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Old 12-10-2012, 06:49 PM
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My "Plan A" is to buy a used, low mileage, 2014/15 vert or coupe in about 4-5 years.

My "Plan B" is to try to buy a used, low mileage, 2013 427 vert in about 4-5 years.
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
My "Plan A" is to buy a used, low mileage, 2014/15 vert or coupe in about 4-5 years.

My "Plan B" is to try to buy a used, low mileage, 2013 427 vert in about 4-5 years.
I heard keeks Corvette collection is for sale. He told somebody that he took more brutal hits on this forum than in all his years in hockey. He is now aligning himself with Ford.

Keeks Torch Red 427 Vert would be a great car for Ox . The car is absolutely flawless except for a valve issue (under warranty).
Old 12-10-2012, 07:11 PM
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John T you made me laugh. There is not enough of that in forums...thanks
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Originally Posted by John T
I heard keeks Corvette collection is for sale. He told somebody that he took more brutal hits on this forum than in all his years in hockey. He is now aligning himself with Ford.

Keeks Torch Red 427 Vert would be a great car for Ox . The car is absolutely flawless except for a valve issue (under warranty).
I HATE red Corvettes. They are so yesterday...

I'm sure Keeks is fine and won't be selling anything because of CF. He's just as sick as I am of people who have offered nothing but sniveling around here. I certainly understand that impression.
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Originally Posted by John T
I heard keeks Corvette collection is for sale. He told somebody that he took more brutal hits on this forum than in all his years in hockey. He is now aligning himself with Ford.

Keeks Torch Red 427 Vert would be a great car for Ox . The car is absolutely flawless except for a valve issue (under warranty).
What makes me think he'd go for Night Race Blue?!
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What makes me think he'd go for Night Race Blue?!
Just like this..with the blue striped vert top...sweeeeeeeeeeet!
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
Just like this..with the blue striped vert top...sweeeeeeeeeeet!
Quick! There must be a celebrity face we can photo shop over the front of that car. I see two eyes, an open mouth..and a little nose for air in the middle. Not sure about the stripes could be a nice pacific rim tat...
Old 12-10-2012, 08:12 PM
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I will buy a C7. But to play along, if I did not buy a C7 I would look for a low mileage Z06.
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
Quick! There must be a celebrity face we can photo shop over the front of that car. I see two eyes, an open mouth..and a little nose for air in the middle. Not sure about the stripes could be a nice pacific rim tat...
Here is my buddy!!
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Plan A, watch the numbers on the C7 and make sure I can keep up with it on the highway with my 08 Z06.

Plan B, spend $10K on a supercharger and make sure that I stay well ahead of the C7.
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That is so Disney of you. However to be a hater you have to make fun of the ride..you know like the Groucho Marxs C7 rear...sigh...
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Originally Posted by Zach495
Plan A, watch the numbers on the C7 and make sure I can keep up with it on the highway with my 08 Z06.

Plan B, spend $10K on a supercharger and make sure that I stay well ahead of the C7.
I was gonna say something smart aleck about plan C, a tow truck, and blown up block replacement but decided not to.
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From what I've seen of the C7 so far, I will keep my C6 (still lovin' it) and take the money I'll save out of the bank, throw it on my bed and roll around in it for a day; then re-deposit it and wait for the C8.
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Originally Posted by SSTEVEGS
From what I've seen of the C7 so far, I will keep my C6 (still lovin' it) and take the money I'll save out of the bank, throw it on my bed and roll around in it for a day; then re-deposit it and wait for the C8.
Come back in 10 years and tell us how it all worked out for you
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Originally Posted by Velocita
I am sure the C7 will be great, but if it is a disapointment I am thinking of going with the new Viper. I am curious what everyone is thinking... If not the Viper, what will you do? Keep and upgrade your C6? ZL1 or Shelby? I just cannot get into the 911s. I am praying GM nails the C7 and spares me this dilemma!!!
My next Vette will be a Callaway Grandsport.
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
That is so Disney of you. However to be a hater you have to make fun of the ride..you know like the Groucho Marxs C7 rear...sigh...
It evolved spontaneously from a remark I made about spoiler-eyebrows. Then another guy asked "Groucho Marx?". I said exactly, just put a big cigar in his left exhaust pipe. No harm was planned. It just rolled down the hill so to speak. The photoshop was pretty hilarious, I would say.
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Originally Posted by stingraymyway
My next Vette will be a Callaway Grandsport.


They do nice work.

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Old 12-10-2012, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTEVEGS
From what I've seen of the C7 so far, I will keep my C6 (still lovin' it) and take the money I'll save out of the bank, throw it on my bed and roll around in it for a day; then re-deposit it and wait for the C8.
If you dont like the C7 you prob wont like the C8

.......maybe you will like the C9

.......so thats a 20 year wait
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The C7 will NOT have a DCT. My 2010 GS vert is gone. My plan B is in my garage. 2013 Porsche Boxster S PDK.
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Originally Posted by Velocita
I am sure the C7 will be great, but if it is a disapointment I am thinking of going with the new Viper. I am curious what everyone is thinking... If not the Viper, what will you do? Keep and upgrade your C6? ZL1 or Shelby? I just cannot get into the 911s. I am praying GM nails the C7 and spares me this dilemma!!!
For 50k...you show me a plan B that compares...ain't happenin.

Plan "B" is to either spend way more money, or keep your C6Z because nothin beats a Corvette for the money...nothin.

If your plan B is a Porsche Boxter, clearly you're looking for a different experience. Corvette's are the performance bang for the dollar. If you don't mind less performance, just so you can play with flappy paddles, have big dealer service bills, etc, then have fun. As long as you don't race a Corvette in that thing, I guess you're good to go.

I just don't see how 265hp for more money than a Corvette costs, is a good plan b?

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