Yet Another Corvette Thread.

sheps58 · 10-31-2010, 08:48 PM

A Vette looks like a toy. The design has run it's course.

ninous26 · 11-02-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps58

A Vette looks like a toy. The design has run it's course.

Good, because I don't want a car, I want a toy. My G is my toy, a 370z would be my toy and same with a vette.

If I want a car I'll drive my beater 94 Corolla. Thats my car.

ninous26 · 10-31-2010, 08:27 PM

Feel free to move where appropriate, sorry about that.

Thanks for the comments and that avatar is sick LOL.

I want a Z · 11-01-2010, 10:08 AM

It's a nice car, what ever makes you happy.

Brazilbro · 11-01-2010, 05:06 PM

Not this again

ninous26 · 11-01-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazilbro

Not this again

Nice avatar, I'd take YOUR Z all day long over a vette lol.

c41006 · 11-01-2010, 07:57 PM

Well there are no major changes are coming for the 2011 Z so just go ahead and get the vette

Mike · 11-01-2010, 08:05 PM

no change to the vette until 2013 either.

370z 40th · 11-01-2010, 08:15 PM

everyone ownes a vette . they are a dime a dozen or me to cars

BalanBro · 11-01-2010, 09:17 PM

Even if it were "ragged on", the vette is built to take it, which can't really be said for the Z. The LS motors are proven, and I have to say I was suprised at the factory brake ducting on the c6. It may not be a full blown track car, but I think it is more up to the task in stock form.

daisuke149 · 11-01-2010, 09:32 PM

I almost got a vette before I got the z. but same factors, I would be buying a used one and would have to pick out of what is out there vs get what i want in a new z.
(white, ls3 with the f55 + HUD and glass top = hard to find vette)

in the end whatever makes you happy. Seriously if someone on here can tell you something to not buy a vette, then your not really buying sold on it. Your trying to buy based on facts, figures etc, when really a car like these (vette, 370z) should be purchased based on the thrill you get when you drive either.

BalanBro · 11-01-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

I almost got a vette before I got the z. but same factors, I would be buying a used one and would have to pick out of what is out there vs get what i want in a new z.
(white, ls3 with the f55 + HUD and glass top = hard to find vette)

in the end whatever makes you happy. Seriously if someone on here can tell you something to not buy a vette, then your not really buying sold on it. Your trying to buy based on facts, figures etc, when really a car like these (vette, 370z) should be purchased based on the thrill you get when you drive either.

So true. One thing I didn't like about the vette was that the gas pedal was not nearly as linear in response as the one on the Z. It felt like nothing was happening, then it all of a sudden it downshifts (6AT) and throws you back in the seat like OMGWTFBBQ!

Mike · 11-02-2010, 11:06 AM

awesome!

ChrisSlicks · 11-02-2010, 11:40 AM

I've never owned a Vette but I've driven quite a few in moderate anger to get a feel for them. While the Corvette is a lot faster I'd take the neutral handling of the Z any day, the driver feedback is just so much better. But it depends what you are doing with it, if primarily you cruise and go to the drag strip then the Corvette is a great car. If you are doing track or auto-x then both are fun cars but the Z has better feel.

Here's a little story from this past Sunday. It was the last auto-x of the season, and my buddy with an 08 C6 was struggling all day. Half way through the day he had an ABS issue and retired his car, he spent the rest of the afternoon trying out other vehicles. After trying a few cars he jumped in mine, instantly he was 1.5 seconds faster having never even driven my car before, and for all I know he's never driven a Nissan. We went for another run, this time he was 3 seconds faster than his Vette (track conditions and times hadn't changed since the morning). You could argue that his ABS issue may have been affecting his morning performance, however his results were fairly typical of his normal standings up to that point. Some people can drive the Vette fast at auto-x and on track but you have to develop a bond with the car in order to do this. Not everyone does.

ImportConvert · 11-17-2010, 05:58 AM

I think the 370Z is better build on the inside, but the Corvette is better built on the outside and regarding the driveline. I have YET to see a 370Z on a dealer show-room or lot that hasn't had the paint scratched, hood dented, or something like that. The paint on them is just crazy soft. If you get one, get some sort of protection for it.

What it all came down to me is I have always owned older cars. I am not "used to" NAV, A/C'ed seats, power this and that. The amenities in the 'vette suite me just fine. The "feel" of the car isn't as nice as the Z, but the Z offers dismal acceleration compared to the 'vette.

I am never going to track the car, nor are there twisties where I live. Mainly, it's sweeing corners on on/off ramp loops and straightaways. For me, the fake suede inserts of the 370Z are not equivalent to the extra 175 horsepower of the 'vette and much stouter driveline.

All that being said, if I lived where there were more twisties and the car was to be a daily, I would go with the 370Z.

Regarding "I don't want just another..."
Well, I don't care what other people are driving. It doesn't matter to me one bit if I am one of 25,000 other people out there or one of one. If I enjoy it, I enjoy it. I have only seen ONE! other G20 on the street since I bought mine. Does that make my G20 better than a 'vette because I see more 'vettes? Well, if someone will trade me, then hell yes it does!

I am set on buying the 'vette.

10-31-2010, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 16	Vettes are old looking. A Vette looks like a toy. The design has run it's course.

11-01-2010, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 850	Not this again __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

11-01-2010, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	no change to the vette until 2013 either. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-01-2010, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1113	Even if it were "ragged on", the vette is built to take it, which can't really be said for the Z. The LS motors are proven, and I have to say I was suprised at the factory brake ducting on the c6. It may not be a full blown track car, but I think it is more up to the task in stock form. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

11-02-2010, 11:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	awesome! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-31-2010, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
ninous26 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 03 G35 black 5AT Rep Power: 17	Feel free to move where appropriate, sorry about that. Thanks for the comments and that avatar is sick LOL.

11-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 17	It's a nice car, what ever makes you happy.

11-01-2010, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 115	Well there are no major changes are coming for the 2011 Z so just go ahead and get the vette

11-01-2010, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
370z 40th Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: katy, tx Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Ann. Rep Power: 16	everyone ownes a vette . they are a dime a dozen or me to cars

11-01-2010, 09:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 33	I almost got a vette before I got the z. but same factors, I would be buying a used one and would have to pick out of what is out there vs get what i want in a new z. (white, ls3 with the f55 + HUD and glass top = hard to find vette) in the end whatever makes you happy. Seriously if someone on here can tell you something to not buy a vette, then your not really buying sold on it. Your trying to buy based on facts, figures etc, when really a car like these (vette, 370z) should be purchased based on the thrill you get when you drive either.

11-02-2010, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	I've never owned a Vette but I've driven quite a few in moderate anger to get a feel for them. While the Corvette is a lot faster I'd take the neutral handling of the Z any day, the driver feedback is just so much better. But it depends what you are doing with it, if primarily you cruise and go to the drag strip then the Corvette is a great car. If you are doing track or auto-x then both are fun cars but the Z has better feel. Here's a little story from this past Sunday. It was the last auto-x of the season, and my buddy with an 08 C6 was struggling all day. Half way through the day he had an ABS issue and retired his car, he spent the rest of the afternoon trying out other vehicles. After trying a few cars he jumped in mine, instantly he was 1.5 seconds faster having never even driven my car before, and for all I know he's never driven a Nissan. We went for another run, this time he was 3 seconds faster than his Vette (track conditions and times hadn't changed since the morning). You could argue that his ABS issue may have been affecting his morning performance, however his results were fairly typical of his normal standings up to that point. Some people can drive the Vette fast at auto-x and on track but you have to develop a bond with the car in order to do this. Not everyone does. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-17-2010, 05:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	I think the 370Z is better build on the inside, but the Corvette is better built on the outside and regarding the driveline. I have YET to see a 370Z on a dealer show-room or lot that hasn't had the paint scratched, hood dented, or something like that. The paint on them is just crazy soft. If you get one, get some sort of protection for it. What it all came down to me is I have always owned older cars. I am not "used to" NAV, A/C'ed seats, power this and that. The amenities in the 'vette suite me just fine. The "feel" of the car isn't as nice as the Z, but the Z offers dismal acceleration compared to the 'vette. I am never going to track the car, nor are there twisties where I live. Mainly, it's sweeing corners on on/off ramp loops and straightaways. For me, the fake suede inserts of the 370Z are not equivalent to the extra 175 horsepower of the 'vette and much stouter driveline. All that being said, if I lived where there were more twisties and the car was to be a daily, I would go with the 370Z. Regarding "I don't want just another..." Well, I don't care what other people are driving. It doesn't matter to me one bit if I am one of 25,000 other people out there or one of one. If I enjoy it, I enjoy it. I have only seen ONE! other G20 on the street since I bought mine. Does that make my G20 better than a 'vette because I see more 'vettes? Well, if someone will trade me, then hell yes it does! I am set on buying the 'vette. Last edited by ImportConvert; 11-17-2010 at 06:01 AM.

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