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j.arnaldo 05-14-2010 10:01 AM

Vette=raw power/better performance.
Z=reliability/a bit less performance.
I appreciate reliability over raw power, so I got me a Z...BTW!!!, the latest April Auto Issue of CR tells the following tale: '04. '06, '08 Zs are "Better Than Average"; the '05, '07 ones are "Average". The 370 is too new to be rated, yet, but it seems it'll fluctuate between "Better Than Average" and "Much Better Than Average"...SWEET!!!

Greetings from rainy Puerto Rico, dudes!

Modshack 05-14-2010 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rj45 (Post 536515)
I had an '06 C6 Z06. Impressive performance, but just too fast for normal roads...can't really enjoy it. Run it up through second gear and you're going nearly 90 mph. Keeping my foot out of it took the restraint of a saint.

Plus, Corvettes in general don't have a lot of road feel, especially at low speeds. Puttering around in them is a bit boring. But, if you have the right area to run them, they do perform.

:iagree: Completely. Vettes need room to run. Around town it's like driving the Queen Mary. I've always gotten more pleasure out of driving a lesser HP car at 8/10ths than a big HP car at 3/10ths....
My old '08 LS3 on the Dragon:
http://images33.fotki.com/v1187/phot...dragon1-vi.jpg

rj45 05-14-2010 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 537139)
:iagree: Completely. Vettes need room to run. Around town it's like driving the Queen Mary. I've always gotten more pleasure out of driving a lesser HP car at 8/10ths than a big HP car at 3/10ths....
My old '08 LS3 on the Dragon:

Now that must have been a fun time. :driving:

autopc25 05-23-2010 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 535945)
so for those who have had vettes, were they as high maint as people say?

Had a 07 C6 and a 08 now. The only things needed were tires, brakes, brake fluid and oil for track events.

SkyZ 05-27-2010 11:10 AM

hahaha i might not have owned a vette, but from the postings i guess i can liken the experience to how a mini or integra type-r would be more fun at low speeds with lots of twisties than something that cant put the power down in tight corners like a viper.

its very annoying to be really ginger with the pedal keeping the rear end in check while barely revving the engine. a redlining screaming "weak" car would be so much more fun.

Lug 05-27-2010 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ (Post 552506)
hahaha i might not have owned a vette, but from the postings i guess i can liken the experience to how a mini or integra type-r would be more fun at low speeds with lots of twisties than something that cant put the power down in tight corners like a viper.

its very annoying to be really ginger with the pedal keeping the rear end in check while barely revving the engine. a redlining screaming "weak" car would be so much more fun.

Your logic has convinced me to buy........


http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng/p50sale.jpg

:D

nitromt 05-27-2010 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 535304)
you can get a vette for 42K right now. Pretty tempting but I hear they are high maintenance.

I don't think they're that high maintenance compared to E46 M3, 03-05 Z, etc. However, some replacement parts do cost a LOT more than the Z including the tires.

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wishihadnav 05-27-2010 12:17 PM

^nothings more high maint then an E46..hahah..

SkyZ 05-27-2010 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 552544)
Your logic has convinced me to buy........


http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...ng/p50sale.jpg

:D

yo those things are awesome! but i think if u get one of those things from my logic.... ur corners must be really dang tight and slow.... (get off the sidewalk and drive on roads like normal people)

Lug 05-27-2010 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ (Post 552859)
yo those things are awesome! but i think if u get one of those things from my logic.... ur corners must be really dang tight and slow.... (get off the sidewalk and drive on roads like normal people)

Don't be all jealous of my back end mono-grip!






wait....that doesn't sound right.......

klubbheads 05-27-2010 03:55 PM

from a C6 Z06 to a Z?

I would NOT do it to be honest. Z06 is a different beast compared to the Z in almost every category.

Auston 05-27-2010 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by klubbheads (Post 552905)
from a C6 Z06 to a Z?

I would NOT do it to be honest. Z06 is a different beast compared to the Z in almost every category.

Sure on paper, but have you driven a C6 Z06?

kannibul 05-28-2010 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Auston (Post 553521)
Sure on paper, but have you driven a C6 Z06?

I just did. I likes it quite a bit. More comfortable all around, IMO.

klubbheads 06-01-2010 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Auston (Post 553521)
Sure on paper, but have you driven a C6 Z06?

Nope, I have driven the a regular C6 which is a step above the Z when it comes to acceleration. The Z06 competes with the most expensive supercars out there, you don't really need to drive it to admit it is a faster car than Z... Let's not turn this forum into a my350z.com board.

Thanks....

sonic370 06-01-2010 04:33 PM

Sounds as if you've been on that board! Flamers everywhere


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