Differences in Z06 and Vert
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Ca
They are being compared because I'm about to buy one or the other. And I asked. Although they are diferent, they are in the same price range for me.I love speed and performance but I probably would not use it to all it's potential since I don't race. This is why I am probably leaning toward the Vert. I too have a Harley. 
The Z06 is a more intense driving experiance.
Former Vendor
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From: Devil's Island CA
Im not saying dont ask, thats great that your doing your research, but a Vert to Coupe comparison makes more sense. The Z06 is a "race" ready Vette so I would say get the Vert and then if you decide later its not for you gt a Z.
Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rowlett Texas
Maybe you should grace the forum members with your infinate wisdom and tell us just what a sports car enthusiast is. Seems like the definition of the term would be someone who is enthused about sports cars. Which, correct me if I'm wrong, just about covers every member of this forum.
Melting Slicks
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From: gresham oregon
They are being compared because I'm about to buy one or the other. And I asked. Although they are diferent, they are in the same price range for me.I love speed and performance but I probably would not use it to all it's potential since I don't race. This is why I am probably leaning toward the Vert. I too have a Harley.
Pro
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Maybe you should grace the forum members with your infinate wisdom and tell us just what a sports car enthusiast is. Seems like the definition of the term would be someone who is enthused about sports cars. Which, correct me if I'm wrong, just about covers every member of this forum.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Francisco Bay area CA
It's much easier to add 55hp to a vert and equal the Z06 (ok, add a couple hours to up the suspension too), thus having the best of both...
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Navarre FL
So much tension between Vette brothers! What gives? While I dont share the opinion that the Z is the only true soorts car of the three (they are all three great cars!), they are very different. I have only owned the Z but have driven a coupe and can tell you that stock for stock there is a BIG difference in the way they drive. suspension, tranny, power...all big things. If you want to be able to put the top down, and that is imprtant to you, then get the vert. If you want to go fast...er, and handle like a dream, get the Z. If you want both, then get the vert and mod the crap out of it! Either way you can smile because your driving a Vette...dont forget to wave!
Safety Car
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From: Ocean Springs MS
So much tension between Vette brothers! What gives? While I dont share the opinion that the Z is the only true soorts car of the three (they are all three great cars!), they are very different. I have only owned the Z but have driven a coupe and can tell you that stock for stock there is a BIG difference in the way they drive. suspension, tranny, power...all big things. If you want to be able to put the top down, and that is imprtant to you, then get the vert. If you want to go fast...er, and handle like a dream, get the Z. If you want both, then get the vert and mod the crap out of it! Either way you can smile because your driving a Vette...dont forget to wave! It's almost like that "Z51" stuff on the C6 boards. They seem to think only a Z51 optioned vette is a "true" vette. Get a life. Any corvette is a sports car, and any vette of recent vintage, including a base-suspension vert, will outrun and outhandle 99% of the cars on the road.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have driven in everything but a vert. There is a big difference between the Z06 and the other cars, at least from the factory. They are all sports cars though, just packaged different for different tastes. I would highly recommend taking a test drive of both cars to see which you like better.
Either way you can't go wrong, as they are both vettes!!
Either way you can't go wrong, as they are both vettes!!
