Poll: How many plan to buy new C6 Z06 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

dsinned · 07-31-2005

This will be my first post on this forum. Just out of curiousity . . .

Obviously, current ZR-1 (as well as many C5 Z06) owners are the most likely prospective customers to buy a new Z06. Let's try to find out how many of the membership are so inclined. Please vote and post (optionally) as to when and/or why you are going to buy or not.

Let's try to keep it "real", the question is WILL you buy, not do you WANT one? What this poll will try to determine is how many ZR-1 owners (past and present) have the financial resources to buy AND want this car.

Jim Iuele · 08-02-2005

I was lucky enough to get a ride in one of these during the Z06 Fest. A most impressive car! Definitely worth the asking price. Would walk away from both my 1990 ZR-1 and my 2002 Z06!

Z Factor · 08-02-2005

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Originally Posted by dsinned

This will be my first post on this forum. Just out of curiousity . . .

Obviously, current ZR-1 (as well as many C5 Z06) owners are the most likely prospective customers to buy a new Z06. Let's try to find out how many of the membership are so inclined. Please vote and post (optionally) as to when and/or why you are going to buy or not.

Let's try to keep it "real", the question is WILL you buy, not do you WANT one? What this poll will try to determine is how many ZR-1 owners (past and present) have the financial resources to buy AND want this car.

First, hello and welcome to the forum.

In answer to your question, I'd probably take the same tact I did with the ZR-1 when it came out. I drooled on it, but knew there was no way I was going to pay sticker price for one. So I waited until the prices came way down and now I am happy that I did. Sure, I missed out on years of pleasure, but I used the money I would have spent much more wisely. So if I do fall for the 06 Z06, it will be at least 4-5 years before I consider buying one.

Aurora40 · 08-02-2005

No way for me. A toy that expensive doesn't make any financial sense for me. Though, I don't drool over them the way I drooled over ZR-1's and Callaways when they were new. I LOVED C4's, but merely am impressed by the stats of the Z06.

My ZR-1 is a dream car for me, regardless of power or speed (which thankfully it still has plenty of), that cost me less than the average new car.

The new Z06 is very impressive, though. And the wider body and superwide tires is very ZR-1esque. In fact, it's the first 'vette to have wider tires than the ZR-1 as introduced in the 1980's.

WB9MCW · 08-02-2005

I said the same of the ZR-1 when I first read of them in 1990. got my 92 on 10-10-03. so in abt 20 years well maybe 10 i'll find a nice used one, till then I am happy with the KING!!!

95ZR1 · 08-02-2005

Right now I believe I will get one - someday. But I am in the club that would not buy a first year model from GM. Not only are there too many problems the first year, but they always come out with something better the next year. Look at the FRC, the SSR, and the GTO for example. Not to mention the '97 C5 was a POS and the '05 C6 got off to a shaky start already with the crankshaft balancer bolts coming loose. I can wait!

Jim Jones · 08-03-2005

IF I hit the lottery, then ABSOLUTELY!! Make it DSOM!! Until then, well, let's just say it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy y out of my price range.

Jim

ZR1 MK · 08-05-2005

I was planning on a Ferrari to replace the ZR1 when I wore it out, but after seeing the new car and specs, but not driving it, I have decided the new Z06 would be the replacement.

daveinfla · 08-06-2005

The problem with buying a new Z06 is that there is certain to be a huge dealer upcharge for the first year or two. I own a 04 Z06 and a 91 ZR-1 and wouldn't dump either car for a new Z06. I am very happy with both of these cars and will wait a while for the prices on the new Z06 to cool off.

ffvetteman · 08-07-2005

Would like one but cant afford it

View Poll Results: Will you buy a new C6 Z-6???
YES, love it and worth every penny	10	23.81%
NO, definitely not! (Pls explain in a post below)	24	57.14%
UNDECIDED, but giving it serious consideration	8	19.05%
None of your business!!!	0	0%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

07-31-2005	#1
dsinned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5	Poll: How many plan to buy new C6 Z06 This will be my first post on this forum. Just out of curiousity . . . Obviously, current ZR-1 (as well as many C5 Z06) owners are the most likely prospective customers to buy a new Z06. Let's try to find out how many of the membership are so inclined. Please vote and post (optionally) as to when and/or why you are going to buy or not. Let's try to keep it "real", the question is WILL you buy, not do you WANT one? What this poll will try to determine is how many ZR-1 owners (past and present) have the financial resources to buy AND want this car. Last edited by dsinned; 07-31-2005 at 08:32 PM.

08-02-2005	#2
Jim Iuele Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	ZR-1 Net Registry Poll: How many plan to buy a C6 Z06 I was lucky enough to get a ride in one of these during the Z06 Fest. A most impressive car! Definitely worth the asking price. Would walk away from both my 1990 ZR-1 and my 2002 Z06!

08-02-2005	#4
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	No way for me. A toy that expensive doesn't make any financial sense for me. Though, I don't drool over them the way I drooled over ZR-1's and Callaways when they were new. I LOVED C4's, but merely am impressed by the stats of the Z06. My ZR-1 is a dream car for me, regardless of power or speed (which thankfully it still has plenty of), that cost me less than the average new car. The new Z06 is very impressive, though. And the wider body and superwide tires is very ZR-1esque. In fact, it's the first 'vette to have wider tires than the ZR-1 as introduced in the 1980's. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

08-02-2005	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	I will own one someday! I said the same of the ZR-1 when I first read of them in 1990. got my 92 on 10-10-03. so in abt 20 years well maybe 10 i'll find a nice used one, till then I am happy with the KING!!! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

08-02-2005	#6
95ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marco Island, FL Posts: 194	Right now I believe I will get one - someday. But I am in the club that would not buy a first year model from GM. Not only are there too many problems the first year, but they always come out with something better the next year. Look at the FRC, the SSR, and the GTO for example. Not to mention the '97 C5 was a POS and the '05 C6 got off to a shaky start already with the crankshaft balancer bolts coming loose. I can wait! __________________ ZR1.Net Founding Member #088 C4: '95 ZR1 #357, black/black, B&B Tri-Flo w/ X-pipe C6: '07 convertible, Atomic Orange, LS2, 3LT, A6, Z51 Sea Six: '01 Chaparral Sunesta, 5.7L EFI Mercruiser

08-03-2005	#7
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	IF I hit the lottery, then ABSOLUTELY!! Make it DSOM!! Until then, well, let's just say it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy y out of my price range. Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

08-05-2005	#8
ZR1 MK Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Posts: 143	I was planning on a Ferrari to replace the ZR1 when I wore it out, but after seeing the new car and specs, but not driving it, I have decided the new Z06 would be the replacement. __________________ Mike 427 cu in LT5 [URL="http://zr1mk.weebly.com"]http://zr1mk.weebly.com[/URL]

08-06-2005	#9
daveinfla Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 2	The problem with buying a new Z06 is that there is certain to be a huge dealer upcharge for the first year or two. I own a 04 Z06 and a 91 ZR-1 and wouldn't dump either car for a new Z06. I am very happy with both of these cars and will wait a while for the prices on the new Z06 to cool off.

08-07-2005	#10
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Would like one but cant afford it