C5 vs Ferrari
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From: fredericksburg va
C5 vs Ferrari
I was in Mclean,VA at a light, with a big new Ferrari in front of my,
well he accelerated normally, and I kept up at a normal vette average
type accelerated, well he didn't like that and gave it more gas, so I thought he was just trying to get out of my way, well the next thing I
knew, it was 70 taking a slow ramp, and as I was keeping up, I don't think he appreciated it, well I turned off, but it was closer than he liked.
It was a new 360 Modena V-12 400BHP at 8500rpm with 0-60 4.5sec.
I am sure a Z06 would have embarassed his $150,000 kar.
well he accelerated normally, and I kept up at a normal vette average
type accelerated, well he didn't like that and gave it more gas, so I thought he was just trying to get out of my way, well the next thing I
knew, it was 70 taking a slow ramp, and as I was keeping up, I don't think he appreciated it, well I turned off, but it was closer than he liked.
It was a new 360 Modena V-12 400BHP at 8500rpm with 0-60 4.5sec.
I am sure a Z06 would have embarassed his $150,000 kar.
Last edited by rbcox; Aug 4, 2004 at 07:34 PM.
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From: Gone
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St. Jude Donor '03
Originally Posted by GaryZ06
The 360 has a V-8 
I see the funny saying around here a lot (when confronted with a faster car) "you can stick a 427 in a Pinto and make it fast...but we're still driving a Vette!"
Well, guess what... You can make your Vette as fast as you want...He's still driving a Ferrari.
Until you've driven a F360, you can never fully appreciate them.
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From: Surrey BC
Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
I see the funny saying around here a lot (when confronted with a faster car) "you can stick a 427 in a Pinto and make it fast...but we're still driving a Vette!"
Well, guess what... You can make your Vette as fast as you want...He's still driving a Ferrari.
Until you've driven a F360, you can never fully appreciate them.
well said
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Cannot compare a Ferrari to a C5 Silly to try to
Just got rid of my piece of cr...p C5 and bought
a Ferrari. No more steering lock problem, no
more GM bulloney and lies, NO MORE CHEVROLET DEALERS INCOMPETENCE .
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.
FERRARI AND ITS DEALERS ARE A LOT NICER
TO DEAL WITH THAN GM.
Save up for that Ferrari and know the difference.
a Ferrari. No more steering lock problem, no
more GM bulloney and lies, NO MORE CHEVROLET DEALERS INCOMPETENCE .
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.
FERRARI AND ITS DEALERS ARE A LOT NICER
TO DEAL WITH THAN GM.
Save up for that Ferrari and know the difference.
Safety Car
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From: Making my plane take off from a treadmill
he's got a point i got a chance to ride in a f-50 about a year ago with one of my dad's associates. i've never felt anything like it. the sound the acceleration the stability. there is a reason there 500k+. unfortunately it's a level of quality and exelence(sp) that our BIG 3 could only dream of. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Edmond Ok
Originally Posted by Stock Man
Hard to believe they want so much for that car.
You cant help but love those. Enzo's legacy and the cars he made are every bit worth the value people place on them. I love Vettes, but Im an auto enthusiast.... Someday I want a Ferrari in my garage.
Burning Brakes
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From: Edmond Ok
Originally Posted by markwein1
Just got rid of my piece of cr...p C5 and bought
a Ferrari. No more steering lock problem, no
more GM bulloney and lies, NO MORE CHEVROLET DEALERS INCOMPETENCE .
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.
FERRARI AND ITS DEALERS ARE A LOT NICER
TO DEAL WITH THAN GM.
Save up for that Ferrari and know the difference.
a Ferrari. No more steering lock problem, no
more GM bulloney and lies, NO MORE CHEVROLET DEALERS INCOMPETENCE .
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.
FERRARI AND ITS DEALERS ARE A LOT NICER
TO DEAL WITH THAN GM.
Save up for that Ferrari and know the difference.
Safety Car
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From: Orange County California
i LOVE vettes but if i could afford a 360 i would dump it quicker than the speed of light. It's like comparing the girl voted best looking in your High School to a supermodel. Yeah she might cost more and be more maintenance but there is NO comparison. The 360 is the best looking car ever made IMO
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You Get What You Pay For-
Actually With A C6 Convt At 52-60,000?
You Get A Lot Less Than You Pay For
Because Gm Cannot Put Out A Safe And
Reliable Car For Any Money.
I Got Tired Of Having And Listening To
Problems Everyone Has On This Forum
With Gm, Dealers And Corvettes.
You Are All A Bunch Of Great People
Who Deserve Better Than Gm.
If I Had Bill Gates Money I Would Buy
All Of You Ferraris!
You Get A Lot Less Than You Pay For
Because Gm Cannot Put Out A Safe And
Reliable Car For Any Money.
I Got Tired Of Having And Listening To
Problems Everyone Has On This Forum
With Gm, Dealers And Corvettes.
You Are All A Bunch Of Great People
Who Deserve Better Than Gm.
If I Had Bill Gates Money I Would Buy
All Of You Ferraris!
Le Mans Master
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From: D/FW Area TX
Originally Posted by KapUSMC
As for the speed... the 355/360 and the z06 are pretty comprable. It comes down to the driver. Road and Track was like 2 seconds faster lap times in a z06 then the 360 with Steve Millen driving. And the $4,000 TUNE UPS are pretty stupid. But for sure they are amazing vehicles.
I wouldn't mine owning an F355, though.
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IT IS NOT PERFORMANCE ONLY
IT IS QUALITY RELIABILTY AND FERRARI
NOT GM GM GM GM!!!!!!!!!
they treat you a lot better and it has nothing
to do with the money.
THEY ARE REAL CAR PEOPLE WHO LOVE CARS
AND MAKING THE BEST QUALITY CARS.
THEY ARE HONEST HONEST GET IT- HONEST!
IT IS QUALITY RELIABILTY AND FERRARI
NOT GM GM GM GM!!!!!!!!!
they treat you a lot better and it has nothing
to do with the money.
THEY ARE REAL CAR PEOPLE WHO LOVE CARS
AND MAKING THE BEST QUALITY CARS.
THEY ARE HONEST HONEST GET IT- HONEST!
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From: Fayetteville AR
Originally Posted by markwein1
NO MORE CHEVROLET DEALERS INCOMPETENCE .
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.
And a new Ferrari will blow any stock Corvette
off the road with class, elegance and reliability.