Drove a Z last night

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03-13-2009, 08:08 AM
L8 APEX

Drove a Z last night

I finally got some seat time in an 08 yellow Z. The definitely need great tires. These were skinny and with the sneaky torque it made for an interesting ride. First and second gear are almost violent. I could light the tires with 2nd gear 60-70mph roll ons. It isn't until third gear you can actually put the hammer down. Cornering and handling are as expected but a little sharp on the edge of control. I write that off to tires and stiff shocks. The dealer told me 18K trade for the F250 which would get me into a Z for about 550 a month...:evil
03-13-2009, 08:26 AM
tiffo60

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Originally Posted by L8 APEX

I finally got some seat time in an 08 yellow Z. The definitely need great tires. These were skinny and with the sneaky torque it made for an interesting ride. First and second gear are almost violent. I could light the tires with 2nd gear 60-70mph roll ons. It isn't until third gear you can actually put the hammer down. Cornering and handling are as expected but a little sharp on the edge of control. I write that off to tires and stiff shocks. The dealer told me 18K trade for the F250 which would get me into a Z for about 550 a month...:evil

http://www.dlvisions.net/~juzz/up/Ow...%20Do%20It.jpg
03-13-2009, 09:09 AM
toddwarren

Work the deal on just the car and sell your truck on your own! Your truck has been well cared for and someone would want to buy it.
Once you sell your truck then go to the dealer and have them do an "in and out" which is just like you trading it in while still saving 6.25 % on the sales tax on the sales price. :tu:
Your trailer will be hard to pull behind that Z though:eek2:
03-13-2009, 10:09 AM
In2deep

Since i owned a 08 350z, i say do it as well, first thing i did was upgrade suspension and went to 19's with wider tires, you can see pics of her in my photo gallery, just to small of a car to keep excellent gas mileage..
03-13-2009, 10:15 AM
tiffo60

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Originally Posted by SonicBlue svt

Since i owned a 08 350z, i say do it as well, first thing i did was upgrade suspension and went to 19's with wider tires, you can see pics of her in my photo gallery, just to small of a car to keep excellent gas mileage..

He's talking about a Z06
03-13-2009, 11:11 AM
L8 APEX

Z means Z06 in this here Corvette forum. I wouldn't trade my riding mower for a 350z, lol! A 350z damn sure ain't violent through 1st and 2nd, lol. I wish he had a silver one though. He has black and yellow. Loaded black 07 nav, new tires, shifter and Corsa, 11K miles 51k.
The trailer is on the chopping block. If it goes the truck won't be far behind.
03-13-2009, 11:33 AM
TXLIGHTNING

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Originally Posted by L8 APEX

Z means Z06 in this here Corvette forum. I wouldn't trade my riding mower for a 350z, lol! A 350z damn sure ain't violent through 1st and 2nd, lol. I wish he had a silver one though. He has black and yellow. Loaded black 07 nav, new tires, shifter and Corsa, 11K miles 51k.
The trailer is on the chopping block. If it goes the truck won't be far behind.

:rll: You know they got a 370z now :rll:
03-13-2009, 11:37 AM
Stinkbug

Are they discounting the Z06's. Really would love to have one also.
03-13-2009, 11:40 AM
WA 2 FST

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Originally Posted by TXLIGHTNING

:rll: You know they got a 370z now :rll:

Still is far from "violent" in 1st and 2nd. It's a really nice car, but I know Terry would never own one.
03-13-2009, 11:41 AM
TXLIGHTNING

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Originally Posted by WA 2 FST

Still is far from "violent" in 1st and 2nd. It's a really nice car, but I know Terry would never own one.

+1, I would never own one :icon_eek:
03-13-2009, 11:53 AM
In2deep

I starting thinking they never built a yellow 08, I knew something was wrong z has always Been referred to as the zcar not z06 sorry!! On another note the guy that lives across from me has a 08 yellow z0, overpriced new buy used he has had his two months rear tires bald, someone backed into it with a truck, hell they should be giving away gmc-chevrolet products these days!!
03-13-2009, 12:56 PM
Ohmsby

Terry would look good in a Nissan
03-13-2009, 03:04 PM
DamonH

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Originally Posted by L8 APEX

Loaded black 07 nav, new tires, shifter and Corsa, 11K miles 51k.

:hammer: Wow ... the original owner must have gotten the shaft on that deal!
03-13-2009, 05:07 PM
SVTJoseCuervo

Quote:

Originally Posted by L8 APEX

Z means Z06 in this here Corvette forum. I wouldn't trade my riding mower for a 350z, lol! A 350z damn sure ain't violent through 1st and 2nd, lol. I wish he had a silver one though. He has black and yellow. Loaded black 07 nav, new tires, shifter and Corsa, 11K miles 51k.
The trailer is on the chopping block. If it goes the truck won't be far behind.

Ouch :rll:
03-13-2009, 06:14 PM
yadisisp2

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Originally Posted by L8 APEX

A 350z damn sure ain't violent through 1st and 2nd, lol.

I beg to differ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDCy...eature=related

:rll:
03-14-2009, 08:48 AM
charlie

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Originally Posted by yadisisp2

I beg to differ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDCy...eature=related

:rll:

OK, so what was it doing that they where so amazed with?
03-14-2009, 09:20 AM
L8 APEX

I think it revs automatically on downshift. Electronic heel toe function. Those guys are my heroes:bows
03-14-2009, 01:43 PM
PUMP

I read in the DMN this week that trade in prices for late model pickemups have climbed $3000 since beginning of the year. Used car dealers can not keep enough of late models in stock. With diesel down to $1.99/gal, now is the time to unload the truck at a decent price before fuel prices start to go back up (which they will - probably by this summer)
I say go for it, $18k difference for an 08 Z06 sounds like a great deal. :D
...........
But don't dump the trailer, you may have to live in it:tongue:
03-14-2009, 03:37 PM
L8 APEX

It is about a 32K difference. Yes, my truck booked 14.5K last summer with 80K miles. It booked 17.5K last week with 98K showing. He said with nobody buying new cars, there is no internal turnover to the used lot. So they are having to go to auction and buy inventory there. People are not buying 40-50K vehicles now no matter what the rebates are.
03-15-2009, 01:20 PM
Ohmsby

I drove an 07 I may trade C5 Z06 in for a C6 Z06 silver lightly modded.
03-15-2009, 01:22 PM
Silver_2000

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Originally Posted by Ohmsby

I drove an 07 I may trade C5 Z06 in for a C6 Z06 silver lightly modded.

THat didnt take long :evil:tu:
03-15-2009, 02:56 PM
tiffo60

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Originally Posted by Ohmsby

I drove an 07 I may trade C5 Z06 in for a C6 Z06 silver lightly modded.

Its what you should have got from the get-go:rolleyes:
03-15-2009, 07:46 PM
gbgary

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Originally Posted by L8 APEX

I finally got some seat time in an 08 yellow Z... for about 550 a month...:evil

that's a smaller payment than i have ($585). if i thought i could get it up my drive without ruining the nose i'd go get it. i'm like you though...i'd want a silver one.
03-15-2009, 08:11 PM
L8 APEX

I have driven dozens of C6's. The engines are all similar tame below 3K and like to be at 4-6,5K for pulling. The 427 is a totally different torque curve. It reminds me of the S/C Lightning. I was surprised when it came sideways from a 1,600 rpm roll on. The torque was massive and instantaneous. It did slow down in 4th and 5th though. It either needs gears or a power adder. I want it to rocket to 160+ like a sport bike. I was WOT in 4th waiting and waiting for 140 to come...

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