What to get: 2006 Z06 or 2006 911 S?

[CAP1]

Z06 Resale 14k to 23k depending on condition.


The mustang GT has almost as much horsepower as the six in the camaro.

and it'll still hammer the camaro....even with a solid axle, and less power.  

[CAP1]

I appreciate all the feedback, thanks all. I didn't expect so many responses!

To clarify the "image" aspect, it's not necessarily that I care what other people think, it's more that I care about the ramifications of what other people think. There's a slight but important difference. It's not a huge issue, just one I'm taking into consideration.
 
As someone mentioned earlier, I think it does boil down to what I like more - what will be more fun/enjoyable. I think once I drive the corvette it will make my decision easier. If that doesn't I'm in big trouble. I don't plan on ever going to the track, nor driving like a maniac on public roads, so I'm not sure the performance difference between the two is too important.

I've considered getting a sports sedan like several have mentioned, but I just prefer the look of a coupe. The Cadillac is an amazing car for the value (I'm just not a fan of it's exterior). However if the corvette had the caddy's interior, I wouldn't have any problem deciding. That's what boggles my mind about the corvette... GM clearly has the ability to put quality plastics and finishing materials into a car, if they want to. A new Chevy Malibu has a better interior than the current corvettes - it doesn't make sense.

I've considered BMW's and have been in a couple M6s. They are great cars, but for some reason I just don't find them as appealing.

I'm 29 now and it's interesting how your tastes change over time. If you asked me back when I had a camaro what to get, I would have said corvette in a second.

(looking at a hardtop jdbecks)

a buddy of mine has a bmw z4. it's only a 2 seater. he bought it 2 years ago for just under 25k. i'ts got a straight 6 in it with a 5 speed manual.

 the frakkin thing is a rocket ship. it(i think) will out accelerate pretty much anything on the street....and it handles like a slot car.

 he drives a LOT. he's averaging 33 miles/gallon at 90mph.

[Bucky73]

My next ride


I just need a few more dollars but I've got it figured out....I'm gonna be my wife's pimp and hook her out. I may not be able to get $500,000 for her in one shot but I think I can get $20 for her 25000 times.

[CAP1]

My next ride
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I just need a few more dollars but I've got it figured out....I'm gonna be my wife's pimp and hook her out. I may not be able to get $500,000 for her in one shot but I think I can get $20 for her 25000 times.

or ya could build one of these.  (insert multiple drooly icons here)

[jdbecks]

I would get a TVR Tuscan Speed 6, although not sure how much they cost over there,

or I would build a AC Cobra replica, over here they are made by a company called DAX

[Stalwart]

Buy a mini van or a light pickup truck.  Either way you'll get about 1000 times more utility out of one of those.

[jdbecks]

Buy a mini van or a light pickup truck.  Either way you'll get about 1000 times more utility out of one of those.

what if you own more than one car? I own 3 cars 

[SPKmes]

Go for the middle ground....Get a Ducati....style, flare and grunt all rolled into one. Plus you have the added bonus of only replacing 2 tyres, and 1/3 of the fuel costs....ok maybe half.

[Saurdaukar]

I can't decide between a C6 corvette Z06 or a 997 Carrera S.

Drive both.  The decision will be easy.

There is no substitute.

[morfiend]

Mondego,

  If your seriously considering the Porsche you might want to read some of the forums on the net.

 If it was my money,given your first 2 choices I'd take the vette,on the other hand if I want a real Porsche I'd get an older aircooled 911 or better yet a 930.

 check out the cost of a new remanufactured 911 motor because if you buy a watercooled 1 and keep it you'll be purchasing a rebuild for sure!

 The Vette is well except for little things pretty much bulletproof.

   

[Reaper90]

I, myself would consider on of these before the Vette or Porsche..

[image of overweight Rustang]

That would be a snack for a Z06.

But they sound nice, it you're just into sounds.  

[Reaper90]

and it'll still hammer the camaro....even with a solid axle, and less power.  

Barely. And that's the GT, heads-up against the base Camaro.

Wait for the SS. NOTHING Ford makes will keep up.

FWIW, they haven't made but one decent sports car in the last 40+ years, and that was the GT (Ford GT, not Mustang GT).... and they killed it off a few years ago.

[Stalwart]

what if you own more than one car? I own 3 cars 

May your good fortune continue.

[gyrene81]

Barely. And that's the GT, heads-up against the base Camaro.
Wait for the SS. NOTHING Ford makes will keep up.
FWIW, they haven't made but one decent sports car in the last 40+ years, and that was the GT (Ford GT, not Mustang GT).... and they killed it off a few years ago.

You sure about the 40+ years? If I remember correctly in 1969 and 70 Ford sold a production muscle car that ate up any production Camaro built from 1967 until the 2009 SS. If someone were to "modernize" it with an electronic ignition and a 6 speed transmission...





But I still like the new Dodge Challengers...just the body style is attention grabbing...reminds me of high school and light to light draggin.

[Grind]

911