LIVE from Detriot - 2005 Corvette C6 photos

[AdamJoe]

I think that the new C6 was not supposed to be interpretted as being an all new, latest and greatest vette. I think that it`s purpose is to improve upon the shortcomings of the C5 and keep it as modern as possible until the next total redesign.

[YellowC4S]

I see them in my rearview mirror all the time...

In the summer, it`s in the Porsche

In the winter, it`s in the Audi

FWIW, the Corvette was the last POS American made car I owned...

[ZaneO]

Originally posted by YellowC4S

I see them in my rearview mirror all the time...

In the summer, it`s in the Porsche

In the winter, it`s in the Audi

FWIW, the Corvette was the last POS American made car I owned...

They are talking about the C6 here. I`m glad you see them all the time, because they haven`t been built yet.



As far as the Corvette in general goes, dollar to dollar, you`ll never compete.

[YellowC4S]

Actually, I`m not trying to compete. I don`t have to worry about a plastic-y interior. I don`t have to worry about recalls. I don`t have to worry about standing on any street corner and every third car that goes by is my car. I got something longer than a 3RY/36000 mile warranty because Porsche had enough faith in their product to give me a longer warranty. My car is 7 years old and still retains 70-75% of its original value. And if the keys to a brand new Corvette and my 7 year old Porsche were sitting on my kitchen table, when I left, the Corvette keys would still be there. That being said, I don`t feel the need nor see the reason to "compete". I do apologize if I have offended any "American automobile officionados", but based on both personal and public past experiences with them, they aren`t worth the tyres they roll on.



Kevin

(Flame suit is ON)

[hondaguy2582]

your talking american quality, and I agree, it needs to be stepped up to compete with jap and german cars. And you wonder why I drive a jap car.

[ZaneO]

Apples and oranges. If you`ve got the money for it, good for you.

[YellowC4S]

Doesn`t really have anything to do with money. I`d take a Volkswagen Golf GTi over a Ford Focus SVT any day of the week. Would that, in your opinion, be comparing apples to apples?

Kevin

[ZaneO]

All I am saying is look how much it takes to buy a new Porsche that can outperform a Vette, and how much it takes to buy a new Vette.



That`s what I mean by apples and oranges. I`m glad that you are in a situation where you are able to afford what you want.

[YellowC4S]

I can think of a few 4 door sedans that can out-perform the "vette". Namely the Audi RS6 or Mercedes E55 AMG, to name a few.

[Glossequation]

Originally posted by YellowC4S

I can think of a few 4 door sedans that can out-perform the "vette". Namely the Audi RS6 or Mercedes E55 AMG, to name a few.

for almost double the price though. Not a big fan of Audi`s (very vanilla in terms of styling), but the E55 AMG is a hot car...



My daily driver is Japanese, my toy is American (reliability and fun, respectively)...

[ZaneO]

Again, give me something for $50K that can compare with the Vette.



Anyways, I am done with this pointless "detailing" topic.

[LouisanaJeeper]

Originally posted by nyrep1

i hated it when i first saw it, but i am in love with this car right now. and i do not like vettes at all my brother has had 3, i am a stern import sport compact car driver. in my circle of friends we have 3+ 400 hp turbo hondas, 4 supras in the 600 to 800 hp range, and other assorted japense beast. but i i will be putting a deposit on a c6 as soon they become availible at my local dealer

[meGrimlock]

Originally posted by YellowC4S

Doesn`t really have anything to do with money. I`d take a Volkswagen Golf GTi over a Ford Focus SVT any day of the week. Would that, in your opinion, be comparing apples to apples?

Kevin

I`ll trade you.



-I might even throw in the new wheels. :xyxthumbs

[imported_2wheelsx2]

Originally posted by LouisanaJeeper

i suspect your refering to the hp numbers i quoted?if you dont belive this just go here and visit these forums. dont take my word for it. never under estimate small motors, big turbos, and proper tuneing.

www.hondatech.com

www.supraforums.com

[bigpoppa]

Originally posted by YellowC4S

I see them in my rearview mirror all the time...

In the summer, it`s in the Porsche

In the winter, it`s in the Audi

I`ll respectfully disagree. :usa