Video: 2009 Corvette ZR1 at GM's Milford Proving Grounds

[Rob]

In-car video of the 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1. Driven by GM test engineer Jim Mero at the "Lutz Ring" otherwise known as Milford Road Course at GM's Milford Proving Grounds.

http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c3348ad1b35d7231ee2b

 

[Rob]

Damn I love the sound of the ZR1.

.....must have one.....

 

[Gorgon]

Seriously Rob, when you trading up on the old ZR-1? Isn't it at least time for a C6?

Leon

 

[Rob]

Seriously Rob, when you trading up on the old ZR-1? Isn't it at least time for a C6?

Leon

Honestly....it's been REAL tempting. I liked the C5...but I REALLY like the C6 and I'd be content with a new Z06, but I totally lust after a new ZR1.

I have often thought of selling my 1990 ZR-1 as it would make things a lot easier for me financially...but when it comes right down to it...I can't do it.

It's funny because I had an interesting conversation with someone recently and we were talking about the idea of me selling the ZR-1. They summed it up well when they told me I could never sell it because it would be like ripping my limbs off my torso. I hadn't looked at it quite that way, but admittedly, they're right.

SO....that means, that someday, I'll have to just work my way to getting a 2009 ZR1 to accompany the 1990 ZR-1.

What's REALLY sad is that the 2009 ZR1 makes my ZR-1 look like a Prius.

 

[Gorgon]

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I didn't love the C5 when it first came out but it grew on me, but I LOVE the C6. And when the LS3 came out for '08 it's so hard to pass up. So now I sit in a similar situation where financially it would help to sell the C5 to help pay for the C6 but at the end of the day I couldn't replace the C5 for what what I'd get for it. I'd love the C6 as a driver and to strip the C5 to use for track events. It's a great car to start with for suspension/track upgrades.

But in your situation I'd be hard pressed to sell the '90 as well. You take great care of it and it sells. The problem is always a lack of garage space.