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Old 01-29-2008, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Jan 28 2008, 10:16 AM
I mentioned that a Cayman with the GT3 motor and ceramic brakes would be the bomb. Price it around a Z06 (never going to happen, of course) and I would seriously consider one over a Z06.
That would be an awesome car. Too bad Porsche would never sell one and it would cost way too much to mod one to those specs yourself.

BTW, Corey - IMHO the updated C6 is a much better choice than the Z06. Atleast the tickets wort hurt as much at 100 MPH vs. 125 MPH.

I didn't realize that so many Ex S2000 owners bought a C6. That in itself is a statement about Honda.
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Originally Posted by MDXLuvr,Jan 29 2008, 07:11 AM
That would be an awesome car. Too bad Porsche would never sell one and it would cost way too much to mod one to those specs yourself.

BTW, Corey - IMHO the updated C6 is a much better choice than the Z06. Atleast the tickets wort hurt as much at 100 MPH vs. 125 MPH.

I didn't realize that so many Ex S2000 owners bought a C6. That in itself is a statement about Honda.
Yep, a factory Cayman GT3 would be very sweet, but Porsche said that the Cayman/Boxster would never be allowed to outperform the 911. Oh well. I wouldn't kick your 911 GT3 out of bed! It's just too much money for my blood.

I know I'll be happy with the LS3 Vette. If it was still LS2, I probably would have gone for the Z06, but my wife appreciates the fact that I left an extra $20k in the bank account instead of going for the Z06. Plus with bolt-on mods, it's not too far off a stock Z06 in the power department.

I agree that Honda has dropped the ball. There is no compelling NEW and STOCK Honda/Acura that lights the fire. I hate aftermarket blowers on NA motors, too many long-term reliability and tuning issues. Not to mention the warranty is out the door.

I loved the feel of my S2000. If they could do a 300-350hp, 2800lb roadster for $40-45k, I would have definitely considered it over another Vette.
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Originally Posted by archtop,Jan 29 2008, 05:51 AM
Kraftworks supercharger might do the trick!
I said it before and I'll say it again. I've never encountered a FI 400hp s2k that is as fast as a 400hp Vette. When that day comes sign me up.
Old 01-29-2008, 06:42 AM
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I was looking at the Z06 on the Chevy site. It's over $72K and I think has less discounts than a Coupe so may be talking about $43K v $70K ($27K difference) makes the Coupe a great deal.

I would love if GM did a 60 or 72 month 0% for the vette.


I am not 1000% in love with everything about the Vette but no car is perfect. Also the next gen is getting pushed back to 2012 last I heard so it's no use waiting this gen out.
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I think Kerbeck is selling new Z06s for $64K.
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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Jan 29 2008, 07:43 AM
I think Kerbeck is selling new Z06s for $64K.
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that's quite a discount on an already great value car to begin with.
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Originally Posted by bjohnston,Jan 29 2008, 10:43 AM
I think Kerbeck is selling new Z06s for $64K.
here is one on ebay for not much more than that...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-C...tem300194428123
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you guys are tempting me. Too bad the economy is so gloomy as well as a potential dem in the whitehoues (ie. big tax raise in the future).
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Originally Posted by rai,Jan 29 2008, 08:37 AM
you guys are tempting me. Too bad the economy is so gloomy as well as a potential dem in the whitehoues (ie. big tax raise in the future).
don't get me started...
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Do we have a Politics and News forum? haha


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