Close to the edge: Drove a New Corvette
12-20-2007, 04:42 PM
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And the ZR-1 does not appear to have the Z06's dry-sump motor. Dumb IMO.
12-20-2007, 05:19 PM
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After a little bit of digging dealers will sell at $500 under dealer invoice on 08's and $4k under invoice on 07's ($2k under invoice + $2000 GM rebate). You can even order one with the options you want for $500 under invoice.
0-60, (2007 with 405 HP, 08 has 430)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q7j51CAKh3Q
Walk around,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRwdONxG1iA
0-60, (2007 with 405 HP, 08 has 430)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q7j51CAKh3Q
Walk around,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRwdONxG1iA
12-20-2007, 05:26 PM
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After a little bit of digging dealers will sell at $500 under dealer invoice on 08's and $4k under invoice on 07's ($2k under invoice + $2000 GM rebate). You can even order one with the options you want for $500 under invoice.
0-60, (2007 with 405 HP, 08 has 430)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q7j51CAKh3Q
Walk around,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRwdONxG1iA
0-60, (2007 with 405 HP, 08 has 430)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q7j51CAKh3Q
Walk around,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRwdONxG1iA
12-20-2007, 06:09 PM
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The C6 vette (and Z06 variant) are indeed impressive on performance.
I'm a member of the camp which feels although the drivetrain seems stout, lots of small things, especially in the interior, are vastly behind even the standard of a 20 year old 928.
But having driven Z06's for a couple days last month, I momentarily pondered the idea of owning one. Then I peered out the rear view mirror and noticed the almost complete lack of rear visibility, and I looked down at the center console and viewed the carpet peeling off (with 800 miles on the odometer)...
Between those above practical concerns, the gold-chain image, the complete lack of useable storage, and license+insurance rates which would be an order of magnitude higher than my 928, the thought of owning a vette no longer haunted me.
Just my opinion. Nothing wrong with the vettes. Just not what I want.
I'm a member of the camp which feels although the drivetrain seems stout, lots of small things, especially in the interior, are vastly behind even the standard of a 20 year old 928.
But having driven Z06's for a couple days last month, I momentarily pondered the idea of owning one. Then I peered out the rear view mirror and noticed the almost complete lack of rear visibility, and I looked down at the center console and viewed the carpet peeling off (with 800 miles on the odometer)...
Between those above practical concerns, the gold-chain image, the complete lack of useable storage, and license+insurance rates which would be an order of magnitude higher than my 928, the thought of owning a vette no longer haunted me.
Just my opinion. Nothing wrong with the vettes. Just not what I want.
12-21-2007, 02:42 AM
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But having driven Z06's for a couple days last month, I momentarily pondered the idea of owning one. Then I peered out the rear view mirror and noticed the almost complete lack of rear visibility,
and I looked down at the center console and viewed the carpet peeling off (with 800 miles on the odometer)...
Between those above practical concerns, the gold-chain image, the complete lack of useable storage, and license+insurance rates which would be an order of magnitude higher than my 928, the thought of owning a vette no longer haunted me.
Just my opinion. Nothing wrong with the vettes. Just not what I want.
Just my opinion. Nothing wrong with the vettes. Just not what I want.
12-21-2007, 10:37 AM
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Then why are you putting other folks cars down like you are?
Are you trying for a record to see how fast you can get banned or hated around here?
I own a 928 and a Corvette of the same year model, so I do have a good idea of how they compare.
One thing I can tell you is that at some point in your ownership if your 928 you are going to need some help with it, this is the best place to find it.
If folks do not like you they may be a bit reluctant to offer there help when you may need it.
You just keep trying to dig the hole deeper.
Greg Nettles
Are you trying for a record to see how fast you can get banned or hated around here?
I own a 928 and a Corvette of the same year model, so I do have a good idea of how they compare.
One thing I can tell you is that at some point in your ownership if your 928 you are going to need some help with it, this is the best place to find it.
If folks do not like you they may be a bit reluctant to offer there help when you may need it.
You just keep trying to dig the hole deeper.
Greg Nettles
Last edited by blown 87; 12-21-2007 at 10:58 AM.