Moved on from the IS-F...
08-22-13, 06:11 PM
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It is not a change I would make, but when you said you've owned Vettes previously, it all made sense. Sometimes you get a soft spot for a particular car and just keep going back to it. I had 2 different S2000 previously and I know people who are on their 3rd or 4th. It's not that they can't afford a "better" car... it's that they just love the S2000. Nothing wrong with loving the Vette!
The Vette is more of a pure sports car than the ISF for sure. The two cars are not in the same category. Stock for stock, the base C6 is a tad faster than the ISF. Add headers and exhaust to the ISF and it is faster... add headers and exhaust to the C6 and it would take the lead again. No doubt the Vette would fare better around a typical road course too. Of course the ISF excels in luxury, practicality, and comfort. It's all about what you want. You don't see many people cross-shopping Vettes and ISFs though.
If it were me, I would have at least waited until I could have afforded to jump into a Z06. Well honestly, for the same money, if I were looking at a 2 door 2 seater, I'd be looking at something from Porsche... maybe a nice Cayman S. Either way, glad you're happy with the purchase!
The Vette is more of a pure sports car than the ISF for sure. The two cars are not in the same category. Stock for stock, the base C6 is a tad faster than the ISF. Add headers and exhaust to the ISF and it is faster... add headers and exhaust to the C6 and it would take the lead again. No doubt the Vette would fare better around a typical road course too. Of course the ISF excels in luxury, practicality, and comfort. It's all about what you want. You don't see many people cross-shopping Vettes and ISFs though.
If it were me, I would have at least waited until I could have afforded to jump into a Z06. Well honestly, for the same money, if I were looking at a 2 door 2 seater, I'd be looking at something from Porsche... maybe a nice Cayman S. Either way, glad you're happy with the purchase!
heheeeeh jk pick on ya
08-22-13, 06:46 PM
#34
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My moms always owned vettes from a 76 stingray to her current 2012 100 anniversary vette I've driven her newest vette it's a fun car but so lengthy I hate parking that thing lol
I would only do vette if zo6 or better
I'm actually really interested in seeing the new vette in person!
Congrats and have fun with it
I would only do vette if zo6 or better
I'm actually really interested in seeing the new vette in person!
Congrats and have fun with it
08-22-13, 09:31 PM
#36
I don't like the new stingrays. I don't like the looks and with all the extra gizmos they've added, the Vette now weighs 3,444lbs... I'll be happy with my C6.
Like I said, if I had a family or needed the space of a 4 seater, the F is perfect.... but as a weekend toy, can't beat the Vette!
Like I said, if I had a family or needed the space of a 4 seater, the F is perfect.... but as a weekend toy, can't beat the Vette!
08-23-13, 05:12 AM
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I was wanting a Z06 but it all came down to money... I wasn't ready to spend the extra $10K...
I understand how some might think its a downgrade... and on interior quality, I agree. But the trade off for fun factor is well worth it. Not to mention, the Vette is definitely faster. And nothing beats rowing your own gears with a 6spd and a V8.
For those on here, how many have actually owned a Vette? Until you do, you won't really understand how much personality they have... I always felt the F was a bit bland and boring..
As far as reliability, I did have several issues with my Lexus and the parts for that car were insanely overpriced. The LS3 in the Vettes are pretty bulletproof and they are also much less complicated and easier to work on than the F.
I understand how some might think its a downgrade... and on interior quality, I agree. But the trade off for fun factor is well worth it. Not to mention, the Vette is definitely faster. And nothing beats rowing your own gears with a 6spd and a V8.
For those on here, how many have actually owned a Vette? Until you do, you won't really understand how much personality they have... I always felt the F was a bit bland and boring..
As far as reliability, I did have several issues with my Lexus and the parts for that car were insanely overpriced. The LS3 in the Vettes are pretty bulletproof and they are also much less complicated and easier to work on than the F.
08-23-13, 07:18 AM
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I used to DD a C6Z and there are few badder rides out there. Mine went 11.65@126.10 bone stock, got 28+ mpg on the highway, had all the room in the world for a sports car, and could hold all kinds of crap in the hatch. I never had one single problem in 2yrs of ownership. I also took the car to a couple of road courses and walked away with FTD on street tires each time.
I have been seriously thinking about selling the F and getting back into one. They are absolute riots.
I have been seriously thinking about selling the F and getting back into one. They are absolute riots.
08-23-13, 07:50 AM
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My best friend had a twin turbo'd C5 Z06. Fastest car I've ever driven by a long shot. I am not going to jump on the fanboy bandwagon that some people do every time someone posts about a car other than the F. I have appreciation for all sorts of cars.
My point is just that the ISF and the Corvette fill two totally different holes in the market, so it is unusual that someone would cross-shop the two. The only thing that they have in common is V8 and performance. Beyond that, they're like night and day. Now a ISF to CTS-V trade I'd understand...
My point is just that the ISF and the Corvette fill two totally different holes in the market, so it is unusual that someone would cross-shop the two. The only thing that they have in common is V8 and performance. Beyond that, they're like night and day. Now a ISF to CTS-V trade I'd understand...
08-23-13, 08:25 AM
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^^Kevin you're probably the only practical person on here, I completely agree.
Can't have it all I guess, ISF is certainly a fun car but there are definitely more fun cars that cost less. In some instances you get what you pay for. I raced my friend's C5 Z06 from a dead stop, from a roll at different speeds, he had me 3 out of the 4 times. He ended up getting rid of it since he wanted something more practical. I would love to test drive one to see what the hype is all about.
Can't have it all I guess, ISF is certainly a fun car but there are definitely more fun cars that cost less. In some instances you get what you pay for. I raced my friend's C5 Z06 from a dead stop, from a roll at different speeds, he had me 3 out of the 4 times. He ended up getting rid of it since he wanted something more practical. I would love to test drive one to see what the hype is all about.
08-23-13, 09:49 AM
#43
My best friend had a twin turbo'd C5 Z06. Fastest car I've ever driven by a long shot. I am not going to jump on the fanboy bandwagon that some people do every time someone posts about a car other than the F. I have appreciation for all sorts of cars.
My point is just that the ISF and the Corvette fill two totally different holes in the market, so it is unusual that someone would cross-shop the two. The only thing that they have in common is V8 and performance. Beyond that, they're like night and day. Now a ISF to CTS-V trade I'd understand...
My point is just that the ISF and the Corvette fill two totally different holes in the market, so it is unusual that someone would cross-shop the two. The only thing that they have in common is V8 and performance. Beyond that, they're like night and day. Now a ISF to CTS-V trade I'd understand...
I've owned many import and american sports cars... So I like both. I tend to try something different every one to two years and I was at that point of boredom with the F so why not get the C6 I've always wanted...
Last edited by CK9887; 08-23-13 at 09:54 AM.
08-23-13, 09:53 AM
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I used to DD a C6Z and there are few badder rides out there. Mine went 11.65@126.10 bone stock, got 28+ mpg on the highway, had all the room in the world for a sports car, and could hold all kinds of crap in the hatch. I never had one single problem in 2yrs of ownership. I also took the car to a couple of road courses and walked away with FTD on street tires each time.
I have been seriously thinking about selling the F and getting back into one. They are absolute riots.
I have been seriously thinking about selling the F and getting back into one. They are absolute riots.
08-23-13, 12:03 PM
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I really wanted a Z06... and could have got one if I stretched myself. They are insanely fast. The valve issues with the LS7 had me worried though and when I found the C6 which had everything I wanted, I decided to pull the trigger. Being self employed, money is not always guaranteed so it was nice to save a little also.