Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 15, 2006 8:33 pm)

According to Road & Track, the Vette Z06 does 0-60 in 3.9 sec, the quarter mile in 12.2 sec, goes 60-0 in 109 feet, and does their slalom at 69.6 mph (price as tested $71,595). Comparative figures for the Porsche 911 Turbo are 4.0, 12.4, 119, and 67.8, all inferior (price as tested $118,365).
 
I wish I could remember where, but I saw a side-by-side comparison of the Z06 and Porsche 911 (it was online, one of the major mag's or, perhaps, Edmunds, and included a video). The Porsche, at twice the price, had a hair's advantage in initial acceleration and slalom, both attributed to slightly better traction due to its rear engine. Otherwise the Vette equaled or bettered the Porsche. And, imo, the Porsche is ugly and nerdy, while the Vette is stunning and sexy.
 
The 911, to my understanding, is sort of a reference standard for performance for cars not in the stratosphere, i.e., under $200k.
 
The Z06, btw, out-performs many of the cars in the stratosphere, such as the Ferrari F430 Spider ($205,000) and 612 Scaglietti ($269,829), as well as every single BMW, Jaguar and Aston Martin made. Admittedly, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder ($225,180) does as well as, but not better than, the Z.
 
The only consistent quibbles reviewers have had with the Z06 relate to the quality of the interior, e.g., the seats and, rarely, the radio. I've sat in one and found it fine, quite nice, actually. (And, imo, true quality audio is impossible in a car, due to road noise and limited space for speakers.)
 
As for reliability and service, I hardly think Maserati, Ferrari, and BMW (or SAAB, Volvo, Audi, Land Rover, Volkswagen, etc.) have anything to brag about. The only reliability and service substantially better than that of American cars is that of Japanese cars, which are hardly fast or sexy.

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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 16, 2006 6:44 pm)

The comparison is false: No car is more "natural" than another. (Also hi-tech synthetic microfibers work better than natural fibers in some situations, whisking sweat away from the body, keeping it both cool and warm; or stronger than steel, bullet resistant, even self-sealing, puncture proof, as used in Andiamo luggage, for example).
  
As a matter of fact, the Vette is a purist machine, a real sports car. (Btw, I am wearing a 100% wool sweater as I write this.)

Replying to: my5tvette (Jul 20, 2006 9:54 am)

You are so right...Nothing like having the car right in your face on a showroom to make anyone drool...I was doing just that not an hour ago with a Retired US Navy Chief, the local Corvette specialist; at a medium sized store here in Indy (Blossom Chevrolet). Get this...a buyer ordered his dream car some 18 or so months ago, gets impatient while waiting for his hand-built 427 and buys an in-stock Z-51 coupe instead...Now all of a sudden they have a Victory Red Z06 in 2LZ trim with HUD and NAV...WOW!! As to pricing, they're a little more saner than many at only $10k over the $79,000 sticker. They just put it on the showroom...I only hope that I can sell my Jensen in time...Cheers.

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Replying to: bolivar (Dec 13, 2006 12:02 am)

Turns out you're right a again...The Z06 sold last night for MSRP...$79,000...Blossom Chevrolet's General Manager was asking $5k over and the buyer was either a friend, skilled or both. In any event, it'll be shipped south to Florida in covered transport later this week. A great buy and a Lucky guy!!

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