Any reason not to get a C6 Vette?
08-09-2006, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by exb00st,Aug 9 2006, 10:50 AM
First they tried to buy him off with some f#cking oil changes.. what does that have to do with a piece of the body flying off the car at high speeds and decapitating a pedestrian?!
08-09-2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by candyass,Aug 9 2006, 09:36 AM
That is pretty bad, just remember there are horrible dealers everywhere with all car makes. Honda included.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=411361
Supposedly Chevy has developed a new roof for the 2007 models and all previous models will be replaced with the new design. I live in TX have 18000 miles on my car and my roof has been fine. With 70,000 C6 on the road already and only about 200 reported failures, I think it is pretty minor. There is still no excuse for it but, it is not like everybodys roof is flying off, it is less than 1/2 of 1%.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=411361
Supposedly Chevy has developed a new roof for the 2007 models and all previous models will be replaced with the new design. I live in TX have 18000 miles on my car and my roof has been fine. With 70,000 C6 on the road already and only about 200 reported failures, I think it is pretty minor. There is still no excuse for it but, it is not like everybodys roof is flying off, it is less than 1/2 of 1%.
I know they're fixing the problem with a new material instead of the one originally used, but the way they handled this error with their customers, not only dealerships(he went to two), but corp (they were the ones who offered the oil change solution mind you), is completely unacceptable.
Don't get me wrong, the car is awesome so far.. other than the roof issue and alignment issues, but service is a large part.. to me at least.
08-09-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Aug 9 2006, 10:06 AM
I'd take a roof delamination issue that GM is fixing over crappy E46 M3 reliability anyday.
Don't get me wrong, the C6 is a great car, performancewise. Too bad its from GM.
08-09-2006, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Slithr,Aug 9 2006, 09:58 AM
Interesting story. When/where was this pedestrian decapitated?
08-09-2006, 10:32 AM
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Just to be clear I have seen stock corvettes at the track blow away all competition even specially prepared porsche turbos. They are frightenly fast and handle pretty well too. I have also driven c6 vettes and they are competent.
However dollar for dollar the raw lotus that I own is just a lot more fun. The vette reminds me of my old 996 911. Very fast and not much fun on normal roads at least.
However dollar for dollar the raw lotus that I own is just a lot more fun. The vette reminds me of my old 996 911. Very fast and not much fun on normal roads at least.
08-09-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by cshamash,Aug 9 2006, 01:32 PM
Just to be clear I have seen stock corvettes at the track blow away all competition even specially prepared porsche turbos. They are frightenly fast and handle pretty well too. I have also driven c6 vettes and they are competent.
However dollar for dollar the raw lotus that I own is just a lot more fun. The vette reminds me of my old 996 911. Very fast and not much fun on normal roads at least.
However dollar for dollar the raw lotus that I own is just a lot more fun. The vette reminds me of my old 996 911. Very fast and not much fun on normal roads at least.
08-09-2006, 06:45 PM
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I just gave the S back last weekend after a 3 year lease. I love the S but it lacked in the power dept. Also, I was sick of people saying it was "CUTE". Last month I decided to put a deposit down on a 07' c6 z51. Got it at supplier price for 44200. I ordered the clear top so I wouldn't have to worry about the "flying top" issue. Other then the "flying top" the vette is pretty solid. After extensive research and test driving everything from a 996 911 to a new M-B SLK 280 the vette always stuck out in my mind. Yea, you can add a couple of things to the S to get more from the car, but the corvette will still outpower, outhandle, and get more looks than an S, period. In regard to the lotus, that car is a joke. Its a street legal go-kart. The track is the ONLY place to drive that thing. N e way, I can't wait to have the vette in the garage and smoke almost anything on the street,
Lar
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08-09-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Scot,Mar 23 2006, 08:30 AM
I keep trying to figure out what car would make me the most happy for a normal amount of $. 95% of the time i drive by myself and I have a truck to haul my kids around anyway......
My selections are
C6, keep the mustang (03 cobra with warranty about to expire), NSX, S2000 (probably 04 or newer) or another Evo (but MR edition this time for the 6 speed)
S2000's and MR's are just not fast enough....unless modified which means no warranty.....NSX's seem to be overpriced for the most part....
That leaves keeping my mustang or getting a C6....... according to Road & Track just the regular C6 beat the viper, 997, etc... around the race track and runs mid 12's in the qtr...... seems pretty good for under $45k....??
Anyone else here actually have a vette? I know ScottB had/has a converible C6.?
My selections are
C6, keep the mustang (03 cobra with warranty about to expire), NSX, S2000 (probably 04 or newer) or another Evo (but MR edition this time for the 6 speed)
S2000's and MR's are just not fast enough....unless modified which means no warranty.....NSX's seem to be overpriced for the most part....
That leaves keeping my mustang or getting a C6....... according to Road & Track just the regular C6 beat the viper, 997, etc... around the race track and runs mid 12's in the qtr...... seems pretty good for under $45k....??
Anyone else here actually have a vette? I know ScottB had/has a converible C6.?
08-09-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SkiLLeDS2000,Aug 10 2006, 06:45 AM
I just gave the S back last weekend after a 3 year lease. I love the S but it lacked in the power dept. Also, I was sick of people saying it was "CUTE". Last month I decided to put a deposit down on a 07' c6 z51. Got it at supplier price for 44200. I ordered the clear top so I wouldn't have to worry about the "flying top" issue. Other then the "flying top" the vette is pretty solid. After extensive research and test driving everything from a 996 911 to a new M-B SLK 280 the vette always stuck out in my mind. Yea, you can add a couple of things to the S to get more from the car, but the corvette will still outpower, outhandle, and get more looks than an S, period. In regard to the lotus, that car is a joke. Its a street legal go-kart. The track is the ONLY place to drive that thing. N e way, I can't wait to have the vette in the garage and smoke almost anything on the street,
Lar
Lar
08-17-2006, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SkiLLeDS2000,Aug 9 2006, 09:45 PM
In regard to the lotus, that car is a joke. Its a street legal go-kart. The track is the ONLY place to drive that thing. N e way, I can't wait to have the vette in the garage and smoke almost anything on the street,
Lar
Lar
