Corvette vs. Porsche
Le Mans Master
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From: Ventura CA
Burning Brakes
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who cares about the 1/4 mile? if you want to go drag racing you can buy or build a 10 second car for half of a new c7 or cayman. also from what i hear the PDK is headed to the cayman s for 2014
when you're tearing up backroads and or doing HPDE, driver feedback, steering response and clutch feel are a big deal.
unless you plan on running some really fast track like circuit de la sarthe more hp doesn't always make a better experience
when you're tearing up backroads and or doing HPDE, driver feedback, steering response and clutch feel are a big deal.
unless you plan on running some really fast track like circuit de la sarthe more hp doesn't always make a better experience
Melting Slicks
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who cares about the 1/4 mile? if you want to go drag racing you can buy or build a 10 second car for half of a new c7 or cayman. also from what i hear the PDK is headed to the cayman s for 2014
when you're tearing up backroads and or doing HPDE, driver feedback, steering response and clutch feel are a big deal.
unless you plan on running some really fast track like circuit de la sarthe more hp doesn't always make a better experience
when you're tearing up backroads and or doing HPDE, driver feedback, steering response and clutch feel are a big deal.
unless you plan on running some really fast track like circuit de la sarthe more hp doesn't always make a better experience
The C7 will be plenty agile from what we're reading about it. It won't be Cayman or Miata agile but it will give you so much more in other things that those cars can't give you.
Based on your theory there is no need for other cars such as Lambo's or lesser cars like, Jaguar XKR's, SL63's, M6's as well.
Pro
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I've never really considered a Vette, and up until the C7 always figured my next car would be a CaymanS. I love how the Cayman is small, light, decently quick (maybe not compared to the Vette, but certainly compared to almost every other car out there). The 300-400 lbs weight difference between the Cayman and Vette is significant. Also, the Cayman's balance and precision are stellar.
However, the C7 has me intruiged enough to wait and see how it is reviewed. It sounds like GM has really focused on improving the precision of the C7, rather than just adding horsepower and bigger tires. I'm hoping that the C7 will be close enough to the Cayman in terms of precision that choosing it will be easy (although, given how good the Cayman is, I'm sure it will be a difficult choice either way).
Every time I go price out a Cayman, it ends up @ almost $80,000, and that is skipping several options that I'd like. With the C7 I can get everything I want for about $69,000.
I am honestly very impressed with the C7. I always respected the Vette, but never really pictured myself in one, but with the C7 it is different. Looking forward to what the upcoming year will bring.
I really think that you can't go wrong with a Cayman, and I am hopeful that the same can be said about the C7.
-T
However, the C7 has me intruiged enough to wait and see how it is reviewed. It sounds like GM has really focused on improving the precision of the C7, rather than just adding horsepower and bigger tires. I'm hoping that the C7 will be close enough to the Cayman in terms of precision that choosing it will be easy (although, given how good the Cayman is, I'm sure it will be a difficult choice either way).
Every time I go price out a Cayman, it ends up @ almost $80,000, and that is skipping several options that I'd like. With the C7 I can get everything I want for about $69,000.
I am honestly very impressed with the C7. I always respected the Vette, but never really pictured myself in one, but with the C7 it is different. Looking forward to what the upcoming year will bring.
I really think that you can't go wrong with a Cayman, and I am hopeful that the same can be said about the C7.
-T
Racer
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From: Espoo, Finland
C7 will be hands down better than F-type. F-type is a GT car and not very fast one either. F-type is slower than boxster and has less storage space.
Assuming C7 to handle or feel like Cayman is a bit of a stretch but there is every chance that I could be similar to 991 with a bit different twist. Maybe E92 M3 would be a better target for steering feel and 911 for general performance.
Assuming C7 to handle or feel like Cayman is a bit of a stretch but there is every chance that I could be similar to 991 with a bit different twist. Maybe E92 M3 would be a better target for steering feel and 911 for general performance.
Race Director
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From: N. Alabama
Traded my 2009 C6 for a BMW Z4 a year ago. Drove a 2013 Boxster a month ago and ordered a 2014 Boxster. So long Corvette and BMW. The Boxster is a true sports car. BMW Z4 is now a personal luxury car and Corvette is only about horsepower. Being a Chevrolet, I will always suspect poor quality materials and build. A Grand Sport Convertible is $75,000 and my 2014 Boxster listed for $65,000 even with the Carrera red interior. After seeing the C7, my decision was easy.
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Drifting
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From: Paris TN
It may have changed since I last bought a new European car overseas, but when I was there, you "ordered" every car and waited 3 months to get it. I had cash in hand for a new BMW and ordered it. Twice they reported my car would arrive on such and such a day and the car got high jacked somewhere along the way. I cancelled my order and bought a new Mustang GT from AAFES! I also, drove a friend to pick up his Mercedes which he had to order and wait for the build.
Americans are spontaneous buyers. I have probably bought more cars on a whim than a planned replacement only because the car was there, available and they gave me a deal. Try that on a Porsche. If you want a new Ferrari, start buying it 4 or 5 years in advance. In Europe, used Ferraris cost more than new since they are available. FACT!
Americans are spontaneous buyers. I have probably bought more cars on a whim than a planned replacement only because the car was there, available and they gave me a deal. Try that on a Porsche. If you want a new Ferrari, start buying it 4 or 5 years in advance. In Europe, used Ferraris cost more than new since they are available. FACT!