View Poll Results: Choice between a C5 Z06 and C5 Vert
2002 C5 Z06
106
42.57%
2002 C5 Vert
143
57.43%
Voters: 249. You may not vote on this poll
Poll: Rather have a C5 Z06 or Vert?
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 180
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From: Ellicott City MD
There are thousands of things that I love about my Vette. I never would have guessed that the Convertible top would become by far my most favorite aspect of the car. It is so much fun to drive with the top down. I hear you loud and clear on the performance aspect. It is a shame that did not make a convertible Z. That is why I intend to beef mine up. Just installed a Vararam CAI, and Corsa X pipe and exhaust. Looks tight, and sounds like a beast with the top down!!!
Ronnie
Ronnie
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,060
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
>>>: "in their stock forms"
But you can easily change a few suspension parts and add a few engine parts and have everything...power, handling AND the top down>>>you can't have that if you just have a ZO6...with a Z you have some extra power but you sweat like a pig with the fixed roof
Last edited by Yello95; Sep 7, 2007 at 05:24 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,060
Likes: 1,265
From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 9,984
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From: Assault is a behavior, not a device! Cypress TX
St. Jude Donor '11
I've got my radar up for a really killer Z deal right now but I wouldn't be without a vert to get one. My order of ownership would be (1) vert (2) Z06.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 27,567
Likes: 99
From: San Diego
And yes my friend>>>: "in their stock forms"
But you can easily change a few suspension parts and add a few engine parts and have everything...power, handling AND the top down>>>you can't have that if you just have a ZO6...with a Z you have some extra power but you sweat like a pig with the fixed roof
>>>: "in their stock forms" But you can easily change a few suspension parts and add a few engine parts and have everything...power, handling AND the top down>>>you can't have that if you just have a ZO6...with a Z you have some extra power but you sweat like a pig with the fixed roof
Racer
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 251
Likes: 1
From: Katonah NY
I wouldn't trade my '01 Vert for a Z because:
1) With the top down or up I think it's the most beautiful Vette ever (I also own a '56 which is pretty too, although I think the C-3's are gorgeous, too)
2) For a convertible it's amazingly solid, dry, rattle free, handles great, and after sound deadening (which either car could use) comparitively quiet with the top up.
and 3) With a few mods power and handleing is easily improved.
I've owned M3's and Porsches and I like the C5 Vert best.
But hey, vive la difference, my son likes ricers, and I must admit the 350Z is pretty amazing to drive.
Just be sure to get a good sound car in colors you like and enjoy... You can't go wrong with a C5. Good luck.
1) With the top down or up I think it's the most beautiful Vette ever (I also own a '56 which is pretty too, although I think the C-3's are gorgeous, too)
2) For a convertible it's amazingly solid, dry, rattle free, handles great, and after sound deadening (which either car could use) comparitively quiet with the top up.
and 3) With a few mods power and handleing is easily improved.
I've owned M3's and Porsches and I like the C5 Vert best.
But hey, vive la difference, my son likes ricers, and I must admit the 350Z is pretty amazing to drive.
Just be sure to get a good sound car in colors you like and enjoy... You can't go wrong with a C5. Good luck.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 614
Likes: 24
From: Manteca, CA
Interesting poll, since most of us have already voted with our checkbooks...
I dislike Convertibles as a personal choice, and I never put the top down when we drove one. Heck we have had the t-tops off our Camaro once since we have owned it; and I ended up getting sun burned badly...
Z06
I dislike Convertibles as a personal choice, and I never put the top down when we drove one. Heck we have had the t-tops off our Camaro once since we have owned it; and I ended up getting sun burned badly...
Z06
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 519
Likes: 36
From: San Francisco Bay Area California
It depends on what you want to do with the Vette. If you like the feel of fresh breeze blowing on a beautiful sunny day while cruising with your Wife/GF, then the Vert wins.If you want Raw "Kick your butt" performance , the the z06 will be your choice. However, you can always spend a little money on mods and accomplish that....but to transform a Z06 into a Vert...it wouldnt be practical.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 68
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From: Lyndon, KS
Buy a Vert, but of course I am a little biased It depends on what you want to do with the Vette. If you like the feel of fresh breeze blowing on a beautiful sunny day while cruising with your Wife/GF, then the Vert wins.
If you want Raw "Kick your butt" performance , the the z06 will be your choice. However, you can always spend a little money on mods and accomplish that....but to transform a Z06 into a Vert...it wouldnt be practical.
It depends on what you want to do with the Vette. If you like the feel of fresh breeze blowing on a beautiful sunny day while cruising with your Wife/GF, then the Vert wins.If you want Raw "Kick your butt" performance , the the z06 will be your choice. However, you can always spend a little money on mods and accomplish that....but to transform a Z06 into a Vert...it wouldnt be practical.
Jonota
