[ZR1] 2027 price increase on ZR1/C6ZR1 values
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 367
Likes: 119
From: miami fl
2027 price increase on ZR1/C6ZR1 values
With the 2027 price increase on ZR1’s what’s your thoughts on C6ZR1 demand/values? Saw on the other forums all the C7Zr1 owners think it’ll increase their values even more which is crazy to me because a low mile manual are close to C8Zr1 msrp prices. I actually thought the demand for the C6Zr1 would’ve been higher because of the crazy prices.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 466
Likes: 214
Impossible to predict future car values but I would think those in the market for C7 or C8 ZR1s would be different buyers then those buying a 12 year old C6 ZR1 so I wouldn’t think it would have a direct impact. Impossible to speak for everyone but I would think a potential Zc8 ZR1 buyer would choose a C8 Z06 or GS over a C6 ZR1 just because they are such different cars.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 202
Likes: 37
From: North Carolina
Hard to really say but I’d expect c6zr1 prices to continue to rise. In my opinion, the people who have c8zr1 money but dont want an automatic spaceship will continue to buy c7zr1 and the guys who want a c7zr1 but cant afford it will go c6zr1. Plus they’re getting hard to find in general. Especially ones that aren’t modded out the wazoo
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5,188
Likes: 545
From: Ontario
Impossible to predict future car values but I would think those in the market for C7 or C8 ZR1s would be different buyers then those buying a 12 year old C6 ZR1 so I wouldn’t think it would have a direct impact. Impossible to speak for everyone but I would think a potential Zc8 ZR1 buyer would choose a C8 Z06 or GS over a C6 ZR1 just because they are such different cars.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 178
Likes: 54
Silly post. A 6.6% YoY increase on a mid engine, automatic, twin turbo, 1,000+hp 2027 Corvette is not going to affect the price of a 15 year old front engine, manual, 600+hp supercharged Corvette. No one is saying "well since new ZR1s are more expensive I'm willing to pay more for a C6 ZR1. Values of C6 ZR1s are likely to keep rising but it won't be because C8 ZR1 price increases outpace inflation.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,441
Likes: 964
From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
This ^^^^^^^^^^^!!!
There are many factors that effect used car prices but a C8Z06 or C8ZR1 will have very little direct impact on C6ZR1 used prices. The C8ZR1 current prices will drop and fast once the pent up demand wanes which it will probably fairly quickly at the present MSRP prices just like they have with the C8Z06's which are now selling brand new for $8-10,000 BELOW List MSRP...............
There are many factors that effect used car prices but a C8Z06 or C8ZR1 will have very little direct impact on C6ZR1 used prices. The C8ZR1 current prices will drop and fast once the pent up demand wanes which it will probably fairly quickly at the present MSRP prices just like they have with the C8Z06's which are now selling brand new for $8-10,000 BELOW List MSRP...............
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,590
Likes: 358
All I know is that my C6 ZR1s are NOT FOR SALE...EVER! I've had TWO text unsolicited calls (one left a voicemail and both left text messages) in the past few days begging to buy my ZR1s. So freaking weird...never happened before. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,441
Likes: 964
From: Tennessee/Rhode Island
Racer
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 466
Likes: 214
Only time will tell if they turn out to be annoyances like the C5 ECBM brake module or something that is a bigger issue. There are also posts in this section of parts that are no longer produced and difficult to get.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 416
From: Fulshear TX
Analog vs. Digital
While there are benefits of the C6 ZR1 not sure what you mean by analog. There are complex electronics that are likely going to be difficult to replace in the future since GM has officially stopped supporting these cars and given how limited these cars were I doubt aftermarket is going to step in as it likely won’t be profitable.
Only time will tell if they turn out to be annoyances like the C5 ECBM brake module or something that is a bigger issue. There are also posts in this section of parts that are no longer produced and difficult to get.
Only time will tell if they turn out to be annoyances like the C5 ECBM brake module or something that is a bigger issue. There are also posts in this section of parts that are no longer produced and difficult to get.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 290
Likes: 34
There are a few companies that are buying them up everywhere they can...I don't foresee the ZR1's losing any value anytime soon,,,,its the last of the "analog" era in the Corvette platform.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 290
Likes: 34
While there are benefits of the C6 ZR1 not sure what you mean by analog. There are complex electronics that are likely going to be difficult to replace in the future since GM has officially stopped supporting these cars and given how limited these cars were I doubt aftermarket is going to step in as it likely won’t be profitable.
Only time will tell if they turn out to be annoyances like the C5 ECBM brake module or something that is a bigger issue. There are also posts in this section of parts that are no longer produced and difficult to get.
Only time will tell if they turn out to be annoyances like the C5 ECBM brake module or something that is a bigger issue. There are also posts in this section of parts that are no longer produced and difficult to get.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 4,912
Likes: 266
From: Charleston SC
Pro
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 597
Likes: 238
From: Indiana
I missed the low price period by a year or so. Was getting ready to retire and move, then was going to purchase one. I remember ZR1’s in the low $50’s and a couple Z07 cars in the mid/upper $40’s. Ah well, I’m beyond thrilled with my 2008 Z06. If the opportunity ever presents itself to add a ZR1, I’ll be ready but certainly not a priority.