Which would you rather have? - Page 3

geaux_tigerss · 04-05-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

You have to compare stock to stock. If you start saying "x car with x amount of money in mods stuck into it will beat car y" then it all comes down to a persons wallet...shit I could make a civic spank a Lambo or ferrari for no where near the price of them lol

You could make a civic spank a lambo, but you'd still be driving a civic. Since OP is modding anyway and a z06 and zr1 are both vettes (badging and other bells and whistles aside), I think it's fully justified to assume the price difference between the two is relevant in potential modification money.

The way I see it, with cars like this you're paying for three things: the look, exclusivity, and performance. OP clearly likes the look/style of the vette, so that choice is already made.

The zr1 will be much more exclusive than a z06, but if you're one of those guys who is chasing the narcissistic (and many people are to some degree) supercar reputation factor, that's where I feel that the zr1 is borderline. You pull up to a beverly hills house party and how many people can readily identify a zr1 vs a regular vette. Now apply the same question to a true supercar. Some people care about this, others don't.

If performance is all you're after and you plan on modding, I wouldn't even get the z06. The base model vette can be modded to destroy the zr1 for much less cost. Given that the OP already has the z06 and is looking to upgrade the zr1, if he is going just for performance, he should really consider the price difference vs the price of mods.

I realize that the zr1 is an awesome car and I'd love to have the kind of money to even consider one, but it's purchase should be considered vs. your goals with the car. Don't buy it thinking you're getting a 1 in a million supercar or an awesome deal on performance because it's not either. It's a great looking vette that can hang with some of the best STOCK cars ever made.

880 · 04-05-2012, 09:31 AM

Well I made my decision. You guys might think I'm nuts, but I'm going for the Terminator.

1. I'm not really looking for exclusivity or reputation with a ZR1. Otherwise, I would be shopping for a Ford GT.
2. I drove ZR1s/Z06s for 2 full days at Spring Mountain, and I don't think a ZR1 is worth the extra $40k price difference over a Z06 whereas a Z06 is def worth the $25k price over a base coupe.
3. If I buy a ZR1, then I'll only get to drive it during the weekends. That's what I do with my Z06 now. I much rather have another fun car to drive during the work week.
4. Plus a H/C/I Z06 from Katech or Lingenfelter just sounds mean and nasty.

Thanks for all the comments!

04-05-2012, 09:31 AM	#30
880 Drives: 2011 Z06, 2004 Cobra, 1991 MR2Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 469	Well I made my decision. You guys might think I'm nuts, but I'm going for the Terminator. 1. I'm not really looking for exclusivity or reputation with a ZR1. Otherwise, I would be shopping for a Ford GT. 2. I drove ZR1s/Z06s for 2 full days at Spring Mountain, and I don't think a ZR1 is worth the extra $40k price difference over a Z06 whereas a Z06 is def worth the $25k price over a base coupe. 3. If I buy a ZR1, then I'll only get to drive it during the weekends. That's what I do with my Z06 now. I much rather have another fun car to drive during the work week. 4. Plus a H/C/I Z06 from Katech or Lingenfelter just sounds mean and nasty. Thanks for all the comments!