Just to be clear, you are complaining about this wear after X miles:
http://i44.tinypic.com/9097d5.jpg

and you contrast with this picture of a (brand new) 370z interior:


http://www.zercustoms.com/news/image...san-370Z-3.jpg
Did you even look at the driver's bolster?

I mean, IMO, the 370z's interior is far better, but showing how your corvette seat wore is not going to prove a point...also, the Z seats are leather-faced vinyl like the ones in the vette....

Vossen I agree about the luxury but you are way off on performance. The ZL1 has true handling capabilities and 580HP is no low hp ride.

A cherry low-mile 08+ Z06 can be had in the 40's/LOW 50's, you think the ZL1 will be cheaper somehow?

My 370Z seats look nothing like the one pictured. I was hoping you wouldn't see that :P

Import banks are not really giving when it comes to loans on used cars. It's much easier to finance $56,000 for a new car than it is $50,000 for a used.

As I've said before I do like the C6 Vette. I've owned Vettes and Camaro's in the past. I had a 69 Stingray vert, 350hp/350ci with a 4 speed and I installed a supercherger myself. Loved that car it was old school bad *** LOL

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I am a huge fan of American muscle! Love the heritage and the history behind the whole reason of owning one of these cars. 60K is a lot of dough for a Camaro!! If you want a great track car buy a base model Z and put about 15K in it and pocket the rest or better yet buy a used GTR and have some fun. That's all I have to say about that!

Both are great cars, good luck.

So I looked up the ZL1 just cause I haven't seen anything for the GT500. Well a fully loaded ZL1 goes for $58k.

Everyone seems to think the next Gt500 is gonna come in around $55k to $60k.
I guess the big difference between the 2 is gonna be HP vs IRS. Do you think 80 HP overcomes IRS?

I think the ZL1 will def. out handle the GT500. I'm not sure how many times the ultimate higher hp or top speed will come into play. I will let you guys know once I have my ZL1 and a GT500 shows up to a track day I'm at.:driving:

Not really. Within the last few years, it's all the same. Same interest rate, etc. Maybe try another bank? I joined a CU and love it. They would finance a 2010 model car right now at the same rate they financed my Z, I believe. Maybe even a 2009.

Curb weight. 4120 vs. 3850 isn't insignificant.

LOL, you're asking a bunch of Z owners for an unbiased opinion on whether or not to trade your Z.

The power to weight of the ZL1 is 7.1 lbs to every 1 HP and the GT500 is 5.9 lbs for every 1 HP.

The GT500 may have a SRA but it has less weight to deal with around the corners and more HP to through at the next straight.

Meh we'll wait and see what happens. My guess is the Camaro will be the best car for people that want the Camaro and the GT500 will be the best car for people that want the GT500. Funny how things work out that way. ;)