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I'm 60 years old and I too wanted a weekend cruiser for me and the wife. I will not be tracking the car. I traded my 2010 Grand Sport in on a base C7. I did track the GS. I've not owned a Corvette with the magnetic ride, so can't comment on that part of the Z51 package. However, there is something else to take into account. Based on my expereince with the GS, their is a slightly higher long term cost to owning the Z51. The dry sump oil system is 9.8 qts v. 7.0 qts for the base. The tires on the Z51 are stickier (softer) and will wear more quickly and cost more to replace. The Goodyears on the GS were terrible. The fronts lasted less than 6000 miles. Apparently we have very abrasive road surfaces in SW PA. The Michelins may last longer, but they will wear out more quickly than the base tires. If you are not going to regularly track the car, you do not need the Z51 package. At least that is the conclusion I came to for our intended use. Hope this helps with your decision making. Whichever you choose, and both are fantastic, you are going to love your new Corvette!
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