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GatorGreg · 07-23-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stt816

I saw on the c7 base it has a snow mode? Obviously I wouldn't expect it to plow through snow but do you think it's any better?

Yeah I saw that too - it’s pretty cool new technology from GM - it ties the car’s satellite GPS system into several weather apps - if the C7’s computer determines that there is snow within a 20 mile radius then it automatically locks the emergency brake in order to prevent you from backing it out of your garage

The camaro show · 07-24-2018, 02:38 AM

Why do you want to get rid of you current car

DRKS1D3 · 07-24-2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

Why do you want to get rid of you current car

Read the very first post of the thread.

stt816 · 07-24-2018, 04:56 PM

So I went to test drive a c7 base stringray...It was nice, cool interior and tech..

It just didn't wow me like the c6 z06 did. I felt like the c7 was much more like our camaro's. All while the c7 is probably better in performance to the c7 base.. To me the windshield seemed smaller and I felt like it lacked the go kart feeling that i felt in the c6 z06 and even my dad's c5 convertible

The camaro show · 07-24-2018, 10:55 PM

What about a Atsv or a gen2 ctsv with the lsa or you could get a Audi rs5 which are great cars all around

stt816 · 07-25-2018, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The camaro show

What about a Atsv or a gen2 ctsv with the lsa or you could get a Audi rs5 which are great cars all around

V's are still high in price. I was actually thinking Audi s4's. Never cared too much for the 5's styling.

So the other option would be get a "more practical car" such as the s4 or some fast luxury sedan/coupe, and then I really have my dad's c5 corvette to drive when ever I want. He only has 6500 miles on it from the year 2000! Garage queen and he told me I can take it out whenever...

or still go with the c6 gs and have the winter beater

LT1Zob · 07-25-2018, 09:30 PM

Love my 1LE, it’s a beast, but if one had to go, it won’t be my vette. The vette is just an incredible car and an amazing bang for buck. You’ll never regret getting it

zr1chris · 07-26-2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Love my 1LE, it’s a beast, but if one had to go, it won’t be my vette. The vette is just an incredible car and an amazing bang for buck. You’ll never regret getting it

I love Vettes but it's hard to justify spending an extra $10k-$20k for very similar performance to the Camaro.

Norm Peterson · 07-26-2018, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

I love Vettes but it's hard to justify spending an extra $10k-$20k for very similar performance to the Camaro.

It's not just about the performance numbers.

I've briefly driven both cars, a 7th gen Z51 and a 6th gen 1SS, and not gently.

Norm

gringo · 07-26-2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

I love Vettes but it's hard to justify spending an extra $10k-$20k for very similar performance to the Camaro.

A C7 runs 3.7 sec 0-60's and down to the high 11''s in the 1/4 mile. No 6th gen runs that unless it's hero run or the ZL1.

jrob56 · 07-26-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gringo

A C7 runs 3.7 sec 0-60's and down to the high 11''s in the 1/4 mile. No 6th gen runs that unless it's hero run or the ZL1.

I agree, but you could argue its similar given the price difference. Best deal on a used 6th vs best deal on a used c7 is 10k minimum probably closer to 15k. Lot of these times are amazing though.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fast-list.html

Money no object vette for sure. Im gonna be in that weird spot trying to stay 20-30k. Ill be cross shopping 5th, 6th, c5 zo6, some miles c6. 6th will probably be the nicest overall car all considered but perf for dollar decisions. Its gonna suck picking one...

LT1Zob · 07-26-2018, 09:39 AM

Made 11 passes with my bone stock (only added a Corsa Xpipe) z51 on a 1/2 mile run at a runway. Afternoon session tarmac temps were in the 120degree range. Humidity was disgusting. Ran far more consistently than I ever imagined at those temps. 0-60 was between 4.1 and 4.4 consistently without using my launch control. Best I’ve done with my m7 is 3.8 on a much cooler day. As for price, wait until yr end when GM takes 20% off existing stock. Hell of a deal

DRKS1D3 · 07-26-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zr1chris

I love Vettes but it's hard to justify spending an extra $10k-$20k for very similar performance to the Camaro.

It is far from "very similar".

My '11 Camaro SS put down 455rwhp thanks to a cam, headers, tune, etc., etc., etc.. The car would straight-up run! Even with all of the work and money I put into it, my C7 GS Corvette would stomp it in a straight line, corners...you name it. Even prior to adding the intake and x-pipe to the GS, the Camaro would lose handily. It's all about the weight. The GS weighs in at ~3,450 lbs.. Add in the potent LT1, mag-ride, etc., and it's no contest.

zr1chris · 07-26-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

It is far from "very similar".

My '11 Camaro SS put down 455rwhp thanks to a cam, headers, tune, etc., etc., etc.. The car would straight-up run! Even with all of the work and money I put into it, my C7 GS Corvette would stomp it in a straight line, corners...you name it. Even prior to adding the intake and x-pipe to the GS, the Camaro would lose handily. It's all about the weight. The GS weighs in at ~3,450 lbs.. Add in the potent LT1, mag-ride, etc., and it's no contest.

An old 5th gen Camaro vs a new C7 Vette GS is not an even comparison and not at all what I was talking about. Plus that's more of a $40k gap in price. Not 10-20.

I'm talking 2018 vs 2018. And if you want to compare with the GS then you'd have to compare it with a SS 1LE to make it a somewhat fair comparison. If you look at the numbers they really aren't $20k apart like the price. So for that $20k you are paying mostly for looks. Unless you hate the way the Camaro looks and Love the way the Vette looks, I can't see how it's worth an extra $20k. But this is just my opinion.

07-24-2018, 02:38 AM	#58
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	Why do you want to get rid of you current car __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

07-24-2018, 04:56 PM	#60
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	So I went to test drive a c7 base stringray...It was nice, cool interior and tech.. It just didn't wow me like the c6 z06 did. I felt like the c7 was much more like our camaro's. All while the c7 is probably better in performance to the c7 base.. To me the windshield seemed smaller and I felt like it lacked the go kart feeling that i felt in the c6 z06 and even my dad's c5 convertible __________________ Pfadt Race Engineering 1.25" Lowering Springs\| Pfadt Spec Performance Street Alignment\|ZL1 Front Bumper Conversion\|ZL1 20x9 Rims\|Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 275/40R20Y Square Setup\|\|Footwell Lighting\|G2 Gold Painted Brake Calipers *Stainless Power Long Tube Headers\|Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake\|VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body\|Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback\| Vitesse Throttle Controller* --Jannetty Racing Enterprises Dyno Tuned\|408 RWHP

07-24-2018, 10:55 PM	#61
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	What about a Atsv or a gen2 ctsv with the lsa or you could get a Audi rs5 which are great cars all around __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

07-25-2018, 09:30 PM	#63
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	Love my 1LE, it’s a beast, but if one had to go, it won’t be my vette. The vette is just an incredible car and an amazing bang for buck. You’ll never regret getting it Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

07-26-2018, 09:39 AM	#68
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,987 View My Garage	Made 11 passes with my bone stock (only added a Corsa Xpipe) z51 on a 1/2 mile run at a runway. Afternoon session tarmac temps were in the 120degree range. Humidity was disgusting. Ran far more consistently than I ever imagined at those temps. 0-60 was between 4.1 and 4.4 consistently without using my launch control. Best I’ve done with my m7 is 3.8 on a much cooler day. As for price, wait until yr end when GM takes 20% off existing stock. Hell of a deal Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"