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Well I traded my Z in for a 2010 vette, one of the last ones out there and got a good deal so I went with it. While I loved my Z, I have to say that the vette is a great car.

Day one review: 430 hp and 400+ tq is very fun and I havent even jumped off the line yet. The big V8 power is always there, even with the auto I got. Its has a sport mode and paddle shifting for fun. The interior quality seems to be of equal quality as the Z and the seats are confortable to me. While driving some roads today that I always did with the Z (for comparison) I will say that the vette rides better and has alot less road noise, but some is still there. I dont feel the bumps as much and it has the run flat tires which from what Ive heard, feel the bumps more. The vette doesnt float up after running in a small dip in the road at high speeds like the Z did. It seems to handle and take turns just as good if not better than the Z, atleast from the first day ride. The non Bose stereo in the vette is way better the Bose one in the Z.

Now for the power, this things has goops of tq and is always ready to run, its really fast even with everything stock right now. I can feel the power pushing me into my seat and it just keeps going with its V8. An exhaust, intake and a port and polish with tune will have this thing flying. And a SC a year or so down the road. Even in 6th gear at 2k rpms this things picks up with just a slight push of the gas pedal. The DIC in it (not me either) Display Information Control, or something like that lets you see all the temps, oil, trans, etc.

Now I love the Z still and I think it looks great but I love the vette, its mild when cruising and a beast when needed. Its an easy DD as it is much like the Z in size and feel.

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lol but srsly, glad you're happy with the vette, bro. I hope you'll stick around these forums.

I will the vette forum is too stuffing so I will stay around here for fun. This is a great forum.

Congrats! Enjoy the hp and torque :hello:

Thanks, its fun and when I get used to it then the port and polish and exhaust goes on. I will miss my Z, I had alot of compliments with it.

Nice. I've been eyeballing some used z06's but I think the Z has won me over. I'm not sure I want to drive a vette all day long. Congrats on the new car.

Steve, have any pix yet?

Seems like it costs a lot more than a 370Z? I would get a Cayman S used for that kind of money.

The vette is just as comfortable as the Z to drive, basically same weight and size. I put 100 miles on it and never felt uncomfortable.

2010 came well under MSRP and 0% financing. Only 98 dollars a month more than my Z payment.

Congrats! I knew you were looking for a while now but didn't know when you were going to make the jump.

I was actually surprised at the improvements interior wise. Comparing a 2005 to a 2010 interior is like night and day. GM sourced some much better stuff for the later runs.

Its not bad inside and sure is fun to drive. I wont be like most of those stuffy vette drivers that drive it the speed limit once or twice a month. Since its a 2010 I have 15k miles I can jump on it.

I just think it would draw a lot of attention to me and I'm not sure if thats a good or bad thing. :)

I do love Vettes. I've taken the factory tour in Bowling Green, KY, and have spent some time at the museum there, too.

Mebbe one day I'll buy one.

Well the ricers dont seem to want to race now!

2013 sting ray maybe?

hahaa. Thats a good thing. I'd also end up with a 2004-2007, depending on the price of course, and it sounds like the interior is kind of funky.

Interior is just as good as the Z and the instruments look good and no funky fuel gauge setup like the Z. Time will tell tho.

Dunno. By the time I can afford one, I might be looking at CTS-V instead. :tup:

Yup. Depends on one very important situation being resolved. :) I hate waiting. lol

those are nice and fast. After my sports car syndrome something like that will be my long lasting car. But need a fuel tanker following that car.

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my penis is bigger than everyones now. lol.

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Dreaming, dreaming!!!!!!!!!:superghey: lol

Im gonna have good dreams tonight.

Nice score, the Vette has a lot of bang for the buck plus a ton of aftermarket support. Do you have any pictures?

Not yet but soon, I got it in silver and black interior with polished rims.

Vettes are awesome!:pics:

Heads have never been the hold-up on an LSX car. They flow great. A simple cam with intake/exhaust and a tune will have you putting down nearly 100whp more.

For example, my friend's LS2 GTO made 346whp with just a CAI. He then put in a fairly tame cam, LSX intake, and exhaust and made 431whp. His cam was running out of steam on the big-end, though.

The LS3 in your car just has more cubes to play with and is better all-around. Still the same gains (or more) on the table.

Do you have the Z51 suspension or did GM do away with that in 2010 because of the Grand Sport, I cannot recall?

No Z51 for 2010.

If it were allowed on this forum, I'd say "Let's go" I hope to see you 'round still.

Better bring a big stick to that fight. Stock that car runs low 12's in the mid teens.

About 1/2 a second faster than an 370Z with a stillen SC...or full-bolt-ons, lol.

I rode in a non-Z51 C6 and it rides like a cloud. WAY smoother/softer than my G20.

:wtf2:you bought an automatic vette steve? shame on you buddy, shame on you.:rolleyes:

congrats! in addition to the power, your fuel mileage will improve too!

If you want to get powdercoated calipers, let me know, thats my Corvettes are my core business. I'm 'corvette pilot' on the corvette forum.

I know but its got sport mode and all and had to go with what was left of the 2010s and got a good deal. They wanted it off their lot. My las two cars before this wer autos too so Im used to it and the wifey can drive it too. Sometimes. If Im in the car too. Maybe.

After the holidays its an exhaust for sound improvement and the cam and tune like import said and this thing will be a beast. And a SC a year or so down the road.

cool thanks Ill check it out.

Congrats! Very nice ride! In my opinion they fixed everything with the C6 that I didn't like on the C5. I also thing the C6 Z06 is probably one of the best bang for the buck sports cars out there.

Yeah, I was looking at Z51s against the 370Z when I was in the market. They are very nice.

Nothing wrong with that! Hell, when the 2014 Mustang comes around I am going to get it in automatic. 7-speed dual clutch with paddle shifters? Me likey. :hello: