460cidpower

But if I supercharge my S, it's $1000 for clutch/flywheel, $6500 for supercharger, $1500 for gears, that's the same $$$ as the difference between the 'vette and my car.

s4play

It's a nice car - no question about it....hey if you can afford it why ask us, just go buy it! No arguments from me - I test drove it a few weeks ago (new Z06) and I was tempted too!

Only thing I wanted would be a convertible version

The s2000 can't really match the Vette in any category so those of you who say don't buy it I don't understand why???

Only downfalls is:

1) It's price is higher

2) No drop top cruising

3) Bigger car overall


As for buying a Chevy, Corvette owners do not consider themselves owning a Chevy, it's a Corvette! Quality is plastic if you compare it to say a Porsche but S2000 is about the same in terms of plastic, etc...

Insurance is actually cheaper for me in the Z06 amazingly! But I love my s2000 so no thanks

rk

archtop

My insurance went up 300.00 a year when I got my 06' s2k vs my o5' c6 Coupe which I just sold. The Vette has one of the best safety records ( especially the vert per iihs injury and crash damage statistics) of any sports car. I would say the main reason not to get it is the Vert with power top is $$$,but if you can afford it I say go for it , its still an incredible bargain and the interior is just as nice, with a lot more amenities. I'm glad I owned one and will probably buy the Vert next time.

dyhppy

razor sharp handling is way more useful than torque on a car driven during everyday life/traffic.

ruexp67

It's not THAT much bigger overall. It is a little bit longer, a TAD bit wider and it is much shorter overall than the S2000. It just seems bigger because there is so much more interior space.

The C5 Z06 offers the best bang for the buck out there. The only downside is the number of bucks to get there.

Don't let the fanbois and haters tell you what to do, go with what you like.

When in doubt, get both:

replica

Depreciation - Your 01 should be pretty straight now, but the C6 will definitely lose 10-15 grand over the next couple years. You can always part out the supercharger if/when you sell your S.

But hey, the Vette is sweet - if you like it, get it.

ruexp67

Well, first off, torque is more useful in day to day traffic. Unless you are that moron weaving in and out of traffic like it's a video game.

Second, the modern Corvettes outhandle an S2000.

dyhppy

have you driven one? i have and it doesn't outhandle it in terms of road feel.

how is torque more useful? so you can get to the next stop light with a trailing cloud of smoke.

seriously, though, the vette is nice, but not cheap, bad depreciation, not reliable, not as exciting to drive, imo, and a S with gears is pretty fast for my standards.

get the vette. i've said it before: if you're asking the question, it means the love is gone.

ruexp67

Have I driven one? Scroll up. I own one, and an S2000.

You ask how torque is useful, then suggest one should get gears for their S2000. It seems you know the answer, but just for the record. Casually pulling away from a stoplight is easier with low-end torque. My S2000 just begs to go to redline at every shift. I hate to short shift her. The Z06, while I can take it to redline, it doesn't need it. I have no problem short shifting it. the difference? TORQUE.

BTW -- When it comes to outhandling...

Here is me driving my S2000 on the track:


Here is me driving my Z06 on the track:


Have you driven either an S2000 or a Z06 on the track?

dyhppy

yes, i have no doubt that the wide rubber holds more road, but the S feels better in steering response.

like i said, everyone that wants to ought to go get the vette already. but each one of my negative vette points is true and the list goes on.