C5 to C8

[M Fifty]

Which generation might be the best bang for one's buck after an M2?

[BGM-M3COMP]

All depends on your usage, your end goal and your budget.

If you want a POTENT incredible platform, get a C6 ZR1, although they're going up in price.

If you want an NA build, do a C6Z.

If you want something fast out the box that you might or might not track but want a fast street car that looks modern still to this day, C7Z.

If you want those looks but don't need all that speed, get a C7 GS.

If you're on a budget, although it'll be a bit difficult than the above, try to find a low mileage C5Z.

[Donatello.]

C5Z is the best bang for the buck still. Next up is the C6Z. I have had a 600+ WHP C5, bolt-on C6 and modded C6Z. If the Z was not hardtop only (I need to add another vert. Love top down cruising), I'd buy another.

You will not be sad driving a C5Z or a C6Z. You will be thrilled

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

C5Z is the best bang for the buck still. Next up is the C6Z. I have had a 600+ WHP C5, bolt-on C6 and modded C6Z. If the Z was not hardtop only (I need to add another vert. Love top down cruising), I'd buy another.

You will not be sad driving a C5Z or a C6Z. You will be thrilled

I don’t know I’d skip the C5 at this point and look for a 427 vert - really was a beautiful car all the way around. So much fun to drive and that open air back then was a treat.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Mike00

I don’t know I’d skip the C5 at this point and look for a 427 vert - really was a beautiful car all the way around. So much fun to drive and that open air back then was a treat.

Can't beat the 427 Vert if you want a Vert & the LS7 together. This market has them asking far more than I believe they are worth, though.

[DrFerry]

C7-Z06 or C8

[///d]

Best bang per buck, no clue, but I still think the best LOOKING outside C1-C3 is the C7. Anything C4-C6 is plain and boring IMO, but the C7 looks just mean.

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Can't beat the 427 Vert if you want a Vert & the LS7 together. This market has them asking far more than I believe they are worth, though.

This market applies all cars though. Who knows how long it’s going to take to get back to normal. I still can’t believe how much the C7 Z06 is going for.

[M Fifty]

Originally Posted by ///d

Best bang per buck, no clue, but I still think the best LOOKING outside C1-C3 is the C7. Anything C4-C6 is plain and boring IMO, but the C7 looks just mean.

I was surprised when I saw the first one on the street as the proportions looked so different to the C6 (and to how it looks in pictures - in a good way).

The odd bit for me is how a C5 looks like a 'soap on a rope' now, but looked so - cohesive - compared to the C4 when it first launched.

Friends of the family used to own a C2 Stingray. Now that still looks baddass, but I wouldn't want to own one...

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

C7-Z06 or C8

C8 stingray is 12-14 months out lol. Trust me I’m half way there and it’s driving me crazy.

C7z’s are still holding strong. Makes me want to sell mine because I can basically get the same amount I paid for. But idk if I can. It’s a great car.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

C8 stingray is 12-14 months out lol. Trust me I'm half way there and it's driving me crazy.

C7z's are still holding strong. Makes me want to sell mine because I can basically get the same amount I paid for. But idk if I can. It's a great car.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.. Inflation is only going to get much worse. The 'average' price of a 'used' car in America just hit $30K. If Taiwan goes hot, C8s will be further delayed due to semiconductors.
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https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitic...se-over-taiwan
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[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Mike00

This market applies all cars though. Who knows how long it’s going to take to get back to normal. I still can’t believe how much the C7 Z06 is going for.

We don't know how long it will take, but we do know it is going to correct. If someone pays $70k for a 427 Vert C6 then I have to LOL. I looked last night and one is on the vette forum for $68k & another for $72k. F that.

$40k or so tops for a clean example is top of the price game IMO for them.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.. Inflation is only going to get much worse. The 'average' price of a 'used' car in America just hit $30K. If Taiwan goes hot, C8s will be further delayed due to semiconductors.
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https://www.autoweek.com/news/indust...33000-dollars/
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https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitic...se-over-taiwan
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You are ignoring history. Enjoy wasting $. I feel bad for the people that have to buy cars these days. Overpaying on purpose for a toy? You deserve to be under water...

[spazzyfry123]

C6 Z06

I'd like to have one myself, but I don't know if I can handle Jorts AND tribal tattoos.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

You are ignoring history.

So are you.
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Originally Posted by Donatello.

You deserve to be under water...

You deserve to take your head out of the sand.
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https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Hyperinf...eimar_Republic

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

We don't know how long it will take, but we do know it is going to correct. If someone pays $70k for a 427 Vert C6 then I have to LOL. I looked last night and one is on the vette forum for $68k & another for $72k. F that.

$40k or so tops for a clean example is top of the price game IMO for them.

Corvetteforum has always been overpriced - members there are incredibly attached to their cars. I’d be curious if they are really selling above $50k.

But I agree it’s going to correct. I’m just not sure how much and when though. I would have bet money the c7 z06 would have dropped some by now and it’s still been going up last few months (seems to have leveled out). With so few manuals being made now, and more EVs, and the complete lack of car inventory out there I do wonder how long it will be until we see cars drop. Because people seem to not realize it’s been over 2 years already….

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Mike00

Corvetteforum has always been overpriced - members there are incredibly attached to their cars. I’d be curious if they are really selling above $50k.

But I agree it’s going to correct. I’m just not sure how much and when though. I would have bet money the c7 z06 would have dropped some by now and it’s still been going up last few months (seems to have leveled out). With so few manuals being made now, and more EVs, and the complete lack of car inventory out there I do wonder how long it will be until we see cars drop. Because people seem to not realize it’s been over 2 years already….

So are you selling your C7Z?

I really don't want to sell mine. But it's getting older and i know sooner or later shit will start breaking. But man this car is amazing. Even if i were to get another one in the future, shit will be worse i assume.

Should i just YOLO and end up with 3 corvettes? C7Z + 2 C8's? lol

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

So are you selling your C7Z?

I really don't want to sell mine. But it's getting older and i know sooner or later shit will start breaking. But man this car is amazing. Even if i were to get another one in the future, shit will be worse i assume.

Should i just YOLO and end up with 3 corvettes? C7Z + 2 C8's? lol

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.

[jmack]

C6 Grand Sport. All of the handling goodies of the Z but much more reliable and still plenty of power with the LS3.

I sold my C6GS to move into the M2 and regret it some days. Will likely move back to a C5 and do a blower build or a LS3 C6 base.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

So are you.
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You deserve to take your head out of the sand.
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https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Hyperinf...eimar_Republic

A fool & his $ are soon parted. Good day

[baege]

Originally Posted by M Fifty

Which generation might be the best bang for one's buck after an M2?

none of them might be the right answer...

I went from a 2014 Cayman S to a 2015 C7 and regretted the move 3 days later

if you are used to and appreciate the precision and refinement of a bmw, you might end up regretting the move. I enjoyed my M2 comp WAY more than I ever enjoyed that 2015 vette.

Just make sure you get some long seat time in whatever corvette you are considering and don't be blinded by the looks and power, pay attention to how much you are actually enjoying the drive overall

lots of people are good with the move from a german car to a domestic, but some of us aren't!

[drivetolive]

Originally Posted by baege

Just make sure you get some long seat time in whatever corvette you are considering and don't be blinded by the looks and power, pay attention to how much you are actually enjoying the drive overall

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.