Anybody thinking about buying a new ZO6 Corvette?

Jeff Murphy · #1 07-02-2005, 01:57 AM

I have the chance to buy one of the 5 ZO6 Corvettes they are bringing into England (out of 25 for Europe). I got stumped on the Ford GT, so I don't want to miss out on this one without cause. Thoughts?

Chevy454 · #2 07-02-2005, 02:21 AM

I believe Sandlin has had one ordered for about 2 years now! LOL!!

Seriously, if I even thought I was close to being able to swing it I'd be ALL OVER IT...those things are gonna be ANIMALS...

**MosportGreen66** · #3 07-02-2005, 02:36 AM

I was taken for a ride in a buddy's C6 today... I cannot imagine what a true rocket the Z06 must be. I am seriously considering a new Z06.

**SamLBInj** · #4 07-02-2005, 06:55 AM

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I was taken for a ride in a buddy's C6 today... I cannot imagine what a true rocket the Z06 must be. I am seriously considering a new Z06.

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You may not want to hear this but the new 39,000.00 dollar Shelby GT500 Mustangs may give the new ZO6 a run for the money...Hey GM, you listening?

moparts · #5 07-02-2005, 05:20 PM

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You may not want to hear this but the new 39,000.00 dollar Shelby GT500 Mustangs may give the new ZO6 a run for the money

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No true GM person would even give that a second thought. The General may be down but never out.

Now that I said that, I sure hope they get their stuff together, that way I don't have to start supporting dad. 32 years retired GM and they are talking cutting retirement benefits.

**MosportGreen66** · #6 07-02-2005, 06:00 PM

I have been in and driven a 2005 Mustang a few times now. Our family friend has one. I think the car is heavy and throttle response is just terrible (we're talking about auto car). If the baseline car will lend its as a basis for what a higher performance model will be, I would run from the Mustang. The Corvette on the other hand is welcomed in my garage any day of the week...

**SamLBInj** · #7 07-05-2005, 09:35 PM

I just called and ordered a velocity yellow, am getting it at dealer cost whatever that is, anyone know?
Hey, why cant we get Mark Hassett to put together a group buy with a fleet discount..Hey Mark, how about it, man you'll look good in GM and Chevys eyes and well all be your best friends

Chevy454 · #8 07-05-2005, 10:53 PM

That picture of the electron blue C5 ZO6 sends chills down my spine! I've battled a few times with a couple fairly stock E-Blue ZO6's on street tires at Memphis quite a few times, and been stung plenty...the Yellow Submarine can usually pull 'em to about the 1000' mark, but then aerodynamics and weight (or lack of it for the ZO6) takes over and it's like those cars are shot out of a cannon...our ETs were usually close, but they'd put a couple MPH on me on the big end...reckon I'll just give a free pass to these monsters...!

djunod · #9 07-31-2005, 04:16 PM

This is "just" the C6 coupe, but it is still pretty bad a$$.

Check out C6 Ride & C6 Engine here:

http://macoshark.com/wmv/

It's from back in February in my nephew's C6.

GRB · #10 07-31-2005, 07:18 PM

With 500hp and that low weight the car will border on uncontrollable. The less than "gifted" guys that turn off the computer controls are going to get in trouble....real fast.

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