Comparison the z to a vette

ClemsonWill · 08-26-2010, 03:31 PM

I went back and forth between the Z and 2010 Grand Sport Corvette for almost 3 months. The corvette's power is insane. But I have to agree there is a major difference in the quality between the 2. I spent months going over the corvette forums. On a regular basis Corvette owners complain about the seats deteriorating very quickly, horrible stock tires, targa tops that rattle, etc. The LS3 motor is really what holds the corvette above water. The LS3 is a beast of a motor but it's not the entire car.
In the end, I just couldn't pay that much money for a motor knowing the car with it has so many reported problems. I ended up with a Z and If I decide I need more power I can always use the money saved towards a TT.

I'm very happy with my decision!

ImportConvert · 08-26-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I went back and forth between the Z and 2010 Grand Sport Corvette for almost 3 months. The corvette's power is insane. But I have to agree there is a major difference in the quality between the 2. I spent months going over the corvette forums. On a regular basis Corvette owners complain about the seats deteriorating very quickly, horrible stock tires, targa tops that rattle, etc. The LS3 motor is really what holds the corvette above water. The LS3 is a beast of a motor but it's not the entire car.
In the end, I just couldn't pay that much money for a motor knowing the car with it has so many reported problems. I ended up with a Z and If I decide I need more power I can always use the money saved towards a TT.

I'm very happy with my decision!

I am waffling too. The LS3 is sick, the suspension is awesome.

The rest of the car is crap.

But the 370Z is about the same "speed" as my last car and I kinda wanted an upgrade in performace. Either way, I lean toward the Z because it won't piss me off like owning a car that breaks often would.

Zsteve · 08-26-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I went back and forth between the Z and 2010 Grand Sport Corvette for almost 3 months. The corvette's power is insane. But I have to agree there is a major difference in the quality between the 2. I spent months going over the corvette forums. On a regular basis Corvette owners complain about the seats deteriorating very quickly, horrible stock tires, targa tops that rattle, etc. The LS3 motor is really what holds the corvette above water. The LS3 is a beast of a motor but it's not the entire car.
In the end, I just couldn't pay that much money for a motor knowing the car with it has so many reported problems. I ended up with a Z and If I decide I need more power I can always use the money saved towards a TT.

I'm very happy with my decision!

And have you seen how many problems forum members have talked about in here? I mean all cars have probs and the Z has had its share. Moving seats, oil consumption, rattles, squeaky suspension, trunk lid, clutch, air noise from the back, etc.. You find a car that doesnt have a prob let us know.

ImportConvert · 08-26-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

And have you seen how many problems forum members have talked about in here? I mean all cars have probs and the Z has had its share. Moving seats, oil consumption, rattles, squeaky suspension, trunk lid, clutch, air noise from the back, etc.. You find a car that doesnt have a prob let us know.

The 'vette has all those issues and then some. Except a trunk lid. Corvette does not have a trunk except the C5 Z06. There are no perfect cars, but the 'vette is not as nice when it comes to build quality.

Moving seats: Please skip to 2:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKM2-BK4H98

Wow...

Oil consumption: We all know about LSX engines and oil.

Rattles: in a poll on the 'vette forum, about 50% of owners said their "removable top" rattled, even with GM's new re-designed latch.

Clutch/Trans: TR6060 transmissions grind on the 1-2 shift in many cars ('vette, GT500 ESPECIALLY, Camaro, Challenger, etc.).

Sqeaky suspension: Anything with bushings can do that.

Air noise: Ummm...this is covered under "sports car" imho.

Zsteve · 08-26-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The 'vette has all those issues and then some. Except a trunk lid. Corvette does not have a trunk except the C5 Z06. There are no perfect cars, but the 'vette is not as nice when it comes to build quality.

Moving seats: Please skip to 2:45
YouTube - 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs. 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - Car and Driver

Wow...

Oil consumption: We all know about LSX engines and oil.

Rattles: in a poll on the 'vette forum, about 50% of owners said their "removable top" rattled, even with GM's new re-designed latch.

Clutch/Trans: TR6060 transmissions grind on the 1-2 shift in many cars ('vette, GT500 ESPECIALLY, Camaro, Challenger, etc.).

Sqeaky suspension: Anything with bushings can do that.

Air noise: Ummm...this is covered under "sports car" imho.

just saying all cars have probs but get the Z its a good car.

sonic370 · 08-26-2010, 07:38 PM

only speaking for myself i have owned 2 Z'S an 05 and now a 09.
and 2 vettes a c4 and a c5. the 09 z is light years ahead of the 05 z
same about the vette the c5 vastly improved over the c4.

both cars have little issues but its not fair to compare the two
its not apples to apples. one cost 20 to 25 grand more.

imo bang for the buck the z is the best value but that doesn't make it the best car. both cars will make strangers turn heads. i love the new z but if someone asked me to pick one at no charge i'd go for the vette, sorry. it's just a beast.

08-26-2010, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 447	I went back and forth between the Z and 2010 Grand Sport Corvette for almost 3 months. The corvette's power is insane. But I have to agree there is a major difference in the quality between the 2. I spent months going over the corvette forums. On a regular basis Corvette owners complain about the seats deteriorating very quickly, horrible stock tires, targa tops that rattle, etc. The LS3 motor is really what holds the corvette above water. The LS3 is a beast of a motor but it's not the entire car. In the end, I just couldn't pay that much money for a motor knowing the car with it has so many reported problems. I ended up with a Z and If I decide I need more power I can always use the money saved towards a TT. I'm very happy with my decision! __________________ Slightly modded

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08-26-2010, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	only speaking for myself i have owned 2 Z'S an 05 and now a 09. and 2 vettes a c4 and a c5. the 09 z is light years ahead of the 05 z same about the vette the c5 vastly improved over the c4. both cars have little issues but its not fair to compare the two its not apples to apples. one cost 20 to 25 grand more. imo bang for the buck the z is the best value but that doesn't make it the best car. both cars will make strangers turn heads. i love the new z but if someone asked me to pick one at no charge i'd go for the vette, sorry. it's just a beast.