Yet Another Corvette Thread.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

I get that but a z06 within the price range of 370z will very likely be ragged on, be high in mileage, or older than dirt. A base model vette might not but I wouldn't consider one of those.

Nah, one of my powdercoating customers just told me about an 1800 mile 2006 Z06 in Tenn that the dealer was asking only 44 for. Deals are out there.

Still, having had both a C6 and 370, I get a lot more satisfaction driving the Z than the vette. Its just more overall fun, even if it is a bit slower.

[c41006]

Well there are no major changes are coming for the 2011 Z so just go ahead and get the vette

[Mike]

no change to the vette until 2013 either.

[370z 40th]

everyone ownes a vette . they are a dime a dozen or me to cars

[FERRARI]

Originally Posted by Mike

Most vettes aren't ragged on. Most are driven by old men who won't even bring them to redline.

I rather have a Z, but we OLD MEN were driving cars hard before you were born ......I just bet........

[BalanBro]

Even if it were "ragged on", the vette is built to take it, which can't really be said for the Z. The LS motors are proven, and I have to say I was suprised at the factory brake ducting on the c6. It may not be a full blown track car, but I think it is more up to the task in stock form.

[daisuke149]

I almost got a vette before I got the z. but same factors, I would be buying a used one and would have to pick out of what is out there vs get what i want in a new z.
(white, ls3 with the f55 + HUD and glass top = hard to find vette)

in the end whatever makes you happy. Seriously if someone on here can tell you something to not buy a vette, then your not really buying sold on it. Your trying to buy based on facts, figures etc, when really a car like these (vette, 370z) should be purchased based on the thrill you get when you drive either.

[BalanBro]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

I almost got a vette before I got the z. but same factors, I would be buying a used one and would have to pick out of what is out there vs get what i want in a new z.
(white, ls3 with the f55 + HUD and glass top = hard to find vette)

in the end whatever makes you happy. Seriously if someone on here can tell you something to not buy a vette, then your not really buying sold on it. Your trying to buy based on facts, figures etc, when really a car like these (vette, 370z) should be purchased based on the thrill you get when you drive either.

So true. One thing I didn't like about the vette was that the gas pedal was not nearly as linear in response as the one on the Z. It felt like nothing was happening, then it all of a sudden it downshifts (6AT) and throws you back in the seat like OMGWTFBBQ!

[Mike]

Originally Posted by FERRARI

I rather have a Z, but we OLD MEN were driving cars hard before you were born ......I just bet........

I don't know, when were you born? I might be considered an old man by some. Were you driving hard in 65?

[daisuke149]

Originally Posted by Mike

I don't know, when were you born? I might be considered an old man by some. Were you driving hard in 65?

you may be old(er) Mike but u got good taste in glasses!

[Mike]

Originally Posted by daisuke149

you may be old(er) Mike but u got good taste in glasses!

Oakley FTW!

[FERRARI]

Originally Posted by Mike

I don't know, when were you born? I might be considered an old man by some. Were you driving hard in 65?

I was born on February 19, 1945 (Iwo Jima Day)....and in 1966 I had a 427 L89 vette........it had every option....side pipes.....etc....2 Dual Feed Hollies.....but no AC.....it was not offered on the 427...Lived in Miami and played for the Dolphins.....I drove the damn thing like it was Stolen....and that sucker would fly !!!!!


I have had many Hot cars....never had any engine problems....none....

I just dont think that these 6 cylinder new cars hold up under extreme conditions as well as a vette does...just my opinion....and from what I read here.....people dont even keep their oil topped off.......
I ran my new 240Z hard at high speed and had no problems....It was a great "TOP END" car.

In 1965 I had a 1962 vette with a Roller Cam and and drove it hard....very hard.....kept it for years...even after I got the 427

IMHO the 370Z corners much better than any car unless you want to spend at least $50,000.00 more.

[Mike]

awesome!

[ChrisSlicks]

I've never owned a Vette but I've driven quite a few in moderate anger to get a feel for them. While the Corvette is a lot faster I'd take the neutral handling of the Z any day, the driver feedback is just so much better. But it depends what you are doing with it, if primarily you cruise and go to the drag strip then the Corvette is a great car. If you are doing track or auto-x then both are fun cars but the Z has better feel.

Here's a little story from this past Sunday. It was the last auto-x of the season, and my buddy with an 08 C6 was struggling all day. Half way through the day he had an ABS issue and retired his car, he spent the rest of the afternoon trying out other vehicles. After trying a few cars he jumped in mine, instantly he was 1.5 seconds faster having never even driven my car before, and for all I know he's never driven a Nissan. We went for another run, this time he was 3 seconds faster than his Vette (track conditions and times hadn't changed since the morning). You could argue that his ABS issue may have been affecting his morning performance, however his results were fairly typical of his normal standings up to that point. Some people can drive the Vette fast at auto-x and on track but you have to develop a bond with the car in order to do this. Not everyone does.

[ninous26]

Originally Posted by sheps58

A Vette looks like a toy. The design has run it's course.

Good, because I don't want a car, I want a toy. My G is my toy, a 370z would be my toy and same with a vette.

If I want a car I'll drive my beater 94 Corolla. Thats my car.