2009 370 vs 2002 vette

BrianMSmith · 05-28-2012, 11:15 AM

I'm very tempted by a newer Z06 with the fancy suspension, but this is a $100k+ car, otherwise the Z wins over any lesser vette, easy.

RichardGD · 05-28-2012, 11:31 AM

Have nothing but praise for the Z06, except for cost of tires ($2k) and oil changes (10.5 qts). But you have to pay to play. Biggest issue was that Z06 really shines at high speeds and I live in a congested area. Found that I would be really frustrated after a drive because I could never even get into 6th. Probably same frustration with 370Z but so far still excited about playing with all the electronics so don't mind sitting in traffic. Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal.

cossie1600 · 05-28-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

I'm very tempted by a newer Z06 with the fancy suspension, but this is a $100k+ car, otherwise the Z wins over any lesser vette, easy.

What? My c6 can easily outpace my 370.

NBZ34 · 05-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal.

umm.. it does have an oil temp gauge

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-28-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by agrotech

Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal.

umm.. it does have an oil temp gauge

Hahahahaaa... this thread is officually worthless.

PapoZalsa · 05-28-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agrotech

Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal.

umm.. it does have an oil temp gauge

RichardGD · 05-28-2012, 04:21 PM

Sorry. Just went for a drive. Because the oil temps went up so much quicker than my last vette, thought it was the water temp. Guess it's going to take me a while to get used to the new ride.

Lug · 05-28-2012, 02:01 PM

The Vette Grand Sport is worth looking at.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-28-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The Vette Grand Sport is worth looking at.

If its not a vette GS @ minimum with LT4 and you can't get it less than $52k? It ain't worth it. A new vettee from the factory is a waste of cash. Buy a used one from a geezer and you're good to go.

Lug · 05-28-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by unknown_370

if its not a vette gs @ minimum with lt4 and you can't get it less than $52k? It ain't worth it. A new vettee from the factory is a waste of cash. Buy a used one from a dead geezer's estate sale and you're good to go.

ftfy

Pauly · 05-29-2012, 08:37 AM

thanks for the comparo, OP!

Telephone · 05-29-2012, 08:38 PM

What kinds of common mechanical problems do the Vetts suffer from after 30K miles? I've heard this more than once on this forum, but no one gets specific.

MacLean · 05-29-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

What kinds of common mechanical problems do the Vetts suffer from after 30K miles? I've heard this more than once on this forum, but no one gets specific.

+1........

I also heard it is kind of like a BMW & the Benz in a way that it can be a hit, or a miss. Once someone has already put 30-50k miles on it & warranty is up, then they get rid of it b/c it is expensive & a pain in the butt to fix.

cossie1600 · 05-29-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

What kinds of common mechanical problems do the Vetts suffer from after 30K miles? I've heard this more than once on this forum, but no one gets specific.

I had an engine wiring short at 12K or something.

Rebuilt transmission and rear end at 16K..

Wheel bearings at 18K?

19K i traded it in for my Prius

IDZRVIT · 05-30-2012, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

I've heard this more than once on this forum, but no one gets specific.

They are the haters and people who have never owned a vette. Then there are the people who love buying these 'lemons'. Look at how many are out there

05-28-2012, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 55 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal. umm.. it does have an oil temp gauge __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

05-28-2012, 02:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	The Vette Grand Sport is worth looking at. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 15	thanks for the comparo, OP! __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

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05-28-2012, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I'm very tempted by a newer Z06 with the fancy suspension, but this is a $100k+ car, otherwise the Z wins over any lesser vette, easy.

05-28-2012, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
RichardGD Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MD Posts: 3 Drives: 12 370Z Rep Power: 14	Have nothing but praise for the Z06, except for cost of tires ($2k) and oil changes (10.5 qts). But you have to pay to play. Biggest issue was that Z06 really shines at high speeds and I live in a congested area. Found that I would be really frustrated after a drive because I could never even get into 6th. Probably same frustration with 370Z but so far still excited about playing with all the electronics so don't mind sitting in traffic. Really wish 370Z had oil temp gauge though. Have always used this to know when I could start getting onto the gas pedal.

05-28-2012, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
RichardGD Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: MD Posts: 3 Drives: 12 370Z Rep Power: 14	Sorry. Just went for a drive. Because the oil temps went up so much quicker than my last vette, thought it was the water temp. Guess it's going to take me a while to get used to the new ride.

05-29-2012, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	What kinds of common mechanical problems do the Vetts suffer from after 30K miles? I've heard this more than once on this forum, but no one gets specific.