There’s no denying the awesomeness of the C7 Corvette Stingray. In fact, our very own Manoli Katakis is finding out for himself this week. It has power, refinement, efficiency, driveability, comfort, and it’s somewhat affordable (relatively speaking). The C7 is a massive improvement in many ways over the C6 Corvette overall, but let’s not forget where the new Corvette came from, eh?
The C6 Z06 is without doubt a monster of a car. With a 7.0-liter V8 and 505hp, it’s performance is legendary. This very feel was only enhanced by the weight savings and aggressive characteristics of the Z07 package. The brakes and suspension alone are enough to plaster the driver into the seat.
So which Chevy would you rather have? The baddest C6 in the game? Or the new kid on the block with the fancy smartphone?
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You wait for the C7 Z06 with what ever replaces the Z07 package as it will be better than both.
That is if money is not to be considered. Now if money is a factor the C7 Z51 wins all day.
The only way I would take a C6 Z06 now would be a good used one I could get cheaper than the new C7. To buy any C6 new right now is going to take a big depreciation hit unless it is used.
The Z06 may post big numbers but you have to work to earn them at the limit and the C7 can make anyone Ron Fellows and will only get better soon.
It is just simple common sense the latest is the greatest.
Let me add I love the Z06 as I have autocross one several times and enjoyed it. But if the reviews on the new car are accurate it is much better at the limits. A well tuned car not only goes fast but does not make you work hard to reach the limits. the present car is good till you hit the limit and then you have to work.
This is not even close! Its the zo6! Most people can’t stop thinking about today and gloss over the fact that the zo6 will be worth much much more 15 20 years from now! The first year run of the c7 corvette will be just that, a normal stock corvette that tons of people have!
The performance numbers seem to be really close but what will sound better I own a regular corvette or a Z06?
What sounds better I own a C6 or I own a 2014 C7?
Once he newZ06 comes out the old one’s will be very affordable. It will be much longer before the C6 Z06 is worth much. Just ask the owners of the78 pace cars and the 90’s ZR1 models. They cars were targeted for big money and today they are cheap. Same even for some of the Callaway models.
There is little value in old Covettes till you get to the early 70’s models and most have chrome rear bumpers or convertibles. There are a few limited editions that add some value but most of them are limited in increased value.
Like I said if you want the best wait a year and get the best.
A zo6 will be worth more then any stock corvette! I said 15 to 20 years I buy cars like this for the long term!
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