11-11-2008, 07:36 PM | #1 |
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Wow.
So, a friend of mine got a 2008 Corvette with the LS3 and he let me drive it around just now. I barely even tapped into the power, and all I can say is wow. What sucks is I have a V6 Camaro on order and don't know if I can really afford the extra $7,000 to upgrade to the 2SS.
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11-11-2008, 07:41 PM | #2 | |
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also i can definately say i feel ya on the WOW. hitting 100mph on a test drive in a 2008 corvette was amazing....
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11-11-2008, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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You know what? I just remember I test drove a 2006 or 2007 Cadillac CTS-V a couple years ago and I remember the experience very well. It was fast and fun, but much slower feeling than the Vette. It didn't have that OMG feeling to it.
And I just looked up the specs of that car. Curb weight: 3850 lbs. HP: 400. TQ: 395. 0-60: 5.1 That's from Edmunds and if that is true then I don't see how the Camaro is going to really improve upon that. It's a little frustrating to know the curb weight of our SS is slightly more than a Cadillac CTS-V.
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11-11-2008, 08:14 PM | #5 |
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I guarantee that no dealer will let me test drive one since I'm under 25. :( I might be able to check out a G8, though.
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You need to move out where you can get on some open roads. Some more freedom for your foot. Its nice when 100 can become common place.
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11-11-2008, 08:43 PM | #9 |
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Are there any cars that would be a comparable test drive for the V6?
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Automobile http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews..._lt/index.html Motor Trend http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ive/index.html If you know anything about Motor Trend, you know it is exceedingly uncommon to see them just gush over a car like they do over the Camaro V6. You can be genuinely excited with them.
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Depending on the laws of your state they may have to. I know in NC a dealer HAS to let you test drive a car as long as you have your license and there is no mechanical problems preventing the car from being driven.
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Whaat? Im pretty sure as a business, they have the right to keep anyone from driving anything. It is the dealer's property.
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