Goodbye All

gnarf · 08-15-2009, 08:52 PM

I really LIKE the new Grand Sport...my dream car has always been a Vette but I also love the Z..as it is sort of like the Japanese Vette...I dont mean any disrespect to 370z owners...

355890 · 08-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Every 3 miles down the highway you pass by a vette.

Good luck.

Modshack · 08-15-2009, 09:14 PM

Sold my '08 to buy the Z. I won't be going back. Good luck!

Educ8r · 08-15-2009, 10:08 PM

Congratulations, you finally have the PERFECT car!

Brazilbro · 08-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

I and a couple other folks were just talking about this at a car show last week. We all arrived at independent conclusions that the Vette just looks "tired". Yes there may be some new colors and interior changes but......its almost as if GM has a cookie-cutter "design" formula for the Vette and they are very comfortable with repeating it year after year after year.....

We also came to the conclusion that the Ford Mustang is entering down this same "tired" design road as well.

Tired doesn't even come close... My dad has one, I remember after they changed the body style in what was it 98, I loved them , thought the lines where great! but... 11yrs has pasted since then.. 11 yrs...

Ya,ya I know they changed the headlights and gave it a lil bit for a stretched look.. but its the same sh*t

Endgame · 08-15-2009, 10:28 PM

Enjoy the vette. I ruled the Vette out as an option after driving my pals Z06. I always THOUGHT the Vette would be my dream car as my father had two, but as it turns out the blue 240Z sitting in my neighbors driveway when I was only 3 is what really ended up be my dream car (not the 240 per say, just the Z car).

Have fun with your Vette!

Trips · 08-15-2009, 10:40 PM

Good Luck!

StLRedrider · 08-15-2009, 10:50 PM

traitor, no i'm just kidding. good luck with your new ride.congrats

JoeD · 08-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazilbro

Tired doesn't even come close... My dad has one, I remember after they changed the body style in what was it 98, I loved them , thought the lines where great! but... 11yrs has pasted since then.. 11 yrs...

Ya,ya I know they changed the headlights and gave it a lil bit for a stretched look.. but its the same sh*t

Not quite.

All this talk about "tired" design...the Z has essentially been the same since '03. The C6 went through a significant re-design in '05, much more so than the Z34 over the Z33.

FricFrac · 08-15-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeD

Not quite.

All this talk about "tired" design...the Z has essentially been the same since '03. The C6 went through a significant re-design in '05, much more so than the Z34 over the Z33.

????? The 370Z is completely different in almost every aspect compared to the 350Z.....

Anyhow good luck with your new Vette. Personally if I was going into that territory I'd be getting a Z06. But then again if I had any inkling that way I WOULD have bought a Z06.... but the Z really is my dream car.

The Corvette is one of the only American cars I like.

wolf41779 · 08-15-2009, 11:41 PM

Corvette is pure american muscle...but I like the import definition of the Z. Its all taste...best of luck!

Jaws12 · 08-15-2009, 11:42 PM

Thank you all for the good wishes.

Even the few sarcastic comments were taken in stride.

I chose the coupe over the Z06 for 2 reasons:

I had a Z06 in 2007. Very difficult car for daily driving. The power and the snappy handling are a bit over the top for DD duty.
I actually prefer the feel of the base coupe over the Z06

Anyway, I've had a lot of great cars and I always go back to the Vette and 911.

For those saying the Vette is stale or dated, I think you are crazy. Vettes, like Zs and Porsches etc..., evolve slowly. These cars have loyal fan bases that don't want drastic change. 911s have looked the same for 40 years for g-d's sake.

I also agree that interior is the weak point for the Vette. The thing is that when you mash the go pedal, you just go!!! It makes you forget the interior .

08-15-2009, 11:43 PM

traitor!!!

Jaws12 · 08-16-2009, 12:03 AM

BTW, I do wish the Vette had the seats from the Z. The seats really are the weak point.

But, from a performance perspective, the Vette is a big step up from the Z. Not even a race.

The Z does have better steering feel (especially with the Sport package), but the Vette just has much higher limits, even with its dated rear suspension setup.

I think that is evident from the price differential.

Again, I'm a huge fan of the Z, amazing what Nissan was able to do at this price point. Just different strokes for different folks.

Also, the new GranSport trim will be great, but I just don't think the $10k premium is worth the wide body and Z06 brakes. I prefer the base coupe looks over the Z06.

To answer the pricing question, my Z listed for $41.8k and the real value today was between $30-$32k. Because of my problems and dealer damaging the car (plus my friendship with the GM) we were able to get substantially higher dollars. I only lost $1100 of wwhat I actually paid. I can live with that.

Again, I want to thank everyone on this board. Very well informed and thoughtful folks.

Thanks

cab83_750 · 08-16-2009, 12:13 AM

When I was 11, I saw the StingRay and fell in love with it.......Corvettes rock! Have fun with it.

P.S.,

You mentioned about 911's. Perhaps, you should do what I did---I kept my 911s with my Z.

cheers and, again, good luck.

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08-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
gnarf Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	I really LIKE the new Grand Sport...my dream car has always been a Vette but I also love the Z..as it is sort of like the Japanese Vette...I dont mean any disrespect to 370z owners...

08-15-2009, 10:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Enjoy the vette. I ruled the Vette out as an option after driving my pals Z06. I always THOUGHT the Vette would be my dream car as my father had two, but as it turns out the blue 240Z sitting in my neighbors driveway when I was only 3 is what really ended up be my dream car (not the 240 per say, just the Z car). Have fun with your Vette!

08-15-2009, 11:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
wolf41779 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Desert Posts: 83 Drives: PW 370 Rep Power: 16	Corvette is pure american muscle...but I like the import definition of the Z. Its all taste...best of luck!

08-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jaws12 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thank you all for the good wishes. Even the few sarcastic comments were taken in stride. I chose the coupe over the Z06 for 2 reasons: I had a Z06 in 2007. Very difficult car for daily driving. The power and the snappy handling are a bit over the top for DD duty. I actually prefer the feel of the base coupe over the Z06 Anyway, I've had a lot of great cars and I always go back to the Vette and 911. For those saying the Vette is stale or dated, I think you are crazy. Vettes, like Zs and Porsches etc..., evolve slowly. These cars have loyal fan bases that don't want drastic change. 911s have looked the same for 40 years for g-d's sake. I also agree that interior is the weak point for the Vette. The thing is that when you mash the go pedal, you just go!!! It makes you forget the interior . __________________ 2009 370Z Touring, Sport, 7AT, Mats, Splash Guards,Leguna Blue/Black Last edited by Jaws12; 08-15-2009 at 11:48 PM.

08-15-2009, 11:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	traitor!!!

08-16-2009, 12:03 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jaws12 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	BTW, I do wish the Vette had the seats from the Z. The seats really are the weak point. But, from a performance perspective, the Vette is a big step up from the Z. Not even a race. The Z does have better steering feel (especially with the Sport package), but the Vette just has much higher limits, even with its dated rear suspension setup. I think that is evident from the price differential. Again, I'm a huge fan of the Z, amazing what Nissan was able to do at this price point. Just different strokes for different folks. Also, the new GranSport trim will be great, but I just don't think the $10k premium is worth the wide body and Z06 brakes. I prefer the base coupe looks over the Z06. To answer the pricing question, my Z listed for $41.8k and the real value today was between $30-$32k. Because of my problems and dealer damaging the car (plus my friendship with the GM) we were able to get substantially higher dollars. I only lost $1100 of wwhat I actually paid. I can live with that. Again, I want to thank everyone on this board. Very well informed and thoughtful folks. Thanks __________________ 2009 370Z Touring, Sport, 7AT, Mats, Splash Guards,Leguna Blue/Black

08-16-2009, 12:13 AM	#30 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	When I was 11, I saw the StingRay and fell in love with it.......Corvettes rock! Have fun with it. P.S., You mentioned about 911's. Perhaps, you should do what I did---I kept my 911s with my Z. cheers and, again, good luck.

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