MT Grand Sport vs. 911 S
02-09-2012, 12:51 PM
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However, I think the Z06 or Z06 carbon is a better dollar to dollar comparison
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-s/
http://www.chevrolet.com/tools/byo/b...trim&pvc=11704
Frankly, I like both cars - all cars that actually work well and even some that have a bit of a "reliability concern (most Italian jobs and your average English car) for their aesthetic and driver oriented efforts.
And I like my rough around the edges (not so much really), old fashioned pushrod v8 in a light and 50/50 chassis just fine.
Lots of pretty girls out there. Don't sell yourself short on just one.
Just sayin'
02-09-2012, 01:09 PM
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All of the 997s I've been in have been great, but something could've changed for the '12 redesign.
02-09-2012, 01:24 PM
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I think everyone on the planet agrees that in the bang for the buck comparison, the Corvette wins hands down.
That's already been decided.
Yes, the Porsche is a lot more money. But if you HAVE a lot more money then you get the Porsche and with it comes great steering feel, a car that doesn't jump sideways when you nail the gas and better fit and finish inside and out.
If money is no object, I'm driving the 458.
If I hit the lottery for a couple hundred K, I might just spring for the Porsche.
On my budget, I'm happy with my Corvette.
That's already been decided.
Yes, the Porsche is a lot more money. But if you HAVE a lot more money then you get the Porsche and with it comes great steering feel, a car that doesn't jump sideways when you nail the gas and better fit and finish inside and out.
If money is no object, I'm driving the 458.
If I hit the lottery for a couple hundred K, I might just spring for the Porsche.
On my budget, I'm happy with my Corvette.
02-09-2012, 01:25 PM
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really not a fair comparison at all, forget about the price difference! the corvette is still 6 model years old, the Porsche completely redesigned this year. Can't wait till the C7 spanks it in all categories. 
02-09-2012, 01:32 PM
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Actually if you watched the begining, it was a $76k GS vs a $131k 911S!!!!! That is $55k difference. More than the price of a base C6.
That is more than a ZR1,, To me these head to heads mean the Vette wins, if they are constantly going to take a much cheaper Vette to compare.
02-09-2012, 01:57 PM
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I think everyone on the planet agrees that in the bang for the buck comparison, the Corvette wins hands down.
That's already been decided.
Yes, the Porsche is a lot more money. But if you HAVE a lot more money then you get the Porsche and with it comes great steering feel, a car that doesn't jump sideways when you nail the gas and better fit and finish inside and out.
If money is no object, I'm driving the 458.
If I hit the lottery for a couple hundred K, I might just spring for the Porsche.
On my budget, I'm happy with my Corvette.
That's already been decided.
Yes, the Porsche is a lot more money. But if you HAVE a lot more money then you get the Porsche and with it comes great steering feel, a car that doesn't jump sideways when you nail the gas and better fit and finish inside and out.
If money is no object, I'm driving the 458.
If I hit the lottery for a couple hundred K, I might just spring for the Porsche.
On my budget, I'm happy with my Corvette.
02-09-2012, 02:08 PM
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02-09-2012, 05:27 PM
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I could care less about the Porche,I bought my Vette because of its looks and its American.Even if I won the Powerball,I still wouldn't buy the most expensive sports car out there.I love the style and everything about the Vette.Maybe I would upgrade to the ZR-1.To me,I have always thought the P's were ugly and could not figure out why anyone would buy one.
02-09-2012, 05:29 PM
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I could care less about the Porche,I bought my Vette because of its looks and its American.Even if I won the Powerball,I still wouldn't buy the most expensive sports car out there.I love the style and everything about the Vette.Maybe I would upgrade to the ZR-1.To me,I have always thought the P's were ugly and could not figure out why anyone would buy one.
Great post..
02-09-2012, 06:11 PM
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Great Video, 2 fantastic sports cars that are great for different reasons. I can't understand why anyone would knock a car they know so little about and most likely never driven.- guess cause it ain't Merican enough....
02-09-2012, 06:18 PM
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02-09-2012, 06:25 PM
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I have one of each.(2010 GS and 2008 c4) Both are great cars and both are super fun. I have owned vettes for 40 years and my vette is my first love P car second. (not counting my wife)
02-09-2012, 06:36 PM
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02-09-2012, 06:38 PM
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What us even more Merican is the right not to like something including cars. I have driven & had family members that own a Porsche, and still do not like them. I appreciate how the car responds and handles. But for me not only do I want that, I want the car to look good also. That is why I like the Corvette. It is the perfect combination of power, handling & looks.