Used Z06 vs New Z. Pros/Cons?

'10Anamoly · 01-31-2012, 03:41 PM

Z06 all the way. I love my Z, but the Z06 is in the same weight class, monstrous power as noted and its a stout beast. My friend's dad has one with 85k on it and has beaten it to death. Stock clutch still and NO issues.

And yes, if you cant handle that car at its limits, dont take it to the limit. The backend does break free quite easily so be careful in it. Also, be wary of the cost to replace anything you damage, carbon fiber and expensive parts abound on that thing.

ImportConvert · 02-01-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Z06 all the way. I love my Z, but the Z06 is in the same weight class, monstrous power as noted and its a stout beast. My friend's dad has one with 85k on it and has beaten it to death. Stock clutch still and NO issues.

And yes, if you cant handle that car at its limits, dont take it to the limit. The backend does break free quite easily so be careful in it. Also, be wary of the cost to replace anything you damage, carbon fiber and expensive parts abound on that thing.

Front-end starts at about 5K on a Z06 for cosmetic damage.
Cold weather makes the car SCARY unless you have some self-control.
I love my Z06, but it's a waste unless you a)don't care about legal trouble. b) track it. c) are just buying it for the ego/experience.

I bought mine for the experience, and a bit of the ego.

It has been fun, but I am now trading into a 370Z (when I find one) for the interior and USABLE power. Not to say the Z06 is not docile and tractable when you want it to be, it's just, I am not using a lot of what I payed for with this car. It will do nearly 90 in 2nd gear for crying out loud.

ImportConvert · 02-01-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

I get it, you are a corvette fanboy regardless of your screen name. Any reasonable argument is worthless. If burning oil is acceptable to you, so be it. It wasnt to me. It is a Chevy, all cars are made in different plants. Its not the guy on the shop floor who makes the difference, it's the company's dedication to making quality cars. They don't change that attitude just for one model. If they had it wouldn't have a **** interior like all the other Chevy's and it wouldn't burn oil. The guy on the shop floor isnt designing the motor with the wrong tension oil rings in it, or machining the parts to loose tolerances. If I were going to buy an American muscle car I would get a well equipped 2012 high end mustang thats just as fast, twice the quality, for half the price.

Considering I plan on buying a 370Z next month of Lou comes through for me, your statement and presumption is full of fail. Go back to trying to correlate suburbans to corvettes.

You comparing your POS camaro from over a decade ago and making an argument about an engine that you have never owned based on one SEVERAL GENERATIONS older is laughable.

As to your mustang idea, it's a great car, but it's nowhere near as fast as my corvette

It does have a higher-grade of interior, though, that I will agree on!

Gunzero · 01-31-2012, 06:43 PM

Do yourself a favor and buy the Z06.

birdmanx1 · 02-01-2012, 09:50 PM

The 370z will serve you quite well...

ImportConvert · 02-01-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

The 370z will serve you quite well...

Thanks, I think so, too. The only thing I don't like about them is the blind spot. Will take me some time to learn to live with it.

Zemurray · 02-02-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Considering I plan on buying a 370Z next month of Lou comes through for me, your statement and presumption is full of fail. Go back to trying to correlate suburbans to corvettes.

You comparing your POS camaro from over a decade ago and making an argument about an engine that you have never owned based on one SEVERAL GENERATIONS older is laughable.

As to your mustang idea, it's a great car, but it's nowhere near as fast as my corvette

It does have a higher-grade of interior, though, that I will agree on!

Ive owned a dozen GM's. Im talking about gm's quality in general (GM makes vettes you know), as per my observations of owning those, yet you still want to argue with me. You lived my life and drove those cars for me? Your existence on this forum is full of fail. You think the z06 is so great, yet you say you plan on trading one in the 370. You have pestered the poor sales guy to death, he's probably wishing he could take you hostage and work you over with a belt sander under a dim light. You have almost 3000 post and a hundred threads asking if you should get a z or not. Wtf is the matter with you? They kick you off the z06 forum? "full of fail" is something my 17 year old would say. You are starting to remind me of him and how I want to smack him every time he opens his mouth.

ImportConvert · 02-02-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

Ive owned a dozen GM's. Im talking about gm's quality in general (GM makes vettes you know), as per my observations of owning those, yet you still want to argue with me. You lived my life and drove those cars for me? Your existence on this forum is full of fail. You think the z06 is so great, yet you say you plan on trading one in the 370. You have pestered the poor sales guy to death, he's probably wishing he could take you hostage and work you over with a belt sander under a dim light. You have almost 3000 post and a hundred threads asking if you should get a z or not. Wtf is the matter with you? They kick you off the z06 forum? "full of fail" is something my 17 year old would say. You are starting to remind me of him and how I want to smack him every time he opens his mouth.

It must really suck to have such narrow-minded views. I can appreciate several different brands...AT ONCE!

Lou has not been pestered at all. He has been told that when he has a car I want, I'll trade my Z06 for it at a fair price. He agreed that it was of interest.

You want to smack me, big boy? Making E-threats against someone you have never seen? Am I supposed to be taken aback or impressed?

370Zsteve · 02-02-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You want to smack me, big boy? Making E-threats against someone you have never seen? Am I supposed to be taken aback or impressed?

370Zsteve · 02-02-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

Ive owned a dozen GM's. Im talking about gm's quality in general (GM makes vettes you know), as per my observations of owning those, yet you still want to argue with me. You lived my life and drove those cars for me? Your existence on this forum is full of fail. You think the z06 is so great, yet you say you plan on trading one in the 370. You have pestered the poor sales guy to death, he's probably wishing he could take you hostage and work you over with a belt sander under a dim light. You have almost 3000 post and a hundred threads asking if you should get a z or not. Wtf is the matter with you? They kick you off the z06 forum? "full of fail" is something my 17 year old would say. You are starting to remind me of him and how I want to smack him every time he opens his mouth.

If I had stumbled across this thread, I would have hit 133t days ago.

and dude, helluva way to start out your time on a Forum.

370Zsteve · 02-02-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

"full of fail" is something my 17 year old would say. You are starting to remind me of him and how I want to smack him every time he opens his mouth.

I feel really bad for your kid. Poor bastard has a douche for a father.

Zemurray · 02-02-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Unlikely.

Unless ford is publishing false numbers, then I would say definitely. Go look it up. 650hp

nuTinmuch · 02-02-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

Unless ford is publishing false numbers, then I would say definitely. Go look it up. 650hp

More horsepower does not mean faster.

Zemurray · 02-02-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

More horsepower does not mean faster.

Ok buddy.

145 more hp and 130 ftlb more of torque in a car that weights roughly 200lbs more does

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Official Photos and Info – News – Car and Driver

And for the record I'm not promoting mustangs.

ImportConvert · 02-02-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zemurray

Ok buddy.

145 more hp and 130 ftlb more of torque in a car that weights roughly 200lbs more does

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Official Photos and Info – News – Car and Driver

And for the record I'm not promoting mustangs.

My Z06 weighs under 3200#. The GT500 weighs around 3750.

Try 500# heavier.

Also, my front tires are nearly as wide as its rear tires.

50/50 weight distribution?
It's not even in the ball-park.

Straight-line acceleration is for the drag-strip. I don't care about that any more than I do towing capacity.

01-31-2012, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 17	Z06 all the way. I love my Z, but the Z06 is in the same weight class, monstrous power as noted and its a stout beast. My friend's dad has one with 85k on it and has beaten it to death. Stock clutch still and NO issues. And yes, if you cant handle that car at its limits, dont take it to the limit. The backend does break free quite easily so be careful in it. Also, be wary of the cost to replace anything you damage, carbon fiber and expensive parts abound on that thing. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

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Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Do yourself a favor and buy the Z06. __________________

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