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10-01-2014, 09:41 AM
#221
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then they mature after going to the track and getting passed by 944 and then realize why people buy Porsche and why others buy Vipers, vettes, Mercs and BMW's....Ferraris etc....and don't post silly threads like this one
10-01-2014, 10:08 AM
#222
If care about performance value and the z06 is same price as cayman, i would take z. If cost is no object and i want luxury and prestige i would spend twice z06 money for tts. If im track guy and care about feel i take the lighter, na engine gt3 for about 50% more z06 money. Lastly, if i want stick shift i take z06.
10-01-2014, 10:20 AM
#223
Burning Brakes
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
10-01-2014, 10:46 AM
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Burning Brakes
I couldn't disagree more. I think brand loyalist that are negative about other makes and models are posers and/or fan-boys.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
10-01-2014, 10:55 AM
#225
Drifting
I couldn't disagree more. I think brand loyalist that are negative about other makes and models are posers and/or fan-boys.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
10-01-2014, 12:53 PM
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Simple question. Any Porsche model except spyder. Am I missing anything? Aside from name of the Porsche vs the Chevy, it seems like Z06 will destroy every Porsche model out there, including turbo S in every department. Maybe not so much in interior, but who buys these cars for the soft leather.
10-01-2014, 01:30 PM
#227
I couldn't disagree more. I think brand loyalist that are negative about other makes and models are posers and/or fan-boys.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
A true intelligent car enthusiasts knows that there are plenty of very well designed cars out there and doesn't go around slamming everything that isn't brand/model-X.
10-01-2014, 01:30 PM
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And as said many times most people will never use the full power of even a 500 hp car.
I like to look at the total package. I like handling , decent ride, powerful brakes, decent power so around that mid 400s up depending on weight and like my cars to look nice and interesting. I tend to go for cars with bit more detail Like air inlets and extractors and tasteful rear wings and big steamroller tires, etc.
Likely I would be very happy with a base c7 but since the z06 is basically the old zr1 for z06 pricing pretty much might as well go for it. I will almost for sure never use the car to near its potential but do like to have the top of line model if can afford to.
I also am lucky enough to live in a place where you can still "exercise " your sports cars a bit. With great smooth video game roads just minutes from my house. And nice weather most of the year as well. Perfect convertible weather most of the time.
Nice to see Gm offer manual and auto and removable roof and convertible in the new Z06. Give people choices . Always good marketing plan.
I never looked at Viper because no auto and they haven't even brought the vert out yet. Whats up with that? Stupid !
And no hill assist on the Viper when they have it on the Challenger.
And the prices were pretty out to lunch on Vipers.
Porsche at least offers people what they want. You can get your high end Porsches in auto well only auto now I guess . So they shoud have maybe kept the full manual option. But you can also get coupe and vert and you can get a GT3 if you want more racy lighter non all wheel drive . Not sure if they offer the GT2 anymore. And you have a lot of options with interior, etc in your Porsche if you buy it new. But they are still way overpriced. The reason I got mine used.
10-01-2014, 02:53 PM
#229
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If care about performance value and the z06 is same price as cayman, i would take z. If cost is no object and i want luxury and prestige i would spend twice z06 money for tts. If im track guy and care about feel i take the lighter, na engine gt3 for about 50% more z06 money. Lastly, if i want stick shift i take z06.
10-01-2014, 02:57 PM
#230
Le Mans Master
Yeah, how about that. A C7, Z06 for the price of a Gayman. How long would a guy with a pair between his legs have to think about that one. These threads always end with the Porsche humpers throwing in the performance towel and preaching about fit and leather "softness". LOL!
10-01-2014, 02:57 PM
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Yeah, how about that. A C7, Z06 for the price of a Gayman. How long would a guy with a pair between his legs have to think about that one. These threads always end with the Porsche humpers throwing in the performance towel and preaching about fit and leather "softness". LOL!
Lord, what a child.
10-01-2014, 03:00 PM
#232
Le Mans Master
I think he had his *** whooped by a 914 at one time.
10-01-2014, 03:09 PM
#233
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A 914, "6" was actually kind of a fun car back in the day.
10-02-2014, 10:25 AM
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I have many acquaintances that fall into that category that accuse the typical Corvette owner of being a country hick. I also have observed that a majority of these very people are misinformed pompous a$$es. True sports car enthusiasts do respect the Corvette now more than ever. But you still hear the usual German car fan bashing the Vette even though they know very little about it. Porsche fans were in the same boat relative to Ferrari and they still resent the adoration of Ferraris by the casual observer. I went to the 24Hrs of LeMans this year and I can assure you that there is great respect for the Corvette in Europe. The racing team has single handedly done this for the Corvette image. Here in America the social ladder climbers seem to hate anything that they themselves do not own.
10-02-2014, 10:33 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
Well I am someone who made the decision and I chose a Porsche GT3 for the sole fact that I've never owned one and wanted to try something different....I have no brand loyalty and am a true "car guy".....love the Z06 for the price and the looks and everything else....had 2 corevettes, including a Z06, in the past and just sold my GTR....just wanted something different and the GT3 is very intrigueing.....people bash Porsche owners all the time but IMO some people are just A$$holes no matter what kind of car they drive....
10-02-2014, 10:50 AM
#238
Then there are actually people who buy a car solely on perceptions (some true and some very false) and based on what someone else (magazines) might think of their car without having the sense to decide for themselves. And yes you are very right......performance IS NOT everything!!
10-02-2014, 10:51 AM
#239
One of the most ignorant comments I have ever read on this forum!!
10-02-2014, 01:18 PM
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It is comical how to a number of individuals if you don't like or prefer Porsches, Vipers, etc. you're "not a car guy".
Conversely, several of those very same people have repeatedly stated they don't like the C7 (or the "base" C7). Yet that's okay.
Talk about hypocrites.
When you're running around on a Corvette forum regularly taking shots at people, calling them immature and childish and insinuating they can't afford one because they make disparaging remarks about 911's (or Vipers, or Ferraris, or whatever)...you are the problem. People don't have to like the car. If you like your 911, good for you. Enjoy it.
S.
Conversely, several of those very same people have repeatedly stated they don't like the C7 (or the "base" C7). Yet that's okay.
Talk about hypocrites. When you're running around on a Corvette forum regularly taking shots at people, calling them immature and childish and insinuating they can't afford one because they make disparaging remarks about 911's (or Vipers, or Ferraris, or whatever)...you are the problem. People don't have to like the car. If you like your 911, good for you. Enjoy it.
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It's sort of like a musician friend I had who told me he didn't like country music, but had respect for the people who wrote it, telling me if you look at the sheet music, there is obvious talent/ability there.
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