Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370??

noonespecial · 05-12-2010, 02:50 PM

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.....

mick · 05-12-2010, 02:55 PM

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

kenchan · 05-12-2010, 02:59 PM

talk to modshack

370Zsteve · 05-12-2010, 03:04 PM

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.

noonespecial · 05-13-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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.

My current Z06 is a 2007 model

autopc25 · 06-02-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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.

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.

Auston · 06-02-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autopc25

I had a couple of C6s, everyone was bulletproof for the most part. I just bought a 370Z.

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

autopc25 · 06-03-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

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.

Modshack · 05-12-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

talk to modshack

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.

DirtyDave · 05-12-2010, 07:02 PM

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.

sonic370 · 05-12-2010, 07:18 PM

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.

autopc25 · 06-02-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

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 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

Maxima09 · 05-12-2010, 07:09 PM

I think they are both awesome cars.

ftwayne370z · 05-12-2010, 07:25 PM

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.

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.

BalanBro · 05-12-2010, 07:38 PM

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.

05-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
noonespecial Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 7 Drives: TBD Rep Power: 15	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.....

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	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. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	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

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	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.

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Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 15	I think they are both awesome cars.

05-12-2010, 07:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
ftwayne370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 20 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	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. 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.

05-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	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.