^besides that, to them the Z is the one and only car in the world and nothing can compare to it....

i drove a 2010 Z06...all i can say its quick!

I had a couple of C6s, everyone was bulletproof for the most part. I just bought a 370Z. You are right about giving up space. The C6 Z06 is closer to 5 year old design. I am not sure about better built yet, too soon to tell. When was the last time you drove a C6? I will say the 2008 and newer C6s are a lot nicer inside and out. Performance wise a Z in any configuration is not even in the same ball park as a stock C6 w/ Z51 in terms of performance. The Z06 is in a different universe.

So far the Z seems to be more nimble and a little more confidence inspiring. Both car are really exceptional performance values but at very different price points and very different cars. No regrets about either.

Test drive back to back. I can also understand wanting to try something different.

I had a couple of C6s and just bought a 370Z. You also had a '08. In what respect do you feel quality is higher?

Thanks

The PDK Cayman S is a really fun car to drive. I think anyone who test drives the Cayman will prefer it if money is not the primary issue. FYI, Last Sept there was a LOT of Porsche trunk money, you could have gotten 20% off new 2010 Cayman and 911s. I could have bought a $76K Cayman S with Sports Chrono, PDK and other options for $63K. You could save another $2500 by not getting the PDK. For me it was still more then I wanted to spend in this economy.

You also mentioned road feel. The 2008 C6 steering was better then the '07. The Z is better then both and feels more nimble to me. Very few cars are as confidence inspiring and have as good road feel as a Cayman. Placing the Cayman is much easier because you are farther up, closer to the front wheels. Vetts are probably 12" farther back, probably more like 20" in your Vipers? The Z is better then the C6 but not the Cayman in this respect.

Personally, confidence inspiring is probably more important to me then ultimate performance for the street. There is a saying that "driving a slow car fast is more fun then driving a fast car slow". I think that is why the Miata is so popular? The Z is not a slow car by any means, it's a nice balance for the street. It's hard to use more power without more room to run.

Like someone said, change is nice if you have been driving your Z06 for a while. I just bought a Z after a couple of C6s for a change. For the money it's hard to go wrong with a Z. Great car. Test drive both the Nismo back to back with the Cayman to determine if the extra refinement is worth the extra money. You can't make a wrong choice!

Which Z did you get? Is this your only car?

Base with Sport Z, it's not my only car. I have a C6, Mini Cooper S, Miata, and a old Wrangler. All are fun but in different ways.

I test drove the C6 and I have to tell you it's a heck of a car. I don't think the 370Z is meant to be a Corvette. The thing is you can LOAD up a 370Z coupe for what 40k? Out the door at less than 40k? If you load a C6 you're talking 55-60k if it's a DEAL...a no option corvette can be had for 45-48k out the door if you find a great deal...it's all about spending LESS and getting MORE for your money with the 370Z. Plus, comfort wise I loved the 370Z when I FINALLY test drove it a few weeks ago. The Nav and electronics are superior in the 370Z the C6 is a 2005 model and it feels like it. The only thing Corvette has is that big V8, and thats a big deal. I think you have to think where you want your money, not which is better.

This is my daily dispel, I have to fear the corvette's power but agree with all the other advantages. I knew what I was getting into before I bought the 370
and I'm getting used to limited torque, but give me the 5.6L V8 out of the M56 and I would go after a 2006 and up Z51 equiped LS3s. Bob Mallet did it for the Pontiac Solstice, a factory warranted LS3 for 18,000, that would put the cost I paid for my 370 at 47,000, I wonder if an asian tuner could offer that same option with an Infiniti V8. I would pay for it, just think how exclusive the car would be, the sound, torque you may never sell it.:stirthepot:

Check out hinson supercars

they put corvette motors in everything from rx7's to s2000's. They could probably stuff one in the Z.

One of the two supercharge solutions for the Z would probably serve you just as well and certainly save you big big coin.

I finally brought my 2010 370Z a few days ago my second “Z” car from Nissan.

I could have brought any of the 08 Corvette models , what’s not to like about these great cars , have not ruled out ever owning one down the road, even test drove a few , just couldn’t bold with them not the right fit somhow.

Went with a 08, 350Z Touring loved the car, really got to know and appreciate the feel and quality of the "Z" on a trip from the Poconos PA, to Key West FL. Regretted having had to sell it for a larger and all wheel drive type, living in the Poconos PA, went for an Infinity G350 xS, great car, but always in the back of my mind was the “Z”.

I never loved the Infinity G350 xS , at the first opportunity gave it to my wife .
The esthetics of the “ Z” are pleasing to me , it handles and feels intimate and nimble, on theses tight and curvy Pocono mountain roads.

This is my second honeymoon with the ‘Z”, this time it’s a 2010 370Z, haven’t looked back sorry Corvette maybe next time!

Just my two cents,

Alex

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Hey guys sorry to bump an old thread, but im currently thinking about trading in my 09 vette for a 370z. the vette is to fast for the streets i cant really enjoy it, i miss being able to floor my car )08 civic si) and revving it out, i cant do that in the vette or ill be doing well over the speed limit by the end of 2nd gear instantly. I guess i want a better drivers car.

You live in Az take it out to a long road and have fun. I dont think I would trade a newer vette for a Z unless the vettes are having alot of problems. Are you having any transmissions problems with the vette?