Sorry to ask...but with Corvettes...
09-13-2022, 04:21 PM
#16
Race Director
The other statement is just nonsense. A porsche 911 is not unique in any sense of the word. More exclusive...maybe, but you've also got 3 generations worth of 911s that look mostly similar to the average person roaming around which means no one will be all together wowed by any normal 911 and its hard to feel unique when you see porsches everywhere. Its not the 1960s anymore. GT3RS or whatever, different story.
09-13-2022, 04:27 PM
#17
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Wow, people really care about the soft-baked cookies at the dealer. Really? ooo their espresso is better. what a joke.
The corvette is every bit the sports car the porsche is. Corvette racing has been highly successful in similar venues as porsche and while you are getting value and in some places, it shows, in terms of a performance vehicle, the corvette is a great choice. Its the standard stereotypes in here...and plenty of badge snobbery.
If you care about having a cool, high performing car at a great price, there is not a singular thing wrong with the corvette...although you may have to suffer the indignity of having a dunkin donuts cup of coffee next to the poors at the chevy dealership.
The corvette is every bit the sports car the porsche is. Corvette racing has been highly successful in similar venues as porsche and while you are getting value and in some places, it shows, in terms of a performance vehicle, the corvette is a great choice. Its the standard stereotypes in here...and plenty of badge snobbery.
If you care about having a cool, high performing car at a great price, there is not a singular thing wrong with the corvette...although you may have to suffer the indignity of having a dunkin donuts cup of coffee next to the poors at the chevy dealership.
09-13-2022, 04:28 PM
#18
(full disclosure - same dealer also had a Lambo and Roma on the used car lot...)
09-13-2022, 04:31 PM
#19
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Thread Starter
Corvette looks like a Ferrari, Porsche looks like a Porsche.
Corvette interior with the button bar thing, what the hell?
Where's the manual?
Being a bargain, a lot more people can afford one, and will. I'd rather be unique and stand apart, even though it costs $$. I think I'll be able to recoup my money or at least a greater percentage with the Porsche than a Corvette.
I don't know about the cookies and servicing thing, I only do service for warranty items. (2 times after 11k/1yr, 3rd when/if I get my 2nd key).
Positives for the 'vette... you'll probably get 2 keys on delivery.
While you're deciding, maybe a trip to Vegas and drive both at: https://exoticsracing.com/
Stupidly, I did this and it's a major contributor to my reason for buying a Porsche. I wasn't looking to buying anything until I drove each, Porsche, Corvette, and Ferrari.
Corvette interior with the button bar thing, what the hell?
Where's the manual?
Being a bargain, a lot more people can afford one, and will. I'd rather be unique and stand apart, even though it costs $$. I think I'll be able to recoup my money or at least a greater percentage with the Porsche than a Corvette.
I don't know about the cookies and servicing thing, I only do service for warranty items. (2 times after 11k/1yr, 3rd when/if I get my 2nd key).
Positives for the 'vette... you'll probably get 2 keys on delivery.
While you're deciding, maybe a trip to Vegas and drive both at: https://exoticsracing.com/
Stupidly, I did this and it's a major contributor to my reason for buying a Porsche. I wasn't looking to buying anything until I drove each, Porsche, Corvette, and Ferrari.
09-13-2022, 04:33 PM
#20
agree about the manual, that would prevent me from buying.
The other statement is just nonsense. A porsche 911 is not unique in any sense of the word. More exclusive...maybe, but you've also got 3 generations worth of 911s that look mostly similar to the average person roaming around which means no one will be all together wowed by any normal 911 and its hard to feel unique when you see porsches everywhere. Its not the 1960s anymore. GT3RS or whatever, different story.
The other statement is just nonsense. A porsche 911 is not unique in any sense of the word. More exclusive...maybe, but you've also got 3 generations worth of 911s that look mostly similar to the average person roaming around which means no one will be all together wowed by any normal 911 and its hard to feel unique when you see porsches everywhere. Its not the 1960s anymore. GT3RS or whatever, different story.
09-13-2022, 04:36 PM
#21
Race Director
We probably have fewer new corvettes than new Porsche's on our street ...just my impression. Actually, when I had my 18' AMG I could go weeks w/o seeing another one but came across 991/992's regularly. So, agree, Porsche's are not that rare anymore. But the fact you can see if it is a 911 from 1000ft away and it can be a 20 year old or a brand new is actually a good thing! Brand identity! That what makes 911'a unique to me, you know its a 911 no matter what age and generation and everybody recognizes it as 911.
Either way, you want unique, buy a spyker. You want a good sports car, vette or 911 will work fine.
09-13-2022, 04:38 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
Wow, people really care about the soft-baked cookies at the dealer. Really? ooo their espresso is better. what a joke.
The corvette is every bit the sports car the porsche is. Corvette racing has been highly successful in similar venues as porsche and while you are getting value and in some places, it shows, in terms of a performance vehicle, the corvette is a great choice. Its the standard stereotypes in here...and plenty of badge snobbery.
If you care about having a cool, high performing car at a great price, there is not a singular thing wrong with the corvette...although you may have to suffer the indignity of having a dunkin donuts cup of coffee next to the poors at the chevy dealership.
The corvette is every bit the sports car the porsche is. Corvette racing has been highly successful in similar venues as porsche and while you are getting value and in some places, it shows, in terms of a performance vehicle, the corvette is a great choice. Its the standard stereotypes in here...and plenty of badge snobbery.
If you care about having a cool, high performing car at a great price, there is not a singular thing wrong with the corvette...although you may have to suffer the indignity of having a dunkin donuts cup of coffee next to the poors at the chevy dealership.
Different car, different class , different buyer demographic .. with one thing in common . those who love either are very loyal to that sentiment. Buy what you like.
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09-13-2022, 04:46 PM
#23
MontBlanc911
In '21 model year some new delivery 911's only received one key due to the chip shortage, along with a manual steering column. I'm still waiting on my other key and supposedly getting 1k for the manual column vs electronic column. I don't know if the new cars are getting both keys now.
In '21 model year some new delivery 911's only received one key due to the chip shortage, along with a manual steering column. I'm still waiting on my other key and supposedly getting 1k for the manual column vs electronic column. I don't know if the new cars are getting both keys now.
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09-13-2022, 05:09 PM
#25
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Also still waiting for those soft baked cookies.
Id even settle for some chips ahoy at my dealer.
Id even settle for some chips ahoy at my dealer.
09-13-2022, 05:11 PM
#26
MontBlanc911
In '21 model year some new delivery 911's only received one key due to the chip shortage, along with a manual steering column. I'm still waiting on my other key and supposedly getting 1k for the manual column vs electronic column. I don't know if the new cars are getting both keys now.
In '21 model year some new delivery 911's only received one key due to the chip shortage, along with a manual steering column. I'm still waiting on my other key and supposedly getting 1k for the manual column vs electronic column. I don't know if the new cars are getting both keys now.
09-13-2022, 05:19 PM
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09-13-2022, 05:26 PM
#28
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The Corvette is an iconic American sports car but it also is a General Motors car . The C8 is in many ways the car I wish Porsche had build (Mid engine , V8 , NA, PDK, etc ) but it isn't . It is a Chevy and any time you have doubts look at the spark . When it breaks and you face GM customer service good luck. Look at 15 year old Porsches and look at how Covettes age over time . Sure the pristine garage queens dont but not the ones that are driven . Thats not the case with Porsche .
Different car, different class , different buyer demographic .. with one thing in common . those who love either are very loyal to that sentiment. Buy what you like.
Different car, different class , different buyer demographic .. with one thing in common . those who love either are very loyal to that sentiment. Buy what you like.
i'm not saying that there aren't parts of the 911 that are better quality, there certainly are...as they should be for a 75% premium. But for the average owner, either car will hold up just fine.
09-13-2022, 05:28 PM
#29
I wouldn't drive a corvette if you gave it to me for free. Looks like a hot wheels hard on.
09-13-2022, 05:47 PM
#30
My buddy that owns a GT2RS and Taycan got his new C8 a few weeks ago and love the C8 but ended his phone call me with "It ate no Porsche!" when referring to the C8. LOL!! You know it's a Chevy right? My Chevy dealer told me he couldn't take my 991 in on trade for a C8. I told him he'd have to write me a check when we were done too. I wan't trading the 991 in for a C8. People won't buy a 911 from a GM dealer but a Corvette buyer will buy a Vette from a Porsche Dealership. My neighbors with Ferraris are dumping them for 992's because the C8 looks like a Ferrari 455 copy. Because incase you didn't know GM copied the car to a T.
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