Perfect statement! I got what you have and am glad I made that decision (right for me). The average Joe doesn't "think" Z51, or care! They just see CORVETTE! Cool! Plus, as stated elsewhere, the Z51 option pales compared to the Z06 Z07.

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I like the Z51 and would have paid the $2000 just to have the SLOTTED ROTORS! The slotted rotors make the car look even more BADAZZZZZZ!JMHO....

Gotcha...that one inch on the fronts is a lot...:lol:

Wow..what would you give for drilled?:eek:

I had the drilled on my 2008 C6 vert they came free with F55 magnetic ride control.:D

Maybe, but try'n to keep the wheels clean from brake dust kinda ruins it for me.

I had my C7 for sale and the first thing they ask was " is it a Z51? ". The mag ride is a great option, I can really tell the differance between sport and tour.
My $.02 worth.

That's half the fun I clean my black wheels at least every other time I take the car out for a spin only takes a minute or two with detail spray to do a quick cleaning.:thumbs:

I sold my last two Corvettes (99 C5, 06 C6) to guys who were buying their first Corvettes. Neither seemed to care much about the options, they liked the color (red) and the great condition of the cars. Both were thrilled to finally be entering the world of Corvette!

Neither car was a Z51. But, my ordered C7 is. Why? Magnetic Selective Ride Control. In my opinion, it is that good. (Ferrari licenses this technology from GM.).

Finally, if you can afford it, buy it with as many options as you can find. Why not buy the best car that Stingray can be if you can afford it?

Whatever you decide and do, you will LOVE this car!

Yea, that would be the first thing I would ask since I didn't want that option. Doesn't surprise me though, since Z51's were in short supply in some areas. But once a vehicle is a few years old, the care and maintenance will correctly be the main consideration for most buyers. But I am amazed how many folks buy or don't buy options based on resale value instead of getting what makes sense for them. I bought Apple stock based on resale value. I bought my C7 to drive.

Since money is an object for most Corvette buyers, it's all about striking a balance between getting what you want and resale value.

If person A wants an option so bad that they can't live without it, get it, even if it is an option that won't help resale value at all.

If person B has the same option at the bottom of their want list and does not want it nearly as much as person A, and would be just as happy with or without it, then don't get it.

If money is no object, get an absolutely loaded car (whatever you want and then some), since the bath you'll take at resale time won't matter to you.

Thank you all for your generous input!
I am thrilled to see that this forum is so active, never expected so many comments.
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I think at this point I will place an order with a forum supporting dealer and wait for a 2016 model (why not, it's so close).
First I will drive my neighbors Corvette, I believe it is a non Z51 and then I will hope to find someone that has a Z51 with mag ride, in order to have a comparison. After all at this point "I" don't really know what I am talking about, it's all theory to me.
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What I don't like, is the fact that the local dealers don't want me to test drive a car until I decide to buy. If they are that concerned that the new cars are getting too many miles on them before they are bought, they should invest in a demo car. After all they can easily afford that with second stickers up to 10K and no discounts. On a 75K MSRP Corvette that can mean an additional $16,750 in their pocket!
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Looking forward to my first drive. Mike