Greener Pastures

emx620 · 06-16-2012, 11:19 AM

I've had my eye on a corvette for a while now, and after renting a Z06 for the day, fell in love with it. The power is intoxicating, and on a different level from the 370Z. The interior could be better, but I'm buying this sucker for raw performance.

After a big raise at work, I decided to reward myself by trading my 370Z in, and landing a Z06. I got a 2008 with 16k miles, with a decent deal on my trade-in.

It was an enjoyable and memorable experience with the 370Z, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll definitively be lurking around the forums here.

shadoquad · 06-16-2012, 11:25 AM

Congratulations on the beautiful Vette!

Footloose301 · 06-16-2012, 11:38 AM

Congrats! I've actually been contemplating one myself. Each day I'm checking for a deal that can't be passed up.

Red__Zed · 06-16-2012, 11:38 AM

great looking vette, congrats and enjoy

DarkJak · 06-16-2012, 12:14 PM

What a drool-worthy car :P

Congrats on the ride and the raise!

NS370Z · 06-16-2012, 12:19 PM

That's definitely a nice ride. Congrats.

Trips · 06-16-2012, 12:25 PM

Congrats on the vette

she looks great!

Streetlife · 06-16-2012, 12:41 PM

Congratulations OP, enjoy her!

blackcherry20 · 06-16-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

What a drool-worthy car :P

Congrats on the ride and the raise!

totally drool worthy!

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-16-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emx620

I've had my eye on a corvette for a while now, and after renting a Z06 for the day, fell in love with it. The power is intoxicating, and on a different level from the 370Z. The interior could be better, but I'm buying this sucker for raw performance.

After a big raise at work, I decided to reward myself by trading my 370Z in, and landing a Z06. I got a 2008 with 16k miles, with a decent deal on my trade-in.

It was an enjoyable and memorable experience with the 370Z, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll definitively be lurking around the forums here.

I never seen a pic of you next to a Z but that vette really suits you. Its a great ride brother. Enjoy it. I've rented a few grand sports. They aren't as fast but they are lots of fun in the right setting (via track). Congrats.

Nismo89 · 06-16-2012, 02:09 PM

always have loved Vette's. if gas prices go down like they used to be, id be all over it! lol but seriously........... congrats , just TRY to keep it below 200 mph lol

yes the Vette is on a different level as the Z, Vette's are known for Brute Power and american muscle. and are quite a bit more expensive as compared to the Z ...... the Z is in a completely different class than the Vette.

cant justify a Vette and a Z side by side lol id be torn! WHICH ONE !?! lol but in their own class (Z being the lower more affordable sports car and the Vette being the higher, more expensive Sports car) id fully expect the Z to have a different Driver feel to it, each car has their own style..quality, uniqueness for their price's. if the Z was around the Vette's price range id expect it to be similar . but they are not...so its 2 different cars

32k car Vs 45-50k car....... apples and oranges! lol!!!

Congrats man, adoring Vette fan right here.

NYBladeZ · 06-20-2012, 01:13 PM

Congrats on the Vette, since you based your decision purely on raw performance you can't go wrong with a Z06. I can't lie, after driving one I was so mesmerized by the power I almost overlooked its shortcomings.

wstar · 06-20-2012, 01:28 PM

It really is a good car, even for the money. I think I'd kill myself on a track in a Z06 though. It takes a lot of skill to control that car at the limit, given how far out its limits are.

flashburn · 06-20-2012, 02:09 PM

Welcome to the club!

06-16-2012, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
emx620 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 46 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 14	Greener Pastures I've had my eye on a corvette for a while now, and after renting a Z06 for the day, fell in love with it. The power is intoxicating, and on a different level from the 370Z. The interior could be better, but I'm buying this sucker for raw performance. After a big raise at work, I decided to reward myself by trading my 370Z in, and landing a Z06. I got a 2008 with 16k miles, with a decent deal on my trade-in. It was an enjoyable and memorable experience with the 370Z, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll definitively be lurking around the forums here.

06-16-2012, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Congrats! I've actually been contemplating one myself. Each day I'm checking for a deal that can't be passed up. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-16-2012, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congrats on the vette she looks great! __________________

06-16-2012, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	Congratulations OP, enjoy her! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

06-16-2012, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	always have loved Vette's. if gas prices go down like they used to be, id be all over it! lol but seriously........... congrats , just TRY to keep it below 200 mph lol yes the Vette is on a different level as the Z, Vette's are known for Brute Power and american muscle. and are quite a bit more expensive as compared to the Z ...... the Z is in a completely different class than the Vette. cant justify a Vette and a Z side by side lol id be torn! WHICH ONE !?! lol but in their own class (Z being the lower more affordable sports car and the Vette being the higher, more expensive Sports car) id fully expect the Z to have a different Driver feel to it, each car has their own style..quality, uniqueness for their price's. if the Z was around the Vette's price range id expect it to be similar . but they are not...so its 2 different cars 32k car Vs 45-50k car....... apples and oranges! lol!!! Congrats man, adoring Vette fan right here. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you btch!..... and im Left handed! Last edited by Nismo89; 06-16-2012 at 04:23 PM.*

06-16-2012, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Congratulations on the beautiful Vette!

06-16-2012, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	great looking vette, congrats and enjoy

06-16-2012, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	What a drool-worthy car :P Congrats on the ride and the raise!

06-16-2012, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	That's definitely a nice ride. Congrats.

06-20-2012, 01:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Congrats on the Vette, since you based your decision purely on raw performance you can't go wrong with a Z06. I can't lie, after driving one I was so mesmerized by the power I almost overlooked its shortcomings. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

06-20-2012, 01:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	It really is a good car, even for the money. I think I'd kill myself on a track in a Z06 though. It takes a lot of skill to control that car at the limit, given how far out its limits are. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-20-2012, 02:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Welcome to the club! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT