Z06 vs. 370Z

NewYorkJon34 · 10-31-2011, 12:07 PM

Is your Z06 payed off? The 370z is def not vandal free, so be careful.

How is the Z06 in the rain? I know the newer PS2's are a much better tire than the goodyears were. I'm kinda debating between a 08-09 Z06 & a 2011-2012 GT500

MightyBobo · 10-31-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Is your Z06 payed off? The 370z is def not vandal free, so be careful.

How is the Z06 in the rain? I know the newer PS2's are a much better tire than the goodyears were. I'm kinda debating between a 08-09 Z06 & a 2011-2012 GT500

Ugg, if you like handling, that choice should be obvious...I think the GT500's are one of the biggest wastes of money out there.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Is your Z06 payed off? The 370z is def not vandal free, so be careful.

How is the Z06 in the rain? I know the newer PS2's are a much better tire than the goodyears were. I'm kinda debating between a 08-09 Z06 & a 2011-2012 GT500

Z06 is not payed off...hence wanting smaller payments.
Never drove it in the rain, dunno.

Z06/GT500 are like truck vs. SUV. Totally different.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-31-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06 is not payed off...hence wanting smaller payments.
Never drove it in the rain, dunno.

Z06/GT500 are like truck vs. SUV. Totally different.

Never drove it in the rain? Garage Queen?
2 different cars I know, just the only 2 V8 powered cars I'd consider buying.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 12:25 PM

You could wait for the C7 Corvette to come out.

GZ3 · 10-31-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I get used to stuff fast. My z06 no-longer feels any faster than my old ls1 f-body. I know I have to draw the line somewhere. The Z06, I rarely drive because I freak over every minor imperfection possible from road debris, etc. It has become a very expensive paperweight that I am scared to park anywhere for fear of vandals, etc. In short, I'm not enjoying it nearly as much as I could something less flamboyant.

That and I'm moving where there are far more turns than straights, interior, want to buy a house/land, etc.

505 bhp is worthless on the street except for felonious blasts on the freeway. Boring after the first few.

I'd have the same freak paranoia in the Z or the Z06 about people parking, door dings, road debris...i think that just comes with loving cars in general.....they handle relatively the same. I can see it if your trying to get a house though, thats definately a good reason. I, Personally, could never make this change...LOL @ how 332hp is totally usable on streets too

GZ3 · 10-31-2011, 12:27 PM

gt500 is a boat....i would never ever pick it over a z000

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Never drove it in the rain? Garage Queen?
2 different cars I know, just the only 2 V8 powered cars I'd consider buying.

Like I said before, yes. I drive it 2-3x/mo. I want something a but cheaper so I am not as paranoid about it and can have more fun w/it, afford more other stuff, etc etc. I have owned my supercar, btdt now.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

I'd have the same freak paranoia in the Z or the Z06 about people parking, door dings, road debris...i think that just comes with loving cars in general.....they handle relatively the same. I can see it if your trying to get a house though, thats definately a good reason. I, Personally, could never make this change...LOL @ how 332hp is totally usable on streets too

I want to retire by the time I am 45 or so, and if I keep buying $75K cars every time one comes out that I like, I'll never do that. The Z06 is a helluva fun car, but no NAV, sub-standard sets, blah blah blah make it a 1-trick pony. Track-use only unless you want to live with a LOT of compromises. I had to own one to figure it out myself, and that said, I would do it all over again the same way in a heartbeat! It's worth having as a life experience I think. I own/owned one of the fastest production cars in the world, watched it made over several days at the factory, etc. etc. Once in a life-time stuff for me.

All that said, what, am I going to keep it forever? No. Am I going to buy another $75K car trying to buy land and a house? No. So, why not buy that land/house faster, enjoy a nicer interior in a car I'm not scared to park at work, and buy whatever is out when I'm in my 40's and have all the important stuff paid for?

I bought the Z06 because GM was in trouble and I got it WAAAYYYY under MSRP and I had NOTHING on my credit at all except a little $750 credit-card, a $1000 loan, and a $2500 line of credit. It has provided proof of accountability to the bank, so that land/house will not be an issue. They see the note I pay for that without having trouble, a house for a few bones more won't be a big deal at all when I throw 40 acres or so down as collateral.

It's all about me striking when the iron was hot regarding purchasing a car that historically went for MSRP or more, wanting to build my credit-score, being under contract to live here for 2 years and NOT wanting to buy anything to tie me to the area, and a high-school dream come true. I always try my hardest to fulfill my dreams. This was one of them from highschool: Viper or Z06.

Currently my next "dream" is a bit less $$, but still cool. Silenced AR-15 project well underway

To me, cars are all about fun. Not having to have the biggest **** on the block. I could care less. I want to smile for the sake of my own enjoyment!

kenchan · 10-31-2011, 01:21 PM

so are we going to talk about my dreams now?

m4a1mustang · 10-31-2011, 01:28 PM

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so are we going to talk about my dreams now?

We know what your dreams are about.

Kenchan hikes through the Charburger mountains where streams of cheese flow freely through the troughs of charred delicious hamburger meaty goodness. He stops for a drink of cheese, and takes a nice bite out of a rock formation made of charburger. Nomnomnom.

kenchan · 10-31-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We know what your dreams are about.

Kenchan hikes through the Charburger mountains where streams of cheese flow freely through the troughs of charred delicious hamburger meaty goodness. He stops for a drink of cheese, and takes a nice bite out of a rock formation made of charburger. Nomnomnom.

DJ-of-E · 10-31-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We know what your dreams are about.

Kenchan hikes through the Charburger mountains where streams of cheese flow freely through the troughs of charred delicious hamburger meaty goodness. He stops for a drink of cheese, and takes a nice bite out of a rock formation made of charburger. Nomnomnom.

That sounds like a darn good dream. Think nothing of your worries but to swim in meat and cheese!

thetaste · 10-31-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I want to retire by the time I am 45 or so, and if I keep buying $75K cars every time one comes out that I like, I'll never do that. The Z06 is a helluva fun car, but no NAV, sub-standard sets, blah blah blah make it a 1-trick pony. Track-use only unless you want to live with a LOT of compromises. I had to own one to figure it out myself, and that said, I would do it all over again the same way in a heartbeat! It's worth having as a life experience I think. I own/owned one of the fastest production cars in the world, watched it made over several days at the factory, etc. etc. Once in a life-time stuff for me.

All that said, what, am I going to keep it forever? No. Am I going to buy another $75K car trying to buy land and a house? No. So, why not buy that land/house faster, enjoy a nicer interior in a car I'm not scared to park at work, and buy whatever is out when I'm in my 40's and have all the important stuff paid for?

I bought the Z06 because GM was in trouble and I got it WAAAYYYY under MSRP and I had NOTHING on my credit at all except a little $750 credit-card, a $1000 loan, and a $2500 line of credit. It has provided proof of accountability to the bank, so that land/house will not be an issue. They see the note I pay for that without having trouble, a house for a few bones more won't be a big deal at all when I throw 40 acres or so down as collateral.

It's all about me striking when the iron was hot regarding purchasing a car that historically went for MSRP or more, wanting to build my credit-score, being under contract to live here for 2 years and NOT wanting to buy anything to tie me to the area, and a high-school dream come true. I always try my hardest to fulfill my dreams. This was one of them from highschool: Viper or Z06.

Currently my next "dream" is a bit less $$, but still cool. Silenced AR-15 project well underway

To me, cars are all about fun. Not having to have the biggest **** on the block. I could care less. I want to smile for the sake of my own enjoyment!

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 03:01 PM

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Cool story bro.

Anyway, looks like I am keeping my Z06. Nissan isn't building the 370Z the way I want it. Worse things have happened

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