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Old 05-24-2019, 10:00 AM   #15
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There is like 250 day supply of corvettes out there right now. Hardly anyone is buying due to the impending C8 release. I am sure there will some deals on these c7's. I would loved to have had one, but the $20k plus price difference in the end just wasnt justifiable.
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Old 05-24-2019, 05:11 PM   #16
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The Z06 looks nice, but I think it's a step backwards. The ZL1 has better tech, cooling, etc. And if you do get a Z06 wait till after the 7/18/ 2019 show. If it's good, the vette sales will go down even more ! To me the C8 has to be good if not great, the C6 base, Z06, and ZR1 had the look and success people wanted, Heck I think about a used ZR1 now. but the ZL1/1LE is so special I just cant pass it up unless I find a mint Z28 for 30K. But I have a one time shot and the ZLE is it.
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Old 05-24-2019, 05:38 PM   #17
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Wait for the C8. Even the base model should be amazing.
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Old 05-24-2019, 05:52 PM   #18
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Wait for the C8. Even the base model should be amazing.
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Just wait until 7/18 and then make up your mind. That’s my plan. I originally planned on a Z06 until the 8 speed started having problems and then they said the 10 speed wouldn’t fit.
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Old 05-24-2019, 06:25 PM   #19
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I had a '14 ZL1 and traded it for a 16 Z06. worst mistake ever. traded the Z06 for a 19 ZL1. Id love to e able to find my old '14 and buy it back
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Old 05-24-2019, 06:26 PM   #20
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ZL1 and Z06 (or Grand Sport) are excellent cars.

I will say though, if you've never owned a Corvette -- sometimes there is an itch that must be scratched and only a Corvette can scratch it. Just saying.

I had 2017 Grand Sport A8, a 2017 Z06 w/ Z07 & M7 and now a 2018 ZL1 1LE.
I have the ZLE to have 4 seats for my 3 y/o daughter but I believe the best all around would be a N/A Grand Sport Z07 w/ M7.

If you must own an auto, the A8 isn't as bad as they say.
If you like flipping the paddles, the A8 is a bit slower than the A10.
But if you prefer to let the car do the shifting, the A8 is incredibly fast too.

Good luck, can't go wrong either way
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Old 05-24-2019, 07:17 PM   #21
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My local dealer has multiple Z06s for way under MSRP.
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Old 05-24-2019, 09:34 PM   #22
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If you plan to track it, based on reliable reports the overheating issue is not resolved. I also know someone with a 2019 ZR1 that overheated at the track.

ZL1 does not overheat.
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Old 05-24-2019, 09:45 PM   #23
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If you have a family at least you can take them out in the Camaro.. I LOVE is he Z06 it’s actually a dream car for me. The Camaro is every bit the car the z06 is though and I don’t see any reason to spend the extra cash on the z06.
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Old 05-24-2019, 10:43 PM   #24
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With one exception, if the OP can get as much off of the Z06 as he has in depreciation, the difference would be a wash, the dealer did say he could make him a great deal.

Did they get the heat soak resolved in the Z06, that would be my only concern. Otherwise, the Z06 would be a nice trade.
Nope. Cooling has never been fixed. Still will overheat on the track. If you want a Corvette, just wait for the C8!
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Old 05-24-2019, 11:06 PM   #25
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Even if you don't want a C8, wait until it comes out and snag an awesome deal on a C7. I'm sure dealerships/Chevy will offer some smoking deals to move inventory after the new model comes out.
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Old 05-25-2019, 12:56 AM   #26
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The Z06 looks nice, but I think it's a step backwards. The ZL1 has better tech, cooling, etc. And if you do get a Z06 wait till after the 7/18/ 2019 show. If it's good, the vette sales will go down even more ! To me the C8 has to be good if not great, the C6 base, Z06, and ZR1 had the look and success people wanted, Heck I think about a used ZR1 now. but the ZL1/1LE is so special I just cant pass it up unless I find a mint Z28 for 30K. But I have a one time shot and the ZLE is it.
And C7 can't put the power down as well.

Literally zero reason IMO to get a Z06 over a ZL1 unless you just want to own a Corvette. Driven every variant.. and bought none of them. :shrug:
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Old 05-25-2019, 10:17 AM   #27
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Keep the ZL1 and wait for the C8
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Old 05-25-2019, 11:15 AM   #28
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Keep the ZL1 and wait for the C8
+1 really no reason to switch over with the C8’s coming out soon. If you want to switch it would be better to pick up a 16-17 after the initial depreciation hit. I bet there are plenty with little to no miles on them. A lot of the vette guys don’t drive their cars.
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