Slash8915

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So in about a week I'll have money for a new toy. I've been looking at a 2012 Z06 3LZ for a while, and I've been on the corvette forums a lot. But a lot of the guys there seem scared on the new GT-R. It's sort of made me look into it.

If I went with the Z06, I would be getting G-Force's stage III package. So I'd be looking at around 570-580rwhp depending on the choices.

If I went with the GT-R, I would pretty much just get full exhaust upgrades and a tune. I have no idea what I would be putting down.

I think I would seriously miss the power and sound of a V8 if I went with the GT-R, but the GT-R seems more modern and I wouldn't have the stigma of "old guys and corvettes". The GT-R also has the option of automatic or manual which would be nice in traffic.

I'm really torn between these two cars. If you had the option of picking one, which would it be?

Robert@G-Force

Think about this GTR's are very expensive to mod and maintain.

03Sssnake

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I really hate to say it, but you have the money, buy the GT-R. The GT-R is more car for sure.

texas94z

I'd look for a gently used 2011 Z06 with MRC and ceramic brakes.

Slash8915

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That IS true. I haven't REALLY looked into the maintenance of the GT-R. I just know the earlier models had transmission issues.

Robert@G-Force

Plus its hard to beat the sound of a heads and cam Z06 banging through a Corsa.

daniel044

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I would get a GT-R if I really wanted a nice car without modding. But cant beat the sexyness of a Cam Z06.

BADZ

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Z for sure and take the extra cash left over - mod and make some real power!!!!

Turbo_Stang

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Hope this helps:

2012 GT-R What to expect the first 5 years

Maintenance Year 1: $400 Year 2: $1,770 Year 3: $3,998 Year 4 $2,805 Year 5 $2,965
Total : $11,938
2012 Corvette What to expect the first 5 years

2012 z06 What to expect the first 5 years
Maintenance Year 1: $165 Year 2: $205 Year 3 : $2,456 Year 4: $637 Year 5: $2,676 Total : $6,139

-Ross-

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Get an ever so gently used 06-09 Viper Coupe with under 10k miles.

666ws6

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I would get a new SRT Viper... Or the stacked Z06. I had ride in a GTR and just didn't thrill me.

BAD2000TA

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^THIS!!

Certainly not "old man with golf clubs in the back"!!

I really want to move to a Z06 myself, but having a 2 year old means car seat in the back. So, I'll keep modding the Trans Am for now!

jrob56

iTrader: (39)

Id have to drive both, but I think the two main points have been hit.

GTR has a cooler much more rare factor to me. Lot more car for the money, but maintenance I imagine will be a lot higher since its just a more complicated, techy car.

Corvette is simple in comparison, so less maintenance costs, and still awesome in its own right.

How much are you looking at for each? Same cost to buy?

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

Zo6 not even a question.
Only gtr i like or would ever buy is 2000 skyline gtr.

NPNS

Damn hard decision..... To awd Or not. Both are awesome track monsters... I'm not sure of what I would pick. What will you be doing with it? Drag or track? They would both do well either way...

Slash8915

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Daily driver with some drag time.

y2kfrc

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Having owned several vettes ranging from 400hp-8xxhp. Then a GTR that we took from 400hp to 7xxhp.

The GTR's amount of technology makes the ZOnfeel like a Fred Flinstone mobile. While this is cool it does nothing for driving experience. My car felt identical at 400hp and 720hp.

IMO it depends on the goals for the vehicle. If I have an unlimited budget and want a competitive road race car I'd consider the GTR

For good old fashioned seat of your pants fun its very hard to beat a C6Z! Honestly if you are shopping for those I would also cindider a gen4 Viper and modded 2009-2012 CTS-V.

DopeFedZ

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Buy this gentleman's CTS-V problem solved

hiram007

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Exactly, Z06 hands down. I wouldnt worry about the "old man vette" thing. How many "old men" do you see rolling in a Z06 with a head/cam package? How many do you see in a stock Z06? 9 out of 10 vettes I have seen around here are all base models or GS (wannabe Z06) with the "old people" you refer too. I've seen only a handful of Z06's and one ZR1 on the road driven by guys who look like they are in their late 30's, early 40's (and one chick).

Not to take anything away from the GTR, its a very nice car, but I would go for the Z.

FlashWS6

iTrader: (18)

Having driven both i'd say GTR. Fun car no doubt and there's not mistaking it for another vette. Most people outside of the forums can hardly tell the difference between an base C6 and a ZR1.

GTR is a fun car and can seat more if absolutely needed. Once I get rid of my C6 I'll be getting a GTR or a CTSV.