musclecar6

Yeah, they tend to be a pretentious bunch don't they( not all, & some may be car guys that have other cars as well, like vettes, but on the whole they are quite taken with themselves. Why I have no idea. It's not cause it's beautiful like a vette, which has always been sexy).

Stingray23

GordyRay

Fortunately I have been driving and racing both Corvettes & Porsches since 1982. Both cars are different and both cars are very satisfying to drive, cruise-in, and race. Love the look of both. If I could afford a third sports car like a Ferrari, I would have it too. Heck, I would like to have all the different cool cars. It is good that everyone has their own opinion and car desires. It is great to be free and have the freedom to buy what we desire. Thankfully the Corvette and Porsche connection have fed off of each other to make each car that much improved. 5-10 years from now these two cars will be even more advanced. Drive'em like you stole'em.
Fuze

Divexxtreme

I've owned a C6 Z06, 3 911 Turbos, 2 Cayennes, and 4 GT-Rs. Currently have a 1100whp '13 GT-R, '07 911 Turbo, and '13 Cayenne GTS in my stable. I also have '14 C7 Coupe on order. Further, I recently spent 27 hours with a used ZR1 that I took from the dealer to decide if I wanted to buy it. I've also owned BMW M3's, M5, Supras and Mustangs.

Porsche makes some of the best sports cars in the world. Period. Better than Corvette in most ways. The GT-R is also one of the best sports cars in the world. Also better than the Corvette in most ways. However, the Corvette is the bang for the buck king, is beautiful, and has a feel and sound that the other two do not. I can't wait for my C7 to arrive.

But from a unbiased enthusiasts perspective (mine), if I could have only own one stock or lightly modded car, it would be a Porsche Turbo. If I could have only one highly-modified car, it would be a GT-R. If I were biased and only liked Corvettes, it would be a Corvette.

I'm just happy that I'm not biased and can see the pros of many fine, world-class automobiles. The Corvette being one of them. What I see here is a whole bunch of insecurity from guys who falsely believe that their car is the best, and anything else is crap. But unfortunately the Porsche guys do the same thing. As do the GT-R guys, as do the BMW guys, as do the Mustang guys, as do many other narrow-minded 'enthusiasts' on the internet. It's kind of sad, actually.

To each his own.

Carnut12

This is my thoughts on looks-
C1 (53-62)- Goes to the Vette by default, there was no 911
C2 (63-67)- I love the Long Hood, but to me this is the best looking vette ever made, IMO no other vette looks even close to as nice, it figures it is by far the shortest run model.
C3 (68-82)- I prefer the SC and Carerra looks over the Vette, but to me this is close.
C4 (84-96)- I prefer the C3 looks to the C4 so early years I pick the 911, but I am not a huge fan of the 964 and towards the end the C4 got better looking so I give the edge to the C4 from 1990-1994.
C5 (97-04)- 993 IMO is like the C2 Vette, the best looking Porsche ever, so up until 1999 I do not think it is even close, the 911 looks better hands down. The C5 continued until 2004 so from 1999 to 2004 I give it to the C5 all day long, the 996 is the worst looking 911 of all time IMO.
C6 (05-13)- Early years I give it to the 911, when the GS/427 came out I think it is a draw.
C7- It is still growing on me, I do think they over-styled it, but that is more than likely just me getting used to the change, many did not like the Headlights on the C6 at first, now to me the C6 looks much nicer than the C5. Time will tell on this one.

Just my 2 Cents

To me if you own either your better off than those that own neither.

Carnut12

Well Said

MEJ

I think GM will be happy just knowing that there are people actually cross-shopping and considering the C7 over a Porsche. I think that was one of their goals when developing the new Corvette, to get buyers of the Germans interested in their car.

diablojota

Have both in the family (C6 and 4S). They're completely different. Both are incredible. If I had to pick just one, it would be the Porsche. Glad I don't as I love them both. The Vette is more raw, while the Porsche is quite refined and more precise. Opposite ends of the continuum and that's why I love them both.

petee1997

You are very fortunate. The new 918 will sell for $980,000.00. We all wish we were in your snack bracket.

Carnut12

I would bet more Vette drivers have crashed their cars because of all the HP/TQ and Cold tires than 911's drivers not knowing how to take a turn due to the rear weight bias. My point is one design you have to learn to drive differently than the other, but both in the wrong hands cause an equally dangerous situation for the driver and others.

Carnut12

In my experience those that do not talk about how much they can afford usually can afford the most, those that feel they have to bring it up usually can afford the least. Not saying this is the case in this situation, but most people that make good money do not talk about it in this manner.

rcallen484

Eric_G

My 98 Boxster is a blast and a half for running the twisties in the mountains in Central Oregon. Did a frame off two years ago and it has just been a blast to own. My 13' C6 on the other hand is what I view as a jet fighter on wheels. If I want long road trip comfort with hp to burn I go that route.

Vehicle specific forums are really funny places, there are those that simply view "other" cars as less than in all categories. As with anything in life, if you don't like something, don't buy it or use it. But no matter what, you will always read in the press the comparison between what ever car and the Porsche as they carry a lot of heritage globally. Live and let live...

meadowz06

You cannot be serious! The 911 is hands down the ugliest car made-period!

Michael A

The only reason the Corvette has improved as much as it has, especially the C7, is because of Porsche. Corporations don't build better products without competition. There would be no need. The more people compare the Corvette to Porsches the better the Corvette gets. I say "talk it up".

Michael

musclecar6

Yeah, rear weight bias. One has to constantly remember to not lift when going around a corner in a 911 which is counter intuitive. Porsche guys pride themselves on being able to "master" the rear weight bias of the 911 to have a more "rewarding" experience. One day I went around a corner faster than I normally do in my 911( while my other daily driver was a supercharged C6) and when it started to skid somewhat, I forgot I was in the 911, lifted, & it instantly went into snap over steer & fortunately I always leave the nanny's hooked up, so they jumped right in and saved me from swapping ends. Hey, I'm happy for all the guys who want to spend all their time mastering the 911, cause they think it's cool and rewarding. As for me, forgetabout it, I can do without the "rewarding" part.

sam90lx

Have you seen the GT-R and LFA ??

meadowz06

Good for you! But Porsche has NO clue as to how to style a car. God awful!

Dusty Starbucks

Yeah, I think people that say things like, "I have never owned one and I would never own one", then say in the same sentence they are a "true" car guy, must know that its not too dissimialar to, "I only eat steak and that makes me a food connoisseur". A steak connoisseur maybe, but not food.

The human infatuation with transportation goes back to the beginings of recorded time. I believe we live in the best of those times and probably the pinnacle of times. The marriage of so much technology and super power is amazing. The fact that global capitalism presses these car makers to achieve better, faster and lower cost benefits everyone here, as each tries to outdo the other for our transportation dollar. Capitalism at it's finest and benefiting me. I believe this story ends with the Rush song "Red Barchetta":


My uncle has a country place
That no one knows about.
He says it used to be a farm,
Before the Motor Law.
And on Sundays I elude the Eyes,
And hop the Turbine Freight
To far outside the Wire,
Where my white-haired uncle waits.

Jump to the ground
As the Turbo slows to cross the Borderline.
Run like the wind,
As excitement shivers up and down my spine.
Down in his barn,
My uncle preserved for me an old machine,
For fifty-odd years.
To keep it as new has been his dearest dream.

I strip away the old debris
That hides a shining car.
A brilliant red Barchetta
From a better, vanished time.
I fire up the willing engine,
Responding with a roar.
Tires spitting gravel,
I commit my weekly crime...

Wind-
In my hair-
Shifting and drifting-
Mechanical music-
Adrenalin surge...

Well-weathered leather,
Hot metal and oil,
The scented country air.
Sunlight on chrome,
The blur of the landscape,
Every nerve aware.

Suddenly ahead of me,
Across the mountainside,
A gleaming alloy air-car
Shoots towards me, two lanes wide.
I spin around with shrieking tires,
To run the deadly race,
Go screaming through the valley
As another joins the chase.

Drive like the wind,
Straining the limits of machine and man.
Laughing out loud
With fear and hope, I've got a desperate plan.
At the one-lane bridge
I leave the giants stranded at the riverside.
Race back to the farm, to dream with my uncle at the fireside


What is the car of the future?

I could see this scenario playing out:



Cheers!

MEJ

What he said.