Drop outs if price is to high

I hope GM reads this because they could have another rerun like they did with the 1990 ZR1 when it came out. I and four of my friends are on the waiting list to make our orders but if the price is over mid-$60's we are walking. We only want these cars for the LS7 other then that there isn't any interest on our part. Just my opinion but GM KEEP THE PRICE DOWN you need to sell cars.

i agree with you...but considering the meticulous care that has been taken with things like the engine cradle and so forth....i really am interested to see if they make another ZR1 mistake on pricing.

I'm with you both, I hope that GM doesn't punt this one. I really like the upgrades of the ZO6. My buddy has a ZR-1, and while it is a very nice vehicle, it was not worth the difference in the prices of the two at the time.

TNW,



Mac

when they first came out, i had a neighbor who had one, and it was awesome. i often admired it and his dark green ZR1 was one of the reason that i got one. i was determined to find myself a ZR1 someday, and who knows, i still may. but i really like mine, although the new one makes me drool a bit.

I agree but it is going to eat a Viper for lunch and is still 12k less. If Dodge can get it they will too.... ive heard 70's just pony it up boys..... Lease it.... Run the dog **** outta it and get a new one in 3yrs....... LOL

i ponied up last year.

but you cannot mod a lease car...

I would hope it eats the Viper up, considering the weight difference and class-difference. The difference is, when the C6 Z06 does come out, you will see them everywhere just like you do all the other vettes, and the one or two times you spot a Viper every year, you will go "look a Viper" and stare at it until it's out of your view.

well, if GM overprices the Z06 like they did with the ZR-1...you wont see as many as you do the C5 Z06...

Then maybe it isn't so bad after all ;-). J/K.

well, in all honesty, i expect it to carry a huge pricetag.

Yeah, it's already been hyped up by everyone. But besides that, it really does have a lot of money put into it. Well, a lot of good parts as far as the engine and drivetrain goes. I, no offense, still expect the interior to be very cheaply made. I was actually expecting a 70K price tag on it, but 61-62K would be nice. Ya can't complain too much if they decided to do that. You'd think they'd put it out for like 58-59K...but, I guess we don't be seeing that.

a few of the articles that i have read, the writer mentioned that he "feared GM will make the same mistake with the new Z06 as they did with the ZR-1"

i think that they wont price it as high as the viper, but they consider it to be competition for the viper, so they will price it in the same general price range

IF YOU CAN BY THE NEW Z06 FOR UNDER 80 THOUSAND YOU'LL BE LUCKY

i dont know if it will be quite that high, but with the markup that the dealers may tack on, i think that it very well could be.

Supply and Demand... If you want the price lowered, lower the demand... GM will price the car accordingly.

And if you just want a car that's gonna get looks buy a Viper, it's not like the Z06 looks any different than a stock vette, unless you count a little badge on the side and the tires... You'd be surprised at how many people don't even know there's a difference...

i like it simply because it is so advanced from the previous model!

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I, no offense, still expect the interior to be very cheaply made.

Well from what i saw, it looked pretty well made. Nothing like the interiors from the Europeans, but it at least LOOKS better than anything else from the US. (I think the Ford GT has an ugly interior) The seats look comfortable too. It's definitely gonna have the highest quality interior of any Vette, that's for sure

yeah..and the odds are that the wheels wont just fall off of the new Z06 like they do on the ford GT

In the past I have had a 91 ZR1, a 2001 Z06, and a 2004 standard coupe. I also had a 2000 Viper. I presently (just bought) a 87 C4 convertible. I did not like the Viper at all. I too was waiting for the new Z06, but, wanting to avoid first year problems, I bought a 2005 Lexus SC 430. Awesome driver, but a little underpowered.
I have heard from a local dealer the new Z06 will MSRP around $70,000+, not counting dealer mark-up. I'm sure the Z06 will be almost as awesome as the 2001 996 twin turbo I recently sold.

I'm not bragging but I have had many very fast cars in my lifetime. The Porsche turbo is the finest car I have ever owned, period! But if you can but a new Z06 for 70-72 you are getting the best bang for the buck in the automotive industry. A new Porsche turbo will cost you upward of $134,000 for the coupe. $154,000 for a Cab.

Hey, its only money!!

wow...sounds like youve had an awesome collection of cars...

Patrick,
Yes I have had some great cars in my life, the lord has been kind to me in many respects. I have a passion for cars in general, but , like many others I have had a few "problem children" regarding cars too. I once bought an 84 coupe that appeared to be virtually pristine at first glance. It turned out that nothing on the car was right. Everytime I drove the car was a religious experience-I was always praying I would get to where I was going, or get back home.
Keep the wave.
Lar

Hi,

My Father-in-Law bought one for $62,000, it's a black convert. He should have it in a few weeks. I told him it had better be a manual or I am divorcing his daughter.


I believe all sports cars shoud be manual

its interesting how some people believe their tastes are the standard. for some reason viper owners believe there is no better looking
car and the "few times per year it's seen, everyone looks". personally, the c5 z06 in red is the best looking car. the c6
is an attempt at improving an already perfect design. it did fail. i speak about cars less than $100K. although the newer vipers are good looking cars, i would like to see more of them on the road. unfortunately most owners never really put real miles on them. they sit in garages being constantly cleaned. if you see ones for sale typically they have extremely low mileage. similar to the ferrari group, who on average advertises approx 2,000 miles on their autos for sale. I DON't get it. enjoy the driving experience, not the labor to continually maintain an automobile in pristine condition and rarely drive it. HOORAY for vet owners we really enjoy not only the washing, but the driving ! and to conclude, if you really wanted to measure cost/benefit everyone should drive a hyundai. and for cost/performance there is no approaching the corvette. and hooray for the fact that every chevy dealer usually has at least one vet for people to look at and test drive.
ps. my intention was not to upset any viper drivers, but rather to show that tastes vary, but every owner should feel like their car
is the best and that it's admired.

Well you guys finaly got me to join this forum lol Now the reason.. This post about price..... hmmm how do I start with out making the originator mad at me........The Value is in the vehicle not the price that it sells for.. What car can you buy that does almost 200 mph for this kind of money????
You cant.. If your a smart shopper and realy compare value for the dollar the Zo6 is giving you the bang for the buck......The msrp will be around 75k Dealers are already getting bids for 20k over sticker.. And the dealership that I work at has 4 coming and they are already sold at 20k over msrp... SO that tells me the market is a happy camper and the folks who wont step up to a great value will wait like they did on the C5....And buy the C5 9 years down the road and claim they got a great deal.. LOL But wait the new Z06 is better than the c5 but hey you got a great deal didnt you? 9 years of waiting the wrong color And you got a great deal... MSRP... 9 years later...
I write this just because I hear this type of chat all the time and I feel sorry for this type of consumer...This Type of customer is the one who kills your resale value on your car..... Bottom line The Z06 isnt for everyone and never will be and when they do become common place we change the style to suit the needs of the real CORVETTE Lover....

Ok that is my 2 cents..... And oh yes I own a 2002 c5 and love it I will buy the c6 when my company will let me buy one lol :O) consumers first employees last :O) Have a great day all...