Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370??
 

Hi all,
New member seriously contemplating making the switch from a C6 Z06 to a
370Z Nismo.....anyone else here do anything similar?

I've been using Corvettes as my DD for over ten years & just ready for a change.

Any and all experiences or opinions are welcome.

Edit: of course I meant "to a" in the thread title.....

i am thinking of going from the 370z nismo to a 2013 corvette when it comes out -- supposedly it's going to have a redesigned body :)

talk to modshack

Be prepared to give up a ton of carrying capacity. But also be prepared for something that's much better-built than a 10-yr old Vette.

Yeah...I made the move from an '08 LS3....

Never really bonded with the Vette. The Z is a much more intimate, driver's car. Quality is higher, and I really don't miss my 470 HP which you really can't use on the street anyway.
I had to try the Vette...Did for a year and a half....Won't go back.

I went from a 2004 C5 to my Nismo and haven't looked back. The Vette was just starting to feel bulky and I like the nimbleness of the Z.

I think they are both awesome cars.

I did went from a c5 to a 350z then to a 370z
To me the 370 can almost stand toe to toe with the c6 vette
in the looks department. handling the 370 won't take a back
seat either. the 370 might even ride better i know it does over
the c5. imo the price difference makes the z a better bargain.

Well I didn't go from a vette to a 370 but close. I had two camaros. One wa my daily driver and the other was a drag car. My drag car had a forged 408 with an aps tt on it full cage, suspension, rearend, tranny etc. That I sold to a guy from bmr. And my other camaro was a stock ls1 with an ms4 cam and heads.
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I loved em both but was ready for a change. The 370 for me is a little down on power compared to my camaros but the fit and finish is far superior and the handling is much better! Another guy I work with had 11 vettes in his collection and just sold his last one and he is buying a 40th anniversary 370z we have at our dealership. He said the same thing as I about the power, fit and finish and handling.

My brother has an ls3 c6 with the z51 package. The vette is very stiff, and he commented that the ride in the 370z was much smoother. I think it really is "just right". Whether or not suspension compliance really matters is a personal thing, but the Z is typically a better daily driver than the c6.

Some additional points to note:
C6 has much better visibility. It's like being in a bubble. The 370 has bad blind spots. Probably one of the worst I've ever been in.

Obviously in terms of straight line speed, it's no contest, especially compared to the ls3. A c5 (non z06) is closer.

Both cars are relatively noisy, but the 370z is a bit quieter (until you drive over loose dirt/gravel, then it sounds like your wheel wells are being sandblasted).

If you are getting factory nav, the vette is LAME (with a capital for all 4 letters!). The nissan unit is infinitely better.

OnStar is LAME too.

The Z's seats are fantastic.

I just noticed you are planning on a Nismo. In that case, the ride quality might not be so good. I would suggest test drving both the Nismo and a nicely loaded touring w/sport package. You may find the latter more appealing.

My dealer had told me that people were trading in Z06 vette and I thought he was just talking me up. Oh well I guess it does happen.

For the price of a C6 Z06, no interest in the Viper? Also, what are you interested in, because obviously the
370 will be a step down in power

you can get a vette for 42K right now. Pretty tempting but I hear they are high maintenance.

I went from a 2005 Viper to my 40th Anniversary Z. While I miss the power, the creature comforts of the Z are far superior. The Viper was an awesome engine in a sexy body, but I never loved it.

vipers are bad mother f'ers

Id love to own one...

Did you use your Viper for a daily driver (coupe or roadster)?

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I've never regretted the decision, but the speed is WAY different. I made the change because I hit a certain point in my life where I was willing to sacrifice a little speed for better quality.

I love both. I went from 350Z to C6 to 370Z. All the feelings I have for loving the 370 now, I had at the time I bought the vette new in 05. I had a custom widebody supercharged 05 C6. I track my cars, but the corvette just never really did it for me on the track. I loved the car, and had it for almost a whole year after I got the Z, but I finally decided to sell it because there was no reason to have two non-daily drivers and 4 cars between just my wife and me. Both are awesome cars, but I feel the Z is a little more challenging on the track than the C6 and I just like it better right now.


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If you are on corvetteforum, you may be familiar with me as the powdercoater known as 'corvette pilot'

If you have had your Z06 for a while, I don't think you will be disappointed with a switch. Change is good.

You put the 5.6 liter out of the Infiniti M56 and put it in the 370Z and you have the power, torque, and sound quality to match almost any vette.:excited:

i test drove a new corvette and unless you get the suspension upgrade package it doesnt feel as good as the Z IMO

Not as a daily driver, though I drove it more than most Viper owners. In 5 yrs I put 43,000 amazing miles on it.

My current Z06 is a 2007 model

I've had two Vipers in the past...a 00' RT/10 and an 06' Coupe. While I loved the looks & performance,I have a mediocre lower back and ingress/egress,combined with the harsh ride & heat from the footwells spoiled my ownership.

Also, I realize the Nismo won't be nearly as fast as my Z06(I've ran an 11.41 @126.539 bone stock) in a straight line,but I have other vehicles if I get the hankering for pure straight line acceleration. I'm looking for something I can take into the mountains and have a blast with. While the Z06 was just fine at this,it did lack in the "feel" dept. ,if that makes sense. I'm also considering the Cayman,but if the 370 Nismo gets the job done for ~$30k less,then all the better.

Sorry for the multiple posts,but I didn't see a way to multi quote.

Thanks a lot for the replies.

One of the guys that came out to our weekend meets just traded his C6 Z06 for a new 40th Anniversary Z... seemed to have taken the transition quite easily. :)

I think you'll miss the power and torque of the Vette, but the Z should still be plenty fun.

My current Z06 has the LS7,so I'll be giving up 155HP,not sure about the torque,but I'm sure it's substantial. Anyone know the weight on the Nismo? I know the Z06 is a tad less than 3200lbs....maybe the 370 can make up some ground on that front?

It should weigh about the same.

You're basically going from an 11 second car to a low 13 second car at best.

3300 lbs.

so for those who have had vettes, were they as high maint as people say?

Over the last 13 years I've had 4 C5 Coupes...2 C5 Z06's...3 C6 Coupes & 2 C6 Z06's. I've been using them as daily drivers.

Other than oil changes & tires I never spent a dime on them for maintenance.

Girlfriend had an 06 for almost 4 years and aside from oil changes never had any issues with maintance or repairs. Great car and not as poorly built as people think.

good to hear. Ive always wanted to test drive one just to see how they are, might have to just for the fun of it. With the front end being so long how is visibility in the front?

Hi Mike,
I'm a member of CF & am familiar with your work....your reputation there speaks for itself.

I believe you & I were the only ones there with the OZ Superlegerra's....http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/DSC02312.jpg

Visibility was fine for me and I'm only 5'8. Also the front isn't too low. Actually compared to my sports pkg Z it actually sat up a little higher. Meaning the front lip was higher off the ground compared to the sports pkg tire diffusers in the front.

Overall a great car, just not as nimble as the Z. Driving on auto-x it felt forced where as the Z was like butter. However on anything but small tight turns the car was amazing. Needed a bit more traction but that had a lot to do with the stock run flats

I went from an 04 Vette to an 09 Z. I miss my Vette a lot.

Not mine. Just routine fluid changes.

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.

Yeah. Vettes are built fairly well. Dad has one and loves it.

They also can be run into the ground if well-maintained.

Redzone!!!! Welcome! The 370 is definitely more fun in the twisties!

^hehe very cute :)
I think Corvettes are awesome!