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Old 02-10-2013, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
VetteDrmr, great Corvette roads up your way. Some better imho than the Dragon
Oh yeah. Some are short but fun within 15 minutes of Hot Springs, some can be full-on day trips (or longer). Hwy 7 from I-30 up through Hot Springs and further north are fantastic, plus Hwy 71 from Ft. Smith up to Fayetteville.

Lots of places that have no noteriety like the Dragon, but lots of fun!

Garrett/Terry/Bob, y'all need to get a cruise up this way! If you do toss me a PM/email, we'll set up a nice route.

Y'all have a good one,
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Old 02-11-2013, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Suns_PSD
Record car sales occurring right now dude.

The recession has been over for 2 years.

Get a clue.
U'hmmm there are many that will argue with you.
But don't be so self assured the bubble your living in is safe from harm.
Old 02-11-2013, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
Oh yeah. Some are short but fun within 15 minutes of Hot Springs, some can be full-on day trips (or longer). Hwy 7 from I-30 up through Hot Springs and further north are fantastic, plus Hwy 71 from Ft. Smith up to Fayetteville.

Lots of places that have no noteriety like the Dragon, but lots of fun!

Garrett/Terry/Bob, y'all need to get a cruise up this way! If you do toss me a PM/email, we'll set up a nice route.

Y'all have a good one,
Mike
Old 02-11-2013, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TractionControlOff
I think one of the reasons C6 sales declined was due to speculation of this C7. This car has been hyped for years now.
I'm the perfect example. Didn't purchase in 2010 because the C7 was on the horizon. In hind sight, I should have because production will not commence until fall. Early deliveries will be sold at a premium price, if you can get one. My current C6 is starting to show a little abrasion, the newness is wearing off.
Old 02-11-2013, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alanhang
remember, a full year of production. Not model year, a full 12 months of production. So on that basis what is the bet?
Ok, 20 bucks for ***** and grins! ( 1 less lap dance if I lose )

I think everyone is going to wait for the bad *** rides and all the upgrades in year 2 so you lose!

We can hammer out starts days and what not later....and dont disappear when I come around to collect. lol
Old 02-11-2013, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Suns_PSD
Record car sales occurring right now dude.

The recession has been over for 2 years.

Get a clue.
Ya, recession is over. :rof l:
Old 02-11-2013, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by speedlink
Ya, recession is over. :rof l:
Yep, for two years..
Old 02-11-2013, 08:22 PM
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From my chair, lets see..home sales here are brisk, money for auto, home and other loans is easy to get, people are at the malls buying things they dont need, businesses are hiring, so it seems that the recession is in the rearview.

The question really becomes is it due to the artificially low interest rates designed to help reset the economy by screwing with the dollar's valuation in the global market, or true recovery? I know that the engineering cycle is very busy here, meaning construction starts are picking up as well. that is usually a good indicator.

knowing this, I am planning on geting a C7 vert at the museum as soon as I can.
Old 02-11-2013, 09:13 PM
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The problem is there is a lot to choose from in this price range. Once the hype dies down and the have_to_have_it_first types make their purchase I wonder what will really happen. If the younger demographic does not aspire to get this car I question the future of the car.
Old 02-11-2013, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by b4i4getit
The problem is there is a lot to choose from in this price range. Once the hype dies down and the have_to_have_it_first types make their purchase I wonder what will really happen. If the younger demographic does not aspire to get this car I question the future of the car.
In view of the overwhelmingly positive response reported here on the Forum by those of every age WHO HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN THE CAR IN PERSON, what is your concern?
Old 02-11-2013, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
In view of the overwhelmingly positive response reported here on the Forum by those of every age WHO HAVE ACTUALLY SEEN THE CAR IN PERSON, what is your concern?
I will make it easier for you to understand. I have seen the car in person as well. Yes it is nice but it is just a car. And like I said if the younger buyers do not want the car it will never make the sales number it needs to survive. Positive feelings for a car do not automatically translate into sales. I hope you can understand that.
Old 02-11-2013, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by b4i4getit
I will make it easier for you to understand. I have seen the car in person as well. Yes it is nice but it is just a car. And like I said if the younger buyers do not want the car it will never make the sales number it needs to survive. Positive feelings for a car do not automatically translate into sales. I hope you can understand that.
OK, let me make it VERY SIMPLE for you. If a car the overwhelming majority of people like is not the best GM could have done, WHAT IS?
Old 02-11-2013, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
OK, let me make it VERY SIMPLE for you. If a car the overwhelming majority of people like is not the best GM could have done, WHAT IS?
Read the original post Einstein and take my responses in the proper context. I have nothing to prove to you. Its called an opinion.



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