Z06 vs. 370Z

NewYorkJon34 · 10-31-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

^^ i honestly still cant believe your trading a Z06 for a 370z...I read through some of your reason and they seem pretty minor in comparison to what you are giving up for the z....is there another reason...payments....i just cant imagine making this move...they are both impractical....your gonna miss the POWER...trust me

I agree with you, trading the Z06 for a 370Z is IMO a big downgrade.

MightyBobo · 10-31-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I agree with you, trading the Z06 for a 370Z is IMO a big downgrade.

I dont know if he hits the track much, but going from 505 to 330HP on the street means almost nothing lol. Once you hit the speed limit, who cares? Does that brief moment of extreme acceleration mean so much?

People buy what they buy because they want it...who cares what their reasons are.

Unless its a rotary motor. Fvck Wankles.

ImportConvert · 10-31-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

^^ i honestly still cant believe your trading a Z06 for a 370z...I read through some of your reason and they seem pretty minor in comparison to what you are giving up for the z....is there another reason...payments....i just cant imagine making this move...they are both impractical....your gonna miss the POWER...trust me

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.

MightyBobo · 10-31-2011, 12:03 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.

And I think you just echo-ed exactly what I assumed was the case.

Good for you for being in the minority of "Car people" who realize that on the street, those numbers dont mean much. Fvck, you can have fun in a mini-van if you know how to drive...

Jeffblue · 10-31-2011, 12:03 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.

Z's are pretty flamboyant. my wheels got stolen off my Z in my own driveway within a month. Whenever it was parked anywhere people would look at it. if you want something low profile, the Z isn't the right choice.

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

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 11:58 AM

I think the big reason was that he wanted to buy a house........

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.

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.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-31-2011, 12:25 PM

You could wait for the C7 Corvette to come out.

GZ3 · 10-31-2011, 12:27 PM

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

kenchan · 10-31-2011, 01:21 PM

so are we going to talk about my dreams now?

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