Talk me out of a Z06 please

ChopsZ · 07-23-2016, 07:05 PM

*cough* Viper *cough*

Jhill · 07-23-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

If you plan to track it don't buy the Z06, I know three guys that have hired lawyers because they will not fix the cooling problems on the Z06. It's great as a street car but not for the track. I just bought a C7 Z51 so don't take this as me hating on corvettes.

This too. I forgot about the cooling issues and the trans overheat issues. At least the 370z just throw on a 34 row and your good. The c6 was much more ready for track out of the box. Just wait till it rains on your daily commute on the z06 and you have a heart attack thinking you blew the motor at a stop light as all the massive amount of steam comes off the radiator up through the vent in the front.

Oh yea bulletin about that too. GM states, normal.

JWillis72 · 07-23-2016, 07:32 PM

I still love my 370Z but even the Z51 is a lot nicer car. My Z is supercharged and it took me 2 years to get the cooling right and a lot of money, boost on a track car is a pain in the butt to keep cool!

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Jhill · 07-23-2016, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

I still love my 370Z but even the Z51 is a lot nicer car. My Z is supercharged and it took me 2 years to get the cooling right and a lot of money, boost on a track car is a pain in the butt to keep cool!

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The entertainment screen go out on your z51 yet?

JWillis72 · 07-23-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

The entertainment screen go out on your z51 yet?

No it hasn't but I've only had it a few weeks. Has your steering lock gone out on your Z? What car doesn't have issues?

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Jhill · 07-23-2016, 09:24 PM

[QUOTE=JWillis72;3523014]No it hasn't but I've only had it a few weeks. Has your steering lock gone out on your Z? What car doesn't have issues?

Nope but mines a 2013 and sure I'll allow one issue here or there as you say all have problems but being I've had the luxury to work on MB, vw/Audi, Acura, and Chevy throughout my career I can tell you first hand the Japanese are the only ones left that actually put honor into their product and care about their name. As you say you've only had you z51 a few weeks, might want to wait a couple years before you give it the superior to the 370z rating. Also when Japanese have an issue they tend to redesign/update the parts with issues (although Nissan csc is a bad example of that and poor choice on Nissan), the others just tend to replace until out of warranty and now it's your issue unless they get a class action law suite and forced to cover it under lifetime then all of a sudden their is a revision (vw/Audi 1.8 coils anyone?). Seen more blown engines and worn valve train with Chevy than anywhere else. However I would take a Chevy over vw/Audi their **** is just terrible. I'll just leave this, car hasn't had a good start.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Manual – Long-Term Test Wrap-Up – Car and Driver

Also this sums up a corvette perfectly, get some miles on them and all the squeaks, creaks and rattle come up. They just do not have the same level of build quality.

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...view-update-6/

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-23-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

Can't tell if serious

That's just his way....

cv129 · 07-23-2016, 10:44 PM

Don't get the Z06 OP. There, I'm talking you out of it.

Get a manual C7 Grand Sport instead. That's a legitimate American made GT3.

NRTim · 07-23-2016, 11:07 PM

I too was in the market for a C7 Z06 but I can't ever forgive GM for that ignition switch issue, plus reading this blog pushes me more away from the car lol...

PeterMJ's Corvette C7 Stingray and Z06 Exposed

JC-Nismo · 07-24-2016, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteZ

Not totally agreeing with you there. To millionaires, lease and finance are investment, business and tax decisions. They have tax/financial advisors around them to put the strategies together. For normal people to take on a loan for a 90k car usually means cutting back on your 401K and IRA contributions and/or paying off the mortgage later and/or taking money out from the emergency account. I worked in the financial planning business for a while and I know that being able to make the car payment doesn’t always mean you can afford it.

I see what you mean, but none of us knows the others situation, plans or can foresee there dimize or growth potential based on financial decisions. We're simply talking about cars, living life and the things we enjoy.

Spstone · 07-24-2016, 08:45 AM

The only argument I could make is your going to lose a large sum on the Z. I see what guys are selling TT cars for on here and it's got to be a huge loss when you factor in setup cost, labor, and initial cost of car. The Z06 like all the other super car chasers are going to be a lot more expensive maintenance wise. There is a head to head on netflix pitting it against a viper. The end review was essentially for the cost they felt the Z06 was just not finished and felt like it was hastily thrown together. Than again my NISMO interior feels very spartan and minimal so that probably isn't a good comparison.

sunkist350z · 07-24-2016, 10:42 AM

Go get the z06, I saw one yesterday sounded bad ***. Actually, the only GM vette I would get but too expensive for me.

A66auto · 07-24-2016, 10:57 AM

If you already own property and have your finances in order, I'd say get the Z06. It sounds like your z is a beast, but you will get bored of the Z06 and want something else later. There is only so much you can do with a car that hot on the street. I would do a c7 grand sport if I wanted something new or a used 911,lotus, gtr, audi R8, Aston Martin,viper or something less common over a Z06.

sunkist350z · 07-24-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by A66auto

If you already own property and have your finances in order, I'd say get the Z06. It sounds like your z is a beast, but you will get bored of the Z06 and want something else later. There is only so much you can do with a car that hot on the street. I would do a c7 grand sport if I wanted something new or a used 911,lotus, gtr, audi R8, Aston Martin,viper or something less common over a Z06.

c7 grand sport is only 460hp? His nismo will eat it up. The z06 has 650hp why would he get bored?? Makes no sense.

ChopsZ · 07-24-2016, 11:13 AM

That's a great looking car all the way around. Dodge certainly did their homework and made the right choices. Chevy, not so much...

07-23-2016, 07:05 PM	#61 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	cough Viper cough __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

07-23-2016, 09:24 PM	#66 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	[QUOTE=JWillis72;3523014]No it hasn't but I've only had it a few weeks. Has your steering lock gone out on your Z? What car doesn't have issues? Nope but mines a 2013 and sure I'll allow one issue here or there as you say all have problems but being I've had the luxury to work on MB, vw/Audi, Acura, and Chevy throughout my career I can tell you first hand the Japanese are the only ones left that actually put honor into their product and care about their name. As you say you've only had you z51 a few weeks, might want to wait a couple years before you give it the superior to the 370z rating. Also when Japanese have an issue they tend to redesign/update the parts with issues (although Nissan csc is a bad example of that and poor choice on Nissan), the others just tend to replace until out of warranty and now it's your issue unless they get a class action law suite and forced to cover it under lifetime then all of a sudden their is a revision (vw/Audi 1.8 coils anyone?). Seen more blown engines and worn valve train with Chevy than anywhere else. However I would take a Chevy over vw/Audi their **** is just terrible. I'll just leave this, car hasn't had a good start. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Manual – Long-Term Test Wrap-Up – Car and Driver Also this sums up a corvette perfectly, get some miles on them and all the squeaks, creaks and rattle come up. They just do not have the same level of build quality. http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevr...view-update-6/ Last edited by Jhill; 07-23-2016 at 09:35 PM.

07-23-2016, 10:44 PM	#68 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Don't get the Z06 OP. There, I'm talking you out of it. Get a manual C7 Grand Sport instead. That's a legitimate American made GT3. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-24-2016, 11:13 AM	#75 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	That's a great looking car all the way around. Dodge certainly did their homework and made the right choices. Chevy, not so much... __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 44	I still love my 370Z but even the Z51 is a lot nicer car. My Z is supercharged and it took me 2 years to get the cooling right and a lot of money, boost on a track car is a pain in the butt to keep cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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NRTim Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nowhere,TX Age: 37 Posts: 131 Drives: 2017 ??? Rep Power: 15	I too was in the market for a C7 Z06 but I can't ever forgive GM for that ignition switch issue, plus reading this blog pushes me more away from the car lol... PeterMJ's Corvette C7 Stingray and Z06 Exposed

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Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 9	The only argument I could make is your going to lose a large sum on the Z. I see what guys are selling TT cars for on here and it's got to be a huge loss when you factor in setup cost, labor, and initial cost of car. The Z06 like all the other super car chasers are going to be a lot more expensive maintenance wise. There is a head to head on netflix pitting it against a viper. The end review was essentially for the cost they felt the Z06 was just not finished and felt like it was hastily thrown together. Than again my NISMO interior feels very spartan and minimal so that probably isn't a good comparison.

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sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	Go get the z06, I saw one yesterday sounded bad ***. Actually, the only GM vette I would get but too expensive for me.

07-24-2016, 10:57 AM	#73 (permalink)
A66auto Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 8	If you already own property and have your finances in order, I'd say get the Z06. It sounds like your z is a beast, but you will get bored of the Z06 and want something else later. There is only so much you can do with a car that hot on the street. I would do a c7 grand sport if I wanted something new or a used 911,lotus, gtr, audi R8, Aston Martin,viper or something less common over a Z06.