I think YMMV....it's always hard to predict insurance, reliability, and maintenance factors. I am fortunate to be married to a woman who wants me to buy a sportscar, which is great.

But, since I always pay cash for my vehicles I just decided I didn't want to save the amount I'd need for a C6 convertible (about 40,000 including tax and license).

So, I figured, why not just pay cash for the Z and laugh all the way to the bank...vehicle paid for, no financing, interest etc. Done, done and DONE!

The other factor is that I am a fan of late model BMW motorcycles...unfortunately they are pricy to buy and pricy to maintain...duh, it's BMW... Jennifer and I love to ride so selling the moto to buy a Vette is not an option. So, we are opting for the less expensive Z and keeping the bike!

Good luck on your purchase!

Steve in So Cal

 

I was looking at both when I bought my Z. I opted for the Z for two reasons. One being the difference in price (I will not buy used). The second reason is because I know a lot more people with Vettes than I do with Z's in R/L and I've always had to be different.

 

The Corvette is $46,000 plus. You can get a 350Z for $29,000. Its an apple and orange comparison.

 

With this economy, they are letting go C6s for 40K ... BUt I guess same applies to Z as well ...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2094164

 

Thanks!

I will have to finance about 15k of the Corvette, so I dont think its too much anyway.

Good luck to you too on w/e you decide to buy.

 

15K isn't so bad. I could do the same, but something about financing sticks in my throat...I've gotten used to paying cash for cars. There is something compelling about paying cash for a 07 Z, or financing an 05-06 'Vette and having to give the bank my money...still when I see a C6 go by, I know exactly where you are coming from....

Steve in So Cal

 

Yes that and listening to cammed C6's on youtube makes me go crazy! haha

Maybe if you save for another year you can pay cash for a c6?