2002 NSX with LoveFab turbo and upgraded suspension/brakes
Once in a while i pull up next to a new Z06 at a light and they glance over at my basic car.lol
2004 NSX or 2008 c6 zo6. Which one would you choose?
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Once in a while i pull up next to a new Z06 at a light and they glance over at my basic car.lol
Vettes are evolving slowly, and getting better. Before long, they'll be acceptable to German car buyers.
The new standard vette is faster than the previous generation Z06, and has a leather wrapped interior option, a good shifter (finally), but still lack some steering feel (as per the last Edmunds revew). Once that's fixed, it'll be a keeper. The nsx has always been a keeper. That said, a Z06 would be fun to drive for a couple years.
The new standard vette is faster than the previous generation Z06, and has a leather wrapped interior option, a good shifter (finally), but still lack some steering feel (as per the last Edmunds revew). Once that's fixed, it'll be a keeper. The nsx has always been a keeper. That said, a Z06 would be fun to drive for a couple years.
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Its definetly a better car now. The only concern for myself being an automobile enthusiast, I can't see myself driving a front engine car it just doesn't feel exotic or supercar like:frown:
It's a tough call. I'm amazed at how my 335i coupe handles. But, generally I agree. But, I like that new front engine Ferrari too. The 599.
Maybe so, but most exotic cars these days are not mid-engine. All Aston Martins, MB, All but one Ferrari.
Having owned 2 NSX and a C6 (not z06), I think it is just as funny how people here make assumption on the vette and put it down because they don't know better--- just like vette owners do with the NSX.
The question between a 08 Z06 or 04 NSX just depends on what you are looking for. The NSX is exotic and plenty fast for most people. The vette is not exotic, nor will it be a collectors item, but it will destroy the NSX in any performance measurement known to man. The c6 is a better daily driver, but I hear the Z06 is pretty rough. The NSX will hold its value better over time, but in the last year I have sure seen the value of 97-2000 NSX's fall a pretty good bit. If you want stares get the NSX, if you want to blend in better with the crowd and not worry about your car when you park it in public, get the vette.
As for the luggage comment, the NSX does pretty good because of the layout. I think it is 5 cf. The Vette is 23. HUGE.
I love both cars, but now I am ready to move on to an Audi S5... then maybe a used R8 down the line.
The greatest race car driver of our time Ayrton Senna helped developed the NSX. That alone is worth more than any Vette IMHO.
Stock for Stock?
C6 ZO6 :frown:
C6 ZO6 :frown:
I've heard this a few times... from people who obviously don't know any better. But I don't blame them for being naive... lots of people make exaggerated comments like that.
Case in point... handling feedback. Perhaps you will argue that handling feedback is not a performance measurement... just to prove you're right. But I definitely consider it to be a performance aspect of a car.
Another case on point... reliability. Perhaps you will argue that reliability is not a performance measurement... just to prove you're right. But can you imagine an unreliable F1 car that broke down all the time compared to a reliable NSX. The NSX would beat it on any F1 circuit. I consider that a performance measurement also.
And still another case in point... the "Chick Factor". I dated a really hot CPA a while back. She once mentioned that she didn't like the Corvette because it had a rough ride. When I mentioned to her that the NSX also had a stiff suspension, she replied, "Yeah, but the NSX is exotic."
I personally know several NSX owners who have drag raced Z06's. After racing them, their car was fine... not "destroyed" at all.
And there you have it... the NSX wins. :biggrin:
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You do have a CTSC and NetViper has/had long experience with NSX... The Z06 is as fast as 996 GT3 RS on BBC track for crying out loud...
Don't become defensive, but driving the car on a track is only PART of what would be considered the performance aspects of a car.
Go back and review what I highlighted about NetViper's comment... especially the part about "will destroy the NSX in any performance measurement known to man."
I completely disagree with the idea that the only perfomance measurement that mankind knows of is the time it takes to do a lap at the BBC track.
Secondly, I have never seen, or heard of, an NSX becoming "destroyed" just because it got beat.
Some people think that track times, or 0-60 times, or 1/4 mile times, or braking distance, or skid pad G's, etc. are the only measurements of performance.
I'm only saying that there are many, many aspects of performance... some of which, the NSX beats the C6 Z06. (especially the most important one... the "Chick Factor" :biggrin: )
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No doubt corvette is fast and has alot potential now.
There something organic special orgasmic about mid/rear engine cars that you will not deliver the same euphoria as an exotic. My NSX might not be as fast as a corvette or even on the track but I do know the NSX is a masterpiece from anyway you look at it and in 30 years from now people will be begging to own one price will go up as deman increases and supply decrease.
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You mean the "14 y/o boy factor"? :biggrin:
jond wins the thread.
Wow, you really don't know very much do you.
Let's see, NSX 1/4 mile is roughly 105-110 MPH stock and a Z06 is closer to 125. You don't call that destroyed? Hell, I would wadget a stock C6 could be a NSX around a racetrack. Don't believe me -- well, would a new 911 Turbo beat a NSX around a track? The C6 beat the 911 Turbo. (C&D Lightling lap 2007).
I have driven both a C6 and two NSX's around a racetrack. Have you? The C6 was certianly faster. It was about 15MPH faster in the straight at roebling road. Turn in speeds were lower, but corner exit speeds were higher. (400TQ
) That is my own personal experience. I am not the best driver in the world.I don't really consider "steering feel" a performance measurement, but I will agree the NSX has much better feel both on an off a racetrack.
I have had my C6 over a year without a single problem. I don't see a reliabitily issue here. Again, you just don't know any better.
Like I said, I love both cars. I have owned both cars. Have you?
Lastly, I think it is sad you have to use a car to get a chick.
I like them both. But i would spend my hard earned money on the 04 nsx. I'd like to have a vette but i wouldn't want ot buy it with my money, but i wouldn't have a problem shelling out the dough for another nsx.
You've got to be kidding...a car to get girls.....
I've been a Vette forum member since 04 when I was looking at getting another early C3 Vette. I should go over there and post NSX.
I'd probably pick the Z06 though if I had to spend the same $. After a few months I'd sell the Z06 before it started falling apart.
A better poll might be would they have picked a 91 Corvette vs a 91 NSX? Most of them would still take their Vette that falls apart and is worth about 8k.
I'd probably pick the Z06 though if I had to spend the same $. After a few months I'd sell the Z06 before it started falling apart.
A better poll might be would they have picked a 91 Corvette vs a 91 NSX? Most of them would still take their Vette that falls apart and is worth about 8k.
Ill be glad know that while im driving down the freeway my roof wont fly off.....
I have a glass roof
I'll be glad to know my tranny won't explode and leave me stranded. (only 91-92 owenrs need reply
)No car is perfect.
One thing nobody has metioned is the Z06 has a 5-year powertrain warranty. That is hard to beat for a 505 HP car.
Hey now, the NSX do get girls attention.
I've found kiss marks on my paint while washing my car.
Other time I pulled up in to a cell phone retail store and the south east asian hostess there locked eyes with me and gave me "that" smile. We talked and she gave me her number.
Those are the examples that I can remember. I've yet to actually use the car as a vagina netter.
I've found kiss marks on my paint while washing my car.
Other time I pulled up in to a cell phone retail store and the south east asian hostess there locked eyes with me and gave me "that" smile. We talked and she gave me her number.
Those are the examples that I can remember. I've yet to actually use the car as a vagina netter.
.....I'll be glad to know my tranny won't explode and leave me stranded. (only 91-92 owenrs need reply
at 35k miles my NSX had a coolant reservoir leak and oil pan leak.
embarassing for something with an Acura badge.
Aren't Vette's Front mid-engine? If so, that's the layout that Enzo Ferrari likes since it's easier to correct oversteers than a rear mid-engine car. Porsche 911s, that's yet another story
. Enzo's last Front mid-engine creation was the 550. In that sense the Enzo would make Enzo turn in his grave. 
Wow, you really don't know very much do you.
Let's see, NSX 1/4 mile is roughly 105-110 MPH stock and a Z06 is closer to 125. You don't call that destroyed? Hell, I would wadget a stock C6 could be a NSX around a racetrack. Don't believe me -- well, would a new 911 Turbo beat a NSX around a track? The C6 beat the 911 Turbo. (C&D Lightling lap 2007).
I have driven both a C6 and two NSX's around a racetrack. Have you? The C6 was certianly faster. It was about 15MPH faster in the straight at roebling road. Turn in speeds were lower, but corner exit speeds were higher. (400TQ
I don't really consider "steering feel" a performance measurement, but I will agree the NSX has much better feel both on an off a racetrack.
I have had my C6 over a year without a single problem. I don't see a reliabitily issue here. Again, you just don't know any better.
Like I said, I love both cars. I have owned both cars. Have you?
Lastly, I think it is sad you have to use a car to get a chick.
It appears that you're taking all this personally... it's not meant that way.
So, I'll repeat... it was the comment "will destroy the NSX in any performance measurement known to man."
I knew you would say that you do not consider steering feedback a performance measurement... but that's not to say someone else does. I do consider it an aspect of performance. Okay, so there is a difference of opinion.
You may have had a reliable Corvette... but reliability is not measured with one car over the span of a year. When I looked at the 2004 Consumer Reports reliability charts, the Corvette was not quite as good as the NSX. Besides, you probably don't consider reliability an aspect of performance either. But I do.
So, all I'm saying is that there are some performance measurements "known to man" that the C6 Z06 does not beat the NSX. Not many... but some.
Your last comment was fallacious and mean-spirited. It doesn't bother me because I believe you are taking my comments personally and you were angry when you wrote it.
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This was already mentioned above but thank you for your corvette guy redundancy.
To each his / her own; and who G.A.S. if Car A will DESTOOOORY, KILL, OBLITERATE Car B...........
I love the fact you said "DESTROY"...such a corvette guy response
In the end it's fairly obvious what each car offers. The NSX will never compare in any performance catagory to the new ZO6 but people looking to purchase an NSX are probably not looking to DESTROY the guy sitting next to him at the light.
As others have stated - if the same question is posed in the corvette forum - the obvious answer will be given.
Same with this forum;
IMO those who own the NSX own it for everything it offers; all its intangibles, rarity ect. ect. ect.
As you might know since you have owned two of them.
Personally, I think the ZO6 is a great car, great bang for the buck. Even the new C6 seems like a great Car for the $$$.
That being said - there is more to a car than "DESTROY" Car A vs Car B.
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I have dreamed of both these cars for years...
theres somthing about people looking at a nsx and just thinking what the hell is that.... your response is "iTS A HONDA" hahaha its classic look that never gets old
theres somthing about people looking at a nsx and just thinking what the hell is that.... your response is "iTS A HONDA" hahaha its classic look that never gets old
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