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Old 08-30-2014, 07:11 PM
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I just heard on MotorWeek that even though the Corvette's trucking cousin Silverado isn't the best selling in its class it is less expensive to make and is winning as far as profit margins go, and the bottom line.
Hmmm!
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....and your point...hmmm.
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....and your point...hmmm.
Hope NOT!?

It's cheap so it shouldn't have to be great:

1) It's 0-60 shouldn't be expected to be better

2) It shouldn't be throwing down that amazing Ring time

ETC!!!!


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WOW! That's a leap...rrm
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I think I need to spend some time at a Colorado weed emporium and after that maybe I can see the logic in this thread which escapes me in my current sober condition.
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Originally Posted by johnglenntwo
I just heard on MotorWeek that even though the Corvette's trucking cousin Silverado isn't the best selling in its class it is less expensive to make and is winning as far as profit margins go, and the bottom line.
Hmmm!
When you combine Sierra and Silverado, they outsell the F150.

It's been that way for over a decade now.

together they move 224,000 units per year.
Of course it's also cheaper to make since it has a pushrod V8...and it's not packing a 2 turbo V6 either as one of it's options...

I also do not understand what this has to do with the Corvette?
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Originally Posted by MavsAK
When you combine Sierra and Silverado, they outsell the F150.

It's been that way for over a decade now.

together they move 224,000 units per year.
Of course it's also cheaper to make since it has a pushrod V8...and it's not packing a 2 turbo V6 either as one of it's options...

I also do not understand what this has to do with the Corvette?
"Same Same"! Hopefully, they have overindulged in the Vette as much as it has seemed and there is no correlation once so ever.

Old 08-31-2014, 09:33 PM
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I'm watching the NASCAR race right now and a Camaro is the pace car and that has me wondering, does the Malibu have Bluetooth for backseat passengers who are drinking Big Gulps on a Tuesday?

LOL
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also corvette-related: I farted today.
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Have you ever wondered, if a turtle lost its shell, would it be homeless, or just naked?
He would own a ZR1 and its first gear!

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Originally Posted by johnglenntwo
He would own a ZR1 and its first gear!

Well, he's having great time then.
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Well, he's having great time then.
I really hate to do it at another guys expense, but, I recall back in the ZR1 section before they became obsolete....!


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hey John. look just over your head. the world is happening
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Originally Posted by johnglenntwo
I really hate to do it at another guys expense, but, I recall back in the ZR1 section before they became obsolete....!


No worries. I'll be having a rockin' good time with both my ZR1 and my new Z.



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