From Z to Z... 06

speedfreek · 06-06-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

But none are unique design's. ford, dodge, chevy none have stepped out the box of the domestic look. Sure a mustang looks different then a Camaro... ect. the 370z is a 4 year old car and people still ask me what kind of car it Is. Look at the NSX, 300zx, Supra, 370z they are all... "to me" unique.

Oh the ford GT is an exception

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

They ask what kinda of car it is because it's so damn rare! Doesn't hurt that the Z is sexy as hell, but the scarcity of them is really what's driving that.

People never asked about my 350z since there was a million of those things sold, but the 370z was different.

When the new Camaro first came out it was pretty awesome, now... there are WAY too many.

Camaros, Mustangs, Challengers and even Vettes are everywhere especially around here. Taking nothing away from the Z06 as I would take one in a heart beat. But as far as the design team I think they got the C7 near perfect. Sure it pulls from other designs but there isnt much you can do these days to be different. I am not completely sold on the looks of the rear end the jury is still out on that until I see one in person.

The C7 vette will be on the short list when the time comes to upgrade.

bigdog1250 · 06-06-2013, 01:33 PM

The C7 looks really good in person, however I couldn't buy the base model as i love widebody vettes! Performance is definitely there with the Z51 package, but it just doesn't look aggressive enough for me.

Once the new ZR1/Z06 models come out, I'll definitely look to upgrade but it will be several years out for sure.

jcosta79 · 06-06-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

It already feels like you're getting kicked in the *** when you nail it!

But I hear yea, will probably look into some goodies for it in the next few months.

I'm just going to put this right here...

Magic Bus · 06-06-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

The C7 vette will be on the short list when the time comes to upgrade.

Agreed, along with new M3 and Cayman S. Will be looking to possibly swap out the Z in 2016. Give Chevy & BMW a couple of years to get the majority of the bugs out, plus my Z will only be 3 model years old, so I should still have good resale value.

bigdog1250 · 08-06-2014, 05:58 PM

Long overdue, but here she is with new shoes:

Nismo89 · 08-06-2014, 09:51 PM

colors complement each other, nicely done.

digging that color combo ....... Orioles! LOL

Roddy1 · 08-07-2014, 12:19 PM

Nice choice. I love the Z06's and the C7's now really catch my eye. I got to play with a new C7 equipped with the 7-speed manual.... its owner was not seasoned at rowing his own gears, so I soaked up the glory of beating him off the line and through a few roll races... he couldnt seem to get it nailed down... But I could tell that car could move with the right driver. I'll just wait for them to depreciate and buy one 2-3 years old

bigdog1250 · 08-07-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

colors complement each other, nicely done.

digging that color combo ....... Orioles! LOL

No.... SF Giants!!!

bigdog1250 · 08-07-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

Nice choice. I love the Z06's and the C7's now really catch my eye. I got to play with a new C7 equipped with the 7-speed manual.... its owner was not seasoned at rowing his own gears, so I soaked up the glory of beating him off the line and through a few roll races... he couldnt seem to get it nailed down... But I could tell that car could move with the right driver. I'll just wait for them to depreciate and buy one 2-3 years old

Yea even the base C7 is crazy fast (3.9 0-60) and is almost the same performance levels as the C6 Z06. I really want to drive one to see how the handling differs from my Vette but I could never buy a base one. Would have to go with a Widebody version. Can't wait to see how the new Z06 does once it hits the road in the next few months.

Nismo89 · 08-07-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

No.... SF Giants!!!

your car says otherwise

1st · 08-07-2014, 10:16 PM

Look mean. Nice color and wheels.

Roddy1 · 08-08-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Yea even the base C7 is crazy fast (3.9 0-60) and is almost the same performance levels as the C6 Z06. I really want to drive one to see how the handling differs from my Vette but I could never buy a base one. Would have to go with a Widebody version. Can't wait to see how the new Z06 does once it hits the road in the next few months.

Agreed, they are just too pricey right now to justify buying one. When the used C7's come in around $45k I'll have one in my garage I'm sure!

06-06-2013, 01:33 PM	#47 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	The C7 looks really good in person, however I couldn't buy the base model as i love widebody vettes! Performance is definitely there with the Z51 package, but it just doesn't look aggressive enough for me. Once the new ZR1/Z06 models come out, I'll definitely look to upgrade but it will be several years out for sure. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

08-06-2014, 05:58 PM	#50 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Long overdue, but here she is with new shoes: Nismo89, MJB, 3.7 ZPA and 1 others like this. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

08-06-2014, 09:51 PM	#51 (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	colors complement each other, nicely done. digging that color combo ....... Orioles! LOL __________________ 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 b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

08-07-2014, 12:19 PM	#52 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 11	Nice choice. I love the Z06's and the C7's now really catch my eye. I got to play with a new C7 equipped with the 7-speed manual.... its owner was not seasoned at rowing his own gears, so I soaked up the glory of beating him off the line and through a few roll races... he couldnt seem to get it nailed down... But I could tell that car could move with the right driver. I'll just wait for them to depreciate and buy one 2-3 years old bigdog1250 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

08-07-2014, 10:16 PM	#56 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Look mean. Nice color and wheels.