Brit gets Corvette Grand Sport - is in heaven
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His first drive. This guy's enthusiasm is infectious. And it's another reason why pushrod v8’s are awesome!! ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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turn on a subwoofer if you have one....
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything. Many people who own them also have another vehicle in the family that they can actually use.
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything. Many people who own them also have another vehicle in the family that they can actually use.
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything.
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My NSX has AWD, magnetic ride and lots of room (for 2).
With the second set of wheels and Pirelli Sotto Zero 3 tires at all corners, the car is excellent 12 months a year.
Sports cars can have some utility.
With the second set of wheels and Pirelli Sotto Zero 3 tires at all corners, the car is excellent 12 months a year.
Sports cars can have some utility.
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You're most kindly welcome, sir. Nothing like some good insight. ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Of course they are fun in the right circumstances for it (nice weather, twisty roads, canyon.carving, etc.....)...I made that clear in my post. But living with one as a daily driver, without another more practical vehicle to use as a back-up, can be another matter.
And, BTW, I managed to CRAM myself in and out of a Lotus Elise, and do a full-review (a truly funny experience, I'll admit..you would have had to see it to believe it)...a vehicle substantially smaller and more cramped than even a Miata. The salesperson thought it was impossible for a person my size.....he was sure I couldn't do it (and he sold those cars for a living). He was (almost) right. But...where there's a will, there's a way.
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Some people enjoy them every drive, aren't challenged to get in and out, don't find them too stiff, cramped, love the noise, etc. but a car like this is obviously not for YOU.
And, BTW, I managed to CRAM myself in and out of a Lotus Elise, and do a full-review (a truly funny experience, I'll admit..you would have had to see it to believe it)...a vehicle substantially smaller and more cramped than even a Miata. The salesperson thought it was impossible for a person my size.....he was sure I couldn't do it (and he sold those cars for a living). He was (almost) right. But...where there's a will, there's a way.
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And, of course, at least to some extent, we've wondered off the main topic...the new Corvette.
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