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#28 of 221 Re: 11.5 at 127 mph in the 1/4 mile [iturk] by gbjerke Sep 05, 2005 (8:43 am)
Replying to: iturk (Sep 05, 2005 7:32 am) Motor Trend (Oct) just tested the animal. 0-60 in 3.5 1/4 mile 11.5127.1 So did Car and Driver and right now I can't find it (wife must be reading it--LOL). Anyway, they turned similar #'s as I recall.
#29 of 221 More in print by starrow68 Sep 05, 2005 (6:46 pm)
Well the big mags have there say on straight line but here is some road course info:   http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=103066   Knowing how hard it is to learn a 2.2 to 3 mile track I really can't imagine the Ring! Randy
#30 of 221 Signature of the LS7's assembler by xkss Sep 05, 2005 (11:38 pm)
It's under the passenger side fuel rail cover towards the back/windshield... so you have to remove the red fuel rail cover to see it.
#31 of 221 stiffed again by bigmike5 Sep 06, 2005 (5:11 am)
Well, I got no call on the raffle at the Museum, so I guess I got stiffed again on the drawing for a C-6. Oh, well, maybe next time. Still time I think to get a ticket for the "build your own Z06" raffle, but the ticket cost is out of my budget--I think they are $500 each, but a very limited number being sold. Too much car for this old man anyway.
#32 of 221 Re: Think I'll agree [gbjerke] by typhon1991 Sep 07, 2005 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: gbjerke (Aug 31, 2005 4:52 pm) I think that you may have to wait longer than 6 months. It is limited production (6000 total) Our dealership sold our 2 allocations 3 months ago for 10k over list. You may get stuck waiting a year or 2 if you don't want to pay the premium. Replies to this message: gbjerke (Sep 09, 2005 2:15 pm) typhon1991 (Sep 10, 2005 6:40 am) gbjerke (Sep 11, 2005 4:36 pm)
#33 of 221 Re: Think I'll agree [typhon1991] by gbjerke Sep 09, 2005 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: typhon1991 (Sep 07, 2005 4:25 pm) 6,000 units? Motor Trend and I think Road and Track said 10,000 units...and yes, I may have to wait a bit like I did for my '01. May '01 it was sticker plus 3,500; end of May it was sticker. Bought in early July for 5k under so a 2 month wait saved me 8,500. Granted, '02's were about to hit the ground but 20 ponies and HUD did not make it worthwhile. Same with my '03. Bought in August '03 when the '04's were about to hit. However I bought for invoice less the rebate at the time. I wonder what the production numbers were for '01. Maybe you have that info. When I first heard of the content on the C6 Z I toyed with the idea of the "instant gratification" and there are several dealers out there selling for sticker so the temptation was there. However, I live in snow country so another couple months or so of driving and it will be put to bed for the winter. Just not worth it if one considers the potential deals out there next April/May. Replies to this message: typhon1991 (Sep 10, 2005 6:40 am) gbjerke (Sep 11, 2005 4:36 pm)
#34 of 221 Re: Think I'll agree [gbjerke] by typhon1991 Sep 10, 2005 (6:40 am)
Replying to: gbjerke (Sep 09, 2005 2:15 pm) According to the chevylaunch website which is accessible for dealers only. They said that Bowling Green is capable of producing 33,000-34,0000 Corvettes per year. They are estimating 15-20% will be Z06. Supplies will be tight. Dealer a llocation is based on 2005 years sales. Chevy stated that there will be some certified Corvette dealers who won't get a single Z06. The difference between the 2001 and the 2006 is the 06's are sold before they get here, the 2001's weren't. Laws of Supply and demand. I guess we will have to wait and see what happens. Replies to this message: gbjerke (Sep 11, 2005 4:36 pm)
#35 of 221 Just FYI by starrow68 Sep 10, 2005 (5:41 pm)
2001: 1YY07 Base Coupe $40,280 15,681 44% 1YY67 Base Convertible $46,805 14,173 40% 1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $48,0555 5,773 16% Total: 35,627 100%   2003: 1YY07 Base Coupe $43,475 12,812 36% 1YY67 Base Convertible $50,375 14,022 40% 1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $51,275 8,635 24% Includes Comm. Ed. Total: 35,469 100%   2004: 1YY07 Base Coupe $43,735 16,165 47% 1YY67 Base Convertible $50,735 12,216 36% 1YY37 Base Hardtop - Z06 Model $51,585 5,683 17% Total: 34,064 100%   So, the 24% was very high, but the 2006 is filling new demand and so could exceed that. As noted, it will be interesting to watch. Not yet ready to pony up sticker, which I'm thinking with basic options and tax will be $75k+-. Replies to this message: gbjerke (Sep 11, 2005 4:45 pm)
#36 of 221 New Z06 by xkss Sep 11, 2005 (3:23 pm)
check out automobilemag.com and autoweek.com for Z06 pictures.   The new LS7 is hand-built   check these links   (note the signature)   LS7 link two   LS7 link two
#37 of 221 Re: Think I'll agree [typhon1991] by gbjerke Sep 11, 2005 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: typhon1991 (Sep 10, 2005 6:40 am) Not so sure I agree with your comment on the "difference between the '01 and '06 is the '06's are sold before they get here, the '01's weren't." Remember, the '01 Z06 was the original (other than the early 60's option) and they came out with an additional 35 ponies as compared to the standard C5, lighter weight, firmer suspension etc.---it was an "unknown quantity" as such so they may not have been "pre-sold" per your definition. However, the demand was huge once they were introduced and the dealers priced it accordingly. It was sticker + everywhere. It was 5-20k over all over the country. The '06 content was well publicized long before introduction and it is GONZO so many were "pre-sold" per your definition, BUT the buyers are going on the history of the Z06, not a new and unknown model. Sure, there are a ton of "gotta have it now" guys and they are your "pre-sold's". Many others will wait it out, myself included. We well know the resale value of Vettes drop like a rock and that is big enough of a hit to have a performance car, and to pay a premium when it comes out is for a select few. The new Z is getting dangerously close to 911 range for price and while the Z will outperform it, many look to the value after say 2 years, and all of a sudden the extra for a 911 at inception, returns these $$$ PLUS. Just my thoughts.

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