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Nov 26, 2007 | 04:20 PM

vitaliy

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07 vs 08 Corvette

Is the 08 model that much better then the 07 I would like to know for my new purchas. Can you feel the HP difference and has the stering realy goten better like they say.

Nov 26, 2007 | 04:23 PM

mneblett

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Is the 08 model that much better then the 07 I would like to know for my new purchas. Can you feel the HP difference and has the stering realy goten better like they say.

PLEASE use the search function -- this topic has been beaten to *death*!

Nov 26, 2007 | 04:26 PM

3 Z06ZR1

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Well first off, You have a C-6 vs the new C-6.5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 26, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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the interior has some nice upgrades too. carbon fiber center console w leather edge wrap standard 1lt and full leather interior on the 4lt

Nov 26, 2007 | 04:49 PM

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Is the 08 model that much better then the 07 I would like to know for my new purchas. Can you feel the HP difference and has the stering realy goten better like they say.

Absolutely!

Nov 26, 2007 | 05:34 PM

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Is the 08 model that much better then the 07 I would like to know for my new purchas. Can you feel the HP difference and has the stering realy goten better like they say.

The answer is likely yes on all counts...though the part about feeling the power gains is just that, it feels quicker/faster according to those that have owned/driven both but the 1/4 mile times for the few stock ones that have run thus far still have the '08 about even or maybe even slightly slower than the track times that many of the '05 - '07 cars have posted.
Now is it worth the cost difference of getting a seriously discounted '07 versus a less discounted '08? Only you can answer that one.

Nov 26, 2007 | 05:58 PM

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Nov 26, 2007 | 06:03 PM

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Well first off, You have a C-6 vs the new C-6.5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love when You say C6.5 , cause it pisses some folks off here!

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Nov 26, 2007 | 06:11 PM

dennis50nj

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Originally Posted by 04_Z06_CE

Love when You say C6.5 , cause it pisses some folks off here!

i kinda like hearing it, nowing how i beat the C6.5

Nov 26, 2007 | 06:41 PM

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c6speedjon

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Cant get the best color made for the c6 (lemans blue) in the 08's... so 07 is the way to go!!!

Nov 26, 2007 | 07:14 PM

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Test drive both, live in the Tech section, read notes, visit local 1/4 mile track or roadcourse, take more notes, then decide what year you really want.

Nov 26, 2007 | 07:43 PM

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cerino2000

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SOTP power is definately there and same for at the track. I ran both at the track (regardless of it being 1/8 mile, the results were crystal clear). I am yet to consider the steering a benefit. You can feel EVERY imperfection. The interior enhancements are nice.

Resale is a very important thing to me when I buy a car and I see the 08 having a hell of a lot better resale. However, the 07's are awefully cheap right now to counter that. Note that both cars haul *** so it depends on whether or not YOU need that extra horsepower. Tranny doesn't feel any better than it used to other than the gear that doesn't exist no longer being there (dead spot on the 2-3 shift)