Interesting test drive
10-26-2008, 12:45 AM
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Interesting test drive
I'm just about to hit two year's of ownership with my second S and have looking at other toys. A 355 GTS is top of the list, but for once (and I do mean once...) I decided to be a little more open minded and try some alternatives.
Yesterday I went for test-drive in an unusual candidate- a Corvette C6. I have to say I was impressed.
The car was put together quite nicely (although the leather on the seats must be from 'GM' cows - genetically modified - as it's so 'artificial'...), the steering was no worse than the S, brakes were great and it could be put through corners pretty quickly. The ride was excellent - which would be a bonus for my planned Amalfi coast tour with Mrs. Refinement was very good too. It was also filled to the gunnels with kit and surprisingly for a big, gizmo'd-up contemporary car, isn't too heavy. A check over the specifications show its kerb weight is pretty much the same as a 430...
It might be a clich
Yesterday I went for test-drive in an unusual candidate- a Corvette C6. I have to say I was impressed.
The car was put together quite nicely (although the leather on the seats must be from 'GM' cows - genetically modified - as it's so 'artificial'...), the steering was no worse than the S, brakes were great and it could be put through corners pretty quickly. The ride was excellent - which would be a bonus for my planned Amalfi coast tour with Mrs. Refinement was very good too. It was also filled to the gunnels with kit and surprisingly for a big, gizmo'd-up contemporary car, isn't too heavy. A check over the specifications show its kerb weight is pretty much the same as a 430...
It might be a clich
10-26-2008, 01:31 AM
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Bloke round here has one, in black
He must like it because he's had it for years and he changes his cars regular
Not in the same league as a F355 though
Certainly in the pedigree and desirability stakes
More chav chariot and plastic fantastic than proper supercar
That said, I would imagine it is probably a quick, well appointed drivers car
Probably best to compare it with a Vauxhall Monaro or a Jag XKR though
The prancing horse shows a true blood line and heritage
He must like it because he's had it for years and he changes his cars regular
Not in the same league as a F355 though
Certainly in the pedigree and desirability stakes
More chav chariot and plastic fantastic than proper supercar
That said, I would imagine it is probably a quick, well appointed drivers car
Probably best to compare it with a Vauxhall Monaro or a Jag XKR though
The prancing horse shows a true blood line and heritage
10-26-2008, 02:34 AM
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I love these cars, absolutley right about the power and they can actually be fairly frugal for a v8! I love the looks too, questionable use of plastics in the cabin, but the built quality seems good.
The Z06 of course takes it to another level.
The upgrades are fairly cheap aswell, or at least they used to be
The Z06 of course takes it to another level.
The upgrades are fairly cheap aswell, or at least they used to be
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10-26-2008, 04:22 AM
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they are an interesting choice
so much nicer than something crude and chavvy like a Monaro
a little unfair to compare with a Ferrari though
chalk and cheese at any number of levels
so much nicer than something crude and chavvy like a Monaro
a little unfair to compare with a Ferrari though
chalk and cheese at any number of levels
10-26-2008, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Oct 26 2008, 12:22 PM
a little unfair to compare with a Ferrari though
chalk and cheese at any number of levels
chalk and cheese at any number of levels
