ninten5

I'd be lying if I was shocked by these answers but Im used to forums being biased about their manufacturers that build the car. This car outmatches the old Z06's laptimes at VIR at 2:53. Blows the F cars out of the water, yes even the LFA.

https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ry-car-feature

@ISF4life I am gonna start the search this winter but if I cant find a C7 in my price I'll wait next spring when the C8 is announced to bag a better deal.

Pqbrown

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Jwconeil

mk416

Too bad you can't post his in RCF forum. You think you see bias until you step into that section lol.

MGallagher

It's not that people are being biased, you're just comparing two cars that shouldn't be compared to each other. I'm assuming everyone that bought an IS F bought it because they wanted a sporty, yet practical car. That's why I bought one. Someone else mentioned that the only thing these two cars have in common is 4 wheels and a v8. He's absolutely right about that. I have no problem with a Corvette, I actually almost bought a C5/C6 Z06 a few years ago but couldn't justify it as I already have a two seater that is faster. I have a few friends that have them and bang for the buck they're one of the faster cars you can get in that price range...just very common.

I also don't know where you're going to pick up a C7 in the low 30k range. Lowest I saw was a 2016 for 41xxx.

Either way, it's up to you and don't let any of us sway you. At the end of the day, do what makes you happy...it's your money, not ours.

ninten5

Hey I like feedback, this is a forum after all! I checked out the Gt350s, about $50k. I looked up the GT500s only ones in the low $30k are the 2011 models, way too old of a package, handling probably not up to par. Also checked the cadillac ats-V, still low $40k. RC-F still at $40k. Aston Martin vantage at $37k? Hmmmm.

I have a self imposed limit on price lol so I can wheeler dealer my way through a large assortment of cars in my lifetime. I have a dealer connect to get cars for wholesale so I usually dont lose more than 2-3k per transaction after buy/sell. Not bragging, just stating my mindset. I think the 2014-2015 vettes have lost enough that they'll settle at the 30k price for a bit. I'll buy one in the middle of a blizzard if I have to haha

OneFastF

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Id go pick up a Lotus Evora.. Exotic, pretty fast, 300-400 hp for a 3,000 lb car Not really something you can daily, it's fast but not scary power like the torque on the Corvettes which can kill you.

Anyways, C7 GS Is fine for the street, ZO6s are just ***** to the walls fast. I'm talking spinning tires in 2nd-3rd gear. If you are looking to get moneys worth, go for a ZO6, in my area the price difference in the used market is small.

OneFastF

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Do not get an Aston Martin, those things are money fo repair, like most exotics. Even though I stated Lotus Evora, there's other GT4 platforms like the Cayman GTS, GT4. Although you mentioned Corvette so I knew you wanted a large output on hp

LexusfanVA

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clifftrail

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I've gone from a 08 ISF to a 15 Stingray. Its hard to compare the 2 since they have completely different purposes. Both are fine vehicles and would recommend the Corvette if that is the type of category vehicle your looking at. I've seen some 14-15 going for mid-high 30s on CorvetteForums in the sale section so prices are dropping but remain steady.

They are not as common as I had originally thought but they are domestic so production will obviously be a lot higher than the F. There are many ways to modify a Vette so that is a bonus if its something that appeals to you. GL with your search.

glerink

Bro if you're feeling the Corvette get the Corvette, ISF vs Corvette they don't even belong in the same sentence. I love my ISF and probably wont get rid of it anytime soon, but if you ain't looking back at the F when you're walking away from it, time to move on and dump the F, yes reliability and all the pro that come with the Lexus brand might not be the same as Chevy but who cares as long as its fairly new it shouldn't be that bad.

You on a Lexus forum asking if you should exchange for a Vette almost as bad as asking a Lexus salesman what should you buy lol. w.e. your decision is good luck

Vitveet

Exactly ^^^^ to all of that.
Also, what year is the ISF OP has? If it's an 08/09, obviously he'd be going to a much newer technology wise vehicle, which can be a welcomed refresh.... making you enjoy your car more. A later model F with more "features", newer look, etc shouldn't feel far off from a new Vette.
Anyhow, I believe he has enough answers to make his own decision now. But as mentioned numerous of times, hard to replace an F with anything under $30k that's as reliable, luxurious, fast, unique, etc etc. Hell I'd struggle finding a replacement under $50k for the F.

V.

Jwconeil

ninten5

Porches are for people with a stick up their... and they look the same as a 70s porche

Exactly, my reasoning for switching. Ive spent over 3 grand on my mods (listed below) plus wider tires. Anything else to modify will cost significantly more. I can literally buy Z06 parts for the stingray for cheaper prices.

So nothing else for me to check out in the sub 30k price? I will submit my offer to my contact to start the search!

zpletcher

Yes, C8 rumored to be mid engine. You get into that game. Then what's the C9 like??

When I drive up and park my '66 sting ray big block red convertible , matching numbers car next to the new Corvettes at the Friday night hang out here "Biff Buzby's" n San Antonio;

I say " Darn, I did not know they made Corvettes after 1967" !! And now that I know, I still do not give a crap!! Hee Hee