What are your opinions on the C5 Z06...
04-26-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Nice play toy. Worst bodystyle between the three bodystyles for the Vette (Coupe/Regular Vette, Convertible & hardtop). I know it was to save weight but just doesn't look complete without the back rear coupe window.
04-26-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
Looks are subjective. I've personally never been a Vette fan, but have love Porsche for decades (all of them... 928, 911, 968...). The C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 are great performance deals for the money... but I don't know if I'd buy one still. That's just me though.
If you want to talk about tracking... compare the Cayman to the Z06. The Vette may dominate the straights, but the Cayman is said to be an unbelievable handler. Short track advantage to the Cayman. Looks too, in my book.
If you want to talk about tracking... compare the Cayman to the Z06. The Vette may dominate the straights, but the Cayman is said to be an unbelievable handler. Short track advantage to the Cayman. Looks too, in my book.
IMO, a used C5 Z06 is the best performance bargain out there right now, and its decent gas mileage for a sports car (it's rated at about the same as a Mazda6s) means it won't hurt too much to drive as gas prices rise if you're just cruising around. I'd say it's definitely worth picking one up if a weekend track toy is what you're looking for.
04-26-2006, 05:05 PM
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I spent three days a couple of weeks ago driving various Corvettes on a highly technical race track in Nevada. I had significant seat time in C5 Z06s, C6 coupes, and C6 Z06s (for comparison, we own an RX-8, and my normal track car is my S2000).
All were marvelous cars, even with the run-flat street tires on them.
This being a highly technical track, with few straights and many turns, both sharp and gradual, I found (to my surprise) that steering these beasts was much more work than I had expected.
But that's more of a nit than a serious complaint. Chevy has done a remarkable job with these cars, and a C5 Z06 would be a hoot as a track car, especially considering how much after-market support there is, and how easy it is to get more out of these things. I personally prefer lighter, momentum cars, but that's personal preference. If the Corvette is attractive to you, go for it!
All were marvelous cars, even with the run-flat street tires on them.
This being a highly technical track, with few straights and many turns, both sharp and gradual, I found (to my surprise) that steering these beasts was much more work than I had expected.
But that's more of a nit than a serious complaint. Chevy has done a remarkable job with these cars, and a C5 Z06 would be a hoot as a track car, especially considering how much after-market support there is, and how easy it is to get more out of these things. I personally prefer lighter, momentum cars, but that's personal preference. If the Corvette is attractive to you, go for it!
04-26-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Nice play toy. Worst bodystyle between the three bodystyles for the Vette (Coupe/Regular Vette, Convertible & hardtop). I know it was to save weight but just doesn't look complete without the back rear coupe window.
I love how the C5 Z05 dropped that crap
All that said I think the vettes are great but if push came to shove I could see myself coughing up the difference and getting a 911S
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04-26-2006, 11:03 PM
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I have owned nothing but lightweight, 4 cylinder or Rotary cars all my life and never desired a V8. That is, until I bought my CTS-V.
You really can't appreciate the appeal of these cars until you own one, and spend some time driving it in trafffic. Yes, I know that on a track, there are a lot of smaller, lighter cars that will turn equal lap times. There's just something about that LS6 rumble, as well as not having to drop 2 gears to pass someone.
I still love my lightweight cars, and also own an F-Prepared 94 Miata that I autocross, but until I owned my first American muscle car did I appreciate the experience. It's not all about lap times.
You really can't appreciate the appeal of these cars until you own one, and spend some time driving it in trafffic. Yes, I know that on a track, there are a lot of smaller, lighter cars that will turn equal lap times. There's just something about that LS6 rumble, as well as not having to drop 2 gears to pass someone.
I still love my lightweight cars, and also own an F-Prepared 94 Miata that I autocross, but until I owned my first American muscle car did I appreciate the experience. It's not all about lap times.
04-27-2006, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Orlando
I have owned nothing but lightweight, 4 cylinder or Rotary cars all my life and never desired a V8. That is, until I bought my CTS-V.
You really can't appreciate the appeal of these cars until you own one, and spend some time driving it in trafffic. Yes, I know that on a track, there are a lot of smaller, lighter cars that will turn equal lap times. There's just something about that LS6 rumble, as well as not having to drop 2 gears to pass someone.
I still love my lightweight cars, and also own an F-Prepared 94 Miata that I autocross, but until I owned my first American muscle car did I appreciate the experience. It's not all about lap times.
You really can't appreciate the appeal of these cars until you own one, and spend some time driving it in trafffic. Yes, I know that on a track, there are a lot of smaller, lighter cars that will turn equal lap times. There's just something about that LS6 rumble, as well as not having to drop 2 gears to pass someone.
I still love my lightweight cars, and also own an F-Prepared 94 Miata that I autocross, but until I owned my first American muscle car did I appreciate the experience. It's not all about lap times.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
Looks are subjective. I've personally never been a Vette fan, but have love Porsche for decades (all of them... 928, 911, 968...). The C5 Z06 and C6 Z06 are great performance deals for the money... but I don't know if I'd buy one still. That's just me though.
If you want to talk about tracking... compare the Cayman to the Z06. The Vette may dominate the straights, but the Cayman is said to be an unbelievable handler. Short track advantage to the Cayman. Looks too, in my book.
If you want to talk about tracking... compare the Cayman to the Z06. The Vette may dominate the straights, but the Cayman is said to be an unbelievable handler. Short track advantage to the Cayman. Looks too, in my book.
