Hello All.... this is my first day here

elmz · 12-26-2012, 08:44 AM

The Z is a comfortable DD. I don't know how much time you've spent driving one, but you should definitely take one for a spin. My only suggestion is to take it on a long freeway drive, because road noise is pretty loud in this car. Sure, you can install some sound deadening, but there have been mixed reviews with the end results on that. Other than that, the answer is "yes" the Z is a good DD.

Keyo Racing · 12-26-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

The Z is a comfortable DD. I don't know how much time you've spent driving one, but you should definitely take one for a spin. My only suggestion is to take it on a long freeway drive, because road noise is pretty loud in this car. Sure, you can install some sound deadening, but there have been mixed reviews with the end results on that. Other than that, the answer is "yes" the Z is a good DD.

First off thanks you guys for the input...please keep it coming because this time last month I really didn't know anything about this car.
As far as "Road Noise" My C5 has Billy Boat Bullets on it so NOISE....doesn't bother me...LOL as a matter of fact I wouldn't drive the car without my Bullets.

As stated I was thinking SLK350 just to take to work and dinner blah blah blah...but for the same price there about I'm getting what seems to be more car.
The only think about SLK's is they all are Verts and I really want a vert...never had one.

Anymore I should know please all chime in...

Thanks

OldGuy · 12-26-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

The Z is a comfortable DD. I don't know how much time you've spent driving one, but you should definitely take one for a spin. My only suggestion is to take it on a long freeway drive, because road noise is pretty loud in this car. Sure, you can install some sound deadening, but there have been mixed reviews with the end results on that. Other than that, the answer is "yes" the Z is a good DD.

Change out the stock tires with some Continental Extremes. Much easier than sound deafening and much of that road noise will go away.

edub370 · 12-27-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Change out the stock tires with some Continental Extremes. Much easier than sound deafening and much of that road noise will go away.

never heard the words 'continental extremes' and 'less road noise' go together...

4r3s · 12-27-2012, 11:12 AM

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...The reason I'm asking about the DD because I've used Vettes for DD and it doesn't work out all that well I don't think.

What about the Vette makes it not a good DD in your opinion? Everyone has different expectations from their DD they need satisfied and I feel like the Z and the Vette might come up short in the same categories. The would for me at least.

Keyo Racing · 12-27-2012, 02:03 PM

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What about the Vette makes it not a good DD in your opinion? Everyone has different expectations from their DD they need satisfied and I feel like the Z and the Vette might come up short in the same categories. The would for me at least.

I've had 4 Corvette..(On one now) And this is the first one I didn't use as a DD and it's held up much better. The roads in Pa. suck and I'm sure that plays a part into this as well.
As far as Z's vs Vette's I'm still a 100% Corvette guy and as stated my first pick was to get an SLK350 as a DD but I'm pretty much off that idea and I'm liking this 370 more and more it's just 10 days ago I had no interest at all and now it's become a pretty big deal. I still haven't driven one and thats real important before I decide if I really like the car. Maybe it's the time of year but there doesn't seem to be a whole around here at the moment, i'm sure this will pick up after Xmas is over.

Oh for anyone that doesn't know some c5 Corvettes have the same steering column lock issue as this car seems to have...crazy when you think about it.
Also what I'm getting from you guys is an oil cooler seems to handle the over heating problem.

Just so you guys know I really have no plans of tracking this car at all... this is just for trips and Day to day stuff, I'm single...no kids so I really don't need a back seat...LOL Oh before someone says it, in case of snow I have a 02 Ford Ranger for the bad days so having this and a Vette is easy.

12-26-2012, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	The Z is a comfortable DD. I don't know how much time you've spent driving one, but you should definitely take one for a spin. My only suggestion is to take it on a long freeway drive, because road noise is pretty loud in this car. Sure, you can install some sound deadening, but there have been mixed reviews with the end results on that. Other than that, the answer is "yes" the Z is a good DD.