OT The price of the Z06 was just released
 

The base price is $65K with just a few options. A decently equipped Z06 will sell for under $70K.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...entid=47582023

WOW!

very reasonable...

It's a steal. Porsche....are you listening?

Most car companies aren't in the position of charging what the market will bear price like Porsche can. Unfortunately I doubt that the Z06 will compel Porsche to change its pricing philosophy. As long as Porsche enthusiasts are willing to pay a premium for the Porsche marque, Porsche will be more than happy to accomododate them.

not to sound harsh but Z06 pricing is irrelavent to Porsche.

a base carrera in the Uk costs the equivilent of $110k fot the last few years - porsche has not seen the need to change anything

its like comparing a hyundai to a BMW, yes they may both have 4 wheels, leather interior and do 0 - 60 in 7.5 seconds but they are not in the same class

track times to 95% of buyers are not a factor at all.

I for one would rather slit my wrists than own a 'domestic' US car

to put it in context, I moved here from europe and I am appalled at the difference in quality between domestic 'USA' cars and domestic 'UK' cars

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If you're stricly looking for a track car, it'd likely be hard to beat the new Z06 for value. If you throw quality into the equation, I for one can see how Porsches command more money as I've yet to experience a Vette that I'd take over my P-car. :icon107:

WOW, indeed....

Where does the "quality" factor get impacted by RMS leaks?
65K is an excellent value. When I bought my 02X50, the ZO6 was a close loser. This was based on a somewhat cramped (for me) interior, that was too Generic Cavalier, and performance that was excellent but not exhilarating. The C6 interior is much improved (but still less appealing than Porsche), and the new ZO6 engineering and power seem to be worlds ahead. This time, I'd make the opposite decision. For the price of a tt, one could get a ZO6 plus a one year old 996 etc. AS

not to sound harsh but Z06 pricing is irrelavent to Porsche.

a base carrera in the Uk costs the equivilent of $110k fot the last few years - porsche has not seen the need to change anything

what's relavent about porsche prices in the Uk to a $65k z06? thank god i live here and not there.

I for one would rather slit my wrists than own a 'domestic' US car

to put it in context, I moved here from europe and I am appalled at the difference in quality between domestic 'USA' cars and domestic 'UK' cars

the last british cars i've had experience with were the land rover discovery and jaguar xjs--considering their cost and reputation--they both were pretty appalling in durability and quality terms, but i wouldn't make blanket statements that all british cars suck. :bigbye:

the XJS finished production in 1991 - not sure a car 14 years out of production is a valid comparison. The discovery is regarded as farm machinery in the UK, from comments from my friends here it seems the 'disco' is a luxury vechicle here - very bizzare.

I've driven pretty much every GM/FORD/Chrysler car over the last 3 years - every single one is appalling compared to euro cars made by GM/FORD

price in america is key which is why lexus has been a successful luxury brand and the infinite Q45 beats the audi A6, Merc E-class and BMW 5 series in the latest car and driver sports sedan test, and why hyundai is a reasonable brand here and not a joke like in the UK

No matter how good the car could be, it will always wear a chevy badge. I for one will pay more for the Porsche crest...............HANDS DOWN............

It's a matter of positioning, as defined in marketing terms. A corvette will always be a corvette, and aside from enthusiasts who may buy it on "objective" criteria, such as pure performance analysis, people buy cars b/c of market position.

Call it stereotyping if you like, but you all have an image of the corvette buyer, the Porsche buyer, the Oldsmobile buyer, the Prius buyer, etc. What you buy, rationalizations aside, is the image of the vehicle. That's why we don't all drive identical Protons from Malaysia.

Thank goodness I drive a Neutron from Malaysia! :roflmao: :roflmao:

Lee, I am always amused by your points of view. Keep em coming......