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Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:52 pm
by Jeff V.
The european's may bash it like the did the C6 Z06 on Top Gear. They always say great performance blah blah but cheaply made. There's always a "but" with those folks. I personally think corvettes over the years have not been given the credit they deserve from "over seas".
Top Gear actually loved the Z06. They just said it wasn't as good on regular roads as the Ferrari 575M. :p

Well no shit! It doesn't cost $175,000+

They didn't have too many flattering things to say about the base C6 though.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:03 pm
by oxrageous
The best thing is that it will drive the price of the C6 Z06 down, and make it easier for me to afford one in a few years.

I've become more and more hesistant to mention anything Corvette-related on 3si (even in Corvette threads), because I'm labeled as nothing more than a fanboi when I do.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:10 pm
by Melis
[quote=""oxrageous""]The best thing is that it will drive the price of the C6 Z06 down, and make it easier for me to afford one in a few years.

I've become more and more hesistant to mention anything Corvette-related on 3si (even in Corvette threads), because I'm labeled as nothing more than a fanboi when I do.[/quote]

Took the words right out of my mouth :cool:

I'd like to keep owning vettes as long as they keep making them.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:14 pm
by oxrageous
Nothing but a bunch of haters out there. See the pic below for proof.

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Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:36 pm
by Ziploc
I hope soon I can trade the altima for a c5 or a good used c4, anyone have an idea on what the price of a C4 ZR-1 is??

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:43 pm
by oxrageous
[quote=""King_Milo""]I hope soon I can trade the altima for a c5 or a good used c4, anyone have an idea on what the price of a C4 ZR-1 is??[/quote]
Over 20K, and they aren't worth it. No mechanic will touch them (even GM mechanics), and parts can be tough to find.

C4's are under 10 grand now.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:51 pm
by Jeremy C
I would never touch a C4 myself unless it was a ZR-1, but Jeff has been so kind to remind me how much of a pain it would be to repair if it broke.

I have resigned myself to knowing I could never afford one (I wouldn't go for anything less than a C6), but will still enjoy the car for what it is worth. If I could get out of my current lackey position, maybe someday I could own something fun like that.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:31 pm
by Jeff V.
The best thing is that it will drive the price of the C6 Z06 down, and make it easier for me to afford one in a few years.

I've become more and more hesistant to mention anything Corvette-related on 3si (even in Corvette threads), because I'm labeled as nothing more than a fanboi when I do.
At least one of the mods of this site is a Corvette nut, and thanks to someone letting the owner of the site go for a ride in his Vette, she's also gaining an appreciation for them. I don't think you have anything to worry about :)

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:38 pm
by BillyC
It is a shame there are so many fanbois and so few enthusiasts...
There have been so many cool cars made from so many different manufactures, why get caught up in the whole chevy/ford; import/domestic time wasting squabbles.

I've always dug Vettes...Vipers...Stealths (3ks are ugly)...Supras, Muscle cars, 50's hoopty's, street rods...well, I think you get the picture. :D

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:15 pm
by Jeremy C
[quote=""thestealth""]It is a shame there are so many fanbois and so few enthusiasts...
There have been so many cool cars made from so many different manufactures, why get caught up in the whole chevy/ford; import/domestic time wasting squabbles.

I've always dug Vettes...Vipers...Stealths (3ks are ugly)...Supras, Muscle cars, 50's hoopty's, street rods...well, I think you get the picture. :D [/quote]

Do not return to this forum, as you obviously have ZERO taste in a great looking vehicle. So long as you don't think 1st gen Stealth's look better, I'll ignore the comment.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:19 pm
by oxrageous
[quote=""Gatecrasher""]At least one of the mods of this site is a Corvette nut, and thanks to someone letting the owner of the site go for a ride in his Vette, she's also gaining an appreciation for them. I don't think you have anything to worry about :) [/quote]
I'm still kicking myself for not insisting she drive it herself. I'd like another chance, so I insist you two take another trip to Disney World.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:25 pm
by Jeff V.
I'm still kicking myself for not insisting she drive it herself. I'd like another chance, so I insist you two take another trip to Disney World.
Works for me :)

Maybe I can pull the same deal next year and get another C6 for a day :D

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:28 pm
by Hannibalzero
While you are at it, take them to the Chevy test drive ride at Epicot. I want a comparison.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:34 pm
by Zentelis
[quote=""thestealth""]It is a shame there are so many fanbois and so few enthusiasts...
There have been so many cool cars made from so many different manufactures, why get caught up in the whole chevy/ford; import/domestic time wasting squabbles.

I've always dug Vettes...Vipers...Stealths (3ks are ugly)...Supras, Muscle cars, 50's hoopty's, street rods...well, I think you get the picture. :D [/quote]

I'm with you..I have very little brand loyalty except for Ol' Mother Mopar.
But I would be thrilled to have a Corvette, Charger, Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang from the muscle-years all sitting side-by-side in my garage.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:23 pm
by BillyC
[quote=""Jeremy C""]Do not return to this forum, as you obviously have ZERO taste in a great looking vehicle. So long as you don't think 1st gen Stealth's look better, I'll ignore the comment.[/quote]

...that was my troll comment for the day...I've no problem with 3k's :lol:


...I do think the 1st gen Stealths are the best looking of all. :o :p

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:25 pm
by vegasidol
[quote=""Jeremy C""]Do not return to this forum, as you obviously have ZERO taste in a great looking vehicle. So long as you don't think 1st gen Stealth's look better, I'll ignore the comment.[/quote]

:werd:

Billy! For SHAAAMMMEEE!

My car just simply rocks. You will just have to accept this and move on. :whip:

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:29 pm
by vegasidol
[quote=""Gatecrasher""]At least one of the mods of this site is a Corvette nut, and thanks to someone letting the owner of the site go for a ride in his Vette, she's also gaining an appreciation for them. I don't think you have anything to worry about :) [/quote]

Yeah...don't know if it was the ride in the C5 or driving the C6. :p

[quote=""oxrageous""]I'm still kicking myself for not insisting she drive it herself. I'd like another chance, so I insist you two take another trip to Disney World.[/quote]

I would have liked to, but it was getting late, and I didn't want to jeopardize your time any more than we had. We'll make longer plans next time. :)

[quote=""Gatecrasher""]Works for me :)

Maybe I can pull the same deal next year and get another C6 for a day :D [/quote]

:sweet:

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:34 pm
by BillyC
[quote=""vegasidol""] :werd:

Billy! For SHAAAMMMEEE!

My car just simply rocks. You will just have to accept this and move on. :whip: [/quote]

Well...you car was the one the girls flocked too for the picture...so I guess that sums it up. :(




...which is fine...cause I hate it when people sit/lean on my car. :lol:

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:45 pm
by My92Stealth
Love it. The ZR-1 is a great name, but I would LOVE it if they called it the Stingray.

Re: Supercharged Blue Devil Corvette to be badged "ZR-1"

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:33 am
by vegasidol
[quote=""thestealth""]Well...you car was the one the girls flocked too for the picture...so I guess that sums it up. :(




...which is fine...cause I hate it when people sit/lean on my car. :lol: [/quote]

:lol:

After I posted that picture, I was thinking the same thing. "Damn girls better not have scratched my paint!" :p