Farewell, Fairlady.....
 

I traded in my Z for a 'Vette today. I have to say the Z is an awesome car. It is refined in it's performance, a fun and pleasant car to own and drive, but we just never really connected.
2 years ago, I traded my Mustang GT for the Z and had buyer's remorse until I picked up the keys to my new car. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing bad to say about the Z, or any other foreign car for that matter, it just isn't my cup of tea. It wasn't for a lack of trying. In the 2 years I had my car, I racked up over 32,000 miles...each one enjoyable...and it would easily have been more if I wasn't trying not to drive it into the ground. It was always a fine sight to see when walking through the parking lot and caching the 2/3 profile view of the Z. I would often peek into the garage to catch a view...it really is a pretty car.
The Z community, especially the guys and girls on this forum, are a great bunch of people. I wish I could have been as enthusiastic about the car as most of you are. I met a lot of interesting people here and made a few friends. I learned a lot from the people on this forum. I tackled some mods and got more than a few technical answers here.
I'll probably continue to lurk around here, because it is an interesting forum, but now I'll be a real outsider....one that drives a 'Vette!!

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12684f41.jpg

Enjoy the 'Vette! :tup:

Sorry to hear about the small peepee. See ya later. Jk. But honestly, I'd never own a vette or a mustang. Mustangs I won't even get into that subject lol. And vettes are overpriced. I had a full vette swap in a Nissan 240sx. Loved it. But to actually own a vette id rather so many cars over it in that price range. Regardless good luck with it, the color is beautiful and I'm sure it'll be fun for a long time.

I have never been a vette fan but after being on the track with them at Sebring and seeing how they get around the track they are growing on me. I hope you love it!

Nice Z. :tup:

Good luck with the vette, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

Congrats on the new ride! I may have to look into a C7 as my next car but it'll be a few years.

Nice color choice!

Sweet! Love the color, too

Wanna sell your tow hook?

Congrats on the Vette, She does look pretty!!! :tup:

Congrats on the purcahse OP. The Vette certainly is a superior car. I understand what you mean about not bonding with your car. I somewhat feel the same about my 370Z, which is a bit annoying because I've always instantly felt the bond with my previous Z cars. In fact, I haven't driven my Z in over 3 weeks. Maybe I'm just geting old.

I would never trade down my '13Z for a 07 C6. My buddy has one (track car only-hes has a few bimmers for DD), modded all to hell, we run at Sebring and he's fast!! Its just so...blah. Even with his mods he's bored and agrees the Z is more fun. Not as fast but more fun. Not a Z nuthugger, he thinks his 135 is more fun too. Its just the C6, getting a bit long in the tooth.

Edit: Sorry, didnt mean to sound like a pretentious twat, enjoy the ride, its still a cool car. Just not my cup of tea.

Over-priced?! My buddy picked up a 2006 with 40,000 miles for 25k and we just found a 2008 Z51 fully loaded with 24k miles for 28k. Just gotta know where to look!

Very nice car OP! They are so much fun to drive! :tiphat:

Sorry to hear about your midlife situation but congrats on the vette. Seriously, hope you connect with the Vette.

You seem to forget what forum you're on! This place hates on anything that isn't a Z. :p

:owned:

Vette definitely isnt overpriced. In my opinion, its a fairly cheap car for what you get performance wise, it's just not my style, just like the Z wasnt the OPs.

Congrats on the new ride. Enjoy!

I don't hate you. :yum:

We cant all be ford focus driving fairy's :p:bowrofl::roflpuke2:

But seriously...really shocked at the closed minded views on this forum.

Enjoy the Vette Gix...Ill still be car showing with you in spring :tup:

Did you pick up the new lady at Stoudt's? A few months ago had been eyeing up an Atomic Orange one they had down there.

Hope the new car brings you the joy your Z didn't. It is a looker. Best of luck!

congrats, have fun with that torque monster, that should be a nice contrast

I've owned 24 cars. Only 2 of them were Z's. I'm not hating on his choice. Just said it wasn't for me. I do feel it's overpriced. More directly towards the price they cost new vs the rapid depreciation the vehicle suffers. Let that be disputed, I'll wait.

we give our love.... as long as you don't have a mustang.... :stirthepot:

I don't think age has anything to do with it. It's just a chemistry thing. It's like dating a super hot chick that you don't have anything in common with. It's great for the first week or so, then you just want to move on.

No, I think that one's still at Stoudt's. I live only a couple miles from there. He has nice inventory, but doesn't like to deal on price much.

I have always thought of Vettes as grandpa cars, I'm 53 and that opinion hasn't changed much. I've never seen a young guy driving one, but I guess that's an opinion not a fact.
I don't begrudge you wanting one but they just never have appealed to me, don't know why, they are definitely badass haulass cars for sure.
If you like having one I'm proud for you.
Stick around and keep us up to date on your experience.

Have fun with the Vette, sorry you never connected with the Z.

I have to say the Z06 has grown on me, mainly ones I've seen that were black on black, but friend had a beautiful ZR1 Vette in red with lots of CF and that thing was beautiful. Interior was much improved on the last one (not as cheap looking)

Honestly if I had to consider another sports car and it wasn't a Z, it would probably be a Z06 with a ZR1 kit or an Audi TT RS

If I go 'vette, it will be a C7.

The OP got a faster car for little money. Nice job.

The point people are missing is that in the forum's heyday we didn't treat departing members like this. When someone decided to move on there was no, "wow, this car sucks," or "what a downgrade" talk. Instead it was a simple, "good luck!" and we moved on.

When someone spends time on the forum to participate and contribute I think we at least owe them a bit of respect. There's no need to denigrate someone's choice. It's not an A vs. B thread... it's a "Hey guys, thanks, I had fun!" thread.

Some still get it, many don't. But I digress...

Good looking Vette. Enjoy it!

ditto

Grats on the trade, and hope you enjoy it!

Just curious, what compares favorably against the Z that makes the Corvette better for you?

I know that will be trollbait for some, but I'm always genuinely curious and totally respect someone else's opinion, even if I don't share it.

Not my cup of tea but hey as long as you enjoy it thats what matters! I am serious you will appreciate the LS

Congrats on the Vette.:driving:

:iagree:

I am liking the C7.

I am also liking the Alfa C4.

bullseye!

The way I see it enjoy what you have. If you are fortunate to one day move up in the echelon of things, good for you. But please don't be a hater, not everyone has to like what you like.

OP, congrats on the vette. Maybe I will find myself in a C7 Z06 one day. One can only hope 'til then it is the Z life for me. :tiphat: