C5 to C8

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Mike00

Nah I can’t see myself selling the Z06 ever. I may add a second fun car next to it one day. But I’ll wait until prices settle. Meanwhile I’m looking at some more real estate investments over the next 18 months.

Honestly i think if my C7Z was an auto, it would have 1000rwhp right now.

I decided not to heavily modify this car because of how nuts it is already. Even when it was bone stock it was a handful. The manual makes it a chore to drive all out. I can't imagine this car at 1000rwhp with a manual. It'd be a waste IMHO.

I've seen auto C7Z's with a lot less power taking down manual cars with more power.

But i'll keep enjoying mine as i get closer to my C8's coming. It'll be a very tough decision when that time comes that's for sure.

[baege]

Originally Posted by drivetolive

Couldn't agree more. After selling my E90 M3, I was on the hunt for a Z4MC or a C6 Z06. I really wanted to love the latter and it has been a dream car of mine...but I couldn't. After a brief test drive, the car was not what I expected. The steering and shifting mechanism are horrible, and I much preferred the S65 and S54. I still drool when I see one on the road today, and still try to convince myself I should own one.

I think bang-for-buck regarding Vettes has to qualify whether you are concerned about interior quality. The C5 and C6 have horrible interiors, but these two are arguably the best bang-for-buck performance cars a person can buy. Track monsters.

The C7 offers comparable performance, based on my knowledge, but are a significant step up in interior quality. In Canada, C7 Z06 prices are also substantially more than C5 and C6.

we obviously have similar tastes:my e86 coupe remains one of all time faves

and yes the corvette's engines are rather mundane compared to a high performance german engine and even the C7's interior was crude compared to a premium german car

[RM7]

Originally Posted by baege

and even the C7's interior was crude compared to a premium german car

I really don't know what more you would be looking for from a car of the same era.

C7 interior:

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by RM7

I really don't know what more you would be looking for from a car of the same era.

C7 interior:

Not to mention the LT1/LT4 is essentially bulletproof.

Can't say the same for most german stuff that's making a lot less HP.

[mikado463]

I bought this C5 ZO6 last fall for 22k, NCRS 'Top Flight' car back in '19. As for 'bang for the buck', show me another 22k car that will compete. I'll wait patiently ...........