Used Z06 vs New Z. Pros/Cons?

GaleForce · 01-31-2012, 02:26 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.

Well said! My wife works where the Camaro is built. They have zero say on the floor. Unfortunately, they take all the blame from the general public. You are the first person on an internet forum that I've seen who gets it.

'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.

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'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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