rovers2000

I can get a 2010 grand sport 3lt convertable with 0 miles or a 2009 z06 3zl with 10,000 miles for the same money. Witch is a better deal? In 3 years time whats going to have the higher value. The z06 will always have 10,000 miles more but it is a 3zl (leather wrapped interior). Both have the wide body.

turbod

Removable top and auto transmission an option you want? If so, GS.

If not, Z06.

EdsC6Z06

Depends on your preferences. Top down a must, go with the GS. For a pure performance car, the Z is hard to top and I feel the Z will always hold value better than the "lesser" models. I love my 09 Z.
At 10k the Z will have been through a set of tires. Are they new?

rovers2000

no I am getting a standard car no matter what I get, auto is ok but its still not a stick.

wolfdogs

what he said


and you know your driving style and preferences.. if you are just going to cruise around, go for rides, take some trips, etc... you may want the grand sport..

AORoads

which is a better deal, and which will have the higher value? in absolute dollars, probably the newer car to answer the last part first. better deal? if you mean which one can you get for less, it depends on how well you negotiate for either or both. I'd say the Z is at a slight disadvantage, meaning it will be less, potentially, because it is used, and does have miles.

this isn't like collector cars, and no one really has a crystal ball. also, the GS hasn't been around long enough to gauge its value say, 5 years later.

dvilin

Two very different choices, not sure the value down the road would matter to me as much as getting the car I wanted. I mean do you want a new Vert or do you want the added power of the Z. I would take the Vert no miles, no guessing what the Z has gone through with the previous owner, etc.

redzone

In three years the Z06 will absolutely be worth more money. That being said,they are two very different cars(own both) & no way would I base my purchase on future value.

If you want to be able to drop the top or don't want a manual tranny,the GS is a no-brainer & at 430 HP is certainly no slouch.

But,if you want one of the meanest,nastiest,no excuses cars in the business the Z06 is for you. There's not another car even close to its price that can run 10's in the 1/4 with the simple addition of drag radials. And that translates to a pronounced difference between the two cars when driven on the street,unless you're just puttering around.

I advise you get which car suits your individual needs.

BSSN

'Vettes need a fixed roof.

GARYFINN

Go VERT or go home

jimmie jam

these are two completely different cars as everyone knows. if you are considering both of them it is apparent to me (from your post) that you are really looking at value down the line and nothing else. first, NO ONE can predict future value/desirability, etc., etc.. secondly, if you really want and would enjoy the GS vert, you will not be totally happy if someone GAVE you a Z. get where i'm going with this??? NEVER buy something just because it's "on sale" or a great "deal" or MIGHT be worth more in the future.

decide exactly what you want and then shop for the best "deal". life is too short not to have AND enjoy your life exactly the way you want it to be. good luck

peter pan

I would do an extended test drive of both Vettes and make a decision based on how you feel in one Vs the other

jbust3

Racer

That's right, all 5 cars with the forums best drivers in the history of Z06's have run 10's with just drag radials.

1--10.744 @ 129.50--1.59---Ranger------'06.-----Details
2--10.831 @ 130.05--1.70---jamie furman ------'06. -----Details
3--10.877 @ 127.33--1.61---Dr.Ron------'09. -----Details
4--10.912 @ 126.32--1.62---Dr.Ron------'06. -----Details
5--10.958 @ 127.22--1.67---walterm32 -----'08-----Details
6--11.096 @ 126.73--1.76---fartpipe-----'08-----Details
7--11.139 @ 128.68--1.80---dpracing-----'09 -----Details
8--11.188 @ 127.97--1.81---C5 Frank------'06-----Details
9--11.222 @ 125.61--1.79---Incon306------'07 ------Details
10-11.629 @ 124.08--1.84---toroz06-----'07 -----Details

in fact if you are not one of the top 9 times in the world your Z06 is a 11.6 car at best with drag radials.

BSSN

So...how many other cars that retail for the price of a Z06 within that year-model are 11.6 second cars with drag radials in these average hands?

When the Z06 first came out in the C6 platform I watched some old guy from Arkansas hot-lap his on a hot summer day, lauching from what looked like idle and granny-shifting (never spun on a shift). He ran 11.8's all day.

calmtgguy

If you want a vert, why in the world would you even consider a Z06?

JJC5

I've had 2 previous Vett's; C5 coupe (all have removeable tops, by the way except Z06) and a C6 convertible. I resently sold my convertible for a Z06. There is NO comparison as far as performance to a Z06 and that goes for the GS too. As far as a removeable roof or convertible, I didn't take off the top or drop the convertible top that much so that wasn't important to me. The Z is a beast, period. It depends too on how you use the car. For me, the Z is a weekend driver. If it was a daily driver, my preference might be different.

Racer

First off, 10 place was 11.6, who knows what the average is from all z06 owners. Secondly, 11.8's all day is a far, far cry from a 10 second car.[/B]. My comment was on the fact it was implied if you buy a Z06 and bolt on some drag radials it was a 10 second car, that is misleading to say the least.

Silver05GTO

Thanks for posting the facts that the Z06 is 10 sec capable with DR's.


LMAO, you post a list of 10 sec Z06's and then say the car isn't 10 sec capable with DR's!?!?!?!?! Talk about a hater with blindfolds on.....

You would think the Corvette enthusiasts would be happy with knowing what these cars are capable of with enough traction and excellent driving......yet here we go again with dismissing what a C6 Z06 is capable of. The best is that you post a list with 10 sec Z's and then deny the car has that potential......what a freakin joke.

jamesbertero

Racer44: You better be careful. That almost sounded like you were picking on Z06 owners. That can be dangerous around here

To the OP:
As others have said, if you are basing your decision on the expected future value of the car, the Z06 is simply a rarer model and has the legendary 427 motor in it. That in itself will ensure that you get more for the car when you sell it. I guess my question to you is why are you buying it with the expressed intention of selling it? Sounds like getting married just so you can get divorced.
Both are really expensive propositions.
I personally prefer to be able to have the "open air" motoring experience with the convienience of the storage area so I got the coupe.Best of luck on whatever you do.