Test Drove Nismo 370Z & Corvette Z06 Back to Back.....

dmhenderson · 05-02-2013, 10:18 AM

I secretly want to supercharge my Z but I'm waaaay over my car budget. I wouldn't trade my Z for anything except maybe a GT-R

Gauge · 05-03-2013, 12:00 AM

I've been thinking about how to word how I feel about this car and why I like it so much. I've used the words precise and tight.

I think the best thing I come up with is, I like this car because I'm in control. I know exactly what is going on. I know where the limit is before I get there. I know exactly where the power is. You are a part of the road in this car. It feels like an extension of you.

That's the best I can do to describe it.

olddudesrule · 05-03-2013, 05:41 PM

I just recently sold my slightly modded 07 Z06 (Katech 110 cam, PSI springs, DRM Bilsteins, Halltech intake, HFC's, AR headers) and bought a 2012 Nismo. That was my second Z06, the other being a modded C-5. In between, I drove a 2001 Viper GTS/ACR and a FFR Cobra. All were great cars in their own right, and the Z06 was damn near the perfect all-around street/track car. I decided to try something new for the experience. I really hardly ever tapped into the 600hp the car had, and repairing the 7.0 in that, or the 8.0 in the Viper made me slightly paranoid.

I think the Nissan feels nearly as planted as the Z06 did, and I can learn to use what the engine has to offer. For me, it's a better daily driver, and fun as hell too.

At the end of the day, they are all just cars, and guys and gals like us go through them from time to time. Learn to love what's great about the car you have, instead of complaining about what might be better.

Just my .02....

God-Speed · 05-04-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by olddudesrule

I just recently sold my slightly modded 07 Z06 (Katech 110 cam, PSI springs, DRM Bilsteins, Halltech intake, HFC's, AR headers) and bought a 2012 Nismo. That was my second Z06, the other being a modded C-5. In between, I drove a 2001 Viper GTS/ACR and a FFR Cobra. All were great cars in their own right, and the Z06 was damn near the perfect all-around street/track car. I decided to try something new for the experience. I really hardly ever tapped into the 600hp the car had, and repairing the 7.0 in that, or the 8.0 in the Viper made me slightly paranoid.

I think the Nissan feels nearly as planted as the Z06 did, and I can learn to use what the engine has to offer. For me, it's a better daily driver, and fun as hell too.

At the end of the day, they are all just cars, and guys and gals like us go through them from time to time. Learn to love what's great about the car you have, instead of complaining about what might be better.

Just my .02....

L33T Z34 · 07-25-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hey32g

This morning I test drove a Nismo 370Z and a Z06 back to back. Drove the Nismo first, then jumped right into the Z06. Z06 has more power and actually a smoother ride. Having said that I'd take the Nismo any day. I was surprised how much more I liked the Nismo. I've always loved the Z06, but it wasn't even close, the Nismo was so much better built and seems to have just the right balance. A true sports car vs a muscle car. Now I gotta find the right one to buy.

Nothing special about this thread just wanted to tell you guys you've got an awesome car.

Enjoy your cars guys! Hope to join your ranks soon.

You were in a gov't motors cHevrolet, what did you Xpect?

Rooskey · 07-28-2013, 02:30 AM

Vett's are really nice cars but they loose there value too much. You can loose as much as 20 grand on a vette in only a few of years. If money is no object then buy something worth your while. A friend told me a GTR was not a good buy, and that I could buy a two year old vette for way less. Why would I do that.

Urbanracer · 07-29-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hey32g

Thanks. Like the Maxima, but will probably have to ditch it to get the Z.

I somehow ended up with one of each. I tried to stretching my Z into a maxima when the baby came but somehow ended up with one off each.

kensin0429 · 04-30-2014, 08:43 AM

In the process of getting a 07 z06.... I'm stoked

Dzel · 04-30-2014, 10:39 AM

Nice congrats bro!

Sent with TapAhoe

Ajax576 · 05-01-2014, 11:48 AM

I don't know about where you guys live, but here, Corvettes are everywhere. You see them as often as Comaros/Mustangs. There's something special about these Nismos, they're few and far between and handle great.

Elan · 05-01-2014, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensin0429

In the process of getting a 07 z06.... I'm stoked

Prepare for teleportation and hyperdrive!

InnerDragon10 · 05-13-2014, 07:02 PM

Like Gauge says, precise and tight.
I absolutely love how the slightest movement of the steering shifts the trajectory of the car; but it doesn't feel over-reactive or twitchy. It was also a very easy car to acclimate to - and the more comfortable I got the more I felt connected to both vehicle and road. I owned an RX-8 prior to the Nismo, and was expecting a slight decrease in handling capability... Nope! 370Z outperforms, fo sho.

Taylorcam11 · 08-29-2014, 09:34 PM

The morning i got my Z i test drove a 2012 Vette left there and went straight to the nissan dealership and test drove my 2014 370 sport package....i could not believe how much more i liked the Z! Dont get me wrong the vette had more power but the 370 handled soooooo much better! I also liked the interior in the 370 much more! Ive had my Z for about 2 months now and have absolutely no regrets!

05-02-2013, 10:18 AM	#31 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I secretly want to supercharge my Z but I'm waaaay over my car budget. I wouldn't trade my Z for anything except maybe a GT-R stunner253 and luigi90210 like this. __________________

05-03-2013, 12:00 AM	#32 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	I've been thinking about how to word how I feel about this car and why I like it so much. I've used the words precise and tight. I think the best thing I come up with is, I like this car because I'm in control. I know exactly what is going on. I know where the limit is before I get there. I know exactly where the power is. You are a part of the road in this car. It feels like an extension of you. That's the best I can do to describe it. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

05-03-2013, 05:41 PM	#33 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I just recently sold my slightly modded 07 Z06 (Katech 110 cam, PSI springs, DRM Bilsteins, Halltech intake, HFC's, AR headers) and bought a 2012 Nismo. That was my second Z06, the other being a modded C-5. In between, I drove a 2001 Viper GTS/ACR and a FFR Cobra. All were great cars in their own right, and the Z06 was damn near the perfect all-around street/track car. I decided to try something new for the experience. I really hardly ever tapped into the 600hp the car had, and repairing the 7.0 in that, or the 8.0 in the Viper made me slightly paranoid. I think the Nissan feels nearly as planted as the Z06 did, and I can learn to use what the engine has to offer. For me, it's a better daily driver, and fun as hell too. At the end of the day, they are all just cars, and guys and gals like us go through them from time to time. Learn to love what's great about the car you have, instead of complaining about what might be better. Just my .02.... fuct, shadoquad and kuyo like this.

04-30-2014, 08:43 AM	#38 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	In the process of getting a 07 z06.... I'm stoked Dzel likes this. __________________ 10 40th AE Z

04-30-2014, 10:39 AM	#39 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Nice congrats bro! Sent with TapAhoe __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

07-28-2013, 02:30 AM	#36 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 16	Vett's are really nice cars but they loose there value too much. You can loose as much as 20 grand on a vette in only a few of years. If money is no object then buy something worth your while. A friend told me a GTR was not a good buy, and that I could buy a two year old vette for way less. Why would I do that.

05-01-2014, 11:48 AM	#40 (permalink)
Ajax576 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IN Posts: 12 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 12	I don't know about where you guys live, but here, Corvettes are everywhere. You see them as often as Comaros/Mustangs. There's something special about these Nismos, they're few and far between and handle great. Dzel and BeemaaZ like this. __________________ 2013 370Z Nismo #0632 Motul \| Swift \| AMS \| NST \| FI \| ADVAN \| Z1 \| Stillen

05-13-2014, 07:02 PM	#42 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Like Gauge says, precise and tight. I absolutely love how the slightest movement of the steering shifts the trajectory of the car; but it doesn't feel over-reactive or twitchy. It was also a very easy car to acclimate to - and the more comfortable I got the more I felt connected to both vehicle and road. I owned an RX-8 prior to the Nismo, and was expecting a slight decrease in handling capability... Nope! 370Z outperforms, fo sho.

08-29-2014, 09:34 PM	#43 (permalink)
Taylorcam11 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North Carolina Age: 35 Posts: 38 Drives: '14 370Z 6MT+SPT PKG Rep Power: 11	The morning i got my Z i test drove a 2012 Vette left there and went straight to the nissan dealership and test drove my 2014 370 sport package....i could not believe how much more i liked the Z! Dont get me wrong the vette had more power but the 370 handled soooooo much better! I also liked the interior in the 370 much more! Ive had my Z for about 2 months now and have absolutely no regrets!

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