LIVE from Detriot - 2005 Corvette C6 photos

**rstype** · 01-29-2004, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by ZaneO

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

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

CTS-V? :p 400 hp LS6 motor in an M5-sized package for under $50K.

The tranny is supposed to be rubbery, but nevertheless, a competitve domestic player. Fits 3 more than a Vette, too...

**YellowC4S** · 01-29-2004, 11:14 PM

Audi S4

**YellowC4S** · 01-29-2004, 11:15 PM

Mercedes C32 AMG

**YellowC4S** · 01-29-2004, 11:17 PM

Audi RS6

**YellowC4S** · 01-29-2004, 11:24 PM

Mercedes E55 AMG

**chrisd** · 01-29-2004, 11:55 PM

YellowC4S:

Let me see... I`ve got $50K to spend. I can spend it on a 225 hp Boxter, or a 405 hp Corvette that will out-perform it in every category. Plus, with the Vette, I can get parts at a fraction of the cost from a large dealership network. Tough call.

(I know, I know, Porsches never need parts. By the way, I`m not bashing Porsches, like you do Corvettes ("last of my POS American-made cars" and "not worth the `tyres` they ride on", I think were your quotes). The purpose of this site is mainly detailing, certainly not bashing other members` cars. I like Porsches, but it`s guys with attitudes like yours that give Porsche owners a snobby reputation.)

**jeromet** · 01-30-2004, 12:08 AM

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...

Isn`t that special.

**Glossequation** · 01-30-2004, 08:43 AM

I`m the last guy who will defend American car manufacturers to the death, but realistically:

The Audi 4 series is kind of a chick car.

It should also be noted that the only Porsche worth driving is the Twin Turbo version (yes I`ve driven TT and non TT)...all the others are a huge step down, with the Boxter being the poor man`s 911. You`re basically saying, "I want a real Porsche, but cannot afford it"--what dipshiit would spend $50k on a 225 hp car that lacks any real personality besides the Porsche emblem? (oh same goes for the BMW 318i---hey man, "where`d the trunk of your car go?") That always gets a laugh from my pals, especially when a dude is driving one.

And lastly, your A4 or Carrera S will NOT outrun a C5 vette.

I love arguing over the Internet!!

**YellowC4S** · 01-30-2004, 12:07 PM

I wasn`t "bashing" another member`s car. I purchased a corvette back in `89. Had it for 2.5 months and was up at the dealership with it so much, they were talking about making me a timecard, so i speak from personal experience. As for outrunning it, you give me a half inch of snow, I`ll give the vette a head start and with th Audi, still eat it for lunch. As for the Porsche, you give me a tight road course and the results will be pretty much the same...been there, done that. I find that american made cars are all about "straight line" performance. A lot of my friends are into drag racing. I never bought into it because I feel that anyone can drive fast in a straight line. I`m invoved in and do a lot of road course racing/rallying where a cars nimbleness, or rather its ability to change direction quickly, (coupled with its ability to retain its composure while doing so), is more important than its "straight line" performance.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 01-30-2004, 01:21 PM

I loved the C6 at the show.... `tis awesome.

**schoi** · 01-30-2004, 01:29 PM

Hell, I guess I have to chip in, too - look at my sig line.

All personal preferences aside - for around $50,000, give or take, what in the hell are you going to buy off the showroom floor that`s going to give you 0-60 times in the mid 4`s, and a year-late Z06 that`ll be pulling 3`s? With 500 hp expected for that one, I`m sure that GM`s 3.x second claims like they`ve had won`t just be optimistic anymore, given the driver can keep some traction.

**JoshABI** · 01-30-2004, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by BW

...but stylewise, it looks like something you`d find in an Oldsmobile sedan.

:angry GRRR!!

from the owner of a Olds sedan.

**pico** · 01-30-2004, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by YellowC4S

As for outrunning it, you give me a half inch of snow, I`ll give the vette a head start and with th Audi, still eat it for lunch.

If this is your logic.... give me 6" of mud and my old beat up pickup will take the porsche, audi, and vette. I will even haul the 1/2" of snow in the bed for yall.

Given the appropriate circumstances any car/truck can excel over another one.

I am a fan of all cars, can`t we all just get along?

pico

**JoshABI** · 01-30-2004, 01:59 PM

Good point, Pico.

**ZaneO** · 01-30-2004, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by YellowC4S

I wasn`t "bashing" another member`s car. I purchased a corvette back in `89. Had it for 2.5 months and was up at the dealership with it so much, they were talking about making me a timecard, so i speak from personal experience. As for outrunning it, you give me a half inch of snow, I`ll give the vette a head start and with th Audi, still eat it for lunch. As for the Porsche, you give me a tight road course and the results will be pretty much the same...been there, done that. I find that american made cars are all about "straight line" performance. A lot of my friends are into drag racing. I never bought into it because I feel that anyone can drive fast in a straight line. I`m invoved in and do a lot of road course racing/rallying where a cars nimbleness, or rather its ability to change direction quickly, (coupled with its ability to retain its composure while doing so), is more important than its "straight line" performance.

Haha...`89 Vette. You have such a great basis for knowledge.

Try a T1 Z06 for under $60K. Why don`t you go over to CorvetteForum and convince all those guys that they have wasted their money on some of the top sports cars in the country.