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Oct 11, 2007 | 04:43 PM

#21

johnodrake

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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by mforman42

It's like sex, if you don't understand, no explanation will suffice; if you understand, no explanation is necessary.

Best answer of the month!

You can never be too rich, too buff or have too much HP

Oct 11, 2007 | 05:05 PM

#22

HD-Fatboy

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From: St. Peters MO

Love the looks of the car and after selling my 76 vette, I have been waiting for the day when I could afford another.

I may never see the track or run mine to 180mph. But I can be one of the fastest to 70mph.

Oct 11, 2007 | 05:31 PM

#23

CHASLS2

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From: Portrichey FL

St. Jude Donor '13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mforman42

It's like sex, if you don't understand, no explanation will suffice; if you understand, no explanation is necessary.

Could not have said it better myself!

Oct 11, 2007 | 05:53 PM

#24

z51vett

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From: cumming ga

Quote:

Originally Posted by JACK FRISSINA

All cars in america and across the world are marketed today whether it be a suv, pickup ,or sports car by quoting hp , 0 to 60 ,1/4mi times and top speed and 90% will never go to a track or strip so, what was your reason to by a 400 or 500hp vette ?

I've accelerated out of more problems than braked, when its oh my God brake time it's usually to late.

z51vett

Oct 11, 2007 | 06:03 PM

#25

su8pack1

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From: Eastern PA

2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

It's a Corvette.

Oct 11, 2007 | 07:35 PM

#26

candlemuse

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From: Chester Springs PA

It looks nicer than other choices , I had at the time , I could not care less if it had 200 HP ,or it did 0 to 60 in 9 seconds.
Simply it is a very nice looking car .

Oct 11, 2007 | 07:52 PM

#27

waldow

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From: Beech Mountain North Carolina

St. Jude Donor '09

size is important, at least in this case

Oct 11, 2007 | 07:58 PM

#28

cycam42

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From: Beaverton OR

400hp?!? That's clearly too much - I better cancel my order. Next you're going to tell me is that it only has two seats. How am I going to get my Portland friends to the next Al Gore movie?

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Oct 11, 2007 | 08:38 PM

#29

Jaxon

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From: Anaheim California

Because I love fried rice!

Oct 11, 2007 | 09:08 PM

#30

adconti

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From: Ocala Florida

My CBR 929 was much faster (0-60--2.8 sec.), but after I sold it I went into withdrawal. And the only prescription was CORVETTE!

Oct 11, 2007 | 09:30 PM

#31

Z06Next

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From: Edmonton Alberta

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave@Kerbeck.com

Simple answer...

Mine's bigger than yours!

Oct 12, 2007 | 12:26 PM

#32

JFTaylor

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From: Virginia Bch VA

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St. Jude Donor '06

Always wanted one.

And as Husker sez "It's Fun to Drive"

Oct 12, 2007 | 12:32 PM

#33

BigJoe

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From: Hurst, TX USA

I bought my Vette which has 400 HP. I didn't buy it because it has 400 HP.

If it had 350 HP (like my C5s) or even less I would have still bought it.

Oct 12, 2007 | 12:34 PM

#34

wsharp24

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From: Evans Georgia

I've always liked the Vette but had two kids to put through college,etc. Last year, all of a sudden with no bills I could afford just about any car. Always liked the looks of the Vette and the C6 looked so great, I just bought it...I liked the 400 hp too but that was not why I bought it. I love the car. Only two issues so far that have been fixed....the rear end chatter and the flying top issue.

Did I mention I LOVE the C6?

Save the wave!

P. S. I'll always own a Vette from now own.