racerxz51

Considering purchasing a 90 Z, 28k miles for a daily driver. Gonna check it out monday. My '84 is my show/track/toy. Always wanted a ZR-1 and this one looks cherry. if i do this it will be a daily driver. Any suggestions ,thoughts , opinions gladly accepted. Thanks

DRM500RUBYZR-1

Buy it;
Drive it;
Enjoy it!
They are old enough to make it like driving something special, yet new enough that it does not feel like you are driving a John Deere.
A "classic" that you can live with, and with all that the LT-5 does as a bonus! ( and the air works!)
Back in 93, I drove my Z as a daily driver.
Made me smile every damn day!
Just don't roll the window down in the rain, especially in a suit.
You think thye would have thought of a rain channel on that darn roof!
Everyone agrees once de-bugged, these cars respond well to frequent use.
So, Go get it!
Keep us posted!

Marty
1FUNZR1

zr-1 guy

it's gona need injectors if it already hasn't had them done. I don't think it would make a good daily driver

WydGlydJim

Always thought I could use my old '90 for a DD. Never actually did it though. Things that would bother me is getting in and out of it on every trip would be bothersome.......if you are young, and not a wide load like me that shouldn't be an issue. Only other thing is snow. These cars will not do well in snow. Other than that, I say go for it! They get decent fuel mileage, and once they are well sorted out, I didn't have too much trouble with mine....especially anything that would leave you stranded. It will need injectors as previously mentioned if they have not been changed.

msmoore

I bought my 90 last year with 21K miles on it and while not technically a daily driver, I put quite a few miles on it and love it! I did not buy it to sit in a garage. I have replaced the injectors and it runs like a champ and is very reliable! I get lots of compliments and when you mash your right foot down, oh how sweet it is!
I too have another (85' Z51 coupe) that I beat on a bit more and may mod a little. Great fun! I am blessed to have such nice toys! They were built to enjoy!

randy ransome

I've got a 95 ZR-1 that is my DD.


I've also got an 84 that is for those bad days. My 95 does great in everyday driving and it also makes for a spirited drive to and from work, not boring like the 84 is...{slow}.

msmoore

I've also got an 84 that is for those bad days. My 95 does great in everyday driving and it also makes for a spirited drive to and from work, not boring like the 84 is.

Your 84 is boring !?!?

VetteMed

My '91 ZR-1 is my DD. Recently hit 200K miles. It's comfortable, fast, and fun. Great stereo in it too. No snow here in FL.

WydGlydJim

[typical Corvette crowd] How is this possible? The C4 is such a POS! [typical Corvette crowd]

ghlkal

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Info on your spoiler please (link to a post perhaps...)

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racerxz51

Thanks all for the opinions and your experiences. I'm gonna check it out. i'll keep ya posted. My 84 was a DD but i just kept modding lol My DD is a 350Z that also does some track duty but i really want a DD C4 again. Always wanted a ZR1, thanks again !

Fully Vetted

I'm looking for a Z now and curious what I will expect to spend for new injectors? I've found a few that already had them done but not sure what the value of that is.

Dynomite

I think GOLDCYLON also has a spoiler

I have RC Fuel Injection which are pricey but I think the best

Tech Info - LT5 RC SL4-205 injectors (500+ hp) Calculations

Vette Daddy

As long as you have another car as a backup, I wouldn't drive any older Vette as my daily driver. More of a toy to drive whenever you feel like it and have a more modern newer ride.


I drive my "Z" almost every day just for fun.
That's just me though.

LT5corsa

Is a ZR-1 good for a daily driver, lets see.....

Lets take a 1994 ZR-1 with 120,000 miles and add a 10,000 mile trip from Baltimore, MD to Alaska and back. (in 30 day's)

See here!!

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17990

They are on the 7,000th mile, no issues and tons of pictures / info!!!

I'd say yes!!!

David

Vette Daddy

As David stated, you certainly could use a Z as a DD. I just choose to use mine as a toy.

You also have to learn to do your own wrenching with plenty of help from the ZR1.NetRegistry. The best group of Corvette guys in the business.

Dynomite

Or....if you do not want to jump somewhere else at the moment.....start right here The 500 hp LT5 Rebuild and associated Technical Information

I concur with Vette Daddy in that doing your own maintenance and modifications is an added bonus of enjoyment with the LT5 engine

mike100

It might be more economical to have a regular car for 80% of your driving, but I figure my 91 probably costs something like $300 a month to keep going (to date). This is mostly due to repairs to make it right and bringing it from a state of dormancy to regular usage. Actual post resurrection costs are probably more like $1000 a year (maybe not incl tires).

It is a C4- so that nickle and dimeing happens, but ZR-1 specific is maybe going to cost 30% extra.

Dynomite

I quit keeping track of costs to Modify my ZR-1 (that was the cost of having fun).

I am not sure that the costs to Maintain without Modifications would be excessive if you do your own work. The C4 ZR-1 is said to be Bullet Proof and I am thinking that also. Once Maintenance is accomplished and old parts replaced, you can drive it for a very long time.

When you get on the road.....you are talking high MPG - in the mid 20s . That is hard to beat and a modified LT5 often gets even higher MPG because of increased engine efficiency

I have two chips (one for 87 Octane fuel and one for 91 Octane fuel) So with just a quick one minute switch of chips I can run on either fuel recognizing I get a bit higher gas mileage on 91 Octane fuel

phrogs

I always used mine as adaily driver for over a decade but now im back in he sand box so its sitting..