So I went down to Florida last weekend to see my sister get married. I figured why not rent a nice car.......so I went with a white 08 C6 convertable with 4700 miles on it.

The appearence of the car looked nice overall in the convertable model. The power top was awesome in comparison to my past 94 convertable which was a PIA to open & close.

Interior looks were cool with a red & black combo. I didnt like the stupid carbon fiber radio surround/bezel.....tacky I also didnt like the silver accents used throughout the interior.....cheesy.
As far as how the interior "felt"...it was ok.... but less than I expected. The seats were nice & fit my stature well. (I'm 5'9" @ 205lbs) I didnt like the dash too much. It was sort of flat.....not a surrounding feeling to it. HUD was cool....like the G meter!

Unfortunately, it was an A4.....no likey. I found the paddle shift feature interesting at best, but I really had a hard time getting used to it. I kept it in regular automatic mode for the most part. The shifting was late & sluggish most of the time. I noticed the engine would race when using the downshift selection on the paddle shift when moving slower than normal??? I dunno, maybe I cant get past my 6 speeds in the ZR1 & Z06.

The engine was strong & sounded decent at higher rpm. I really didnt like the fact that I really had to mash the pedal to get a "good" response out of it though. Then, when I'd rap it out a little, it sounded "chattery"....if that makes sense sort of a "tinny" sound to it. Dont get me wrong, it would move, but compared to my C5 Z06.....it was no contender. Keep in mind, I live at 5300' above sea level....this C6 was in Florida as I said, and my Z06 still felt much stronger.

I'm glad I had the chance to compare a C6 to my C5 Z. Now I REALLY dont want one. It was a nice cruiser with a few nice upgrades, but nowhere near the adrenalin pumper that the Z is. GM got it right with the Z06. Hell, I even like my ZR1 better than the C6. I didnt get that Corvette feeling that I do when I'm in either of my Z's.

If you're thinking about getting rid of your Z06 for a C6 coupe or vert....dont do it. You may be disappointed.

 

I don't think anyone here should give a crap about a C6 unless it's has the LS3 at miminum.

 

it was a 08 C6? with a LS3? and it had a A4?

 

Paddle shift = A6

Are the 4L60E's even offered anymore?

 

If it was an 08 LS3, it should've had an A6. The stock tune with torque management really kills those cars.

 

What mods have you done to your C5 Z?

 

My mistake on the transmission......not an A4......A6 (sorry:o )

Jerryx......headers, X-pipe, hi-flo cats & a Halltech air intake. But remember, the altitude sickmess my Z suffers at 5300'. The C6 shouldve felt better since the Florida pavement is 2' above sea level

All I know is that I love my Z06!! I have been considering selling....but getting cold feet now.

 

I loved my 02Z and kept it for 5 years, but every time I drop the top in my vert, I forget all about my 02Z. In my opinion, the interior is quite a bit nicer in my 08 compared to my previous C5's. The sport seats with the power side bolsters in my 08 are definitely superior to the leather wrapped sponges I had in my 02Z. The 08 definitely feels a bit more tame compared to the rawness of the C5Z, but it definitely isn't slow.

Having owned nothing but standard transmission sports cars, I can understand why you were underwhelmed comparing your Z to the Auto 08. Auto tranny sports cars just don't have the same fun factor to me. Just my opinion.