Used Z06's go for 40 all day.

Where at? Check phx craigslist and autotrader.. Cheapest one I saw was a high mileage 2006 for 38K BUT its from a very shady dealer (Luxor Auto) Everything else is 47-48K+

Non Z06 vettes are going for DIRT CHEAP.. 09 with 8K miles for 35K.. 06/07 with 20-30K miles for 26K.

from what i have noticed.. the Z is faster than it feels. thats just my two cents but other than that yeah it's still not the fastest on the road but every time I get in it I smile and that makes it worth it.

A new 7AT 370Z will absolutely demolish your previous G and can also handle pretty much any other Z or G on the road today.

The only problem is ...well it's a 7AT.

The manual is much more fun to drive but the auto is just so much faster...that it's kinda annoying. A lot of people may think I'm nuts for saying this but it's the truth. I've seen enough at the track now to draw my own conclusions and without having to trust the mags....even though they are correct on this one

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From 36-42K. Happy? I took me 5 minutes.

The 370 has a very flat torque curve and good gearing. It is a lot faster than it feels, I agree.

I am still shopping but I think I have settled on the Z
- I never looked a vette, I have no desire to give GM any more money then I already have
- The 5.0 drew me in on performance
but when I got down to it, I justed liked being in the Z
I am never going to the track so I could care less if the vette or 5.0 are faster, the Z is really fast enough for me and it puts a smile on my face :)

If acceleration doesn't matter to you, I think the Z is by far the best buy out of the cars you mentioned above. However, I wouldn't pass the 'vette up just because you don't like GM. I don't like Obama--but I'm not going to leave the US because my taxes pay his salary.

Along with all of the obvious important elements i.e. speed, handling, interior, looks, etc I also gave careful consideration to long term costs (out 5-7 years). I hate to beat down an American industry that has already been slapped around for years but I still have not seen the level of improvement in US cars that is possible and is expected. I was very disappointed in the US cars I reviewed in terms of "fit and finish", fast depreciation, and expected maint. costs (as compared to the industry average). I am not proud to say this but I have not owned an American car since 1992 because of quality concerns.

Not trying to sway you or anyone else away from American cars, just my opinion and one that I REALLY hope changes soon by being proved wrong by the industry very soon. As for the Stang, sweet looking and brings back memories but I have to agree with another poster, Z06 and 370Z would be to top of the list. My budget was 35K or less and that was my OTD price for the 370Z I wanted. I am 6'3 and to be honest, I could not easily get in and out of the Vette so never seriously considered one. Personal choice as they say.

Good luck in your research and choice.

Liar.... a little bird told me you followed Randy Quaid up to Canada... :stirthepot:

2010 Nissan 370Z True Cost to Own ratings at Edmunds

You picked the car that costs the most to own within its market segment besides it's Infiniti twin. :roflpuke2:

Canada? Sorry, not my bag. I like it in the States.

I gotta be honest, many of the American cars out now are just as nice, if not nicer, than the Japanese or European competitors. This is partially due to American manufacturers stepping it up, and also due to a drop in quality in imports. People that continually parrot the belief that imports are superior in that regard are generally mislead. My the road noise and creaks in the Z are worse than most American cars. The new Civics and Sentras and what-not have tons of funky noises and problems.

You can ask most of the guys that have made the switch to the stang how they feel-- I think the stang is actually put together better. The Z06's that I have been in felt to have better interior quality (in terms of build) than the Z, just as an aside.

As far as the original question--I think you've just got to drive them and see what speaks to you. The best car on paper isn't always the best car for you.

I disagree some with your comment.

1. My Z does not creak at all. The 350 creaked, but not this car.
2. The Stang and the Z06 are both as loud as the Z IMO.

The US automakers have had to step it up to remain competitive, but rest assured, cuts were made somewhere. It is just a matter of time before those Accountant cuts start to come to light.

To that point, you are 115% correct. The best car on paper is not always the best car for you. Go drive them and make the decision.

BTW, I read a technical article on the VQ37VHR and WOW, the is a lot of technoloy in that engine. Much more than the new Coyote 5.0 or Z06 engine. I also understand why the Z's engine is loud. In the same way the Honda engines go insane (in great way) when VTEC kicks in, the Z's engine goes insane when the VVEL goes into full effect at about 5000 RPM.

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