ttboost1

Hey guys- I currenty have an 08Z 30k miles- Its runs and drives perfect- and even loses traction at 60mph in second gear.

I have an opportunity to get a 09 CG ZR1 20k miles, for approx my car plus 29k.

Would that be worth it in your opinions?

I know its an awesome car, but so is the Z06. Its almost twice the $ though.

RPO_Z06

I went from a Z06 to a ZR1 and can only say one thing regarding this tough decision your making. DO IT!

Joezone914

Asking if it is worth your car plus 29k is only a decision you can make.you should drive it and see. The MSRC will be smoother than your current car on rough roads. The car might feel a little more solid. If you a not tracking the power will be better but not significant enough on surface streets below 80 mph. It is more refined but not $29k worth.

All this said I went from 2007 lmb Z06 to 2009 CG ZR1 and have not looked back at all. The Z06 was a great car, but the ZR is a little better in every way.

Joe

jbp8653

I also just went to a ZR1 from a 09 Z06. Glad I did.

Sherminator

The other side is this - Tires are more money, oil changes are more money, uses a lot more fuel, front splitter is expensive(parking blocks). Insurance? Not worth 30k to me, rather spend 15 on the Z06 for power and suspension.

timmyZ06

here we go!!!!! Its whole different beast, you cant go wrong unless financily is a problem.
Plus few bolts on and its a WHOLE different beast!!!
Ho yeah its also a LOT more reliable too

mirage2991

the zr1 is simply "more"... interestingly enough to this day i feel the zr1 seems less harsh on the road...
Ok so you know how the z06 fun spot is like 5-7k where the motor just really scream? take that but from 3-4500 rpms in the zr1... then continue it until the rev limiter...

buy the car because you also enjoy and understand what it is and what it represent, but if you are looking for more power and do not care about what the zr1 is then mod the z06

QUIKAG

To some $29k isn't much and to others, it's quite a bit of coin. You need to drive it and decide. The ZR1 is absolutely more car in many ways, but a C6 Z06 is great car too.

Drive and decide.

3LZZ06

Here's an itemized list of the added value of an '09 ZR1 in comparison to your '08 Z...

1. .1 model year newer Vette (ZR1) with 10K less miles-$7,000
2. .638 HP LS9 --------------------------------------------- $5,000
3. .carbon ceramic brembos -------------------------------$8,000
4. .magnetic selective ride control -------------------------$3,000
5. .exposed/cleared carbon --------------------------------$2,500
6. .19/20 wheels with michelin PS2 ZPs ------------------$2,000
7. .dual power seats with lumbar adjustments------------$1,500
8. .3ZR equipment group (leather dash armrests
....and console lid), over 1LZ or 2LZ-----------------------$2,000
9. .power hatch assist ----------------------------------------$200
10. bluetooth --------------------------------------------------$50
11. exhaust tone ---------------------------------------------$750

***********************total************ *****$32,000

If the above list makes sense to you, more or less, then buy it..."I would".

Of course you could try to knock off a couple more grand, but all in all not a bad deal at all IMO.

corvettejoe09

I went from a 08 Z06 to a 09 ZR1. I thought is was quite bit more money than I wanted to spend, but I did it anyway. Glad I did. I really liked the Z06 except for the valves/guides issue. You have to make that decision. Good luck.

Gary '09 C6

I think Scott nailed it, even if one thinks his numbers are off by a bit (+/-)...all the concepts are there !

BearZ06

This unfortunately has to be considered too.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...dust-long.html

09Z06pj

The Z06 is a great car, as many here will attest to. The ZR1 is at another level, which you will realize the first time you stomp on the gas. If the extra money is not an issue, do it. You won't be sorry.

RPO_Z06

This played a major roll in my decision making too. Not that it can't be fixed I guess, but my buddy has had his done twice now in 44k miles.
Whereas the ZR1 isn't known for any big problems that I could find, other than brake rotor balance, which is not going to leave you on the side of the road.

IdleCap

From a great 2008 ZO6 to an awesome 2010 ZR1!!

3LZZ06

This is certainly a consideration, and one that I contemplated before selling my Z06 to buy my ZR1.

I should have added this to the itemized list I created above...

12. Questionable LS7 reliability (blown engine or rework/replace heads????)-----$3,000-$15,000

This brings the total allowance of switching to a one model year newer ZR1 with 10,000 less miles to $35K-$47K.

Of course the above is just my opinion that is probably shared by many other forum members as well.

Al3x_666

Why the oil change is more expensive with the ZR1 ?

Bob86gn

went from a 2007 Z06 to a 2009 ZR1 and in my opinion it is a no brainer.
It is just that much more of everything and in my opinion is even tamer in general driving.

OBSSSD

It isn't he's just grasping at straws

QUIKAG

Didn't the dry sump grow a quart or two between '08 and '09? That's another $8 or so of oil each change so that is a significant monetary factor that needs to be considered.