I sold my 02 Z06 and replaced it with a GTS/ACR. The Z06 was my 20th Corvette and was a very nice car. The Viper turns more heads and holds it's value better....
[Z06] vipers vs. z06
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: MI
Have both..both are highly modified (TT's, Heads, Cam, etc.). I love both equally. The Viper plants the power better in a straight line and the torque, both off/on boost is insane. The Z06, with A4, AFRs, Cam, Non-stock cubes and TT also pins you back. The Vette is by far the easiest to drive. The Viper is just crude and raw. If you just want a weekend driver, Viper is probably a good option. It does draw attention, if that is your thing. If you need a daily driver, the Vette gets the nod. If you like modding, the Vette has the most options and the are downright cheap in comparison. A set of aftermarket heads for the Vette will set you back about $2,500. A set of aftermarket heads for the Viper will set you back $7k. Forged stock displacement short block: Viper (10K), Vette (3.5-5k).
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Miami Fl
Viper's and Vette's make me proud to be an (Cuban) American! I test drove one before buying the new Z06 and haven't been able to take get it off my mind since. The new SRT10 is a much better all around car then the previous car - even though the pedals are still off center.
Dude, enjoy your Z! You have an animal in your driveway.
Dude, enjoy your Z! You have an animal in your driveway.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: off leash
St. Jude Donor '21
This is it
Originally Posted by PDCjonny
I've owned them both. Had an '04 Z06. Still have the Viper GTS.
The Z06 is the better car, has all the gadgets and is a way better daily driver. The Viper is too hot, too loud and too rude. It is also ten times more fun to drive, attracts a crowd like no other and has pin your ears back torque. So it depends on your needs. Mine is a weekend toy, so it's Viper all the way. And I kinda like attention...
The Z06 is the better car, has all the gadgets and is a way better daily driver. The Viper is too hot, too loud and too rude. It is also ten times more fun to drive, attracts a crowd like no other and has pin your ears back torque. So it depends on your needs. Mine is a weekend toy, so it's Viper all the way. And I kinda like attention...
1st Gear
Joined: May 2006
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Z-06 vs. Viper
First and foremost, I love cars. They all have their virtues and drawbacks. I have a 67 427/435, 68 hemi GTX, 98 GTS, 03 SRT-10, a 06-SRT8 Jeep and now an 06 Z-06.
I love them all. The Z-06 is more refined than the 03 Viper. The 03 Viper is more refined than the 98 GTS and so on... The EASIEST car to drive is the Z-06. It may also be the quickest due to traction. I have worked very hard to have this selection and enjoy the fruits every day!
I love them all. The Z-06 is more refined than the 03 Viper. The 03 Viper is more refined than the 98 GTS and so on... The EASIEST car to drive is the Z-06. It may also be the quickest due to traction. I have worked very hard to have this selection and enjoy the fruits every day!
Pro
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Colorado
I would love to have a Viper but at 6'3", 220 lbs, I just don't fit, even with the adjustable pedals. I've heard of seat adjustments but haven't had a chance to try one. Additionally, the new Z is really hard to beat with great gas mileage, comfort, and convenience.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 135
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From: AZ Desert
Originally Posted by ron01z06
Does anybody have a viper and a z06? what is a better car to have? alot of people told me to get the new viper. but once i got the z06 I got where i dont really like the vipers. i like the looks but the new z06 will walk all over it. Im sure viper fans would say the vipers are better so i want to know has anybody compared the two? 
C6 Z06 this evening.
I am 6'3" 235 lbs and don't have a problem fitting in the Viper.
I wouldn't say one or the other is "better" than the other. Two very different cars.
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If it's going to be your only car and it has to be one of the two, the obvious choice is the Z06. I relate my Vette to a fine surgeons scalpel and the GTS to a giant broad sword. The Vette is much more refined, much smoother, more adept to daily or atleast regular driving, although still gets attention. The GTS is a car that I like to take out to dinner on weekends or to go for a nice sunday cruise, you can't fill up with gas in it without getting a ton of attention.
In the end my Viper with bolt ons gets driven probably twice a month, and my C5 about 2-3 times a week. I see the Viper as more of a total toy, rather than a car that can have some practicality.
In the end my Viper with bolt ons gets driven probably twice a month, and my C5 about 2-3 times a week. I see the Viper as more of a total toy, rather than a car that can have some practicality.
