kenedds

I am looking at a leftover 2011 3ZR ZR1 with chrome wheels in blue - I have forgotten the name of the color but it was only that year.
Sweet car to be sure. The dealer is offering me $13,000 off list, $124,900, so 111,900, plus a decent trade on my 2009 C6, z51, auto C6, 15,500 miles - $35,100. The car is 2 years old and will take a big hit as soon as I buy it. I am sitting back and letting them ponder the whole thing, I'm in no hurry but I think their trade is reasonable and hassle free. While I try and squeeze them so more do you guys have any input on what the ZR1 should go for realistically?
Thanks.

MikeyTX

You really need to think about how often are you gonna drive it. With the C7 due for intro in a little over 6 mos I sure as heck would be thinking twice. Btw, one of our forum dealers in Wheeling, IL has two gently pre owned he's wanting to get rid of. Deeply discounted.

mgtr

I have not traded with a dealer too often, but I think the normal deal is to charge too much for the new car, and give you too much for the used car. So, you need to focus on the difference. I would guess, on an outright sale, your current car is worth closer to $30K. I can't say what the new car is actually worth, but I personally would not give them over $100K. So, looking at realistic prices, I would go in and offer them $70K if they are willing to do the deal today. That shows them you are serious. Will they take it? Depends on the dealer -- ask yourself why they are stuck with this car. So, maybe not, but it is worth a shot.
You could also sell your car to Carmax, and then come in with a straight (ie, no trade deal).
Bottom line, I would not even consider the deal they are offering.

CaryBob

I think you're looking at the one at Hendrick in Durham. If so, I think it is a fair but not great price. I don't recall it being in their inventory a few months ago so they may not be willing to heavily discount. And ZR1s are not usually discounted as much as the more common models. A new 2012 GS could be had for a much larger dollar discount, and there are lightly used 2011 ZR1s out there under 100k, so I'd pressure them for another 5-10k and see what happens. Just an opinion.

kenedds

Yes it is the one in Durham. I have suggested that another 10k off would get me closer. Thanks for the input.

B-Vette

Do you think you could get more by selling your car privately? If so that might be the way to go, the price on the ZR1 looks decent.

Zap City

There's a loaded leftover Blade silver 3ZR here in Orlando on a dealer's lot priced at almost 24K off sticker.

2008LS3

Like you said, the minute you drive off the lot you basically have a used 2011 ZR1 that you just paid brand new prices for. I would expect a much more discounted price for such an old car.


I would grab a 2012 Gs or Z06 anyday over that car. Save the extra 40K and just supercharge it. In my opinion...paying over 100,000 for any "Corvette" is insane. The refinement is just not there to warrant such a high price. So they stick a body kit and a blower on a Z06 and think its worth $125K?

z51vett

Reliable in Springfield Mo had some for 99 and change a while back.
Call Wes Mibley I belive.
z51vett

Minnesota Scott

I tried to deal on a ZR1 with Hendrick and got no where fast. They don't deal in my opinion. Also, I have seen way to many ZR1's sell brand new like the one your looking at for at or under $100,000 and on a regular basis. In the end I decided to order a Z07, but had many calls to all kinds of dealers on the ZR1's on their lot. With incentives you should be able to find a new ZR1 for at or under $100,000.....then just sell your current Corvette out right on your own.

I normally do not post to threads like this one and say anything about prices, but Hendrick was my least favorite dealership to work with....and I'm a NASCAR Hendrick fan.

I would start calling the forum dealers and work with them. My guess is if they don't have the ZR1 you want they can probably work some deals with other dealers to get you the one you want and at a price that is better then Hendrick is offering, which in my opinion is pretty high for a left over 2011.

Good luck with your search.

Regards,
Scott

xplocivzr1

A body kit and a blower on a Z06 makes a ZR1 huh?

jerrymcb

Check out the dealer inventory section here.

Stk# C5800142
2012 Corvette ZR1
17U - Blade Silver Exterior
195 - Ebony Leather Wrapped Interior
H35 - Black Headlamp Override
37S - Blue Custom Stitching
Q6J - Competition Gray Wheels
3ZR Premium Equipment Group
* Memory Pkg
* Sport Seats w/ Power Bolster & Power Lumbar
* Luggage Shade & Cargo Net
* Customer Leather Wrapped Interior
* Heated Front Seats
* Power Telescoping Steering Wheel
* Additional 9 Months XM Radio
* Navigation
* Bose Premium Audio 9 Speaker System
* Universal Home Remote
* Bluetooth for Phone
* Head-Up Display

MSRP: $124,880
Dealer Invoice: $117,869

Forum Price: $109,529 minus Rebates

need-for-speed

It does if you can't afford the ZR1

Nevermind the fact that the ZR1 is engineered from the ground up to handle that HP. Factory HP costs more, and is worth more than modded.

2008LS3

Ill take my modded added whp and save my $55,000+ for other things. I still believe the ZR1 is a tad overpriced. The car looks and performs amazing, but at that price I would condsider something different.

Pitbull11

$70K difference or you will walk. Do the research and take them examples that you can buy. Let us know, good luck

Revette

Just looking at your motto and had the thought: If you rob Peter to pay Paul it makes Peter very angry, and everyone knows you can't do "business" with a sore Peter.

kenedds

I spent yesterday sending email copies of some of the posts here as well as examples I turned up myself - all documenting that they could do much better if they wanted to. Thanks everyone - great input and forum!

tim414

MarkRx

i took the half second slower time and 5 foot greater stopping distance and saved $ 40k

to keep this post on track, the price on that 2011 better be <100k. if you think about it, it's a 2 year old "leftover" now.

Carver Electrics