nmvettec7

As most of you know, I have some very nice choices of automobiles to drive. Most recently I added a 2015 Corvette C7 Stingray to my stable of premium sports cars.

A few members have asked for some comparisons and my thoughts. Please keep in mind these are personal impressions.

The stablemates:

2009 Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Convertible (Supercharged)

2014 Porsche Cayman 981

2015 Corvette C7 Stingray
1LT
Torch Red
Gray Interior
ZF1 Appearance Pkg
A8 Auto Trans
Performance Exhaust
Z51 Chrome Wheels
Red Calipers
Indoor Car cover
CTEK 3300 smartcharger
GTX Z06 Side Skirts
OEM GM Front Splitter
20% Window Tint
Lloyds Mats w/ Corvette Logo
Stingray Logo rear cargo Mat
Pinnacle Black Diamond Paint Coating
Pinnacle Black Label Synergy Wax
FilterMag SS300
Matching Body color fuel rail covers
Matching Body color manifold covers


My personal Ratings:

Sports Car Appearence:
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert

Luxury Appearance:
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Sports Car Interior Appearance
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert

Luxury Interior Appearance
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Smoothness of ride
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Engine Bay Appearance
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Corvette C7 Stingray
3) Porsche Cayman 981 (No engine to look at)

Power Performance of Engine
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Corvette C7 Stingray
3) Porsche Cayman 981

Exhaust Note or Sound
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
3) Porsche Cayman 981

Overall Driver Handling
1) Porsche Cayman 981
2) Corvette C7 Stingray
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert

Interior Instrumentation Appearance
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert

Leather Interior Quality
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Overall Build Quality
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Exterior Paint Quality
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Corvette C7 Stingray

Acceleration
1) Corvette C7 Stingray (Non Supercharged)
2) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Editon Vert (Supercharged)
3) Porsche Cayman 981

Telemetry
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Porsche 0981
3)Jaguar Portfolio Edition Vert

Infotainment System
1) Corvette C7 Stingray
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition

Braking System Components
1) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert (Alcon components)
2) Corvette C7 Stingray
3) Porsche Cayman 981

Value for the MSRP Price
1) Corvette C7 Stingray (This automobile is an outstanding value)
2) Porsche Cayman 981
3) Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Vert

Best ride EVER!
1) Phoenix F1000 Formula Race Car

These are just a few thoughts. If you are interested in any other comparisons, I will anwser any questions.

All 3 of these beautiful sports cars are a true privledge to own and drive. Each decidely different. I am so very well pleased with all 3 of these premium automobiles.

ILuvUMan

How about more information on your C7.

Namely;
1, 2 or 3 LT?
Z51 or ZF1?
Manual or Automatic?
Performance Exhaust?


Thanks

LIE2ME

I owned a 2008 Jaguar XK convertible. I found it to be the most beautiful automobile I had owned up to that point. The car was Indigo Blue, with matching blue top and beige interior. I loved that car (until all the electrical gremlins started playing with my head). Dash would go dark, heater relays would fry, electric top would go halfway down and stop (would have to be lowered/raised manually). A brand new battery would completely drain overnight, but then not, but then it would, but then not.

The car dealer kept telling me they could not "duplicate the problem".

I ultimately traded that car on my 2012 C6 coupe. Best deal I ever made in my life.

Oh, and I did a CarFax check on the car a year or so after I sold it. At that point the car had been through two more owners of just a few months each.

I Guess your XK has not had these problems and if that is the case, I am truly happy for you. As for me, I will never buy another Jaguar...

nmvettec7

Never had any problems with the Jaguar XKR......many of the issues mentioned in your post are all battery related. That is why I keep a CTEK smartcharger connected to the Jaguar 100% of the time when not driving it. Same with the Porsche and Corvette C7. All on smartchargers 100% of the time when not in use.

Greenkirby21

Awesome collection!

If you had to pick between owning just the cayman or the corvette, which one would you pick?

That was a hard decision for me. Granted, my budget for my car was 50k, so it was base cayman vs base corvette, and the corvette came with more things standard. The cayman I wanted was around 65k! I just got NPP and competition seats on my 1LT, but with the supplier discount my C7 came out to be around 47k!

Both are fantastic cars though, you are lucky to have both

nmvettec7

Handling ride and quality build and paint goes to the Porsche Cayman 981

Overall sports car features with terriffic beauty for the price goes to the Corvette C7.

I love all 3 of these magnificent sports cars. They are all decidedly different from each other.

Steve Garrett

Interesting overview of the 3 cars.


I chose the Stingray over the Porsche Cayman S and the F-Type Jaguar.

Dave80C3

I was actually waiting more for the Coupe F-Type than the Stingray. Initially I thought I would be getting the F-Type. However after many hours of comparison the Stingray won.

The F-Type to me looked a bit better, had better paint, and nicer looking interior. The Stingray was more comfortable. Over all performance the stingray was it for me. Then the cost aspect, you get a lot more for your money in terms of value with the stingray.

nmvettec7

100% with the above. For the price point the Corvette Stingray C7 provides an outstanding value compared to the F-Type.

cheapthrills

If the F-type coupe was closer in price it would have been on my scope. That's a stunning car but the vette out performs it, is far less cash and is stunning as well.

Op awesome collection of cars and it looks like you seldom have a rain day to worry about getting them dirty.

nmvettec7

cheapthrills:

Yes, the Jaguar F-Type is a great car, but IMO overpriced for the product. The 2015 Stingray is very hard to beat especially working from the base model upward. It is a great value for what GM provides.

Here in Southern New Mexico the amount of rain is very limited and we get sunshine some 350 days a year. Thanks for the compliment on the cars, as they are all very special rides, yet all very different.

cheapthrills

Bet you also have some great roads to drive! My only complaint about FL, straight and flat.

Mitch Rapp

Very nice comparison by someone who knows! Thanks for posting this info.

nmvettec7

Yes Cheapthrills, we have some great roads and some great mountain road driving which makes all 3 of these vehicles great to drive. Driving on the highways or interstate roads, the Jaguar XKR is pure luxury.

Your welcome Mitch. I wanted to be honest and subjective with the ratings. Of course these are my personal observations. Each of the 3 vehicles are different from each other, but as my rating states, the Corvette C7 is the best value of all 3. GM certainly built this car right, and it's why they outsell the Jaguar XKR and Porsche Cayman 981 by a long shot. My only disappointment with the C7 is the paint finish, but mine is not that bad. The price point on the C7 is so compelling for making a purchase over the Porsche or Jaguar brands.

Kyflyer

All of our automotive loves are subjective. I love the C7, but my favorite car to drive is our R56 mini JCW. It is a street legal gokart that drives like it is glued to the road. Best twisty car I have ever driven. Once again street legal factory stock, and less than 1/2 the price of our C7. But, for sheer driving pleasure and an incredibly beautiful, sleek car that turns heads and has blistering acceleration nothing can compare with the C7 for anywhere near the price.

USA1-

I sell for MINI of Bedford (NH). Have owned 5 of them including a JCW Hard Top. I also own a 3 series BMW and a '14 C7. I was once asked what was more fun...the MINI of the Corvette. I said they are both fun....but each are a different kind of fun. It's great to hear your feeling on that subject. Happy Motoring!

alienranch

Wait, are you telling me that avatar isn't your wife?

Kyflyer

We are scheduling a competition driving course with Miles Ahead at the Indianapolis Speedway in June. It will be on the actual speedway and they are supposed to have the new F56 JCW for the event. I have been looking very seriously at the new one, sort of have the bug, but want to drive it to be sure before ordering. The power to weight ratio is what sort of had me thinking about sticking with the 2012 that we have, but...... And, we are still holding out hope for a Grand Sport version of the C7. Too many toys!

beachcomber

I knew that was coming!!

nmvettec7

No, she is not my wife, but she is pretty damn "HOT!" for sure. Besides I never stated that she was my wife. Does she have to be? Everyone that meets her, sure does like her. She could be my daughter!