Better sports car than the Grand Sport for less than $100K
06-29-2018, 05:41 PM
#41
Le Mans Master
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06-29-2018, 05:51 PM
#42
Team Owner
I am serious. I have been autoxing for years and probably have more experience than anyone on this site. I just got the GS a week ago and have only done 2 autoxs so far. I watched a guy show up in a new Z06 and spun it out on the first corner.
I stand by what I say, most people here can't handle the power of these cars and that's fine.Lots of people buy these cars for different reasons, but when some big mouth comes on here calling GS owners a bunch of posers, I am going to call his *** out.
I stand by what I say, most people here can't handle the power of these cars and that's fine.Lots of people buy these cars for different reasons, but when some big mouth comes on here calling GS owners a bunch of posers, I am going to call his *** out.
06-29-2018, 06:09 PM
#43
Melting Slicks
OP: I really enjoyed your original post. Brings back great memories of road trips (we're about to take another one) and canyon carving around here, etc. You did a great job of writing it up too - I felt like I was there! Thank you. 
After I read it, I thought to myself 'how long will it take for some knucklehead to turn this into something is really isn't?' Didn't take long. I sometimes wonder why some enthusiasts insist on turning so many threads into 'mine is better than yours'; 'mine is faster than yours'; etc. But then I thought about it a little bit, and believe it's pretty much a very small handful of people who hijack threads and stir the pot for whatever jollies they get from it. And I'm not referring to genuine differences of opinion at all (I find this forum to be full of helpful people and information - I hope I'm one of those!). I'm referring to a couple of people who are (IMO) either intent on turning members on each other or are just angry people. Sometimes it's been entertaining, but there are one or two who continually hijack threads. So..................
Can someone explain to me how the 'ignore' feature I've read about works?
After I read it, I thought to myself 'how long will it take for some knucklehead to turn this into something is really isn't?' Didn't take long. I sometimes wonder why some enthusiasts insist on turning so many threads into 'mine is better than yours'; 'mine is faster than yours'; etc. But then I thought about it a little bit, and believe it's pretty much a very small handful of people who hijack threads and stir the pot for whatever jollies they get from it. And I'm not referring to genuine differences of opinion at all (I find this forum to be full of helpful people and information - I hope I'm one of those!). I'm referring to a couple of people who are (IMO) either intent on turning members on each other or are just angry people. Sometimes it's been entertaining, but there are one or two who continually hijack threads. So..................
Can someone explain to me how the 'ignore' feature I've read about works?
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06-29-2018, 07:40 PM
#46
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
OP: I really enjoyed your original post. Brings back great memories of road trips (we're about to take another one) and canyon carving around here, etc. You did a great job of writing it up too - I felt like I was there! Thank you.
After I read it, I thought to myself 'how long will it take for some knucklehead to turn this into something is really isn't?' Didn't take long. I sometimes wonder why some enthusiasts insist on turning so many threads into 'mine is better than yours'; 'mine is faster than yours'; etc. But then I thought about it a little bit, and believe it's pretty much a very small handful of people who hijack threads and stir the pot for whatever jollies they get from it. And I'm not referring to genuine differences of opinion at all (I find this forum to be full of helpful people and information - I hope I'm one of those!). I'm referring to a couple of people who are (IMO) either intent on turning members on each other or are just angry people. Sometimes it's been entertaining, but there are one or two who continually hijack threads. So..................
Can someone explain to me how the 'ignore' feature I've read about works?
After I read it, I thought to myself 'how long will it take for some knucklehead to turn this into something is really isn't?' Didn't take long. I sometimes wonder why some enthusiasts insist on turning so many threads into 'mine is better than yours'; 'mine is faster than yours'; etc. But then I thought about it a little bit, and believe it's pretty much a very small handful of people who hijack threads and stir the pot for whatever jollies they get from it. And I'm not referring to genuine differences of opinion at all (I find this forum to be full of helpful people and information - I hope I'm one of those!). I'm referring to a couple of people who are (IMO) either intent on turning members on each other or are just angry people. Sometimes it's been entertaining, but there are one or two who continually hijack threads. So..................
Can someone explain to me how the 'ignore' feature I've read about works?
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06-29-2018, 10:47 PM
#48
A lot of the hand-wringing that goes on here is such ridiculous Internet bullshit for a guy like me. I LOVE my C7, but the $66K or so I paid (with tax) was a stretch for me (it was SUCH a friggin WASTE of money really) but it's a dream come true, WAY more car than I ever had. MAYBE between now and when I go to the big Corvette Forum in the Sky I have ONE more high zoot sports car in my budget - maybe some future C8 or maybe a Porsche Cayman S or whatever. But I'm not as affluent as many here seem to be. Just grateful I even got to OWN such a phenomenal sports car. The performance is off the hinges, the refinement more than I ever expected in a Corvette.
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06-29-2018, 11:55 PM
#50
Pro
For the drive I just described- Why would a Z06 be better? Faster for sure, but I was just enjoying my Corvette on a nice evening...Do you not enjoy your Stingray? When you walk out to your garage to you always wish it was a Z06? Or perhaps a Ferrari or Paganni or Bugatti?
Because FASTER IS better!
06-30-2018, 09:32 AM
#51
Race Director
I just took my GS vert for a regular weekend morning spin and WOW, WHAT A SPORTS CAR. Driven and owned a lot of sports cars in my day, however never experenced one (regardless of price) that
has a more impressive overall package, including handling, performance, lack of squeaks/rattles/road noise, comfort, amenities and visual appeal.
If you want a great all-around sports car, you can't do better IMO for under $100,000.
has a more impressive overall package, including handling, performance, lack of squeaks/rattles/road noise, comfort, amenities and visual appeal.
If you want a great all-around sports car, you can't do better IMO for under $100,000.
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06-30-2018, 10:58 AM
#52
it actually can't...
my son wanted one....but told me keys and tags in hand ....it's not possible for ANY 911... the other downer..the cabin sizes of both 911 and Amg gt's really make the kind of leausure drive op was referring to very...very snug... at least for 5 10
marathon runner...
marathon runner...
06-30-2018, 11:23 AM
#53
Race Director
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06-30-2018, 11:44 AM
#54
Melting Slicks
my '17 gs ce was WAY less than 100k.... just saying...... there is nothing new that is the same price as i paid for the gs that even comes close.....
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06-30-2018, 11:50 AM
#55
http://www.porsche-code.com/PKJNXY75
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06-30-2018, 11:54 AM
#56
Team Owner
06-30-2018, 11:56 AM
#57
Burning Brakes
Yes, the Z06 has the better motor...that's it. This is one of the worst douchbaggery response I've seen on CF. SRJ, I usually learn something from you. This...is TMI about your character. I've seen some GSs exceed the price of the Z06 (it's Z-Zero-Six), yet both were less than 100k.
06-30-2018, 12:10 PM
#58
Team Owner
All personal choice and nothing personal. To some a stock C7 or a GS is plenty
Others think it gets boring actually I think the stock Z06 gets boring as well. To use the extra power doesn't mean you drive around at 100..
I mod even the Z06 immediately. The C7 Z06 gets very exciting with near 800 hp. You can get to this level with the strong aftermarket that supports this forum.
and still be under a 100k. You can mod the GS but you don't get the robust lt4 engine.
Others think it gets boring actually I think the stock Z06 gets boring as well. To use the extra power doesn't mean you drive around at 100..
I mod even the Z06 immediately. The C7 Z06 gets very exciting with near 800 hp. You can get to this level with the strong aftermarket that supports this forum.
and still be under a 100k. You can mod the GS but you don't get the robust lt4 engine.
06-30-2018, 12:21 PM
#59
Team Owner
I think because the OP said 100k it makes the Z06 the competitor to the GS! Then with discounts the Z06 can be purchased pretty reasonable.
06-30-2018, 12:28 PM
#60
Team Owner
Wow what a clown? You would have no idea about either. You have a base C7 that your so cheap with you try to run regular gas,,,,,,dude! So your calling others trolls who like the GS?
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