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gary501 · 12-25-2007, 11:59 PM

Remember it like yesterday.

Calling a million dealerships trying to source a new 06 Z06, being BS'd around.

Luckily was part of the 1st group to get one, checking for updates everyday from Jdogg.

Seems kinda like De Ja Vu.

This time seems like a challenge.

Just curious how many of you guys are looking to get the ZR1 and how much if any you are willing to pay for the (Market Demand).

It's always kinda cool to have one of the 1st ones. (paid $5500 ver for that priviledge).

Gary

snakecharmer · 12-26-2007, 04:57 AM

I'm not even going to attempt it. I went through calling all up and down the east coast trying to get one of the Ron Fellows cars, and the stealerships were completely unreasonable with their prices, even when they had had the cars sitting on their showroom floors for over 2 months.

The only way I'll get an 09 ZR1 is if it just falls into my lap. I'd rather have a 2010 anyway, as invariably there are likely to be some small glitches with the first year run that GM has to sort out, so I'd rather wait until they are. And as for paying over sticker....not even if hell freezes over.

**Zippy** · 12-26-2007, 05:35 AM

Yes, I'm looking to get one.
Fortunately, it wasn't a hassle to get a Ron Fellows last year, and my favorite dealership has me on their list for the ZR1.

**PerforminNorman** · 12-26-2007, 07:44 AM

I've had money down on one since before I took delivery of the 06 Z. We'll have to see what happens.

**mjustmike** · 12-26-2007, 07:51 AM

Good luck in your future adventures guys!! I hope the best works out for you, with these dealers.

Meantime, I'll just keep dreaming of having a ZR1. I like that new new grey

**SonOfaDragRacer** · 12-26-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PerforminNorman

I've had money down on one since before I took delivery of the 06 Z. We'll have to see what happens.

Norm, I'm trying to get one w/my connections too...but do I really need it..I mean I have two as it is...Insurance down here is a pain in the A$$..and I don't even really drive my Z's...I mean, I do drive them..but damn if I'm not constantly "on gaurd" cause of the idiots here in S.Tampa...
But I have a feeling that if I see the car in person it might grow on me...a bunch..

Andy

**Red Kelly** · 12-26-2007, 10:40 AM

I've also have a deposit on one but I've got a lot of questions when I meet the GM staff at the pre Auto Show meeting in Detroit.

ZO6 AL-X · 12-26-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SonOfaDragRacer

Norm, I'm trying to get one w/my connections too...but do I really need it..I mean I have two as it is...Insurance down here is a pain in the A$$..and I don't even really drive my Z's...I mean, I do drive them..but damn if I'm not constantly "on gaurd" cause of the idiots here in S.Tampa...
But I have a feeling that if I see the car in person it might grow on me...a bunch..

Andy

Good point. You have to watch it with the drivers there.

**mjustmike** · 12-26-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Kelly

I've also have a deposit on one but I've got a lot of questions when I meet the GM staff at the pre Auto Show meeting in Detroit.

If the time comes for you........I'll take your "old '02"

Tony Skarbic · 12-26-2007, 06:06 PM

I put money down on one over a year ago. They need to lose the window in the hood.

novetteyet · 12-26-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Skarbic

I put money down on one over a year ago. They need to lose the window in the hood.

The funny thing is, about 90% of the comments I've read or heard about the car say, in effect, "Cool car, but can we pleeeease lose the hood window (*cough*rice*cough*)?"

I always wondered how things like this hood window, or, say, the entire physical appearance of the Pontiac Aztek, do not make themselves apparent before production as a Bad Idea (tm).

Five bucks says the hood window is gone within 2 model years.

**Red Kelly** · 12-26-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mjustmike

If the time comes for you........I'll take your "old '02"

No problem Mike but you'll have to talk to my 6'2" 13 year old son (who's still growing) first

gary501 · 12-26-2007, 10:28 PM

Maxie Price called me today claiming they are allocated nine of them.

It could be mine for a minimal $50,000 over MSRP.

I guess he was referring to USD.

Ah the nerve of some dealers.

Gary

snakecharmer · 12-27-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gary501

Maxie Price called me today claiming they are allocated nine of them.

It could be mine for a minimal $50,000 over MSRP.

I guess he was referring to USD.

Ah the nerve of some dealers.

Gary

Does not surprise me in the least. And I suppose that there are any number of high rollers with money to piss away that will pay it. I wouldn't do on principle even if I had $1,000,000,000 in the bank. If "market demand" means a ZR1 doesn't find its way to my driveway, so be it. The prices came WAY down after the first year on the Z06, I have little doubt that they will do the same on the ZR1, especially now that GM has said up to 2000 of them per year over 4 years as their projection.

Amazing how much just a wee bit of paitence can save your wallet.

kennyg · 12-27-2007, 06:50 AM

I'm #1 on the list at the dealer that sold me my 06Z. I got their first one at MSRP, but we'll have to wait and see.