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Subject: RE:I find it funny... by SJW on 2006/2/3 21:17:33 I guess I've always been a bit of a contrarian. I'll always admire the ZR1, but I don't aspire to owning one. But I'd have a skunk without hesitation. Preferably a ragtop with black guts, but with only 137 of 'em out there, I don't think it's too likely I'll ever end up with one of those. The Z16, BTW, is a bit more than just a paint job. Upgraded calipers, unique wheels, fender flares (on the targas), special embroidered upholstery, special emblems and badging, its own VIN sequence, etc. The fact that only 1000 Z16s ever existed makes it highly desirable, too (and quite a bit more than just a paint job) IMHO. The ZR1 is a legend. There can be no contesting this. But, given its complexity, parts-availability issues, the difficulty of finding anyone who knows how to do the work on one that I'm just not equipped to do, etc, it's one legend I'm content to admire when somebody else holds title to the car. If the ZR1's level of performance were my goal, I'd buy a Z06 or hotrod an LT1 or LT4. The fact that the ZR1 isn't all that visually distinct from the base C4 probably enters into the picture for me a little bit, too. A skunk will instantly grab anyone's attention, and the LT4's performance, while a half-tick below the LT5, is most impressive for a car of its era. I'd love to own one. Be well, SJW [size=18:23ca8d680c][/size:23ca8d680c][size=12:23ca8d680c][/size:23ca8d680c] |
