corvette ever since I built my Revel model of a 1964(?) split window stingray coupe...blue with 4 spd synchromesh transmission. Or since I saw my first in a showroom back in 1968. Now, I'm fortunate enough to help the American economy and purchase one.

My only regret is not being able to go all they way and take part in the building of the LS7 engine. I'll probably regret not doing this later.

I have taken a bit of flack for purchasing a car like this. But, I tell people that perhaps with my purchase, maybe, just maybe, someone's job will be saved. Or, even maybe, someone will be hired. I mean, everyone is getting a piece of this car. My local bank, the town, the state, the dealership-a small local business-and, GM. And what do I get in return? An American bonafide super car. Not a bad trade-off, really.

 

Great! Congratulations on getting what you want.

 

It's always important to buy what YOU like. The Z06 is one heck of a car.
Drive it, Enjoy it, and don't look back.
Welcome to the forum.

 

Thank you. I suppose I could've waited for the C7. But, one can spend one's life chasing the latest technology. I'll probably rarely, if ever, get to use the full potential of this car. Even still, a car like this can feel great just puttering around town. Thankfully, here in CT, the Merit and Wilbur Cross parkways have no entry blending lanes. It's get up to speed in 25-50 ft. So, occasionally, I'll be able to do a WOT blast now and then. And, some of the exit ramps are 25 mph hairpins. That'll provide for some brief handling fun..lol..

 

I live in Ohio now but I do wonder how much fun a Vette would be on those roads.

 

Welcome to the forum..

 

Sounds like your live in my area, I'm in lower Fairfield County, close to the NY / CT boarder.

I'm in a similar situation. I just purchased my C6 (used). Financially would have been better to wait to purchase but I've been waiting for a long time and I wanted to begin to enjoy using it with my son...can't put a value on that time.

How about some pictures of the new Vette.

 

Welcome to the forum and enjoy

 

Welcome and congrats!

 

Welcome to the forum!
Enjoy!

 

Thank you to all for the warm welcome. 6893Vette, I live in Woodbridge just outside of New Haven. So you are probably about 40 min from me.

I help administer a very small sports car site called: iroc-zpost.com. My user name there is simply SM. Even though I'll be leaving the 3rd gen world, I'll still be there to help people answer their questions and help keep their cars running. I'm hoping this site will have the same friendliness and openness as our 3rd gen site. For us, the only dumb question is that question which is never asked. It's a place where anyone can join. Like a virtual house with a always open virtual fridge with virtual beverages. Just come on in, grab a drink, sit down and lets talk cars.

I'm hoping to learn a lot more about the Corvette series, history and technology. I'm also planning on spending the $200 to get the HELM shop manual for my new 'vette. As I did originally with my iroc-z. With it, I've been able to fix many problems myself and also help others. I hope to be able to be as functional here.

No pictures yet...I'm actually factory ordering the car and I'm told it'll arrive in 6-8 weeks. I did this because I didn't need the 3LZ interior, which is what most of the cars in the lots have. I'm just getting the base ebony interior with no accents. The exterior will be white.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on your Z

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Your Vette is on order, how cool is that!

I think you will find that forum member are very friendly. We are all in it together and want to help each other.

40 minutes , not too far away from me.

Enjoy the Z06, that is one heck of a perform e car. I see them at the track that I go to, track or road worthy car right out of the box....

 

Thanks, I look forward to obtaining and, hopefully, eventually sharing information.

I got my order # on Friday afternoon. I can go to Chey's site and watch the progression of the 'vette during the assembly process.

The last car I factory ordered was my iroc-z back in Nov. '85. Back then, one could pick all the options individually. Even tinted windows could be ordered w/o the a/c. But, of course, ordering the a/c automatically added tinted windows.

I think I got a decent deal on the Z. I got it for below msrp. And the dealership, Loehmann-Blasius has been good to deal with so far. The salesman is very low key and no pressure. They were one of the first to give me a 'turn key' price in writing, and they were the lowest of 3 bids. The other 3-4 dealerships wouldn't give me any price, or just the price of the car itself and nothing else. They wanted me to 'come in' so they could beat me senseless, tell me how great they're dealerships are and waste my time in general. I've no patience for that.

I'm looking forward to my first cruises along Rt 136/Rt 53 in Fairfield. Where the mansions are and where Paul Newman's house used to be...I used to work for Perkin-Elmer on Rt. 7 (Danbury Rd.) off Rt. 33. in Wilton. It's the part of Fairfield county I know best...

The track I'm most familiar with is Lime Rock Park. I've gone there for years. It's great. If I were to put this car on the track, I'd probably have gotten the z07 option. But, for me, that seemed like serious overkill. Especially with the brakes and tires....

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Thanks! I have been poking around some of the forums...I've been seeing some have been having problems with early production LS7 engines with valve head separation. Also, some people have been buying used Zs with a performance tune and their engines would be damaged. Of course, that would void any warranty.

I'm just curious, how has everyone's Corvettes been? Have they proven to be reliable? A BIG reason why I decided to get one is Consumer's Reports for the 2011 model year just elevated the entire Corvette line to 'Recommended.' And the Z06's reliability was 'above average.' Which is a miracle, imo. That's the same level as my 2011 Mazda3!!! I'm really keeping my fingers and toes crossed that GM has finally gotten these cars sorted out.

 

Welcome and Congratulations!

 

Does anyone know about how long it takes to build these cars? I'm thinking about 33 hours? Yesterday on the Chevy site, my order moved from 'order received' to 'queued for production.'

Right now, I'm glad I don't have it. They're ripping up all the streets in my town for repaving. Bloody 'ell, what a mess!