anyone getting a new z06?
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Originally posted by Y65MPH
I own a Chevrolet store, prices look to be in the mid to low 60's right now. I have a couple of orders from fellow 6-speeders. Ordering won't be open until aug or sept. I don't expect to see the vehicle until december, knowing how GM launches new vehicles that may be optimistic.
I own a Chevrolet store, prices look to be in the mid to low 60's right now. I have a couple of orders from fellow 6-speeders. Ordering won't be open until aug or sept. I don't expect to see the vehicle until december, knowing how GM launches new vehicles that may be optimistic.
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Originally posted by gabf1
i had heard prices in the 75 to 80k range which is a bit steep for detroit muscle. 60ish would be a lot easier to warm up to
i had heard prices in the 75 to 80k range which is a bit steep for detroit muscle. 60ish would be a lot easier to warm up to
75 to 85k range is great for a supercar
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Following the same pricing strategy of the C5 Z06, it ran about the same price as a well equipped C5 drop top. A well optioned C6 convertable is currently about $62,000. Thus yeilding a $62,000 to $65,000 potential MSRP for the Z06. Knowing that a Cadillac XLR is priced at $76,400 (I am also a Cadillac dealer). GM would never price a Corvette higher than a Cadillac. GM would also never let a Cadillac be faster than the fastest Corvette (XLR V).
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Originally posted by Y65MPH
Following the same pricing strategy of the C5 Z06, it ran about the same price as a well equipped C5 drop top. A well optioned C6 convertable is currently about $62,000. Thus yeilding a $62,000 to $65,000 potential MSRP for the Z06.
Following the same pricing strategy of the C5 Z06, it ran about the same price as a well equipped C5 drop top. A well optioned C6 convertable is currently about $62,000. Thus yeilding a $62,000 to $65,000 potential MSRP for the Z06.
Corvette grand puba Dave Hill said in so many words that 6 of the cars and a nice motorcycle or speedboat can be bought for one Carrera GT. ( He actually said the next cheapest car available in US with a better power to weight ratio ) That means 68-70 K to me before options .
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Only time will tell to see if this redneck machine will be in the "supercar" category.
I would take ONE Carrera GT over a fleet of Z06's in every color, and a free Suburban thrown in, as well as the aforementioned motorcycle.
A Z06, modded or not, will NEVER be anything close to a Carrera GT, that I can guarantee you.
I would take ONE Carrera GT over a fleet of Z06's in every color, and a free Suburban thrown in, as well as the aforementioned motorcycle.
A Z06, modded or not, will NEVER be anything close to a Carrera GT, that I can guarantee you.
I think that for an American car @ $65k with those numbers is respectible. My businees partner got out of 95 diablo that he had for 7 years( it cost him over $22k to fix reacurring problems), and got into a new viper- and he loves it.
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I bought my first new vette in 1968 coupe with 427 CI, 435 hp and 460 lbs of torque. Since then I have had 3 more but I dont think I could step down to a new Z06.
Something is missing in the Vettes. I do admit, that 68 Vette was very very fast. I was 18 then and maybe if I drove it today I wouldnt be so amazed but at the time when those 3 dueces kicked it,, that thing was a monster.
I will drive the Z06 next year and see how it feels. Doubt I will buy one though.
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Something is missing in the Vettes. I do admit, that 68 Vette was very very fast. I was 18 then and maybe if I drove it today I wouldnt be so amazed but at the time when those 3 dueces kicked it,, that thing was a monster.
I will drive the Z06 next year and see how it feels. Doubt I will buy one though.
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Originally posted by Hamann7
Only time will tell to see if this redneck machine will be in the "supercar" category.
Only time will tell to see if this redneck machine will be in the "supercar" category.
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Originally posted by MKW
Are you implying anything "American" is equivalent to " redneck " ? Someone native to certain parts of Marin County or the west side of LA will disagree with that association . OTOH, those living in the Inland Empire or Central Valley ...
Are you implying anything "American" is equivalent to " redneck " ? Someone native to certain parts of Marin County or the west side of LA will disagree with that association . OTOH, those living in the Inland Empire or Central Valley ...
Hey Bay Boy,
Don't start dissin the IE, you may have to come down here some day.
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Originally posted by 911 flyn
Hey Bay Boy,
Don't start dissin the IE, you may have to come down here some day.
Hey Bay Boy,
Don't start dissin the IE, you may have to come down here some day.
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Originally posted by MKW
I'm not dissin the IE, it's just been that way to the " coastal" types since the orange grove days of yore . Same with the cotton fields/Okie days of the Central Valley, from where I hail, where long time folks still speak with a twang like locals Merle Haggard and Buck Owens .
I'm not dissin the IE, it's just been that way to the " coastal" types since the orange grove days of yore . Same with the cotton fields/Okie days of the Central Valley, from where I hail, where long time folks still speak with a twang like locals Merle Haggard and Buck Owens .
Glad to see you smiling when you mention the HAG.
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Originally posted by Hamann7
A Z06, modded or not, will NEVER be anything close to a Carrera GT, that I can guarantee you.
A Z06, modded or not, will NEVER be anything close to a Carrera GT, that I can guarantee you.
what a silly comment! a 65k car vs a 450k car with 85% of the performance. a new bumper/repair is over 50K for the CGT, why not buy a Z06 with that $???????
us gold chainers will have GT2 performance from our Z06's for 1/3 the price [retail], and the other 135 can be spent on an AM and a used elise.
you're just a car snob!!!