Which Model????????
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Well, I see all my little girly friends are out in force today. Did I hurt your feelings by pointing out the attributes and limitations of the models the OP is considering? By your standards, freedom of speech is only allowed if you mindlessly support the models you girls drive. Grow up!
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Just my .02 but for a non-track, highly driven touring car I would get a base coupe or convertible w/ f55 whatever other options you want (probably 3lt) and call it a day.
You pay a lot of extra money for GS/Z06/ZR1's performance gains. Unless you race/track the car those differences go mostly wasted unless you have an image to uphold. The 430hp of the base car is plenty to enjoy on public roads.
In the end it is all your own balance of cost vs. intended use. Chances are you didn't get to a point of a clean retirement without having some judgement of marginal utility.
You pay a lot of extra money for GS/Z06/ZR1's performance gains. Unless you race/track the car those differences go mostly wasted unless you have an image to uphold. The 430hp of the base car is plenty to enjoy on public roads.
In the end it is all your own balance of cost vs. intended use. Chances are you didn't get to a point of a clean retirement without having some judgement of marginal utility.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I just posted this in another thread:
"Knowing what I know now, if I had to, or wanted to get another Vette, I'd still get a C6 Coupe, or maybe a Vert.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a Z06.
And Really like the GS and can't beat the way they look and perform for what they are.
Just that the C6 suits my needs and wants best of the 3 models.
IMO anyone getting a Vette for the first time should take into consideration all 3 models before making a decision.
Just my 2 cents and food for thought
"
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I'm in the market for a new 2012. Leaning towards a base vert, 1LT, NPP, F55 and chrome wheels. May add HUD afterwards, but that car suits me fine. Don't need heated anything or NAV. Then again, I may go with a base GS vert set up the same way.
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To the OP ....
Maybe i missed it, but I didn't read where you say what kind of transmission you wanted.
Remember, you can not get an automatic transmission in the Z06 or the ZR1.
In my case, I was going to purchase a Z06, but my wife can't drive a stick (and I don't want to teach her) ... so we bought a GS instead.
Still very happy with the car.
As far as the ride quality, I think they all ride very well, but of course a base coupe would have the softest of the suspensions and ride the best on long highway trips ... but IMO, all the Corvette models ride pretty well for a sports car. I have no complaints.
Well, I have 1 complaint ... The Corvette is not the easiest car to get in and out of by any means, and the older you get, it certainly don't get any easier ... FACT
If you had "bad knees", getting out would NOT be fun at all !
Maybe i missed it, but I didn't read where you say what kind of transmission you wanted.
Remember, you can not get an automatic transmission in the Z06 or the ZR1.
In my case, I was going to purchase a Z06, but my wife can't drive a stick (and I don't want to teach her) ... so we bought a GS instead.
Still very happy with the car.
As far as the ride quality, I think they all ride very well, but of course a base coupe would have the softest of the suspensions and ride the best on long highway trips ... but IMO, all the Corvette models ride pretty well for a sports car. I have no complaints.
Well, I have 1 complaint ... The Corvette is not the easiest car to get in and out of by any means, and the older you get, it certainly don't get any easier ... FACT
If you had "bad knees", getting out would NOT be fun at all !
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You must not understand how this works: let me explain... the Z06 guys try to convince the GS guys that their car is worth the premium price, the GS guys tell the Z06 guys that they can't justify the $20K premium, the base guys chime in from time to time, the ZR1 guys are usually silent... this goes on and on and on and on and on till a new post pops up that starts with the phrase "which model ...." at which point we move to that thread and do the same thing there!
got it???
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Well, I see all my little girly friends are out in force today. Did I hurt your feelings by pointing out the attributes and limitations of the models the OP is considering? By your standards, freedom of speech is only allowed if you mindlessly support the models you girls drive. Grow up!
You ONLY pointed out that a Z06 is a better performer than a GS. Brilliant Jack!
Freedom of speach has nothing to do with ignorance. Sticks and Stones, Jack.
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To the OP ....
Maybe i missed it, but I didn't read where you say what kind of transmission you wanted.
Remember, you can not get an automatic transmission in the Z06 or the ZR1.
In my case, I was going to purchase a Z06, but my wife can't drive a stick (and I don't want to teach her) ... so we bought a GS instead.
Still very happy with the car.
As far as the ride quality, I think they all ride very well, but of course a base coupe would have the softest of the suspensions and ride the best on long highway trips ... but IMO, all the Corvette models ride pretty well for a sports car. I have no complaints.
Well, I have 1 complaint ... The Corvette is not the easiest car to get in and out of by any means, and the older you get, it certainly don't get any easier ... FACT
If you had "bad knees", getting out would NOT be fun at all !
Maybe i missed it, but I didn't read where you say what kind of transmission you wanted.
Remember, you can not get an automatic transmission in the Z06 or the ZR1.
In my case, I was going to purchase a Z06, but my wife can't drive a stick (and I don't want to teach her) ... so we bought a GS instead.
Still very happy with the car.
As far as the ride quality, I think they all ride very well, but of course a base coupe would have the softest of the suspensions and ride the best on long highway trips ... but IMO, all the Corvette models ride pretty well for a sports car. I have no complaints.
Well, I have 1 complaint ... The Corvette is not the easiest car to get in and out of by any means, and the older you get, it certainly don't get any easier ... FACT
If you had "bad knees", getting out would NOT be fun at all !
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No damn it!
You must not understand how this works: let me explain... the Z06 guys try to convince the GS guys that their car is worth the premium price, the GS guys tell the Z06 guys that they can't justify the $20K premium, the base guys chime in from time to time, the ZR1 guys are usually silent... this goes on and on and on and on and on till a new post pops up that starts with the phrase "which model ...." at which point we move to that thread and do the same thing there!
got it???
You must not understand how this works: let me explain... the Z06 guys try to convince the GS guys that their car is worth the premium price, the GS guys tell the Z06 guys that they can't justify the $20K premium, the base guys chime in from time to time, the ZR1 guys are usually silent... this goes on and on and on and on and on till a new post pops up that starts with the phrase "which model ...." at which point we move to that thread and do the same thing there!
got it???
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Oh, I think I understand just like the kids in the playground! Instead of bashing other Corvette owners, I think I'll dis the Viper guys. Sorry, but when it comes to Vettes,I think I like em all!
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Just my .02 but for a non-track, highly driven touring car I would get a base coupe or convertible w/ f55 whatever other options you want (probably 3lt) and call it a day.
You pay a lot of extra money for GS/Z06/ZR1's performance gains. Unless you race/track the car those differences go mostly wasted unless you have an image to uphold. The 430hp of the base car is plenty to enjoy on public roads.
In the end it is all your own balance of cost vs. intended use. Chances are you didn't get to a point of a clean retirement without having some judgement of marginal utility.
You pay a lot of extra money for GS/Z06/ZR1's performance gains. Unless you race/track the car those differences go mostly wasted unless you have an image to uphold. The 430hp of the base car is plenty to enjoy on public roads.
In the end it is all your own balance of cost vs. intended use. Chances are you didn't get to a point of a clean retirement without having some judgement of marginal utility.
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The only thing I take issue with is when people judge something they have no first hand experience with, or have never driven, yet comment on ride quality for example
Good luck with your decision
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Most of us like them all and most get along fine here ..there are just a select few here that pick on each other and like to pee in each others kool-aid on a daily basis.
The only thing I take issue with is when people judge something they have no first hand experience with, or have never driven, yet comment on ride quality for example
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The only thing I take issue with is when people judge something they have no first hand experience with, or have never driven, yet comment on ride quality for example
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I think Jack is just bored with himself.
He wants everybody to be miserable, like him.
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