Questioning the C8 Z06 now.

[96 Vette CE]

You know how I know you're getting old?

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE

I use to take my 96CE to the track but after getting threatened by the soccer moms not to bring a C-4 where real track cars run i just decided to drive up and down the streets in front of the colleges.

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[Swany00]

Porsche>C8Z06

[kylebuck]

Originally Posted by MadInNc

People are walking from C8z06. Had dealer call with 2 coming in that buyer walked on

Number one reason why I don't have any c8 is the dealers.

[Craig]

Welcome…

[sublime1996525]

Get the GT3!!

[higgyburners]

it is the only answer.

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

Coming from a slightly different perspective, I see far less GT3s at Cars N Coffee (the largest in my state) than I do C8s. The C8 is quite literally everywhere and they are anything but interesting. It's a base model Corvette for crying out loud. I think GM missed with the ZO6, great engine sure, but not much separating the base from the Z looks wise. In fact, you need to be right up on a ZO6 to even tell if it is one.

The GT3 however...you know what it is...and being a die hard car guy I would check out and prefer the GT3 9 out of 10 times over a C8Z, especially for the 3rd pedal. HUGE foul from GM. The only 1 out of 10 I'd go to the C8Z over the GT3, is if it was modified in some way that made it clearly stand out above the others.

In your situation, GT3...as long as it doesn't bother your hip to drive it.

[RedLS1GTO]

I think it's most telling that a bunch of guys on a Corvette forum... are saying get the Porsche.

Somehow I don't think the opposite would be true.

The other question would be whether AutoX is your primary or secondary factor.

(Regardless... the Porsche is still the easy choice if it was me)

[GrandSportC3]

If I had to choose between the 2, I'd go with the GT3.

[Onebadcad]

I hate to admit it, BUT I drove a GT3 two years ago at Xtreme Xperience at PBIR.
It was fast, very fast, handled superbly AND the DCT was PERFECTION, always in the power curve and this was in auto mode, as I did not use paddles.

I hit 145 in the long straight, which is about 10 MPH more than I hit in a V2 at Cadillac Day.
I was laughed at by instructor when I asked the penalty for passing the instructor-driven pace car as the run began. In three laps I had to coast four times as I was ready to pass.

I am a Corvette / Caddy guy for 20+ years, BUT would buy a GT3 in a heartbeat if the siutation was right.
If I were to purchase I would NOT wear porsche apparel.

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

If I were to purchase I would NOT wear porsche apparel.

Only Gay people wear apparel.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Anjdog2003

Only Gay people wear apparel.

A better choice vs. the hawaiian stuff:

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

A better choice vs. the hawaiian stuff:

Those guys weren't even cool when they were younger.

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

Originally Posted by GrandSportC3

If I had to choose between the 2, I'd go with the GT3.

As an EV driver, your vote don't count.

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

I think it's most telling that a bunch of guys on a Corvette forum... are saying get the Porsche.

Somehow I don't think the opposite would be true.

The other question would be whether AutoX is your primary or secondary factor.

(Regardless... the Porsche is still the easy choice if it was me)

Like my C8, it would be a primary autocross car, and a very occasional fun weekend car. I have a truck and 2 other Corvettes that I can drive. The C8 Z06 was meant to be a forever car, and not a competition car. It would be used for an occasional autocross and pdx, but never competed with full time. I would need an additional car to compete with.

This car piques my interest: 2019 GT3 RS Weissach

If I'm going to go GT3, I might as well go all the way. It would be in a higher class (SSP vs. SS), but it typically wins that class nationally too. I would compete in this car and not require a 2nd car. Thoughts?

[RedLS1GTO]

I’ve driven that car’s twin… Except in blue.

The short answer is: yes.

The longer answer is: absolutely yes, and you will never look at any other car the same again.

[snide]

There's no replacement for displacement. Love the sound of a throaty American V8, which can't be beat by the krauts.

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by snide

There's no replacement for displacement. Love the sound of a throaty American V8, which can't be beat by the krauts.

Half breed Canucks don't count.

[Craig]

The GT3 will appreciate in value, even while you’re beating the snot out of it…the C8 will lose value just sitting in your garage. Not that that’s a good reason to buy a toy…but it’s something.