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 10-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 48,154
Member #1
Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Illinois
My Corvette(s)
2002 Z06, 2007 coupe <sold> 1996 Grand Sport <sold> 1996 Black LT4 coupe <destroyed>
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 ZR1 production has stopped - model may have been cancelled.
UPDATE: Rick Conti posts a follow up to his blog post ( last night) about ZR1 Production Halt.
UPDATE: Whether production of the ZR1 model has been "cancelled", postponed, delayed, shelved (for a month, the rest of the model year, or forever) it is what it is (and GM decides it to be) and we'll all find out (hopefully) now that this discussion is out in the open.
Did we put this on the front page solely because of Rick Conti's blog post? No we did not. Yes, I did make a key phone call, who said the bullet points I gave sounded right based on what he's heard. I can't imagine what reason there would be for misleading me on this.
Just because we don't like what we are hearing, or seeing, doesn't mean it isn't accurate (or 85% accurate) in the end. I personally don't care what the future of this model is (because I can't afford it) but we put it to your attention on the front page for those that do care or have an order placed.
Back to the original post...
FACTS
1. ZR1 production will be halted, despite orders to fill.
2. No known production issues that warrant a production stop.
3. ZR1 orders in the system that had build weeks just a few days ago are now showing nothing.
4. There is no official word from GM yet. Key word, 'official'. But, there is 'word' and we are hearing it.
5. GM "needs cash" ( article)
INFO COMING IN
1. Rumors of production stop started last week.
2. The ZR1 model itself may be on the chopping block, or has already been cancelled.
3. Major changes coming for Corvette production.
4. May just be cancelled for remainder of 2009 to boost Z06 sales, which are more profitable.
Stay tuned for more info, but also check RICK CONTI'S BLOG as we are waiting on official word from GM. |
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10-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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Grey Squirrel
Posts: 15,319
Member #5040
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Home, for now.
My Corvette(s)
None, it got repossessed
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I can see a major cutback in all corvette production for 2009. They don't want them sitting on lots unsold. There's only so much in the way of incentives they can offer before the whole thing becomes cost ineffective. They need to stop the bleeding fast.
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He keeps calling me Richard and that's not my name. |
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10-07-2008, 07:27 PM
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Grey Squirrel
Posts: 15,319
Member #5040
Joined: Nov 2003
Location: Home, for now.
My Corvette(s)
None, it got repossessed
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The official ZR1 page has been removed from GM's website...... 
www.Chevrolet.com/CorvetteZR1 |
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He keeps calling me Richard and that's not my name. |
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10-07-2008, 07:46 PM
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Account Disabled.
Posts: 2,648
Member #32188
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Wilmington, DE 19809
My Corvette(s)
2006 Z06
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B&P PERFORMANCE..... We'll build your 1000 hp Corvette so your favorite shop can put their name on it! |
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10-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 2,274
Member #5971
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: Mt Juliet, TN
My Corvette(s)
2010 Blade Silver ZR1
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I'm absolutely stunned and terribly disappointed if this is fact. 
Just think how collectible those who have one will become. |
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Zippy  2010 Blade Silver ZR1
Nashville Corvette Club
NCM Master Ambassador & Lifetime Member |
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10-07-2008, 07:59 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 126
Member #5782
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: NE/VA
My Corvette(s)
2003 Torch Red Z06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrZippy
I'm absolutely stunned and terribly disappointed if this is fact.
Just think how collectible those who have one will become. |
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2003 Torch Red LPE C5R-Z06
Performance:
LPE C5R 427, LPE ported LS3 heads, ADM CAI/TB and LS3 intake, Accusump, KOOKS/RANDOM TECH/BORLA, RPM Level V, DTE Brace, PFADT suspension, WILWOOD SL6/SL4R, DRM brake ducts - 585hp/590tq Tuned by Andy Mages ADMPerformance
Apperance:
Int - CARAVAGGIO interior, C6Z shifter, BK harness and camera mount, PIONEER AVIC D3, SS cluster bezels, Z06 PARTS partition
Ext - DRM hood, ACI chin spoiler/side skirts, RKSport brake duct overlays, LPE mini-tubbed, O.Z. Superleggera III 18x10/19x13, MICHELIN PS2 (275/35F, 345/30R), SCP LED tail lamps |
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10-07-2008, 08:00 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 26
Member #27322
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Corpus Christi/TX/USA
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last one off line friday #254
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In The TOY BOX now:
09 ZR1
69 Camaro vert
05 Ford GT
94 Viper RT10
32 T Bucket Roadster
07 Ford GT 500SS
01 Corvette Coupe
06 Corvette Vert
07 Corvette Z06
07 HD Ultra Clasic SE
08 HD Ultra Clasic 75th
08 HD Ultra Clasic
07 HD Dyna Superglide SE
07 HD Sportster 1200 Low |
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10-07-2008, 08:01 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 26
Member #27322
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Corpus Christi/TX/USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roushraven
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how long till someone hits the buy it now price on ebay?  |
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In The TOY BOX now:
09 ZR1
69 Camaro vert
05 Ford GT
94 Viper RT10
32 T Bucket Roadster
07 Ford GT 500SS
01 Corvette Coupe
06 Corvette Vert
07 Corvette Z06
07 HD Ultra Clasic SE
08 HD Ultra Clasic 75th
08 HD Ultra Clasic
07 HD Dyna Superglide SE
07 HD Sportster 1200 Low |
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10-07-2008, 08:33 PM
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Supporting Dealer
Posts: 10,377
Member #686
Joined: Apr 2003
Location: Wisconsin
My Corvette(s)
Whatever is on the Lot!
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IF I had any hair, I'd pull it out....
some feedback I just wrote for you guys, CLICK HERE
hoping for an update tomorrow
not sure about this financial info stuff...what I know I posted via my link above.
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10-07-2008, 08:35 PM
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Supporting Dealer
Posts: 10,377
Member #686
Joined: Apr 2003
Location: Wisconsin
My Corvette(s)
Whatever is on the Lot!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cllwysled
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it took them almost 6 months to post the initial info, if it goes down, it will be a while before we know and they pull it from the web...that is the last place you want to count on for any security of the cars status |
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10-07-2008, 08:44 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 64
Member #5957
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: St. Petersburg/FL/USA
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How in the heck can Chevrolet be losing money on each ZR1 made and sold?
The frame is the same, the motor is a supercharged LS3 the same design, though upgraded, that goes in the $45,000 car...
There is more carbon fiber than the $75,000 Z06...granted...
There is upgraded brakes and tires/wheels than the Z06
But the interior is the same
And, the PRICE...at $105,000 to $117,000 and then add 1500 more from late last month...
I expect Chevrolet is making a DECENT profit on each car...They have to be making money...
Make MORE ZR1's they are in demand...let everyone that wants one buy one...
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10-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 48,154
Member #1
Joined: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Illinois
My Corvette(s)
2002 Z06, 2007 coupe <sold> 1996 Grand Sport <sold> 1996 Black LT4 coupe <destroyed>
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHunter
How in the heck can Chevrolet be losing money on each ZR1 made and sold?
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It was December of 2004 when we first heard about the "Blue Devil".
It's known that the ZR1 was been on the chopping block as recent as a few weeks before it was officially unveiled.
If it was that much of a money maker, they would have rushed the ZR1 to market, versus taking nearly 4 years from when we first heard rumors about it until it hit the production line. |
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2002 CORVETTE Z06 - THE "DC Z"Pfadt coil overs and sways | custom chrome moly 6-pt rollbar | LG headers & x-pipe | Sparco Pro2000 seats w/Pfadt brackets | Sabelt seatbelt harness | Halltech Stinger | BB Bullets | Toyo Proxes T1R's or Nitto 555R2's rubber _____________________________________
VETTE GARAGE TV - WWW.VETTEGIRL.TV |
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10-07-2008, 09:04 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 3
Member #44739
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Overland Park, KS
My Corvette(s)
2006 C6 Z51 Coupe
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As much as I hate to say it, I fear an "asset sale" for the Corvette, Cadillac, along with the Hummer brands....one of the reasons I bought my Z06 in August when I did.
Leave it up to GM to be just whacked enough to curtail ZR1 production to prop up the brand for maximum sale $ to some ricer company.
I fear the end is near guys.
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-CKB
2006 Victory Red/Black Leather Coupe
MZ6, Z51, 3LT, CC3, QX1, U3U & R8C
Build Date 11/29/05
R8C 12/16/05
Mods: CAGS Eliminator, K&N Air Filters, GM Mask, B&B Bullet Exhaust
Previous Corvettes:
2002 Pewter/Black Coupe MN6, Z51, N73, R8C 5/22/02
2000 Black/Black Coupe MN6, Z51, R8C 11/9/99
1991 Black/Black Coupe 6 speed manual 9/91
1988 Dark Red Metallic/Black Coupe 4+3 manual w/ Z51 7/90 |
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10-07-2008, 09:07 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 64
Member #5957
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: St. Petersburg/FL/USA
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Currently 6 for sale on a popular auction site...
Jeff Hardy site now shows ZR1's in dealer inventories nationwide...
I can understand a production problem, or a defect, or a vendor issue, or something else affecting production...like a lawsuit filed by someone in a high-speed incident...including Chevrolet named in a suit...
It is hard to imagine the Chevrolet bean counters mis-priced a Corvette at $105 to $117,000 that would not offer a manufacturer's profit...
I hope Someone from Chevrolet will weigh in on this issue very soon...and get production back up again...
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