Another TI

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:34 PM

Well I traded my Z in for a 2010 vette, one of the last ones out there and got a good deal so I went with it. While I loved my Z, I have to say that the vette is a great car.

Day one review: 430 hp and 400+ tq is very fun and I havent even jumped off the line yet. The big V8 power is always there, even with the auto I got. Its has a sport mode and paddle shifting for fun. The interior quality seems to be of equal quality as the Z and the seats are confortable to me. While driving some roads today that I always did with the Z (for comparison) I will say that the vette rides better and has alot less road noise, but some is still there. I dont feel the bumps as much and it has the run flat tires which from what Ive heard, feel the bumps more. The vette doesnt float up after running in a small dip in the road at high speeds like the Z did. It seems to handle and take turns just as good if not better than the Z, atleast from the first day ride. The non Bose stereo in the vette is way better the Bose one in the Z.

Now for the power, this things has goops of tq and is always ready to run, its really fast even with everything stock right now. I can feel the power pushing me into my seat and it just keeps going with its V8. An exhaust, intake and a port and polish with tune will have this thing flying. And a SC a year or so down the road. Even in 6th gear at 2k rpms this things picks up with just a slight push of the gas pedal. The DIC in it (not me either) Display Information Control, or something like that lets you see all the temps, oil, trans, etc.

Now I love the Z still and I think it looks great but I love the vette, its mild when cruising and a beast when needed. Its an easy DD as it is much like the Z in size and feel.

shadoquad · 11-27-2010, 10:38 PM

lol but srsly, glad you're happy with the vette, bro. I hope you'll stick around these forums.

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

lol but srsly, glad you're happy with the vette, bro. I hope you'll stick around these forums.

I will the vette forum is too stuffing so I will stay around here for fun. This is a great forum.

Trips · 11-27-2010, 10:40 PM

Congrats! Enjoy the hp and torque

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Congrats! Enjoy the hp and torque

Thanks, its fun and when I get used to it then the port and polish and exhaust goes on. I will miss my Z, I had alot of compliments with it.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-27-2010, 10:42 PM

Nice. I've been eyeballing some used z06's but I think the Z has won me over. I'm not sure I want to drive a vette all day long. Congrats on the new car.

shadoquad · 11-27-2010, 10:43 PM

Steve, have any pix yet?

wilsonp · 11-27-2010, 10:43 PM

Seems like it costs a lot more than a 370Z? I would get a Cayman S used for that kind of money.

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Nice. I've been eyeballing some used z06's but I think the Z has won me over. I'm not sure I want to drive a vette all day long. Congrats on the new car.

The vette is just as comfortable as the Z to drive, basically same weight and size. I put 100 miles on it and never felt uncomfortable.

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Seems like it costs a lot more than a 370Z? I would get a Cayman S used for that kind of money.

2010 came well under MSRP and 0% financing. Only 98 dollars a month more than my Z payment.

m4a1mustang · 11-27-2010, 10:47 PM

Congrats! I knew you were looking for a while now but didn't know when you were going to make the jump.

I was actually surprised at the improvements interior wise. Comparing a 2005 to a 2010 interior is like night and day. GM sourced some much better stuff for the later runs.

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Congrats! I knew you were looking for a while now but didn't know when you were going to make the jump.

I was actually surprised at the improvements interior wise. Comparing a 2005 to a 2010 interior is like night and day. GM sourced some much better stuff for the later runs.

Its not bad inside and sure is fun to drive. I wont be like most of those stuffy vette drivers that drive it the speed limit once or twice a month. Since its a 2010 I have 15k miles I can jump on it.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-27-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

The vette is just as comfortable as the Z to drive, basically same weight and size. I put 100 miles on it and never felt uncomfortable.

I just think it would draw a lot of attention to me and I'm not sure if thats a good or bad thing.

shadoquad · 11-27-2010, 10:53 PM

I do love Vettes. I've taken the factory tour in Bowling Green, KY, and have spent some time at the museum there, too.

Mebbe one day I'll buy one.

Zsteve · 11-27-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

I just think it would draw a lot of attention to me and I'm not sure if thats a good or bad thing.

Well the ricers dont seem to want to race now!

11-27-2010, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Another TI Well I traded my Z in for a 2010 vette, one of the last ones out there and got a good deal so I went with it. While I loved my Z, I have to say that the vette is a great car. Day one review: 430 hp and 400+ tq is very fun and I havent even jumped off the line yet. The big V8 power is always there, even with the auto I got. Its has a sport mode and paddle shifting for fun. The interior quality seems to be of equal quality as the Z and the seats are confortable to me. While driving some roads today that I always did with the Z (for comparison) I will say that the vette rides better and has alot less road noise, but some is still there. I dont feel the bumps as much and it has the run flat tires which from what Ive heard, feel the bumps more. The vette doesnt float up after running in a small dip in the road at high speeds like the Z did. It seems to handle and take turns just as good if not better than the Z, atleast from the first day ride. The non Bose stereo in the vette is way better the Bose one in the Z. Now for the power, this things has goops of tq and is always ready to run, its really fast even with everything stock right now. I can feel the power pushing me into my seat and it just keeps going with its V8. An exhaust, intake and a port and polish with tune will have this thing flying. And a SC a year or so down the road. Even in 6th gear at 2k rpms this things picks up with just a slight push of the gas pedal. The DIC in it (not me either) Display Information Control, or something like that lets you see all the temps, oil, trans, etc. Now I love the Z still and I think it looks great but I love the vette, its mild when cruising and a beast when needed. Its an easy DD as it is much like the Z in size and feel. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

11-27-2010, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congrats! Enjoy the hp and torque __________________

11-27-2010, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Seems like it costs a lot more than a 370Z? I would get a Cayman S used for that kind of money. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-27-2010, 10:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Congrats! I knew you were looking for a while now but didn't know when you were going to make the jump. I was actually surprised at the improvements interior wise. Comparing a 2005 to a 2010 interior is like night and day. GM sourced some much better stuff for the later runs. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-27-2010, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	lol but srsly, glad you're happy with the vette, bro. I hope you'll stick around these forums.

11-27-2010, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	Nice. I've been eyeballing some used z06's but I think the Z has won me over. I'm not sure I want to drive a vette all day long. Congrats on the new car.

11-27-2010, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Steve, have any pix yet?

11-27-2010, 10:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I do love Vettes. I've taken the factory tour in Bowling Green, KY, and have spent some time at the museum there, too. Mebbe one day I'll buy one.