GNX or ZR-1????????

[flipmo]

Guys, just asking as I'm curious. However, wouldn't trade by GN Stage I for too many things. Questions - If you had the opportunity to buy a 65,000 mile GNX or an Extremely Low Mile ZR-1 (Black), which one would most of you buy?

Second, in terms of performance, shouldn't the GNX take the ZR-1 in the quarter mile? To hell with that open road 150 miles per hour on the highway crap. When the green drops, I'm thinking the GNX can take the ZR-1 in the 1/4 mile.

Please post your answers on the two questions asked above.

Thanks

flipmo

 

[SGRIM]

There are plenty of vettes.....

GNX all the way!

 

[SVORay]

If I had the money, I would pick the GNX. It's nothing personal but I'm sick of seeing Vettes. I reallize I don't see that many ZR-1/Z06's but they still use the same basic Vette body. It's like a Neon and an SRT4...you have to look twice to tell the difference crusing down the road. Sure the same could be said about the GNX but I rareley see a GN period compared to vettes in my home town. As for what would win...we all know it wouldn't take much to get a GNX to beat a stock ZR-1 if it couldn't already do it

 

[SouthernCal GN]

GNX- what else?

 

[BlackMetal]

Haha, I just went to one of my usual car websites to compare them, they both say exactly 13.4 seconds for 1/4 mile.

Both are great cars, I think you'll get more looks/comments/compliments with the X.

 

[Project TNX]

GNX

I should have mortgaged the farm 10 years ago to get one, back when they were $30,000.

 

[TurboRegal84]

Good comparison....both cars are very neat and come from the same mind frame of taking an already quick car from the factory and improving it. I am unsure why but ZR1's have just never taken off financially. They stickered for well over $60,000 when new but you can currently purchase one with under 5,000 miles on it for under $35,000!

I would go with the GNX

 

[Project TNX]

My old boss had a ZR1 and when he punched that thing at 55mph it pinned me to the seat and didn't let go until he let off, the top end on those cars were amazing. He could never get under a 13.3X at the drag strip though, too many traction issues, and he never cared to put slicks on it.

 

[RUQWKNF]

Depending on how you are going to use the car, IE cruising, car shows, or having fun and racing it, here is the question I would ask first.

What happens when something ZR-1 specific breaks? Where do you get the replacement parts? Not too many options.

What happens when something Turbo Buick specific breaks? Tons more options. Very rarely do you hear about a GNX specific part breaking. IE: rear end component, etc etc. Besides, most GNX owners who like to run their cars, take the stock ceramic turbine wheel equipped turbo off and replace with a standard steel wheel equipped turbo anyway. I would take the GNX, you would get tired of the ZR-1 a lot quicker than you would with the Buick. And the Buick is a lot easier to work on as well. Lotta upgrade parts too.
Just my O2's worth.

Patrick

 

[slow87]

ZR-1 is a bad mo fo. 315 rear tires, 7 grand rev limit with a 6 speed now that is fun. Do you really care about the vett the way you do the gnx? Probly not which means you could actually drive the piss out of it , and not feel bad. :biggrin:

 

[TClassic]

The reason the ZR-1 Values are in the Toilet is Simple- Mercury Marine is Looong gone, No Motors - No Parts!! And like Herb says, you can pick up a LOW mile one for ~30k if you look hard....

 

[Project TNX]

The reason the ZR-1 Values are in the Toilet is Simple- Mercury Marine is Looong gone, No Motors - No Parts!! And like Herb says, you can pick up a LOW mile one for ~30k if you look hard....

I have been tempted many of times, but the parts issue is what keeps me away. I can afford the car, afford the insurance, deal with a 2 seater, but can I afford the uptake?? Probably not.

 

[Sweet6]

GNX and would not think twice about it. ZR-1s are nice, but they will never have the notarity a GNX does. I guess it depends on what car you want more. They are two different cars. But for a weekend cruiser, car show, and investment, the GNX will be the better choice IMO. Good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[jpratt]

The reason the ZR-1 Values are in the Toilet is Simple- Mercury Marine is Looong gone, No Motors - No Parts!! And like Herb says, you can pick up a LOW mile one for ~30k if you look hard....

What makes the motor different from the rest of them. I heard Merc Marine made them, but what is different?

 

[Project TNX]

What makes the motor different from the rest of them. I heard Merc Marine made them, but what is different?

Dual Overhead Cam V8, 32 valves, 16 injectors, valet mode, etc..basically everything.

 

[flipmo]

Exactly - the GNX definitely wins the popularity contest. However, I'm somewhat shocked because I didn't read where anyone who knows exactly whether or not the GNX is faster through the traps. Tied @ 13.4?????? I don't know about that one. I'm sure there have been head to head races between the two.

Anyone knows?

flip

 

[SVORay]

DOHC...I never knew


It's different from the average Vetter for sure. I wouldn't be surprized if it would give a GNX a run for it's money.

 

[Epitome]

I don't expect a bone stock GNX, even on a cold day would beat a ZR1, especially if it's one of the 93-95s with the higher hp. That said, the upside and just sheer aura surrounding GNXs make it a much better choice. With a 49 turbo (as all GNXs that are driven at all should have the stock one removed) and some small reversible tweaks, the GNX could win. I was at Englishtown some time in the late 90s. A guy was there claiming to have the fastest bone stock ZR1 in the country, though he had changed the rear gear to 4.10. He ran 2 11.7x back to back. He did also have slicks on the car.

 

[turbov6joe]

I love both cars would like to eventually have a low mile ZR1. However, a friend of my dad used to work for GM and was directly involved in the ZR1 project and in his own words "I wouldn't have one unless you have REAL deep pockets!". He went on to explain that the ZR1 specific parts are not plentiful and are VERY expensive if you can even find them at all. He said the cars are an electronic abortion and only ZR1 trained techs would even know where to begin to look to diagnose a problem.....I can't imagine that there are too many ZR1 techs still out there wrenching.

What he did say was the 1996 LT4 powered cars would be the way to go and will eventually go way up in value. Didn't GM release a LT4 powered F body at some point?

 

[GSX-PKV]

GNX's are going up in value while ZR1's are depriciating rapidly in value. Mint low mileage ZR1's are now advertised for sale for about 1/3 of what GNX's are going for.