Vette vs. 'Exotics'
Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: ny
I see the vette as more of a hobby and something fun. Its easy to work on yourself and fairly cheap. I dont think many exotic car ppl can be to into the cars too much because they cant do things to them. Iv never heard of someone painting the interior of a ferrari, or swapping out tailights. Just my 2 cents
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I got mine for prestige and fun - and only the "BEST" built sportscar in the nation
Really I like the styling and history and Heritage of the Corvette - there is a huge market for the fun stuff for them and you can work on them yourself
And the BEST of all it is "AMERICAN" made!
Thanks,Matt
Really I like the styling and history and Heritage of the Corvette - there is a huge market for the fun stuff for them and you can work on them yourself
And the BEST of all it is "AMERICAN" made!
Thanks,Matt
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Qualicum Beach British Columbia
"Exotic" is based on local custom. My wife is in Ireland right now where everything is 4cyl. She saw 1 C5 Vette the other day and mentioned that her husband had one which led to her being the main focus of conversation on the street. Everyone was impressed to no end that she had an "EXOTIC" sports car at home in her garage.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The only reason I got mine is because it's a compact 2-seater with good gas mileage for commuting to work. It's a good thing it didn't make my ***** get any larger.
I like that road bully comment!
I like that road bully comment!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Appleton Wisconsin
Theirs people out there that have the same mindset about corvette owners, that we are snobby/stuck up people. I mean yeah a C5Z or C6Z can beat a porsche or ferrari for half the price.
But guess what??
Their are cars out there that can beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price. Slap a big turbo(s) on a supra or 240 and you will be able to beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price... Same crap different pile.
All in all if someone wants to blow $100k on a car... so be it. If they bought it just to feed there ego and to show off how much money they have then I would just laugh at them and walk away. BUT... if someone buys a $100k car because thats what they actually want and are knowledgeable about the car then thats a whole different story.
But guess what??
Their are cars out there that can beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price. Slap a big turbo(s) on a supra or 240 and you will be able to beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price... Same crap different pile.
All in all if someone wants to blow $100k on a car... so be it. If they bought it just to feed there ego and to show off how much money they have then I would just laugh at them and walk away. BUT... if someone buys a $100k car because thats what they actually want and are knowledgeable about the car then thats a whole different story.
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Racer
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From: Toronto
Their are cars out there that can beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price. Slap a big turbo(s) on a supra or 240 and you will be able to beat a C5Z or C6Z for half the price... Same crap different pile.
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Not many sport cars, let alone exotics, that can claim that !
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To me, it doesn't matter why the exotic car owners bought the car they did - they had the money and got what they wanted. I got mine because (1) I could afford it and (2), because it suits my need for performance, looks and overall value.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Maple North Carolina
We all have our own reasons to buy and drive our rides. Boys will buy toys and nothing will ever change that..
I love corvettes but if I could buy anything I wanted, I'd get a ford GT but that $150k is not in my budget. So I'll dream on and love my C5 everyday... Lottery tickets???? LOL
I love corvettes but if I could buy anything I wanted, I'd get a ford GT but that $150k is not in my budget. So I'll dream on and love my C5 everyday... Lottery tickets???? LOL
Drifting
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From: Warrenville Il
