New Corvettes are here (white)
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Originally posted by jet864
$45k? Are you guys crazy? For 400 hp and 12.7 quarter, that is absolutely insane for the money. Also, this car CAN handle, and will whoop butt around the track, almost as good as the Z06. This or the GS430...if this interior was ONE bump higher, it would be the Vette no question, even for a DD. I love this car, and I sleep restlessly (sp) waiting for the "Z06"-like model...
Besides the Barbie pink, white is the least favorite color I've seen.
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$45k? Are you guys crazy? For 400 hp and 12.7 quarter, that is absolutely insane for the money. Also, this car CAN handle, and will whoop butt around the track, almost as good as the Z06. This or the GS430...if this interior was ONE bump higher, it would be the Vette no question, even for a DD. I love this car, and I sleep restlessly (sp) waiting for the "Z06"-like model...
Besides the Barbie pink, white is the least favorite color I've seen.
James
I would give the Corvette a near exotic classification, since there are so many built( dont know exact #).
But like I said b4 I just couldnt get myself to buy it, if im lookin for performance at a great price, i would rip around the track in an STI or EVO. To each his own.
White is my least favorite color also, I would like to see what the blue looks like, or maybe a dark grey would be cool.
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I agree that it is not an exotic, and not trying to be rude, but where did anyone say it was? I think of exotics as truly rare vehicles, like the classic Lambos, Ferraris, and like you said Elise, even at it's price range.
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Who ever said the the Vette was exotic is nuts.
GM wants this car to be viewed as a sports car an American classic for the average guy who never made big bucks.
But now this guy has a few extra dollars in his 40' and 50's and are finally able to enjoy a piece of the automotive performance revolution.
45k is easier to afford than a 65k or 85k viper or 911.
Good for GM and the people that buy them. Maybe all this performance for not a ton of money will keep the competition jumping and that's good for us.
GM wants this car to be viewed as a sports car an American classic for the average guy who never made big bucks.
But now this guy has a few extra dollars in his 40' and 50's and are finally able to enjoy a piece of the automotive performance revolution.
45k is easier to afford than a 65k or 85k viper or 911.
Good for GM and the people that buy them. Maybe all this performance for not a ton of money will keep the competition jumping and that's good for us.
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Jimxo, you seem to have a pretty good idea about everything Corvette. Have you heard anything about the price of the upcoming Z06 or whatever it will be called? My dad's considering ditching his 01 Coupe.
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Originally posted by wantAnewLex
It looks so.......cheap.
It looks so.......cheap.
I know it's a great car for the money - but unless you race it ... why not just save for 3 more months and get the prestige and practical excitement of something like an M3 or even better the new MB C55 AMG?
The C55 AMG:
- I don't know what it is about this car that does it for me - but I love it.
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Originally posted by whipimpin
Yeah ... I absolutely hate this car.
I know it's a great car for the money - but unless you race it ... why not just save for 3 more months and get the prestige and practical excitement of something like an M3 or even better the new MB C55 AMG?
The C55 AMG:
- I don't know what it is about this car that does it for me - but I love it.
M
Yeah ... I absolutely hate this car.
I know it's a great car for the money - but unless you race it ... why not just save for 3 more months and get the prestige and practical excitement of something like an M3 or even better the new MB C55 AMG?
The C55 AMG:
- I don't know what it is about this car that does it for me - but I love it.
M
i have to agree with you here. no matter how fast the vett can go, it aint M3 or S4 or C55.
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Originally posted by DC52E55
i have to agree with you here. no matter how fast the vett can go, it aint M3 or S4 or C55.
i have to agree with you here. no matter how fast the vett can go, it aint M3 or S4 or C55.
That new C55 is ultra dope.
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Originally posted by The_Hitman
the front of the vette looks like something else on the market right now.. cant put my finger on it though.
the front of the vette looks like something else on the market right now.. cant put my finger on it though.
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Originally posted by Stage3
saw one on the interstate a few days ago. Looked extremley nice in black. Had the HID DRLS, or maybe they were on because it was raining... couldnt tell.
saw one on the interstate a few days ago. Looked extremley nice in black. Had the HID DRLS, or maybe they were on because it was raining... couldnt tell.
Some judicious modding though might make it look killer.
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I dunno ya'll, I like the C5 and the C6. I don't expect a great interior, we are talking about not only a sports car but GM. I do wish they kept the flip up headlights but for the money this car is a great buy under 50k. It keeps up with most cars twice it's price.
To hell with the wheel gap, we modd our cars anyway right.
To hell with the wheel gap, we modd our cars anyway right.
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Originally posted by talgrl626
it looks like a cross-eyed person with a dumb smile.
i find the current vette with aero head lite conversion much much more aggressive and attractive.
it looks like a cross-eyed person with a dumb smile.
i find the current vette with aero head lite conversion much much more aggressive and attractive.
lol
it kinda does
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
I dunno ya'll, I like the C5 and the C6. I don't expect a great interior, we are talking about not only a sports car but GM. I do wish they kept the flip up headlights but for the money this car is a great buy under 50k. It keeps up with most cars twice it's price.
To hell with the wheel gap, we modd our cars anyway right.
I dunno ya'll, I like the C5 and the C6. I don't expect a great interior, we are talking about not only a sports car but GM. I do wish they kept the flip up headlights but for the money this car is a great buy under 50k. It keeps up with most cars twice it's price.
To hell with the wheel gap, we modd our cars anyway right.