Traded my 370z for a New 2011 Corvette Grand Sport

TBSS2008 · 05-02-2011, 10:12 AM

I had to part ways with my 370z. It was starting to show signs of oil consumption with the new Short Block and I just did not want an unreliable car. So I went up to Dallas with my wife Friday and bought a black 2011 Corvette Grand Sport 6spd! It is so nice I am still pinching myself I can't believe I own it. They took 15% off MSRP and I found out no Black for 2012 so I had to get the 2011 if I wanted a black corvette. The drive up to get the car really sealed the deal. Got there with a sore back from the ride up in the Z, did 5hrs same day back to SA in the GS and my back never hurt. It’s crazy how well this Corvette Grand Sport handles yet still offers and unbelievably smooth ride. I do not miss my Z at all and after parting with it both my wife agreed we were relieved to get ride of it. Hate to say it but my 370z was a ticking time bomb.

Check out the pics below!

flashburn · 05-02-2011, 10:17 AM

Congrats on the new car.

BTW Black will still be available with 2012 models:

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Originally Posted by Jalopnik

Also, they're killing black as a color! Well… they're killing paint code 41U black. There are still tons of other paint colors that are actually black with fancier names left.

Mike · 05-02-2011, 10:26 AM

congrats! Probably going to a metallic black now.

Red370 · 05-02-2011, 10:27 AM

beautiful car man. Time for a supercharger.

shadoquad · 05-02-2011, 10:31 AM

Congrats on the Vette!!!

I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the Z. I love mine. I just drove mine 3 hours yesterday with no back pain, and I'm a big dude.

geosZ · 05-02-2011, 10:38 AM

Same I have back prblems and I drove to Atlantic city yesterday about 3 hrs and no problem. Nice car though good luck with it

Isamu · 05-02-2011, 10:54 AM

not to shabby! looks nice man!

ImportConvert · 05-02-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Congrats on the new car.

BTW Black will still be available with 2012 models:

No it won't. There is a metallic black only, unless you get a centennial edition, which I am sure will command a serious premium.

Pure black is out for '12. They may introduce it later in the year, but as of the Bash, it's out.

ImportConvert · 05-02-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

I had to part ways with my 370z. It was starting to show signs of oil consumption with the new Short Block and I just did not want an unreliable car. So I went up to Dallas with my wife Friday and bought a black 2011 Corvette Grand Sport 6spd! It is so nice I am still pinching myself I can't believe I own it. They took 15% off MSRP and I found out no Black for 2012 so I had to get the 2011 if I wanted a black corvette. The drive up to get the car really sealed the deal. Got there with a sore back from the ride up in the Z, did 5hrs same day back to SA in the GS and my back never hurt. It’s crazy how well this Corvette Grand Sport handles yet still offers and unbelievably smooth ride. I do not miss my Z at all and after parting with it both my wife agreed we were relieved to get ride of it. Hate to say it but my 370z was a ticking time bomb.

Check out the pics below!

Congratulations! Enjoy her in good health, and get a clear bra put on it, and hardwire up a good radar detector. These cars are unbelievably easy to do triple digits in. They are rock-steady right on up to the near 200mph top-end.

m4a1mustang · 05-02-2011, 11:10 AM

Congrats! That's too bad about the Z but man those 'Vettes are sweet.

tjlazer · 05-02-2011, 12:27 PM

Nice Nismo wheels. lol

ImportConvert · 05-02-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Nice Nismo wheels. lol

I've mentioned this before on the 'vette forum. The GS rims do look a lot like NISMO knock-offs.

christian370z · 05-02-2011, 12:39 PM

I don't blame you, the GS is an amazing car! The Vette looks fantastic, do you plan on any mods down the road?

TBSS2008 · 05-02-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Nice Nismo wheels. lol

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I've mentioned this before on the 'vette forum. The GS rims do look a lot like NISMO knock-offs.

You guys are right they look a lot like the NISMO wheels expect the rears are 12" wide!

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I don't blame you, the GS is an amazing car! The Vette looks fantastic, do you plan on any mods down the road?

It came with the optional dual mode exhaust which has the flaps in the rear that open up at 3500rpm. I did my first mod and just pulled the fuse to run the exhaust open all the time. I can't believe how aggressive it sounds now. I think I will keep this one stock it has so much power from the factory and the exhaust note sounds great.

One_Quick_Z · 05-02-2011, 04:11 PM

Sucks to hear you ditch the Z but at least you still got a sports car

DAN

05-02-2011, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
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geosZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: queens ny Posts: 623 Drives: 2012 wrx Sti ice S. Rep Power: 15	Same I have back prblems and I drove to Atlantic city yesterday about 3 hrs and no problem. Nice car though good luck with it __________________ ark cbe R.I.P.°berk test pipes°red injen cai°180 lights°eibach springs°spacers°pioneer navi/dvd°stillen splitter°carbonsignal fenders°xxr 527 wheels•momo Italy floor mats•weapon R 4 point Raceing harness. SOLD. NEW CAR 2012 Subaru Sti sedan ice silver.

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Nice Nismo wheels. lol __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Congrats on the Vette!!! I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the Z. I love mine. I just drove mine 3 hours yesterday with no back pain, and I'm a big dude.

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christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I don't blame you, the GS is an amazing car! The Vette looks fantastic, do you plan on any mods down the road? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Sucks to hear you ditch the Z but at least you still got a sports car DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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