dsommer Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 Opinions on ZR-1 vettes I’m contemplating purchasing one it’s a 90 model with 30K original miles, excellent condition, garage kept/covered, original window sticker, and build sheet. Preventative maintenance includes; new water pump, replaced all vac lines, new A/C clutch, salve cylinder replaced, AND the guy wants to put a new clutch, pp and TO bearing in before he sells ($900+ at the dealer). Price $21,900. Now I know this sounds high but have you ever priced these cars w/low mileage? Does anybody have a driving impression of the car they can share? I drove a 1999 auto and 2000 6-speed this weekend (both convertible/ red) nice cars but just a bit $$$ 1999 48,000 miles $30,000, no HUD no active suspension// 2000 model 25,000 miles $39,900!!! Fully loaded, nice but way too much $$$. Both these cars were nice and lookers BUT damn “king of the hill” back in 1990 vette stickered for a bit over $60,000 now going for $21,900, 375 horse, active suspension, 6 speed, and totally stock. The only thing I don’t like is that you see yourself going down the road too often with vettes. But ZR-1’s are a different story, granted they look similar to all the other vettes running around out there (of same body style) but once you mash the gas and start grabbing gears, hold on!!! I’m NOT quitting my Z I just want to get something to drive that is fast, reliable, and will hold it’s resale value for about a year or two. I don’t plan on using it as a daily driver; just want a good speed rush, while I complete the Z. Please don’t mention bikes, I’ve decided NO WAY, NO HOW , after Lone’s last accident. Thanks for listening, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 ZR1's are bad ass rides. My friend has a 1991 model slightly modified and it is a keeper. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 I remember seeing ZR-1 at the vette shop a couple years ago. It was priced at 50K. It was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 Buy it. Actually, have an independent Vette shop look over it, THEN buy it. You ain't gonna lose money over the long run on a car like that. Just like the 454cid Vettes of yesteryear are commanding premium prices, the ZR-1's are going to be bringing top dollar in a few years. Just keep the miles down, and keep it all original. They're also the best looking of the C4 Corvettes, IMHO. The extra width to the rear ends was just enough to bring the entire car into balance, visually. You see one on the highway, and you don't know exactly why it looks so good, you just know it's better looking than your average Corvette. Then you see the ZR-1 badge, and you realize what it is you're looking at. Cool car. Buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Agreed, ZR1s are good values. There's a ZR1 site out there with a For Sale section, you might want to Google it and see what they go for. It sounds like a good price IMO but worth double checking. They're not making those anymore and I'm told that they run REALLY strong. Go for it and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted October 8, 2002 Author Share Posted October 8, 2002 Well I think I'm going to look at this car on the 26th of this month. Fly out of Dallas (the car is in West TX) and drive it back to Dallas, then trailer it up to Arkansas. It's clean and provided every thing is correct I'll get it. Should be a good time. Anybody in the DFW area wanna run their Hybrid against it so you can say you smoked a ZR-1? Later ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 David, I would have guessed $20k, so thats close. Make them an offer if you think its too much. You could do the carfax thing on it also to make sure the mileage is cool. ZR-1's are boss Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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