So how is everyone pleased with their Z performance wise?

ninous26

Thanks guys so much for the replies.. This is exactly what I was looking for.. I've been reading all along.. If you have more reviews keep em coming.

I'm still down to the wire on a C6 Z06, brand new 370 or brand new 5.0.. The 5.0 would be on top if it wasn't for the looks category.. I've been thinking of changing the wheels asap and body parts if I get the 5.0

So far its

1. 370z
2. 5.0
3. Z06~~ If the price was a little lower it would be on top.. But everyone seems to want $48000+ for a used one here.. Lower 40's would be nice lol

ImportConvert

Used Z06's go for 40 all day.

ninous26

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.

ImportConvert

Cars for Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Hodgkins, IL 60525: Coupe Details - 286675192 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Plant City, FL 33563: Coupe Details - 287425024 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Upland, CA 91786: Coupe Details - 288073249 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in CAMARILLO, CA 93010: Coupe Details - 285507335 - AutoTrader.com

Cars for Sale: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in CAMARILLO, CA 93010: Coupe Details - 285507335 - AutoTrader.com

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

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

SeattleLion

I think it is a little odd to talk about sports cars in terms of 0-60. It could be just the way times are changing. I certainly had no interest in drag race quarter miles when I went Z shopping. Of course I don't track the car. In my view the Z excels in:

1. Plenty of power to accelerate in spirited driving.
2. Wonderful handling at any speed I dare drive (so far that is 110mph)
3. Easy and forgiving in evasive moves. An 18 wheeler didn't see me in the left lane and nearly ran me over. But the Z responded instantly to an 80mph hard left to the shoulder.
4. Lots of fun to drive.

I wouldn't add any power bolt-on's. It's fine for me as is. I did add a backup cam, SS brake lines and DOT 5.1 fluid, and a very good radar detector.

cames4

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.

ImportConvert

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.

cames4

Thanks for the info ImportConvert. Just a couple of things however that I noticed are skewed. I do not own a Touring, I did not pay 40K, the Challanger SRT8 is NOT 33K, and raw quality counts more in the bottom line than XYZ picks from a reviewer who drove the car for maybe a month. I am presuming that premium fuel is part of the review and the base cars they show do not require them as another example. I am not arguing with your point, just the data. I also give discounts on the costs based on FUN FACTOR. Soooo, it is like Nissian is paying me to drive thier car.... :-)

ImportConvert

All I saw was *justificationjustificationjustification---I bought what I wanted--justificationjustification*

If you bought what you wanted, who cares how much it cost? I'm not paying for it, and noone else on this board is either--you got what you want. Period.

cames4

Yes, but the larger point is this...... "it worked on my wife"... :-)

ImportConvert

Well I hope she doesn't post/lurk here

But I am curious, is she paying for it? Why justify it?

Red__Zed

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.

Endgame

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.

ImportConvert

They did cut costs. The new mustang uses a lot the design that the '05 did. The 'vette remains majorly unchanged since '05, and Dodge. Well, I don't feel like talking about them, Chrysler stuff usually is sub-par in most "quality" categories, and the one car that wasn't, died this year.

Nissan spent money re-doing their car. Ford and GM just spent a little money re-vamping the old, except for Ford's Coyote engine, which is just the 5.0 "cammer" plus a few tweaks that has been around for over a decade.

Yes the Nissan engine has more technology. Yay for it. It also makes the least power of the 6.2L or the 5.0L, gets worse gas mileage, and isn't any more reliable than its competators.

Mag350Z

the Z06 is in a completely different category than any Z or Mustang, including the GT 500 which almost weighs 2 tons