And we're starting to see where all Z06 vs ZL1 discussions go - to practicality, price, interior size, and other details. So, it REALLY depends on what you are looking for or what you need out of a car. There's circumstances that make total sense for one and no sense for the other and vice versa. If you want the best performance and can fit in the Z06, IMO it's a no brainer if you have the coin. There's literally a SLEW of reasons you might want one over the other. Everybody's different. Before I try to preemptively list a bunch of them and still miss some, it's best to ask about specific areas. Me personally, I care a lot about looks and performance - so I will tend to give most things pertaining to those factors. Others care about comfort, interior space, visibility and ride height - putting performance on the back burner.
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Originally Posted by hashtag
The Z06 is a tight squeeze & like randy said it will give you a sweaty eyebrow. There is one crucial fact about the Z06. To get magnetic ride you have to opt for ceramic brakes. What a rip off. Ride quality without it is ��
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What? All Z06s have magnetic ride. Z07s have a different settings and shocks. That's it. On base Stingrays where the Mag Ride is optional, the ride is absolutely fine at the worst.
Yes, the Z06 is a tighter fit. Probably 80%-90% of buyers out there would fit though.
I have zero proof that the Z06 will give you a sweaty eyebrow. As I said, I've pushed 3 different Z06s on a road course and never thought it was a handful. I've spoken with tons of owners, driving instructors, driving schools/experiences, and many forum posts from track rats that all agree with me. I'm used to cars with this kind of power on the road course and used to race open wheel race cars. I by no means have as much experience as Randy and I'm not calling him a liar. It could have been the press car they had or perhaps updates since then have changed things or maybe it's only found when it's pushed WAY past what 99%+ of owners would be capable of. Certainly wouldn't be found by you or I.
Put it to you this way, my Z06 was just as solid on the track as a GT3 and a 458 that I drove on the same day. Obviously, both those cars are engineered better and have definite upgrades in certain areas, but I never felt anymore scared in the Z06 than I did in the GT3 and that says something.