Finally drove a C6 - not the least bit impressed

[04Znfhsfalcon]

Originally Posted by vant

"Oh no you di-ent!! The C5 has a big butt!"
"What's wrong with big butts? It looks good on your wife."
"You son-o-bitch! She's on Nutrisystem!"

[Kens06]

I drove a C6 Z06 last year during the Z06 2 day event at Bondurant and fell in love with the C6!!
I never really liked the look of the car's flat butt and that is all I saw!!

Once you get away from that and drive the car...WOW!!
My modded C5Z is close to a well maintained C6Z, HP wise, but the C6 has learned many lessons!

I'd love a ZR1 if someone would lend me the money........

Ken

[00Hawk#140]

I just got a C6 Z06 and traded my C5 Z06 for it... the power is just great in the C6 Z...it drives very well...it takes alot less effort to shift the newer vette and goes where it pointed without effort...... My Hurst shifter made the C5 very stiff. The sound system really needs help in my 07... it's my first major mod since I really don't need to add to the 505hp...well maybe a CAI system

that how I see it
Tim

[Daytona-Flyer]

Originally Posted by 00Hawk#140

I just got a C6 Z06 and traded my C5 Z06 for it...
Tim

I too traded a C5 Z06 for the C6 version. I never looked back. The C6 is so much nicer.

[Lawdogg]

The styling of the C5 looked great to me in '97. I owned 5 C5s (2 '99 frcs and 3 Z06s). The C5 styling leaves me cold today. Especially the front nose. It has not stood the test of time (except the notchback which still rocks). Imho, even the late C4 nose is better looking and looks more aerodynamic. One thing I love about my C6Z06 is the way the front of the car looks when it is bearing down on you. Sinister comes to mind.

[Ames]

I drove my dad's mid 90's C4 and never got the whole Corvette thing. It was just ok.

Rode and my friends C5 Z and it got me thinking, but not buying.

Drove my dads C6 and I went right out and bought a C6 for myself. With-in a year I added a C6 Z. Great cars. Good price, great performance, comfortable enough to drive every day.

[vant]

Originally Posted by Ames

I drove my dad's mid 90's C4 and never got the whole Corvette thing. It was just ok.
...

I still don't get the whole Corvette thing. Did you know there are people who spend nearly every day talking about this car on forums? Freaks they be.

[PerforminNorman]

Originally Posted by vant

I still don't get the whole Corvette thing. Did you know there are people who spend nearly every day talking about this car on forums? Freaks they be.

[JBsZ06]

I had more FUN driving my c5 z06. It was a much more "raw" racecar like feeling and I enjoyed that. (485hp/3100lbs)

The black C6 Z51 that I presently own is a better sports car. Lots of fun, good looking, love taking the top off all summer long....yet with all that said...if I had to do it all over again..?

I'd just drop a crate motor in my previous C5...What can I say....except ...I had more fun driving my previous C5 Z.

New cars great...very nice but not the same passion.

Interior much nicer if that matters in the C6...Much more refined for daily use too...

Personally I like the wide body look of the C6 Z06 and the new grand sport better than the narrower C6 Z51 and even the C5 Z06 that I owned too..

[pauln64]

here's what I had to say about it going from a Z16 to an 06 Z06

new C6 Z06 owner

[xtc4us]

You're using a "Hertz" C6 for your your basis of comparision?...... = FAIL!

[DucZ06]

I loved my C5Z, don't get me wrong, but there is no way I am going to part with my C6Z. To me everything the C5 needed, the C6 has.

[ProfessorBlaze]

maybe some time down the road I will convert to a C6Z...













R1!!!

[jub jub]

I'm with you RocketSled. C6's suck and Z06 sucks even worse!

[Inked Anarchist]

everyone says their C6 is comfortable enough to be in all day, and yet when I take small little roadtrips anywhere from 2-5 hours, my lower back is sore from the clutch, and my buttcheeks are numb from sitting.

i know i'm only 6'0" and 145lbs, but i'm 29 and in great shape! am i being a wuss??