Originally Posted by 512bb

I have a highly modified 2007 TT (engine and suspension, lightened about 200 lbs and have the GT2 carbon seats) and a 2008 Corvette Z06 with the engine totally modified with intake, cam, full exhaust, tune and intake). Both have about 570 hp and 530 lb/ft of torque to the wheels.

I love both cars and would be a very tough call as to which one I will keep if I only had to choose one. They are so different and engaging in their own rights. I have driven many ZR1's and know how they behave.

I have tracked all of the above and I have to say that from an engagement and fun factor, both on the road and on the track I will pick the ZR1. It is just a much more engaging car and just the fact that you are putting that much power through the rear wheels gives you a heightened sense and appreciation for the car.

All my cars are manuals and I refuse to go to PDK or automatics so far. There is a crowd that loves them because they go around the track faster, but they are not made into better drivers. The turbo with its all wheel drive masks so much and to boot it is much slower based on nurburgring times (if you choose to go by that). Those who have not gotten a turbo out of shape have not really pushed it hard enough to see how terrible that car is when/if you push it beyond it's limits. The Corvette in the same manner will bite you but in an entirely different way.

I am beyond impressed with the Vette's around the track and for the monies I put in to make the turbo a great track car, it is still an entirely different experience. I would much prefer driving the Vette as fast as I can rather than the turbo.

Having said all the schizo crap above, I refuse to get rid of one for the other but for fun I find that I tend to pick the Vette when I go for a ride (I generally take both keys with me as I park them side by side) , but as someone mentioned if you want to have a better smelling leather or better fit and finish take the turbo.

Let me know if you want me to go into any more details.

Cheers and good luck as you are a lucky man to be in the position you are in :-)

Originally Posted by 4ocious

Thank you for your review and comments. Although my TT is a GREAT car it's still a TIP. I was a novice who didn't do due diligence before I bought it and as of late I've re-discovered the manual. I recently found several 09 TT 6-speeds and have considered those too. And, I found a 2008 Audi RS4 6-speed, convertible ($34K) that is also interesting. But, IMO, nothing to-date compares to a ZR1 when it comes to the " run and fun factor". It's truly an impressive car. But, it's true the interior isn't as good as Porsche's or Audi's but it has improved quite a bit from previous models. Anyway, as I narrow my search and define my requirements the ZR1 is still the leader.

Originally Posted by roybotnik

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sure the interior isn't as bad as everyone says. German car owners love to use that as an excuse to say that any car that isn't their fav brand is crap . I wonder how chevy dealers treat ZR1s? I have never owned a Corvette, but w/ my other experiences with American cars it's been better to just ignore the minor quibbles rather than expect the dealer to care (not that Porsche would be any better).