Trade the Z for 2010 Corvette base?

ImportConvert · 03-06-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

With the way some people write it, the Z is a little gocart and the 'vette comes with a set of oars and a captains hat.
The corvette is very nimble, but tight corners are not its forte. It takes a lot more work than the 370Z, but yes, it WILL out-perform it comparing car to car. Comparing the human element, it will take much more skill to manipulate the Z06.

Sorry, kiddies - a used Corvette Z51 package is the best bang-for-buck car out there right now, really. That said, I doubt the one he was looking at has the Z51 package so I wouldn't even think of getting it, but thats besides the point - a Z51 (or Grand Sport) will push some 370Z shit in, barring some significant power upgrades to catch up...

If all you care about is speed and tracking a car, get a C5 Z06 and some race rubber and call it a day. It will be cheaper (brakes, tires) than the C6, and won't break the bank to buy, either.

You want a C6 Z06? Well...think about the tires, lol. $2K a set.

flashburn · 03-06-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If all you care about is speed and tracking a car, get a C5 Z06 and some race rubber and call it a day. It will be cheaper (brakes, tires) than the C6, and won't break the bank to buy, either.

You want a C6 Z06? Well...think about the tires, lol. $2K a set.

Not to mention the number of blown LS7 engines as well. For a track car, there is no way I'd buy a C6 Z06, I'd rather go with a Grand Sport, and mod it a bit to make up for the power difference.

Kingbaby · 03-06-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If all you care about is speed and tracking a car, get a C5 Z06 and some race rubber and call it a day. It will be cheaper (brakes, tires) than the C6, and won't break the bank to buy, either.

You want a C6 Z06? Well...think about the tires, lol. $2K a set.

I haven't really looked into C6s and up...

I do know that a C5 Z06 is boss...it's crazy the power to cash ratio on those things when it comes to modding...

MightyBobo · 03-06-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If all you care about is speed and tracking a car, get a C5 Z06 and some race rubber and call it a day. It will be cheaper (brakes, tires) than the C6, and won't break the bank to buy, either.

You want a C6 Z06? Well...think about the tires, lol. $2K a set.

Did I mention anything about a Z06? I said a Z51 Vette, dude.

Brakes/tires wouldnt make me want to go down to a C5. I'll take a C6 Z51 over a C5 Z06.

CC_370z · 03-06-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Whats your ultimate goal? Tooling around town or hitting the track?

I dont know how people in here seem to think the Z will out-handle a properly equipped C6, at all...

Tooling around town on the weekend and ultimately hitting the track and some dragging.

Anyway, after taking a look at the corvette today and a test drive on '08 base. I don't think that I am missing much at all. Maybe it was an '08 and a base used vette. My OP link will have to be transfer with a fee of $550.

After doing some research and visiting some forums, I decided to wait and see how 2014 C7 will look as well as performance. As for the time being, I love my Z and will keep an eye on a used vette... not to mention saving money. However, anything is possible

280z/300zx · 03-06-2012, 03:03 PM

I say go for it. My girlfriend when we first started dating had a 06 C6 3LT package Vette. Yes my Z had better interior if you were to stare at it and think about it. But I tell you, the 2.5 years that I drove it I was too busy enjoying the cars performance to ever be worried about the interior. I mean it's not like it lacks amenities, it's just cheaper used materials. Then again, I'm not a huge snob about interiors either and really don't car too much as long as it's decent. I mean people bitch about the interior of the Camaro too but my girlfriends 2010 Camaro 2ss doesn't leave me desiring something more. And again, driving the car I'm enjoying the cars performance far too much to be worried about the hard plastic dash.

To each their own. If interior matters that much to you then the Vette is a bad choice; but otherwise I say get it. I really enjoyed the Vette while she had it. So much so I almost got one myself last year. Now I keep considering a grand sport but right now I'm still really enjoying my Z so I keep holding off.

I too plan to wait until the C7 to make the jump but one thing to consider is that the first 1-2 years are probably going to be cars you don't want to own. Statistically first year cars have kinks that need to be worked out. The C6 Vette is a good example of this with regards to the targa top issues and rear diff issues. So keeping that in mind you'll be waiting another 4 years or so before getting your Vette. Or you could jump on this used one and enjoy it for a bit until the C7 has proved it's self. Just a thought.

ImportConvert · 03-09-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CC_370z

Tooling around town on the weekend and ultimately hitting the track and some dragging.

Anyway, after taking a look at the corvette today and a test drive on '08 base. I don't think that I am missing much at all. Maybe it was an '08 and a base used vette. My OP link will have to be transfer with a fee of $550.

After doing some research and visiting some forums, I decided to wait and see how 2014 C7 will look as well as performance. As for the time being, I love my Z and will keep an eye on a used vette... not to mention saving money. However, anything is possible

The only thing you are giving up is acceleration and repeated braking performance, there. Handling felt almost identical to me, although at high speed the corvette's longer wheel-base makes sweeping corners easier, while the 370Z makes better work of lower speed tight corners. JME.

edub370 · 03-06-2012, 10:44 AM

i would own one as long as i wouldn't have to look at the Godawful gm bargain bin interior....

cossie1600 · 03-06-2012, 01:49 PM

I have a chart that shows the handling on both cars are pretty much the same. the non z06 c6 cant have huge tires in front, whicj hurts its performance

my2004Z · 03-06-2012, 02:03 PM

You will regret it. Nissan overall design, engineering and quality is simply better than Chevrolet's.

ImportConvert · 03-09-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z

You will regret it. Nissan overall design, engineering and quality is simply better than Chevrolet's.

I did not watch my 370Z being built, while I did watch my Z06 built. I have seen pictures of the 370Z taken apart, etc. though. The Z06 is a much better built car in that it is WAY simpler than the 370Z and accomplishes the same tasks, regarding handling, etc. The only strike against the C6 is the transmission location necessitating a bit of outside the box mechanics.

The interior is where GM is so far inferior to Nissan. Driveline and chassis, the C6 is world-class.

Regarding 'vette's being maintenance whores, C5 and up really aren't. C4's were hell.

m4a1mustang · 03-06-2012, 02:06 PM

Wow.

TheGreatOne · 03-06-2012, 02:17 PM

Never realized how bad the interior was

I remember a member here having a blacked out Z06 on black rims and it looked mean, loved it. That interior would make it hard to sit inside compared to the 370

I would love to test drive one though

gsxr750 · 03-06-2012, 02:35 PM

I almost bought a new 2012 C6 vette only 2 months , ago upon delivery idiot detailers scratched the entire clear coat of the car, cancelled deal and went across the street to nissan dealer and test drove the new pearl 2012 370z manual sport, I currently own.

I am very happy with the 370z prior to buying it I test drove all the high performance cars out in the $30-$55K and negleted to test drive the Z as I really wanted a V8 with 400hp plus, that is why I passed on test driving the 370z with only a V6 and 330hp.

I had test drove a challenger rt 375 hp and it was really a dog, but after driving the 370z I was sold on it, it just has to much classic styling, taste,refinement, and technical features that the american cars just don't have.

While I do sometimes regret not buying the 2012 vette, it goes away fast once I look at the 370z or drive it.

I've owned 2 corvettes in my life a 1987 C4 and a 2002 Z06 ( bought from a friend who was going thru a messy divorce and I basically stole it for what he sold it to me for).

I sold the Z06 a few years later, got tired of it with new yorks long winters and the C4 i puchased used for $9k with only 25k mles on it, body was perfect , but the interior needed some work. I basically learned a lot about corvettes working on this C4 and how poorly constructed and shitty materials chevrolet used to put them together. If you wonder why old corvettes rattle and make more noise than some babies toys rattles at 30k plus miles, its because a lot of the plastic mounting flanges on major assemblies are starting to crack or break away. The worst of these on my C4 was the main dash board mounting flanges which, originally were a solid ring flange had now turned to a slotted U shaped brackets.

I basically became an expert in plastic welding, refinishing and epoxy repair on that corvette.

After fixing up the C4, I swore I would never buy another used corvette, the only reason I bought my friends , is because I knew the history of it.

One day I may buy another, but one thing you need to be sure of, it that you get the best factory extended waranty available with it, don't keep it to long yrs. or miles and never buy a used one unless you know the seller personally.

CC_370z · 03-06-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

I almost bought a new 2012 C6 vette only 2 months , ago upon delivery idiot detailers scratched the entire clear coat of the car, cancelled deal and went across the street to nissan dealer and test drove the new pearl 2012 370z manual sport, I currently own.

I am very happy with the 370z prior to buying it I test drove all the high performance cars out in the $30-$55K and negleted to test drive the Z as I really wanted a V8 with 400hp plus, that is why I passed on test driving the 370z with only a V6 and 330hp.

I had test drove a challenger rt 375 hp and it was really a dog, but after driving the 370z I was sold on it, it just has to much classic styling, taste,refinement, and technical features that the american cars just don't have.

While I do sometimes regret not buying the 2012 vette, it goes away fast once I look at the 370z or drive it.

I've owned 2 corvettes in my life a 1987 C4 and a 2002 Z06 ( bought from a friend who was going thru a messy divorce and I basically stole it for what he sold it to me for).

I sold the Z06 a few years later, got tired of it with new yorks long winters and the C4 i puchased used for $9k with only 25k mles on it, body was perfect , but the interior needed some work. I basically learned a lot about corvettes working on this C4 and how poorly constructed and shitty materials chevrolet used to put them together. If you wonder why old corvettes rattle and make more noise than some babies toys rattles at 30k plus miles, its because a lot of the plastic mounting flanges on major assemblies are starting to crack or break away. The worst of these on my C4 was the main dash board mounting flanges which, originally were a solid ring flange had now turned to a slotted U shaped brackets.

I basically became an expert in plastic welding, refinishing and epoxy repair on that corvette.

After fixing up the C4, I swore I would never buy another used corvette, the only reason I bought my friends , is because I knew the history of it.

One day I may buy another, but one thing you need to be sure of, it that you get the best factory extended waranty available with it, don't keep it to long yrs. or miles and never buy a used one unless you know the seller personally.

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gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	I almost bought a new 2012 C6 vette only 2 months , ago upon delivery idiot detailers scratched the entire clear coat of the car, cancelled deal and went across the street to nissan dealer and test drove the new pearl 2012 370z manual sport, I currently own. I am very happy with the 370z prior to buying it I test drove all the high performance cars out in the $30-$55K and negleted to test drive the Z as I really wanted a V8 with 400hp plus, that is why I passed on test driving the 370z with only a V6 and 330hp. I had test drove a challenger rt 375 hp and it was really a dog, but after driving the 370z I was sold on it, it just has to much classic styling, taste,refinement, and technical features that the american cars just don't have. While I do sometimes regret not buying the 2012 vette, it goes away fast once I look at the 370z or drive it. I've owned 2 corvettes in my life a 1987 C4 and a 2002 Z06 ( bought from a friend who was going thru a messy divorce and I basically stole it for what he sold it to me for). I sold the Z06 a few years later, got tired of it with new yorks long winters and the C4 i puchased used for $9k with only 25k mles on it, body was perfect , but the interior needed some work. I basically learned a lot about corvettes working on this C4 and how poorly constructed and shitty materials chevrolet used to put them together. If you wonder why old corvettes rattle and make more noise than some babies toys rattles at 30k plus miles, its because a lot of the plastic mounting flanges on major assemblies are starting to crack or break away. The worst of these on my C4 was the main dash board mounting flanges which, originally were a solid ring flange had now turned to a slotted U shaped brackets. I basically became an expert in plastic welding, refinishing and epoxy repair on that corvette. After fixing up the C4, I swore I would never buy another used corvette, the only reason I bought my friends , is because I knew the history of it. One day I may buy another, but one thing you need to be sure of, it that you get the best factory extended waranty available with it, don't keep it to long yrs. or miles and never buy a used one unless you know the seller personally. Last edited by gsxr750; 03-06-2012 at 03:24 PM.

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03-06-2012, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 274	I say go for it. My girlfriend when we first started dating had a 06 C6 3LT package Vette. Yes my Z had better interior if you were to stare at it and think about it. But I tell you, the 2.5 years that I drove it I was too busy enjoying the cars performance to ever be worried about the interior. I mean it's not like it lacks amenities, it's just cheaper used materials. Then again, I'm not a huge snob about interiors either and really don't car too much as long as it's decent. I mean people bitch about the interior of the Camaro too but my girlfriends 2010 Camaro 2ss doesn't leave me desiring something more. And again, driving the car I'm enjoying the cars performance far too much to be worried about the hard plastic dash. To each their own. If interior matters that much to you then the Vette is a bad choice; but otherwise I say get it. I really enjoyed the Vette while she had it. So much so I almost got one myself last year. Now I keep considering a grand sport but right now I'm still really enjoying my Z so I keep holding off. I too plan to wait until the C7 to make the jump but one thing to consider is that the first 1-2 years are probably going to be cars you don't want to own. Statistically first year cars have kinks that need to be worked out. The C6 Vette is a good example of this with regards to the targa top issues and rear diff issues. So keeping that in mind you'll be waiting another 4 years or so before getting your Vette. Or you could jump on this used one and enjoy it for a bit until the C7 has proved it's self. Just a thought.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I have a chart that shows the handling on both cars are pretty much the same. the non z06 c6 cant have huge tires in front, whicj hurts its performance

03-06-2012, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 39	You will regret it. Nissan overall design, engineering and quality is simply better than Chevrolet's.