Used Z06 vs New Z. Pros/Cons?
 

Simple question for all the 370z owners what are your thoughts/opinions on the C6 Z06's? It's just strange to me that Mustangs are mentioned all the time, but I never hear much about the 'vettes. Especially since if you look at the used ones selling on the corvette forums their are some ridiculous deals. Not sure if I'm allowed to link this but
FS - 08 black 2LZ Z06 - 5200 miles w/ matte black wrap - Corvette Forum
I mean thats a LOT of car for 50k. And I don't really care about buying used ones because the interiors already sh** how much shi***** can it get right? I mean the downside of the z06 to me is the horrendous interior. Which I think I can partially fix with some aftermarket seats and a aftermarket dash. But as you all know the 370z is just SO SEXY! Inside and out.

well...

1. performance wise the Z06 wipes the floor with the Z

2. looks are subjective, theyr'e both good looking cars but I prefer the lines of the Z, Z06, and all c6 vettes just look too big to me.

3. interior, I'd give the Z the edge again, not just in materials/quality but also in styling.

If all you want is performance, then by all means a used z06 is the way to go, if you want to enjoy the inside of your car and dd it, I'd give the edge to the Z.

Also, cars like the Z06, GTR, etc, they're honeslty a waste if you never take them to the track, you CANNOT push these cars on the street, the power and handliing levels are just too high. On the other hand, a 300 whp car with a short wheelbase can be a blast to zip around in.

Here's an old thread for your reading... might help with your decision.

Also, it has been locked for a reason...

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...6-vs-370z.html

I like the Z06, nice car.

While the z06 is a stout performer for sure, at the end of the day it's still a Chevy. I've had quite a few Chevys including a couple of z28's. I've sworn them off for good. The quality just isn't there. My last SS camaro was burning a quart of oil every 800 miles with only 62k miles on it. There was a service bulletin on it and they still wouldn't fix it for free. A coworker of mine has a denali suburban with 70k on it and they have already replaced the tranny and just replaced the pistons and rings due to an oil burning issue.

i like the Z06's appearance too but i prefer them in diecast models in my garage. :)

This thread also comes up often!

Z06 cons:
1* Cheap interior parts
2* Interior leaves one absolutely cold for a car in that price range - one winter then one summer and you start having plastic parts fall apart (I personally witnessed this during a Z06 test drive last fall)
3* You are one wipeout away in turns if you gave more gas than needed - yes it will happen!
4* Monstrous power, why is it a cons you might ask, go back to point#3 + cops on the lookout for you.


Z06 Pros:
1* Power
2* More Power
3* (More Power ^2) + (1/2 ZPower) + (Extra Power)
4* Will scare the sh*t out of your pants power
5* Will make your heart race through turns as you ask yourself if that specific turn is the one you wipe out at and lose the car. Please check youtube videos for that.
6* You don't have to deal with civic ricers as much, they know how sh*t will go down if they try ;)

That about sums up. Have fun!

Ahahaha great post +1

This might help you out Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum

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Do both. ;)

if you want a car that works on the track, get a z06. if you want a car that works both on the road and on the track get a 370z. if you want a car that works on the road only, get a vw golf diesel manual and save your money.

Well, one car is Japanese & the other is American. Which one would you rather spend your money on?

I'd go for the Z because the Corvette lacks class and refinement.

The fact is that the Corvette has industry leading PPH numbers.

The LS1 engine in your SS was prone to using oil, I bet you ran that Mobil 1 in it, didn't you? Mine did the same thing. Run a better oil and it stopped. I went from 1qt/2K miles to 3/4qt 4K miles usage running an oil better suited to that engine.

The drive-line of the corvette and its suspension are rock-solid. The interior is the only area that "needs work", and "what you see, is what you get" there. No secrets.