455=427
05-25-2013, 03:22 PM
#42
Le Mans Master
05-25-2013, 03:49 PM
#44
The final numbers not enough to outweigh the huge discounts on c6's. I will be waiting a few years for next motor in the Stingray. Headed to Columbus in the morning to pick up a Midnight race blue 427 from Rick Conti. Insane pricing, landed mine for nearly $14000.00 below sticker. 505 hp will keep me quite happy for a few years.
Btw, he has more....
Btw, he has more....
Congrats - you are a true enthusiast, I love it!
Thanks for bring some family up this time....
Being you have a ZR1 now, very curious to get your feedback on the 427 convertible - I know you mentioned you always wanted a Z06 convertible - BAM - HERE YOU GO BRO!
HEY NOW, didn't we just do this last year?!??!!
05-25-2013, 03:53 PM
#45
I have an anniversary 427 NO stripes $73,995 with loyalty - best price in the country! thanks everyone - that one $17,000 off
05-25-2013, 04:03 PM
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05-25-2013, 09:06 PM
#47
Le Mans Master
Most big Corvette sellers have more 427's at great prices. Of you are looking for for gonzo horsepower they also have good deals on ZR1's. if that is your motivation.
All of us who have ordered C7's know those deals are around. We bought the new car for more then a horsepower number. I can equate this to a young man growing up and finding there is more to woman then cup sizes. It is the whole person or the whole car which make both of them desirable.
All of us who have ordered C7's know those deals are around. We bought the new car for more then a horsepower number. I can equate this to a young man growing up and finding there is more to woman then cup sizes. It is the whole person or the whole car which make both of them desirable.
05-25-2013, 09:18 PM
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Rick, 200 mile drive home. The 427 buttoned up had the exact feel of our Z06's. Drop the top though and the WOW factor quadrupled. Z06 punch and handling in the open air. Keeping in mind I was on the street and not the track, there were never any handling issues on SR 93 to indicate the car had a heavier steel frame. The ZR1 has the obvious advantage in grunt and acceleration but ride is as good in the 427 thanks to the MSR. I don't mean to degrade our Grand Sport convertible, but its not even close in the pull and handling of the 427. The torque of the LS7 is fantastic. I guess if I have to rank the 3 on fun factor for me it would be
1. Coughlin 427. Z06 convertible, Nuff said
2. Coughlin ZR1. Track monster (not ours, wife would kill me. Spring Mountains
)
3. Coughlin Grand Sport Vert. The daily driver and C7 trade bait.
Guess all can tell we are Conti Converts...
1. Coughlin 427. Z06 convertible, Nuff said
2. Coughlin ZR1. Track monster (not ours, wife would kill me. Spring Mountains
)3. Coughlin Grand Sport Vert. The daily driver and C7 trade bait.
Guess all can tell we are Conti Converts...
05-25-2013, 09:39 PM
#49
Drifting
The final numbers not enough to outweigh the huge discounts on c6's. I will be waiting a few years for next motor in the Stingray. Headed to Columbus in the morning to pick up a Midnight race blue 427 from Rick Conti. Insane pricing, landed mine for nearly $14000.00 below sticker. 505 hp will keep me quite happy for a few years.
Btw, he has more....
Btw, he has more....
05-25-2013, 10:13 PM
#50
Melting Slicks
05-25-2013, 10:41 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
05-26-2013, 07:29 AM
#54
Race Director
Greg always an honor and appreciation to do business with you sir....
Congrats - you are a true enthusiast, I love it!
Thanks for bring some family up this time....
Being you have a ZR1 now, very curious to get your feedback on the 427 convertible - I know you mentioned you always wanted a Z06 convertible - BAM - HERE YOU GO BRO!
HEY NOW, didn't we just do this last year?!??!!
Congrats - you are a true enthusiast, I love it!
Thanks for bring some family up this time....
Being you have a ZR1 now, very curious to get your feedback on the 427 convertible - I know you mentioned you always wanted a Z06 convertible - BAM - HERE YOU GO BRO!
HEY NOW, didn't we just do this last year?!??!!
Yes but last year his hottie wife or girlfriend was there...this year she said you buy that car I'm leaving your sorry @SS!
(joking of course)
Greg congrats on the car and the hottie...enjoy!
05-26-2013, 07:52 AM
#55
Le Mans Master
Congrats on your new car...although I wonder if this is the correct place to post this. Perhaps the C6 forums would be better...I'm pretty sure that all the people that are now uninterested in the base C7 because of the "lackluster" HP figures have moved on to their respective forums by now. For those of us unswayed by this news we'll continue to root for the "woefully underpowered" C7 and likely enjoy it all the same. 455HP is just a hop, skip, and a set of longtube headers paired with a decent intake away from 500HP, so I don't see it as a detractor from the car but as a solid base to build upon!
BTW as this topic involves the C7 engine vs the Z engine,I think this part of the forum is the perfect venue.
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05-26-2013, 09:11 AM
#56
The final numbers not enough to outweigh the huge discounts on c6's. I will be waiting a few years for next motor in the Stingray. Headed to Columbus in the morning to pick up a Midnight race blue 427 from Rick Conti. Insane pricing, landed mine for nearly $14000.00 below sticker. 505 hp will keep me quite happy for a few years.
Btw, he has more....
Btw, he has more....
I think you made a good choice congrats..it's going to be at least 2 years before we see the the big hp #'s in the C7.
05-26-2013, 09:58 AM
#57
Drifting
The 427 Vert is a very sweet ride and attractively priced -- great choice! However, a heavily discounted 427 Vert is at the same price point as a very well equipped C7 Vert. If HP is the only consideration you made the right call! Understand 455 is unofficial, but would ask the OP what would have sufficed 465, 475, 485...? Doesn't seem we're talking a lot of HP difference to disregard all the C7 improvements, albeit some are personal taste such as styling...
OBTW, I purchased a heavily discounted new C5 Z06 from a forum vendor after seeing the C6.
Cheers
Shaggy
OBTW, I purchased a heavily discounted new C5 Z06 from a forum vendor after seeing the C6.
Cheers
Shaggy
05-26-2013, 10:13 AM
#59
Nice car. It's amazing how much they're discounting the C6's right now. I love the ZO6 with the carbon fiber hood and cup wheels. I will until we see actual road tests and real C7's hitting the track before passing judgment on the C7. A loaded Z51 with performance exhaust, competition seats and MRC is right about the same price as this car, but I have a feeling the C7 will not disappoint. Only time will tell.
05-26-2013, 10:24 AM
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LOL, wife loving the Hottie. She is kicking herself for missing a great road trip. Rick, she will see you June 1 at the car show.