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X-TURBO said:
I drove 2006 Z and thought it had a ton of power. Exhuast sounded great when it opened up. After I got over the launch potential I couldn't help to think that it is still a cheaply made pile. Everyone says a lot of bang for the buck. I think it's over priced. Especially if you pay 5 to 10k above MSRP. It's too expensive for a track only ride and it sucks on the streets unless you want to end up in jail for the night. The TT is a lot more money but you can drive it in the rain, snow, to dinner, to the track and to work and love every minute of it. I was glad to climb out of the vette's plastic plain inerior. 
I love Porsches, but above all else I am a car guy period. Before I mod'd my Z to be a track monster, it was the most docile machine on the street. Your comments are completely off. I've listened to more garbage about the plastic plain interior than I care to hear again. For a measley 2k you can change it all and still have the fastest track car out there for less than 200k. If you are really looking for a track car, you won't be driving it in the snow, rain or other adverse weather conditions.
Track cars perform on the track period. They are not built to drive through mud pits or water holes. My 996TT was crap to drive in the rain. Yes, maybe slightly better than my Z, but hardly competent. Most people buy cars like the 430, the TT, Lambo's, etc. as secondary drivers.
The 997TT will take you to the country club, dinner, and yes the track all with equal competence. If we are talking strictly track, would you take your GT3/430/TT to dinner in the rain? Hell no. You would take your daily driver.
What does 'it sucks on the streets unless you want to end up in jail for the night' mean? I don't even need to comment on the ignorance of the statement.
I have driven Ferrari's (not the 430), Porsches and every American make you can imagine. When people speak of 'if you think it's only about speed you don't understand', I do.
I chose to trade my 996TT for a Z and I am pleased. I love how it appeases the desire for raw horsepower and has the love for the track that I desired. Another Porsche is in my sights (a 997 GT3 undoubtedly), but let's not be comprimised in our appreciation for how one can make power translate to performance on the track. Recognize how each manufacturer can offer a different experience and still be satisfying.
I love the affordable competition the Z has provided. Don't think for one minute that every other manufacturer hasn't noticed. Who wins? The consumer. And that my friend is me!
Just curious, how did the Z06 drive? What year was it?
So please be fair in you comments. 
