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Old 10-09-2009, 12:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Really great, insightful responses. I think I may keep the Vette on my bucket list for now. Maybe in 10 more years, when I'm 50. I want to see a 370 Roadster before I make any decision. I wish they'd hurry up and get here.
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I don't know if you care about this or not, but the LT1 package (I think) does not come with side air bags.
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Have both and love both. Interior doesn't matter to me as the C6 interior isn't exactly horrible. The Z is better in tight slower corners, both are good in long sweeping corners. Can't beat the V8 of the Vette though and the torque brings a nice smile to my face. It's a hard choice but you can't go wrong either way. Also, don't let reliability be a factor. After 3 years our Vette is still running fine with no issues. I'd be leary of lower end GM cars but the Vette is a different story. Good luck in your choice but you can't go wrong with either choice
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As much as I love the 370Z, the vette for that price is too sweet to pass up.
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Given the pricing though, I'd lean towards the C6 as well.
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Just to be clear, I have not yet driven a 370z....that said, I can say this:

I have driven a 350z touring, and an 07 vette with z51 package. Both of which belonged to a friend of mine. He traded the 350 for the vette, but loved the 350. Never had one mechanical issue with either of them, and he still owns the vette. So saying the vette is unreliable simply because it's made by GM is not an accurate statement in my opinion. His has the LS2 and is crazy fast with good handling, and besides the z06 and zr1, always the best bang for the buck. Personally I think the interior could be a little nicer, but it suits me just fine for I tend to enjoy simplicity. Plus, you seem to forget about what the car looks like inside once you push the ignition button and put the pedal to the floor.

The 350z was very similar to the vette...lower quality interior coupled with performance and reliability. He ended up modding it out (about $12,000 to be exact), and the car sick. Never had one issue with it. From what I've read, and I've done a lot of reading, the 370z is better than the 350 in nearly all aspects; and I love the interior. With some of the mods that I've seen on these cars they sound amazing, and are very quick. I can't wait to drive one!

Honestly, when it comes time for me to buy a new car, it will come down to one of these two. Also, from my experience, parts and maintenance is pricey for both of these cars, as it is in most high quality performance vehicles. That said, if you like the vette but can afford a few extra thousand...get a used z06. You can get one with low miles for around 45 grand, and blow both of those cars out of the water. In my humble opinion, this is a supercar at a bargain price. If not, you really can't go wrong with a base vette or 370z in terms of performance and reliability. Drive both, and base your decision on that. Oh and, don't forget about the z06, another great 'z' car
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When did someone buy a vette for it's interior lol Throw some bolt ons on that LS1 engine and enjoy wetting your pants all the way home, I don't think I'd even notice the interior driving a vette.

From what I hear though, the vette will get a new look pretty soon. Imagine buying the vette now when a new one launches in like a year, that sure would hurt.

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When did someone buy a vette for it's interior lol Throw some bolt ons on that LS1 engine and enjoy wetting your pants all the way home, I don't think I'd even notice the interior driving a vette.

From what I hear though, the vette will get a new look pretty soon. Imagine buying the vette now when a new one launches in like a year, that sure would hurt.

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^ You have a point there Frost.. But IMO interior isn't THAAT bad. I mean you get a screen that shows the two flags in color lol! The Z is a better daily for sure though
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^ You have a point there Frost.. But IMO interior isn't THAAT bad. I mean you get a screen that shows the two flags in color lol! The Z is a better daily for sure though
Not a terrible interior, and nothing to bash on for sure. It was leaps and bounds above my 02 f-bod. I guess I just had to sacrifice speed for creature comforts in the end.
I think I had mentioned that if this wasn't a concern, the vette is a good buy. I understand not everyone cares about that, but did think I would throw it out there in case someone would be in a position to consider it.
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It's funny how no one seems to realize that to come close the base Corvette's performance and have a snazzy interior, one would have to move up to a $90K+ Carrera S.
If you look around you can find a CPO C2S for a pretty good price. I saw an '06' C2S loaded, most are, including the PCCB brakes with about 15k miles go for $48k. That's $10k more than a 370 and about the entry level on a low optioned Vette. Should you be the type person that trades cars every 2 years a CPO C2S could well be the cheaper car to own. Provided you shop for a good bargain.
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