Congrats
So impressed
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So impressed
Having been driving the new Vette since Friday, I just wanted to express my opinions on the car.
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
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Thanks for the feedback!
Having been driving the new Vette since Friday, I just wanted to express my opinions on the car.
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
I also love the vantage but somehow I would think that if I bought one some people would think look at that ***** driving that expensive car-he must be a real ahole-you know. So glad you like the vette and you saved a lot of money to!
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Having been driving the new Vette since Friday, I just wanted to express my opinions on the car.
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
I am a major "car guy", getting at least 2 or 3 new sports cars a year. I have always been a P-car fan, occassionally fitting in a Maserati or Jag. When I bought the Vette last week I was actually leaning towards getting the Aston Martin Vantage, which I think is the most beautiful car in the world. But something kept pulling back to the Vette.
Almost a week later, I realize what that was. Everytime i look at the Vette the shape looks more exotic to me. The car is just phenominal to drive, the exhaust note is intoxicating, the low-end torque is amazing, the handling is outstanding. The most important thing is, as an owner, you feel like you can drive the car everyday and enjoy it without ruining a piece of art and feel that you made an intelligent decision financially.
I love this car!!! My only complaints are that a few body panels (hood especially) don't line up perfectly and the gap tolerances of the panels varies from point to point. But for 1/2 the price of most comparable cars, you can live with the imperfections.
Just a great car and I am proud to be part of the community!
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I flip in and out of them, but always keep at least 1 911 at all times. I currently have a new Turbo on order, but the Vette is now and will be my daily driver. I paid cash for it and plan on keeping it for a while.
I honestly felt that the Aston Martin Vantage is about $30,000 over priced. For the same money you can get a very well equipped 911 turbo which is in a different league performance wise but still just as classy. Plus, Jag XKR is quicker, more comfy, and $40k less than Vantage.
The Vette is just so practical and gives you so much for the money, it just doesn't have a natural competitor. The car is unreal.
I am going to do slight mods (grille, vent covers, exhaust plate) but nothing performance wise. As a daily driver, especially with the F55 suspension, it is just about perfect.
I honestly felt that the Aston Martin Vantage is about $30,000 over priced. For the same money you can get a very well equipped 911 turbo which is in a different league performance wise but still just as classy. Plus, Jag XKR is quicker, more comfy, and $40k less than Vantage.
The Vette is just so practical and gives you so much for the money, it just doesn't have a natural competitor. The car is unreal.
I am going to do slight mods (grille, vent covers, exhaust plate) but nothing performance wise. As a daily driver, especially with the F55 suspension, it is just about perfect.
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I'm glad you like your C6 despite the poor-fitting body panels. You must have hit a bad day at the factory (my 'fit and finish' is excellent).
Wow....you buy 2 or 3 new sports car each year! You must have a huge stable of sports cars or then assuming you then sell 2 or 3 sports car each year....you must take quite a hit on depreciation. I'm guessing this financial loss would surely exceed the price difference between the C6 and the AM.
Accordingly to Jaguar....the all-new supercharged 420 hp XKR is a tad slower than the stock C6 but admittedly, the lines of the C6 IMO rival those of any exotic.
As you are discovering, I think you will enjoy your C6 as much, if not more, than most any other sports car. Drive safe and enjoy.
Wow....you buy 2 or 3 new sports car each year! You must have a huge stable of sports cars or then assuming you then sell 2 or 3 sports car each year....you must take quite a hit on depreciation. I'm guessing this financial loss would surely exceed the price difference between the C6 and the AM.
Accordingly to Jaguar....the all-new supercharged 420 hp XKR is a tad slower than the stock C6 but admittedly, the lines of the C6 IMO rival those of any exotic.
As you are discovering, I think you will enjoy your C6 as much, if not more, than most any other sports car. Drive safe and enjoy.
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Since it is a concern to you, and you intend to spend additional money on 'mods', let a body shop align the hood, etc.
I would think the hinges would be adjustable or could be shimmed to come to a perfect alignment. Also the doors could be worked on if they do not please you.
I would think the hinges would be adjustable or could be shimmed to come to a perfect alignment. Also the doors could be worked on if they do not please you.
