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Front Runner · 02-13-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Manbearpig

You tell people their opinion will matter when they start paying your car note.

Now, that's what I'm talking about!!!!!

honor first · 02-13-2014, 09:33 PM

every day i regret it, and now theres no way to get the corvette without taking a horrible loss on the camaro.

Fraxum · 02-16-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shine2013

Maybe it's because I've seen too many middle aged men driving them. I love the new Corvette. I think they're the sexiest car GM has ever put out. Just didn't want to drive one and have people look at me funny.

I'm 23, recent graduate, in my career, but not Corvette demographic. Driving a Camaro nobody thinks much, just say I love your car and ask what I do.

This is because it is mostly middle aged men that can afford them. Corvette owners do not have to worry about their cred, unless all of their friends are Porsche owners.

Cody6.2 · 02-16-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

This is because it is mostly middle aged men that can afford them. Corvette owners do not have to worry about their cred, unless all of their friends are Porsche owners.

I was 28 when I bought my 2007 C6 Z51 with .04 miles on the clock. But even then I wouldn't own another and the 2006 GTO I traded in as well as my cars afterword were/are more fun.

Fraxum · 02-16-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cody6.2

I was 28 when I bought my 2007 C6 Z51 with .04 miles on the clock. But even then I wouldn't own another and the 2006 GTO I traded in as well as my cars afterword were/are more fun.

The C7 is a very different and much improved car than the C6. But owning a Camaro is big fun nd way more affordable than a Stingray.

And of course affordable is an individual thing. Some are willing to spend a big portion of their $$ on a car, others not, and many others cannot.

Minge · 02-16-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by honor first

every day i regret it, and now theres no way to get the corvette without taking a horrible loss on the camaro.

Yep me too the c7 blue convertible is pure sex. I love the look and wish I would have waited.

EmeryZ28 · 02-16-2014, 07:43 PM

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This is because it is mostly middle aged men that can afford them. Corvette owners do not have to worry about their cred, unless all of their friends are Porsche owners.

They are going to have some pretty pissed off friends seeing a Z51 Stingray can run with the porsche in every category and cost sooo much less.

Cody what are you driving now that is more fun than an 07 Z51? Please don't say something stupid like a WRX or Audi

SPARTAN sui · 02-16-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shine2013

Maybe it's because I've seen too many middle aged men driving them. I love the new Corvette. I think they're the sexiest car GM has ever put out. Just didn't want to drive one and have people look at me funny.

I'm 23, recent graduate, in my career, but not Corvette demographic. Driving a Camaro nobody thinks much, just say I love your car and ask what I do.

I'm 25 years old, I'll take a Corvette any day of the week.

kevinw · 02-16-2014, 08:01 PM

i love the new corvettes too, but, the camaro is more practical, with the back seat. i have a 10 yr old son, and i like the back seat /room . i love the camaro!

honor first · 02-17-2014, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Minge

Yep me too the c7 blue convertible is pure sex. I love the look and wish I would have waited.

you and me both brother. love the convertible look but dont love that a car of that price range is soft top; not a fan of soft tops when up. but either way ill take any version, even a base 1lt z51

EmeryZ28 · 02-17-2014, 06:53 AM

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but either way ill take any version, even a base 1lt z51

haha dont make them twist your arm or anything!

oh shuckkss I supppose I can take this car!

RaySouth · 02-17-2014, 08:08 AM

I owned two different Z06's, an 04, and 08. I would say that now more than ever they are an old mans car. Only those born into money or a fat inheritance can afford one. It takes most half a lifetime to get to a point at which you can pay for a car like that. Not to mention the insurance costs to younger drivers. I currently have a 2013 CR Metallic ZL1. While I love the car, it does not compare to the 08 in its overall drivability at the track. Lighter car obviously had better braking ability, turn in, and acceleration in light of 75 fewer hp. The Camaro is a much better looking car though, and that includes the comparison to new Stingray. It will cost me about 10-15000 to get performance near Z06, but that is half of the fun. I look forward to doing the mods on my car myself. When done I will have the best of both worlds. Love my ZL1.

SPCBA · 02-17-2014, 10:41 AM

Really? I always thought the z06 was a young guys car.

Mamooth · 02-17-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RaySouth

I owned two different Z06's, an 04, and 08. I would say that now more than ever they are an old mans car. Only those born into money or a fat inheritance can afford one. It takes most half a lifetime to get to a point at which you can pay for a car like that.

Huh? There's only been one Vette that broke the 100k mark, man. I'm 32 and I could easily afford two of them. I was neither born into money or have ever gotten any inheritance. I think you're over stating things by a vast margin. The type of car you're describing has a prancing horse on the back

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02-16-2014, 08:01 PM	#37
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i love the new corvettes too, but, the camaro is more practical, with the back seat. i have a 10 yr old son, and i like the back seat /room . i love the camaro!

02-17-2014, 08:08 AM	#40
RaySouth Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Green Bay Posts: 50	I owned two different Z06's, an 04, and 08. I would say that now more than ever they are an old mans car. Only those born into money or a fat inheritance can afford one. It takes most half a lifetime to get to a point at which you can pay for a car like that. Not to mention the insurance costs to younger drivers. I currently have a 2013 CR Metallic ZL1. While I love the car, it does not compare to the 08 in its overall drivability at the track. Lighter car obviously had better braking ability, turn in, and acceleration in light of 75 fewer hp. The Camaro is a much better looking car though, and that includes the comparison to new Stingray. It will cost me about 10-15000 to get performance near Z06, but that is half of the fun. I look forward to doing the mods on my car myself. When done I will have the best of both worlds. Love my ZL1.