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Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-25-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

I really have NO CLUE the appeal of a Corvette. Unless you are 5 foot, how could you possibly be comfortable driving? It must be the speed but I could never give up my comfort.

Have you owned or spent a lot of time behind the wheel of one? I'm suspecting the answer is no.

A friend of mine is just under 6' 5", and he's pretty damn comfortable in his '11 Grand Sport.
I'm 6', and I took my '04 Z06 on quite a few road trips to Dallas (5-6 hours), San Antonio, and Houston (both 9-10 hours).

sav1 · 05-25-2011, 01:07 AM

Camaros great, z06 will blow your mind. I made the move. Respect the z if you get it, or you'll find yourself wrapped around a pole.

mcdoogle6969 · 05-25-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sav1

Camaros great, z06 will blow your mind. I made the move. Respect the z if you get it, or you'll find yourself wrapped around a pole.

I'll be jumping from similar horse power (my camaro is putting down 535rwhp) but the vette is much lighter so I know it would be a much faster car. Don't worry, I expect myself babying it for awhile to get use to it.

This chance was really sudden and I wish I had more time to think about it...Would hate to lose out on the deal and weeks or whatever later I end up kicking myself in the butt over it.

Tricky's SS · 05-25-2011, 01:36 AM

I've owned to ZO6's, do not take the traction control off. Once that car snaps loose, your not getting it back. I enjoy the comfort of the Camaro, but the Z is a different animal.

Camaro_hx · 05-25-2011, 01:49 AM

z06 wouldn't be as comfortable as the Camaro as a daily driver.
Had a C6 before and noticed a huge difference in comfort with my Camaro now..

If youre looking for only performance and a weekend car- Z06 hands down, but how could you betray the 5thGen...???

As i said before... the 5thGen is a keeper.

Jason7 · 05-25-2011, 01:54 AM

Not even a debatable question man, the ZO6!!!

JASON

Hetfield03 · 05-25-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

Have you owned or spent a lot of time behind the wheel of one? I'm suspecting the answer is no.

A friend of mine is just under 6' 5", and he's pretty damn comfortable in his '11 Grand Sport.
I'm 6', and I took my '04 Z06 on quite a few road trips to Dallas (5-6 hours), San Antonio, and Houston (both 9-10 hours).

I was really talking getting in and out of the car when I wrote that as thats the only thing I could think of when I was standing next to one.

blizzpat · 05-25-2011, 03:06 AM

In a heartbeat.

Z06 = best car for $ ever made.

Daily Driver · 05-25-2011, 05:16 AM

Personally I say go for the Z06. Been waiting for the right deal myself on one of those. Goodluck

Carzzy · 05-25-2011, 05:19 AM

Well, I had an '04 Commemorative Z06 and loved it! Had to sell it after only a year due to a divorce! That was a 405 HP car and it it flew! I haven't driven the 505 HP C6 Z06 but I can only imagine! There will be a tremendous difference in power..... so be careful!

1badSS/RS · 05-25-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hetfield03

I really have NO CLUE the appeal of a Corvette. Unless you are 5 foot, how could you possibly be comfortable driving? It must be the speed but I could never give up my comfort.

I'll bet a $100.00 you have never been in a Vette let alone owned one. My 09 Vert is very comfortable and I am 6 foot tall. Unbelievable. Futher, if you dont understand the appeal of a true American sports car, no reason wasting my poor typing skills. Jeeesh.

GrandPrixGXP · 05-25-2011, 05:42 AM

I guess I'm strange, but other than the prestige of it being a Vette, I think the Camaro is a much sweeter looking vehicle. But, get what you want and enjoy!!

Memphis SS · 05-25-2011, 06:00 AM

If the car fits your needs it will be hard to turn down a deal on a Corvette. Everyone should own one in their life time. We currently have a 2004 CE Corvette and a 2011 SS, have owning both for a while I listed a few things to think about below.

Only things I would consider before buying is this:

1. The ride of the Z06 is not going to come close to the SS so keep that in mind, Can you can live with a harsh ride? The Corvette we have has a Z51 suspension and it really takes bumps hard. I can about tell you the date in a penny when I run over it.

2. GM is talking a 2013 release date on the C7 Corvette which means that you will be driving a older body style Corvette soon. Can you live with just buying a car and it not being the latest body style soon?
Best of luck and post some pictures if you get it.

kmhene · 05-25-2011, 06:10 AM

I would go for it.
I own an 84 vette along with my 2011 Camaro. I am glad to have both.
I like the older vettes myself but if i had the chance for a Z06 I would take it.

I am 6'4 and have no trouble getting in my vette. It is very comfortable and I do not have any problems. I am also 49 so its got nothing to do with age, height etc in my opinion.
I would take it if I were you.
Or work out a way to have both.
I did, and I am still looking to add a C-3 vette.

Kevin

05-25-2011, 01:07 AM	#16
sav1 Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 556	Camaros great, z06 will blow your mind. I made the move. Respect the z if you get it, or you'll find yourself wrapped around a pole. __________________ "What Do I Feel When I Kill A Terrorist? A Little Recoil"

05-25-2011, 05:19 AM	#24
Carzzy Drives: '24 Camaro 2SS Conv. & '21Blazer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 517 View My Garage	Well, I had an '04 Commemorative Z06 and loved it! Had to sell it after only a year due to a divorce! That was a 405 HP car and it it flew! I haven't driven the 505 HP C6 Z06 but I can only imagine! There will be a tremendous difference in power..... so be careful! __________________ '24 Camaro 2SS 6M Convertible

05-25-2011, 06:00 AM	#27
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	If the car fits your needs it will be hard to turn down a deal on a Corvette. Everyone should own one in their life time. We currently have a 2004 CE Corvette and a 2011 SS, have owning both for a while I listed a few things to think about below. Only things I would consider before buying is this: 1. The ride of the Z06 is not going to come close to the SS so keep that in mind, Can you can live with a harsh ride? The Corvette we have has a Z51 suspension and it really takes bumps hard. I can about tell you the date in a penny when I run over it. 2. GM is talking a 2013 release date on the C7 Corvette which means that you will be driving a older body style Corvette soon. Can you live with just buying a car and it not being the latest body style soon? Best of luck and post some pictures if you get it. __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD* Last edited by Memphis SS; 05-25-2011 at 06:10 AM.

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05-25-2011, 01:36 AM	#18
Tricky's SS Drives: 2010 Pace Car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 252	I've owned to ZO6's, do not take the traction control off. Once that car snaps loose, your not getting it back. I enjoy the comfort of the Camaro, but the Z is a different animal.

05-25-2011, 01:49 AM	#19
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	z06 wouldn't be as comfortable as the Camaro as a daily driver. Had a C6 before and noticed a huge difference in comfort with my Camaro now.. If youre looking for only performance and a weekend car- Z06 hands down, but how could you betray the 5thGen...??? As i said before... the 5thGen is a keeper.

05-25-2011, 01:54 AM	#20
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	Not even a debatable question man, the ZO6!!! JASON

05-25-2011, 03:06 AM	#22
blizzpat Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 491	In a heartbeat. Z06 = best car for $ ever made.

05-25-2011, 05:16 AM	#23
Daily Driver Drives: Silver Bullet Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 845	Personally I say go for the Z06. Been waiting for the right deal myself on one of those. Goodluck

05-25-2011, 05:42 AM	#26
GrandPrixGXP Drives: Grand Prix GXP Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 108	I guess I'm strange, but other than the prestige of it being a Vette, I think the Camaro is a much sweeter looking vehicle. But, get what you want and enjoy!!

05-25-2011, 06:10 AM	#28
kmhene Drives: 2011 Cyber grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orland Hills Illinois Posts: 29	I would go for it. I own an 84 vette along with my 2011 Camaro. I am glad to have both. I like the older vettes myself but if i had the chance for a Z06 I would take it. I am 6'4 and have no trouble getting in my vette. It is very comfortable and I do not have any problems. I am also 49 so its got nothing to do with age, height etc in my opinion. I would take it if I were you. Or work out a way to have both. I did, and I am still looking to add a C-3 vette. Kevin