C5 corvette to a Z

Guard Dad

A non Z06 C5 and a 370Z have similar performance numbers but the Vette will do it with torque and the Z with revs. If you need an automatic (Note to the M6 people: Not saying he should get an auto, just providing information) the Z has a superb 7 speed paddle-shifter-revmatching automatic, advantage Nissan. They each have their own feel. The Z is about a foot shorter which gives it a more compact feeling (which I like) and of course there's the huge price difference (new vs new). Spend some time in the Z before you decide. I love Vettes but new they cost a chunk (my personal baseline is the C6 Grand Sport, a neighbor took me for a ride in his Z06-super quick). The chassis and power upgrades in the C6 have knocked the C5 off my list of potential future cars.

I went to Cars and Coffee in Irvine, CA last Saturday, maybe 300 cars on display, perhaps two dozen were Vetts but mine was the only 370Z. If not seeing another car like yours three times a day is important to you the Z will definitely solve that problem for you.

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2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.