ForeverMaker Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I am looking to pick up an '08 Z06 here soon. But I keep seeing these Grand Sports with the ability and take off the roof and that is really tempting. I know this topic is beat to death on the vette forums but I wanted CR's opinion. I do plan on tracking this car on road courses and at the strip, but over 95% of the time I will just be cruising. The GS has more manners at the limit according to reviewers. So should I stop being a pussy and pull the trigger on this? Or realize I am a geezer at 30 years old and pick up this... (not the actual cars I am looking at, just for reference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06 all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06 seems like an awful lot of car for "just cruising" but whatever. Having never driven either, I'd want a Z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06 all the way. I have to agree, the Grand Sport is cool, but it isn't a Z06. I think they are both pretty forgiving, having beat on a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Just pull the trigger and get the Z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99crb600 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 ZO6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahd-ler Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Z06... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 GS....You'll never use the full potential of the Z06 and you said it yourself you'd like to be able to cruise w/ the top off....I feel the same way. I'm certain for 95% of people a GS would exceed their capabilities anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 GS....You'll never use the full potential of the Z06 and you said it yourself you'd like to be able to cruise w/ the top off....I feel the same way. I'm certain for 95% of people a GS would exceed their capabilities anyways. Better to have it and not use it than to want it and not have it, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I never take off the t-tops in my car, I say z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 GS....You'll never use the full potential of the Z06 and you said it yourself you'd like to be able to cruise w/ the top off....I feel the same way. I'm certain for 95% of people a GS would exceed their capabilities anyways. Well considering your sig you are the minority on CR, I cannot disagree with you more. Accerlerating out of a corner down a straightaway, or drag racing and I think anybody would be faster in the Z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_in Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 My old boss and tennis coach had a 2008 C6Z and now has a 2010 GS convertible. He was worried he was going to notice the power loss. But the GS was basically a Z with out the engine, it had the same brakes and suspension, I believe. After he got it, he was very happy with it, he said he couldn't really tell a difference on the low end when accelerating around town. But he could tell a difference in the upper MPH end, but didn't bother him that much since it's his daily and he wanted to be able to drop the top. http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz243/Dakota740408/2010%20Grand%20Sport/corvette0113.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The Z06 will cruise just as easy as the grandsport and you don't have to be a geezer or a pussy. Its a win win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianZ06 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The white grandsport above is a very sharp looking vette though. That color combo really makes the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brrcats Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 how bout you buy one of the new 427 convertibles they have coming out in 2012? Best of both worlds perhaps? but I faced your current choices a few months ago. I chose the Z06, and havent regretted it in the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Better to have it and die trying to use it than to not have it and respect your limits, IMHO. FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Uh easy choice, z06. They drive so smooth too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Vert....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_in Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The white grandsport above is a very sharp looking vette though. That color combo really makes the car. It looks killer in person. His C6Z was red with the comp gray rims. Looked pretty good to me, so good in fact that I got a hold of the comp gray wheel color paint for my CCW 505A's. I have the paint (Which if I knew how much it was going to cost, I wouldn't of done it, ha) just haven't had time to get the deed done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Better to have it and not use it than to want it and not have it, IMHO. I never take off the t-tops in my car, I say z06. Z or nothing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I am looking to pick up an '08 Z06 here soon. But I keep seeing these Grand Sports with the ability and take off the roof and that is really tempting. I know this topic is beat to death on the vette forums but I wanted CR's opinion. I do plan on tracking this car on road courses and at the strip, but over 95% of the time I will just be cruising. Or realize I am a geezer at 30 years old and pick up this... (not the actual cars I am looking at, just for reference) The silver GS looks great. I'd do that save some bucks and he'll, if you want more power just boost it in a couple years. Doing so reasonably Would give you something different and powerful still. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I say it depends on your plans.....not to mention you can get an auto in the GS from the factory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I would go GS, and mod down the road if you need more power. Can't lose either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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