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Old 08-12-2013, 06:26 PM   #85
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You are right of course. And I'll pay for it when I eventually do sell, "He tracked it! Waaaa! It's ruined! Waaaa! Gimme a 75% discount because you tracked it!". I'm so over that crowd...haha.

No one asks the question: what's the value of a frequent Z/28 induced dopamine and endorphin high? Priceless, I'd contend. Certainly far more than than whatever the bubble wrappers will ever make in "profit", when corrected for inflation. Seems that minor issue is always conveniently overlooked. If you are honest with yourself, cars aren't investments no matter what anyone will try to tell you. Or what you tell your wife...

PS- I take some solace in seeing a new BOSS 302/S (that's the Ford parts dept sold race car, for those who don't know) went for less than MSRP at the Reno Barrett-Jackson. Sold for $75k as I recall, new ones sold for $85/$89k depending on 3-way shocks or not. So maybe the bubble wrappers have less interest in specialty track cars and don't muck up the market for new Z/28's. It's not a direct comparison for the Z/28 so not sure how applicable my assumption might be.
I snicker when guys talk about having a 2013 1LE or a 2010 SS or a 2012 ZL1 as though it has "great" long term value. How many 5Gens are there? Even the Z/28 at 3,000 plus units will be hard pressed to see an increase in value for many many years. Bottom line "live in the now" and enjoy the car.
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:34 PM   #86
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I like how they quickly moved past the tail lights on the walkaround.....lol! All in all its a nice looking ride. I would buy it and DRIVE IT LIKE I STOLE IT!!!!!!
I think they were more focused on the performance aspects.
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:41 PM   #87
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Even the Z/28 at 3,000 plus units will be hard pressed to see an increase in value for many many years. Bottom line "live in the now" and enjoy the car.
Right on!



PS- I like the taillights. Never had a moments thought that I did not. Totally dig them.
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Old 08-12-2013, 06:45 PM   #88
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I like it ALOT, but not enough to trade in my project 2010 SSRS. I think for the price, I will keep my current 2010 and get it paid off and then look at the 2014 Corvette Stingray which will be pretty much the same price as the Z28.

If I did not have my 2010, I would certainly be all over this new Z28!!
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Old 08-12-2013, 07:01 PM   #89
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I hate the rear end but I would love to have that front fascia I wonder if that will be interchangeable.
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Old 08-12-2013, 07:24 PM   #90
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These prices are getting insane.
what prices? Nothing is firm. This car is a steal at 60 and maybe even 70.



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at 60 to 70k, there are a lot of other interesting and tempting track toys out there: C7 Z51, used C6 Z06s and Grand Sports, Cayman S, 911s, M cars, Lotuses, SRT10s, and more.
Something makes me pretty sure this will punish anything on your list except maybe the viper.



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Sometimes I question Jay's "true car guy" cred. Lots of huh? moments.

Still huge congrats to GM and even 23 mpg, wow!

I agree on Jay...I think more poseur than track guy and I too was stunned at 23...probably coasting downhill with a tailwind.



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PS- I like the taillights. Never had a moments thought that I did not. Totally dig them.
me too...it was the re-design of the taillights that actually got me interested...seems so many people do not know these are styled from an earlier camaro...I'm not a camaro guy yet and even I knew that.
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Old 08-12-2013, 07:53 PM   #91
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Loved that video,just wish he would of smoked that Porsch Jay Leno knows his cars and He loves Detroit Muscle , ,
Very Informative and I want one ,What a beast , Now how do I come up with the $$$?
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Old 08-12-2013, 08:15 PM   #92
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These prices are getting insane.
The performance is getting insane. Sounds like one doesn't go without the other.
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Old 08-12-2013, 08:37 PM   #93
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What an amazing car, I am without words.
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Old 08-12-2013, 08:49 PM   #94
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Was that "more than 500HP" comment the first time an actual HP number (or at least a starting point/floor) regarding the Z/28 has been confirmed? I mean, we all figured it would be >500, but I don't remember actual numbers being stated.
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Old 08-12-2013, 09:22 PM   #95
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Was that "more than 500HP" comment the first time an actual HP number (or at least a starting point/floor) regarding the Z/28 has been confirmed? I mean, we all figured it would be >500, but I don't remember actual numbers being stated.
That was stated at the unveiling. No surprise there. It does live in the Z06 afterall.
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Old 08-12-2013, 09:22 PM   #96
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Jay says, "Go for a test drive, I think you'll be impressed". I wonder how many dealers are going to hand out test drives of the Z28 ? !!
They will , but for the 2001 year model !
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My ears perked up when I heard him say that all the parts will be available to buy for the SS!

Seats, intake, spoiler....drool.
Rear end with LSD nice. I hope those fender extensions are available as well so we can run wider wheels.
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Old 08-12-2013, 09:51 PM   #98
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I just wish an LS7 was part of that list.
Dude Pfadt put an LS7 in their RingSpec Camaro so we do kind of have that option.
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