[Z06] z06=user friendly?
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Dallas Texas
I have searched a bit but all I found was "they are fast or can be fast in the right hands".
currently own a evo, and love the car. It is very rewarding to drive aggressively and extreamly driver friendly. I am considering selling it in order to get a c5 Z06, but the idea of rwd with all that power kinda scares me. I would be doing some track days and autox in it but thats not what worries me. It spirited back roads driving. I have driven one before but obviously wasnt able to push it towards its limits. Is it something thats going to bite me in the **** and should I look somewhere else like towards a e46 m3, or 911, or are they fairly forgiving?
currently own a evo, and love the car. It is very rewarding to drive aggressively and extreamly driver friendly. I am considering selling it in order to get a c5 Z06, but the idea of rwd with all that power kinda scares me. I would be doing some track days and autox in it but thats not what worries me. It spirited back roads driving. I have driven one before but obviously wasnt able to push it towards its limits. Is it something thats going to bite me in the **** and should I look somewhere else like towards a e46 m3, or 911, or are they fairly forgiving?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,152
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From: Folsom Ca
The Z06 can be very civilized/user friendly when you want it to be.The last couple of days I had to take it to work and I was driving easy and smooth.In a combo of city and freeway driving I got 23mpg..
It idles smooth and has all the creature comforts I`ll ever need.It is a very involved driving experiance and sometimes you have to realize its potential and be cautious.
All in all it is the greatest car Ive ever had and I dont want or need a faster car or better car.Its a jewel.
It idles smooth and has all the creature comforts I`ll ever need.It is a very involved driving experiance and sometimes you have to realize its potential and be cautious.
All in all it is the greatest car Ive ever had and I dont want or need a faster car or better car.Its a jewel.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Slinger WI
If you can have two vehicles, which it sounds like you can, go with the Z. I have owned both an E36 M3 and a Z. The M3 is a better daily driver and handles extremely well especially with the readily available suspension upgrades. They do very well on the track and you can have a lot of fun, but it is 160 horses down on the Z. On the track at every apex you can floor the M3 and not get into trouble. With the Z you have to be a lot more careful unless you leave traction control on. I would not mind having both but when I had to choose I picked the Z.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
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From: NJ
The Z06 is a better all around car IMHO than the other cars you talk about. My wife has an M3 and it doesn't do for me what the Z06 does. The Z06 can be put out of control like any other car but if you keep the Traction control on you would have to do some pretty stupid manuvering to loose it. At the track the Instructors allways say that if you are on the track and a Z06 comes up on you, don't be stupid just give him a point by, he has a production race car and not much that is stock is gonna beat it. Good luck with your decision.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Ca
The Z06 is a better all around car IMHO than the other cars you talk about. My wife has an M3 and it doesn't do for me what the Z06 does. The Z06 can be put out of control like any other car but if you keep the Traction control on you would have to do some pretty stupid manuvering to loose it. At the track the Instructors allways say that if you are on the track and a Z06 comes up on you, don't be stupid just give him a point by, he has a production race car and not much that is stock is gonna beat it. Good luck with your decision.
As far as raw performance, I agree that the z is superior to the M3 but the M3 is a very sexy car and I feel that the interior is miles ahead of the Z.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
Also, sounds like what you really want is an M3. I autox with the local BMW group, and while the M3s are stellar machines, when one breaks the bills can be stout. Surprisingly, many parts on the Vette are common with other GM/Chevy vehicles. You'll also find M3 mods are pretty pricey, as well.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Ca
Yeah the nsx is a nice ride but a little costly for what it is. For the price of a decent milage nsx I could get a 600+hp supra, or a Z06 with low miles and a warrenty.
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Racer
Joined: May 2002
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From: Lakeland/Tampa FL
Steve, your killin us 
maybe you need to re-think this whole thing. You say you want low end, high end, you want to autox, you want something sexy, nice interior, and your afraid of raw power to the rear....
You've mentioned the M3, 911 and Supra more than once. sounds like you want either an M3, supra or a 911/996 (in that order). Why not spend a few days/week with each one and see what you like best.. Good luck buddy.
maybe you need to re-think this whole thing. You say you want low end, high end, you want to autox, you want something sexy, nice interior, and your afraid of raw power to the rear.... You've mentioned the M3, 911 and Supra more than once. sounds like you want either an M3, supra or a 911/996 (in that order). Why not spend a few days/week with each one and see what you like best..
Good luck buddy.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Ca
Steve, your killin us maybe you need to re-think this whole thing. You say you want low end, high end, you want to autox, you want something sexy, nice interior, and your afraid of raw power to the rear....
You've mentioned the M3, 911 and Supra more than once. sounds like you want either an M3, supra or a 911/996 (in that order). Why not spend a few days/week with each one and see what you like best.. Good luck buddy.
maybe you need to re-think this whole thing. You say you want low end, high end, you want to autox, you want something sexy, nice interior, and your afraid of raw power to the rear.... You've mentioned the M3, 911 and Supra more than once. sounds like you want either an M3, supra or a 911/996 (in that order). Why not spend a few days/week with each one and see what you like best..
Good luck buddy.I hear where your coming from, and the funny thing is that when I posted on other boards they said the same general thing other then it was more like. " it seems like you want a z06 or a _ ?"
I think I am just looking for someone to really persuade me to make my mind up on just one, instead of going back and forth between what I want.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Ca
I just recently switched back to cars from sports bikes so all of the above seem rather tame compared to a new liter bike. I am not at all considering the 911 anymore. Its either a Z,m3,supra, or FD 7
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Instructor
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From: Ca
I wish it was that easy. I love them both. I think the deciding factor is going to be what I find a good deal on that screams my name at the time. Everything thats on the market right now most likely wont be at the end of next month. As we stand right now though I would love to own this Z http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/269297624.html
