First Impression: new Stingray looks like a Ferrari!
07-22-2013, 03:21 PM
#61
16 Vettes and counting…..
07-22-2013, 09:25 PM
#62
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No, you're not getting a Ferrari at 1/5th price.
You sound like every wannabe Lamborghini owner who gets an R8 and tells everyone within earshot it's the "same" as a Lambo.
Only your analogy is even more ridiculous.
It's not. You know it, everyone who knows cars knows it and everyone at the car show knows it. But if it helps you sleep better....
You sound like every wannabe Lamborghini owner who gets an R8 and tells everyone within earshot it's the "same" as a Lambo.
Only your analogy is even more ridiculous.
It's not. You know it, everyone who knows cars knows it and everyone at the car show knows it. But if it helps you sleep better....
In NYC there's a joint that sell a $1,000 burger (caviar, gold leaf, truffles) and a few that sell $100 burgers. I'm sure the $1,000 burger is delicious but is the marginal difference worth $990? Not a chance.
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07-22-2013, 11:21 PM
#64
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Assuming affordability of anything you wanted...
If you're looking for the real attention getter, high reving sports car, then the Ferrari is for you. They are rare, and rarely seen. Lots of power and high revs, very exoctic and will draw a crowd everywhere you go.
The Corvette will offer you great performance that you can enjoy any time you want. It will get looks, and thumbs ups, but not so much draw crowds. You can drive it everyday, anywhere you want with minimal interference from 'lookie loos'. The fact that you can use it everyday, get good performance and styling, and need repairs relatively infrequently and rather cheap when you do, the Corvette is indeed a great value.
But again, it's all about what you're looking for from the car.
If you're looking for the real attention getter, high reving sports car, then the Ferrari is for you. They are rare, and rarely seen. Lots of power and high revs, very exoctic and will draw a crowd everywhere you go.
The Corvette will offer you great performance that you can enjoy any time you want. It will get looks, and thumbs ups, but not so much draw crowds. You can drive it everyday, anywhere you want with minimal interference from 'lookie loos'. The fact that you can use it everyday, get good performance and styling, and need repairs relatively infrequently and rather cheap when you do, the Corvette is indeed a great value.
But again, it's all about what you're looking for from the car.
07-22-2013, 11:37 PM
#65
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Not necessarily true. My friend lent me his F430 and around NYC there's not as much attention as you'd expect. It's often confused for a Corvette, especially by women. The Lambo is more distinctive.
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07-23-2013, 12:55 AM
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Well, NYC, LA, Miami and such, maybe because there's more exotics around...but I'm sure your get my point.
07-23-2013, 07:44 AM
#67
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I'm very interested in seeing the new corvette c7 up against the Ferrari 458, 599 or F12......from a looks perspective....
Lamborghini and R8 as well....
The c6 is cool yet its not quite as contemporary as the exotics in a looks department. I look forward to seeing the c7 next to the Italian exotics.
Should be interesting.
Lamborghini and R8 as well....
The c6 is cool yet its not quite as contemporary as the exotics in a looks department. I look forward to seeing the c7 next to the Italian exotics.
Should be interesting.
07-23-2013, 07:50 AM
#68
I can afford both just fine, and yes I've cross-shopped the Gallardo versus Italia versus LFA and still have enough to retire at 32. My point is - it'd be an absolute waste of money. I placed my deposit on the Stingray because there now exists a suitable option that is close enough, both in design and performance. It's not just me - many Ferrari owners in the Ferrari forum have deposits on Stingrays, corroborating my argument. The Stingray will be their daily driver, the Ferrari their garage queen & weekend tourer.
In NYC there's a joint that sell a $1,000 burger (caviar, gold leaf, truffles) and a few that sell $100 burgers. I'm sure the $1,000 burger is delicious but is the marginal difference worth $990? Not a chance.
In NYC there's a joint that sell a $1,000 burger (caviar, gold leaf, truffles) and a few that sell $100 burgers. I'm sure the $1,000 burger is delicious but is the marginal difference worth $990? Not a chance.
You sound like every wannabe exotic owner in the "dreamers" section of the exotic forums.
It's a wonder they sell any exotics with this stiff competition from GM.
07-23-2013, 07:56 AM
#69
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What does a preowned early gallardo go for?100 grand?120.?
I don't shop them as the maintenance and repairs scare the crap out of me. I like the oil change and tire replacement only during the first 100k miles of corvette ownership.
If this gentleman says he was looking its entirely possible. I see a lot of ferraris, maseratis and Audi r8s.....for some reason lamborghinis are rarer around here....
911 s are a dime a dozen......so common its nuts....
Corvettes are actually rare around the ny metro area.....or at least around here.
I expect that that to continually evolve. Since the c5 and then the c6 more and more corvettes are showing up...
I don't shop them as the maintenance and repairs scare the crap out of me. I like the oil change and tire replacement only during the first 100k miles of corvette ownership.
If this gentleman says he was looking its entirely possible. I see a lot of ferraris, maseratis and Audi r8s.....for some reason lamborghinis are rarer around here....
911 s are a dime a dozen......so common its nuts....
Corvettes are actually rare around the ny metro area.....or at least around here.
I expect that that to continually evolve. Since the c5 and then the c6 more and more corvettes are showing up...
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07-23-2013, 10:06 AM
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07-23-2013, 10:18 AM
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What does a preowned early gallardo go for?100 grand?120.?
I don't shop them as the maintenance and repairs scare the crap out of me. I like the oil change and tire replacement only during the first 100k miles of corvette ownership.
If this gentleman says he was looking its entirely possible. I see a lot of ferraris, maseratis and Audi r8s.....for some reason lamborghinis are rarer around here....
911 s are a dime a dozen......so common its nuts....
Corvettes are actually rare around the ny metro area.....or at least around here.
I expect that that to continually evolve. Since the c5 and then the c6 more and more corvettes are showing up...
I don't shop them as the maintenance and repairs scare the crap out of me. I like the oil change and tire replacement only during the first 100k miles of corvette ownership.
If this gentleman says he was looking its entirely possible. I see a lot of ferraris, maseratis and Audi r8s.....for some reason lamborghinis are rarer around here....
911 s are a dime a dozen......so common its nuts....
Corvettes are actually rare around the ny metro area.....or at least around here.
I expect that that to continually evolve. Since the c5 and then the c6 more and more corvettes are showing up...
Sometimes I just shake my head and double face palm on how many don't understand the value of money and compound interest. The negative savings rate in America is astounding, with many spending 50%+ or even going into full debt to pay for a car. I would never spend more than 10% of my savings on a rapidly depreciating and high maintenance "exotic" - I can pay full cash on the Stingray, get a Ferrari-equivalent, and make that back on investment interest in less than a year.
@PDCjonny Just because I can afford a Ferrari, boat, and plane does not make it a wise choice.
07-23-2013, 10:45 AM
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07-23-2013, 11:03 AM
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07-23-2013, 11:07 AM
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07-23-2013, 11:39 AM
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Right...C7 section should be called the Baller section!
07-23-2013, 03:52 PM
#79
On the bright side within a year you can park your Ferrari-light at the car show amidst the other 50 of them.
And congratulate each other on saving the money that poor schlub in the 458 spent.
He shoulda listened to you.
