If you need convincing you don't need to get one. Now stop asking people what you should do and get what you want.....my .02

 

That's initial quality. Not quality over time like Consumer reports.

 

Whatever dude. You are dense. All you do is talk sh*t about corvettes, non-HR's, etc. You have been proven wrong on numerous occasions, yet still stick with your thick-headed mentality.

Mods, go ahead and ban away, but SOLO-350Z is nothing more than a f*cking dick. Everyone knows it, including him. This website has gone down the toilet.

 

Umm I am just stating facts about your links. Talk crap? I have owned a Vette, I just am not blinded.

 

Umm yes, very minor compared to the number of transmissions that have been replaced in the 350z's.

You still have yet to acknowledge this fact. With the number of people on this forum who have been through multiple transmissions, how do you not consider this a reliability issue?

The only issue I ever had with my Vette was the steering column lock recall. The issue was fixed with a $50 bypass module. This was also after the car had turned 150k mi....

 

Hmm really?

C5 problems

http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...ems-ex-14.html

 

Wow are you serious, did you even read the link you posted? Why don't you read through some of these again and tell me how any of these issues affect the reliability of the vehicle....Didn't I mention once already that most of the issues with the Vette's are DIY fixes.

Water Intrusion
Water leaks have several ways of getting in the car, and none of them AFAIK are very difficult to fix. Proper adjustments and maintenance will prevent most leaks.

Seats
Corvette seats are delicate.

Roof noises
If you buy a coupe with a removable roof, you can expect wind noise and some creaking.

Hood rattles
During cold weather the rubber hood stops can also rub and rattle against the hood. Adjust and lubricate the rubber stops

Drivetrain rattling
The valvetrain makes a significant amount of noise at idle. the transmission sounds like it is rattling when leaving the line. It is normal.

Shaky breaking
The front brake rotors warp easily under heavy braking…or at least that’s what uneducated drivers think. I tend to believe StopTech: http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...otors_myth.htm

Scraped front ends and rocker panels
It's almost impossible not to scrape the front end...

Squeaky steering wheel
When you turn the steering wheel, you may hear a squeak. It's just the plastic surfaces rubbing against each other. A shot of lubricant fixes this.

Overheating & burning smells
Even though the engine can heat up to 220, even 240 degrees Fahrenheit, this is normal.

Noisy fuel pump
There are two fuel tanks, and two fuel pumps. One fuel pump continually pumps gas from the passenger side tank into the driver side tank, and is quiet. The main fuel pump is directly behind the drivers seat, and can be annoying loud, especially on early C5’s. It's normal, and not a sign of a failing fuel pump.

Suspension squeaking
In cold weather you may hear the suspension creak when you go over speed bumps. To fix this, clean (optional) and lubricate the sway bar bushings.

Tough shifting
The shifter in manually shifted Corvette's takes a strong arm to get it into gear. You really have to make sure that the shifter is fully in 1st and Reverse, or it will pop out of gear when you let the clutch out. This is not the fault of the car, but the fault of the driver.

Tire hop
Tire hop during hard acceleration in cold weather is common, even if the same tires don’t hop in warmer weather.

Interior rattles
The visors may rattle when they are put up, but if you flip them down, the rattle goes away. Squeezing the mirror lid down seems to take care of it.

Sticky Hatch
During cold weather, the hatch may pop up slowly, or not at all. Spray the latches with silicone grease until they come up properly. If the struts do not hold up the hatch, try lubing the strut bars

 

Now, heres a few issues that come to mind with the 350Z...And few of these issues with the 350Z seem as simple as with the Vette

Transmission failure
Faulty gas gauge
TPMS failure
Squeaky brakes
Hatch strut failure
Hatch not opening properly
Noisy clutch
Tire feathering
Oil consumption in Rev-ups
Paint chipping
Window motor issues.

 

Okay Okay, the Vette is Gods Chariot, I think we know that. Nothing beats it in quality or workmanship. Enjoy.

 

everything about the z is better except for torque. /closethread. thanks

even in japan they refer to the 350z as the Japanese corvette.

 

wow, you are an idiot.
That's because in japan they consider Type R's fast. lol. The 350Z is a relatively torquey car in Japan, not in America though. They also call the GT-R Godzilla, but it's not the fastest car in the world. There are cars that have beaten the almighty "Godzilla".... Including the Corvette ZR1.

With drivers being equal, a Corvette is faster than a 350Z in a striaght line and on a road course.

 

Both the Corvette and 350Z suck d*ck. Now everyone, shut up.

 

Bottomline: Each of us has a conviction regarding "X", "Y" or "Z" vehicle(s). I can't convince you, you can't convince me...Don't worry, be happy! Kid: Buy whatever ride you can afford & that you like!
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