View Poll Results: Choice between a C5 Z06 and C5 Vert
2002 C5 Z06
106
42.57%
2002 C5 Vert
143
57.43%
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Poll: Rather have a C5 Z06 or Vert?
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
My A/C works so good I use it when its 90+ degrees WITH THE TOP DOWN...so I stay cool AND get an out in the open air feeling...but don't sweat like a pig
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 590
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From: Orangevale Ca.
with all due respect, and as an owner of such an animal (check the sig), i would have to disagree. i have owned quite a few custom vehicles, but my "verted" z0 is by far the most enjoyable vehicle i have driven. i have to admit that i get a kick when i read the threads where z0 drivers disagree with the vert/coupe folks and, of course, vice-versa. i am fortunate enough to have what i consider to be the best (and worst) of both worlds (if there even is a "worst"...lol).
enjoying the "waves",
rich
enjoying the "waves",
rich
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 25,058
Likes: 1,265
From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
with all due respect, and as an owner of such an animal (check the sig), i would have to disagree. i have owned quite a few custom vehicles, but my "verted" z0 is by far the most enjoyable vehicle i have driven. i have to admit that i get a kick when i read the threads where z0 drivers disagree with the vert/coupe folks and, of course, vice-versa. i am fortunate enough to have what i consider to be the best (and worst) of both worlds (if there even is a "worst"...lol).
enjoying the "waves",
rich
enjoying the "waves",
rich
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Right Corner Pocket of Illinois
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh NC
Kinda Biased! I love my Vert!
Best of Both worlds. Pop some LT headers and heads/cam and Im making more horsepower than a stock Z06 and I can put the top down and cruise. If you're planning on tracking your car though, probably get the Z since high speed track events and some drag events have rules requiring convertibles to have roll cages. Something to think about.
Ed
Ed
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
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vert, because making a vert perform like a z06 is a whole lot easier than making a z06 drive like a vert.
z06 suspension components, (shocks, sways, springs) $1350
intake and headers, catback for similar acceleration characteristics: $1500
Being able to have all this, vert style, and an automatic transmission?
PRiCElesS!
z06 suspension components, (shocks, sways, springs) $1350
intake and headers, catback for similar acceleration characteristics: $1500
Being able to have all this, vert style, and an automatic transmission?
PRiCElesS!
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 259
Likes: 1
From: Smith Mountain Lake Va
All depends on what you're looking for. I could care less about comfort and cruising, I wanted pure performance. Hence the Z. Just to show how much I care about comfort, my car is slammed on stock bolts and it rides like a one horse wagon. But damn, when I start slinging it around corners, it's awesome. No 'vert could ever hang. Plus it looks a ton better
I know a few verts that could hang!!!! All it takes is a little work under the hood!!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,608
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From: the GOCC are everywhere, even back from "band camp"
I've got a vert, put on Z06 exhaust & sway bars, Koni shocks, AR headers, etc. It runs great, looks fantastic. There are drawbacks to a vert, no track days unless you get a roll bar. In a perfect world I would own one of each. I don't live anywhere near perfect, my convertible is a great choice.
Bruce
Bruce
Racer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 316
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From: Rochester WA
St. Jude Donor '05-'07-'08-'09
Vert for me!
I'd opt for more of a fun Vette.
If I wanted speed, I'd go for C6 Z06, (or ZR1).
heck I've already gotten a speeding ticket in my little LS1 345 hp Coupe!
(besides, more of an excuse to visit Arizona more often
If I wanted speed, I'd go for C6 Z06, (or ZR1).
heck I've already gotten a speeding ticket in my little LS1 345 hp Coupe!
(besides, more of an excuse to visit Arizona more often
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 253
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From: Penna.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
From: Palmdale California
Is this a trick question? One of the only reasons that I bought a Vette is it's combination of style, comfort, and performance. A Z06 is all about that combination. Convertibles suck. I've recently come off a 3 year run of only driving convertibles and I can honestly say that I can remember every time I have had the top down in those 3 years. If you want a convertible buy a Miata as a second car.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,363
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From: 1994 LT1 Coupe 6-speed with FX3 & 2000 LS1 Vert 6-Speed with F45 Hunterdon County, NJ
go for the vert
We have stock C4 Coupe and C5 Vert. We decided to look for the Vert since we already had a coupe (and a 2k TransAm coupe too), and are extremely happy with our decision.
Whereas they both drive very well and comfortable (adjustable stock shocks on both), there is nothing like putting the top down on the C5. The only complaint is a bit of body twist, but hopefully an alignment and making sure the stiffening panel bolts above the drive shaft are tight will help.
The look and feel of open air all around, and the airodynamics are amazing, so it's extremely quiet, and the looks from everyone are extremely gratifing.
Since you already have a 2007 C6 coupe (per your profile), go for the Vert, you will not be dissapointed.
Also the 2002 is a great year, engine slapping was addressed and the top was improved.
Whereas they both drive very well and comfortable (adjustable stock shocks on both), there is nothing like putting the top down on the C5. The only complaint is a bit of body twist, but hopefully an alignment and making sure the stiffening panel bolts above the drive shaft are tight will help.
The look and feel of open air all around, and the airodynamics are amazing, so it's extremely quiet, and the looks from everyone are extremely gratifing.
Since you already have a 2007 C6 coupe (per your profile), go for the Vert, you will not be dissapointed.
Also the 2002 is a great year, engine slapping was addressed and the top was improved.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 661
Likes: 5
From: New Jersey
Is this a trick question? One of the only reasons that I bought a Vette is it's combination of style, comfort, and performance. A Z06 is all about that combination. Convertibles suck. I've recently come off a 3 year run of only driving convertibles and I can honestly say that I can remember every time I have had the top down in those 3 years. If you want a convertible buy a Miata as a second car.
Easy Francis!
J/K but I can tell you from personal experience verts do not SUCK. different strokes for different folks thats all, a vette is a vette is a vette