CNN: "Chevrolet Corvette, finally a legit Porsche killer from Detroit"
08-17-2013, 03:48 PM
#62
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08-17-2013, 04:25 PM
#63
Lots of interesting points here. I agree it is very telling when Porsche owners fit their stereotypes to a "T" by talking down on Corvette owners. In the end, being sports cars aficionados means we have more in common with Corvette owners than not.
Sure you can point to the gold chain-wearing mid-life crisis Corvette owners. There are plenty of them that are Porsche owners and perhaps only fewer in Porsches because they are less affordable.
Performance to dollar value the Vette stomps Porsches without even trying.
Sure you can point to the gold chain-wearing mid-life crisis Corvette owners. There are plenty of them that are Porsche owners and perhaps only fewer in Porsches because they are less affordable.
Performance to dollar value the Vette stomps Porsches without even trying.
08-17-2013, 04:34 PM
#64
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Lots of interesting points here. I agree it is very telling when Porsche owners fit their stereotypes to a "T" by talking down on Corvette owners. In the end, being sports cars aficionados means we have more in common with Corvette owners than not.
Sure you can point to the gold chain-wearing mid-life crisis Corvette owners. There are plenty of them that are Porsche owners and perhaps only fewer in Porsches because they are less affordable.
Performance to dollar value the Vette stomps Porsches without even trying.
Sure you can point to the gold chain-wearing mid-life crisis Corvette owners. There are plenty of them that are Porsche owners and perhaps only fewer in Porsches because they are less affordable.
Performance to dollar value the Vette stomps Porsches without even trying.
08-17-2013, 05:27 PM
#65
At this point, with the Corvette and its negatives on the one hand vs. the 911 and its negative on the other hand... frankly, I'm really excited about the new turbo BMW M4... and the ease of a Vegas fun night.
08-17-2013, 06:42 PM
#66
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We will have to wait till the cars start arriving to new owners to see if the new Corvette can live up to the hype. GM and Ford are known to give the press cars that are not stock!
08-17-2013, 07:53 PM
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Anyone who has done a fair amount of DE's knows that the vette has been the best bang for the buck for many years. The C6 Z06 was a beast and a blast at the same time. Now, by all accounts, they've upped the ante a bit. The base car has performance splitting the difference between the C6 Z and the base car, and the new Z probably will blow away a 991C2S. However, the cost of a new Z will likely be 6 digits easily, so it ceases to be such a bargain.
To me, the comparison of the new Z would be to the new turbo, but since I can no longer order a turbo with a manual, I will strongly consider the new Z, or whatever they call the new hi-po variant of the C7. Imo Porsche really pulled a boner on the no manual decision. Chose track numbers and demographic over their enthusiast reputation and image. Heck, even BMW still offers manuals in the M6 and M5, as well as even the 530 and 550 sedans. Do they sell any? Heck no, but it sure provides street cred IMO, and holds on to a few enthusiasts like me in the meantime.
To me, the comparison of the new Z would be to the new turbo, but since I can no longer order a turbo with a manual, I will strongly consider the new Z, or whatever they call the new hi-po variant of the C7. Imo Porsche really pulled a boner on the no manual decision. Chose track numbers and demographic over their enthusiast reputation and image. Heck, even BMW still offers manuals in the M6 and M5, as well as even the 530 and 550 sedans. Do they sell any? Heck no, but it sure provides street cred IMO, and holds on to a few enthusiasts like me in the meantime.
08-19-2013, 03:59 PM
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I owned both my 997.2S and a 2006 Z06 at the same time for a short while. I sold the Z, and have since sold the Porsche, too.
I took the Bondurant Z06 course, and it's amazing what the Z can do on a track. It is a street legal race car, and a high performance one - with 505 HP, and good brakes to go along with it.
From purely a performance point of view, the Z06 wins hands down until you upgrade to a turbo Porsche.
Most every other category the Porsche gets the nod, as a car with a $30-40k preimium should. The Porsche is a much more enjoyable touring car.
The analogy I enjoy using is the Corvette is like a good looking, but somewhat skanky broad that you know you're in for one hell of a roll, while the Porsche is like the preachers daughter that appears refined while clothed, but is a wildcat underneath...
I took the Bondurant Z06 course, and it's amazing what the Z can do on a track. It is a street legal race car, and a high performance one - with 505 HP, and good brakes to go along with it.
From purely a performance point of view, the Z06 wins hands down until you upgrade to a turbo Porsche.
Most every other category the Porsche gets the nod, as a car with a $30-40k preimium should. The Porsche is a much more enjoyable touring car.
The analogy I enjoy using is the Corvette is like a good looking, but somewhat skanky broad that you know you're in for one hell of a roll, while the Porsche is like the preachers daughter that appears refined while clothed, but is a wildcat underneath...
08-19-2013, 05:32 PM
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08-20-2013, 12:03 AM
#72
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The Porsche is a much more enjoyable touring car. The analogy I enjoy using is the Corvette is like a good looking, but somewhat skanky broad that you know you're in for one hell of a roll, while the Porsche is like the preachers daughter that appears refined while clothed, but is a wildcat underneath...
08-20-2013, 01:53 AM
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I'm shopping alternatives for the next car and if I had to place a wager, it wouldn't be a new Porsche. The performance and value that is out there is too good to not seriously consider.
08-20-2013, 08:09 PM
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Same here, I almost bought the 427, a hell of a car for sure especially the prices they are going for now New. That interior needs work, first thing to go would be the Cobalt Steering Wheel.