Shno's House of Z

[Bhobbs]

Merry Christmas to the HouZe. I hope you enjoy the day with family like I am.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Merry Christmas my Camaro friends.

Nice! Star Trek Christmas

[PYROLYSIS]

Merry Christmas everybody.

[ShnOmac]

Merry Christmas!!!!

[Number 3]

Ok, so I am having severe car lust issues over several items right now. Dancing in my head and I am not in control:

C7 Z51 Convertible - For overall fun and top down driving enjoyment

C7 Z06 - The retirement buster and I do mean busted

C6 Z06 - Just cuz I worked on it. Highlight of my career and all. Blah, blah, blah

ATS-V - Have to drive one, said I'd never go back to a small car......but could be tempting

CTS-V - Could fall into the C7 Z06 category. I'm suspecting it would be $80,000 and up.

Audi S6 - V8 AWD and I still do love me some Audi refinement. But right there with the CTS-V for price I'm guessing. S6 will run about $77,000 equipped the way I like :(

'14 Z/28 - If the $54,000 price point is really available, this is another way for Number 3 to own an LS7. And I have been quite open and honest about how I feel about the LS7.

Gen 6 Camaro - I'm holding my breath on this one. Chazcron's renders are truly awesome, but I'm not liking what I see. I know all of the details are missing and likely the highlights and low lights of the sheet metal aren't exact. But all I'm seeing is a Gen 5 that looks less "cartoonish" to me. The Gen5 is looking dated and now has the cartoonish look of a coupe that was built off a huge sedan architecture (which it was, actually). I saw a 1LE the other day that made my head spin a bit so it's still there, but the Gen 6, at least from the renders is only a smaller more tame version of the current car. The interior could swing me over the fence on this one.

So my only reservation on all of those is GM itself. On the two Audi's I've traded in (not sold privately) I was pretty much able to maintain my original down payment. With GM cars?? Will never happen. Because of GM's Walmart approach with their 20% off sale, I've pretty much lost my sizeable down payment on the SS. It seems for an addict like me, buying a GM car is a poor decision. Lease, keep forever, or go back to Audi. And as I just went off on FB about how 7 of the top 10 selling cars last year were foreign, that is a really tough choice for me.

[FenwickHockey65]

Z06. The power of LT4 compels you.

[JusticePete]

Would a V or a Z be a keeper for you?

[Bhobbs]

I would pick up a nice C6Z and retire, if you can make that happen.

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Deb and I just finished up some things for the kids. While she is soaking her sore body I thought I would stop by the HouZe.

I learned again what I already knew on October 29th, but frequently forget, how fast you can lose those you love dearly. Take time this Christmas to embrace your family and friends. Tell them how much you love them, every day. You never know when you may lose the opportunity. This is my gift to all of you on Christmas Eve and if I am smart, every single day.

God Bless Us, Everyone.

Pete, what you say is so very true, I was stunned when my wife Janet passed away two years ago, totally caught me off guard. Share your love with those you know each and every day, it can end in the blink of an eye, don't miss the opportunity to let your feelings be known. Wishing all my Camaro5 friends a healthy and prosperous new year!
Clyde

[Dr Chill]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Ok, so I am having severe car lust issues over several items right now. Dancing in my head and I am not in control:

C7 Z51 Convertible - For overall fun and top down driving enjoyment

C7 Z06 - The retirement buster and I do mean busted

C6 Z06 - Just cuz I worked on it. Highlight of my career and all. Blah, blah, blah

ATS-V - Have to drive one, said I'd never go back to a small car......but could be tempting

CTS-V - Could fall into the C7 Z06 category. I'm suspecting it would be $80,000 and up.

Audi S6 - V8 AWD and I still do love me some Audi refinement. But right there with the CTS-V for price I'm guessing. S6 will run about $77,000 equipped the way I like :(

'14 Z/28 - If the $54,000 price point is really available, this is another way for Number 3 to own an LS7. And I have been quite open and honest about how I feel about the LS7.

Gen 6 Camaro - I'm holding my breath on this one. Chazcron's renders are truly awesome, but I'm not liking what I see. I know all of the details are missing and likely the highlights and low lights of the sheet metal aren't exact. But all I'm seeing is a Gen 5 that looks less "cartoonish" to me. The Gen5 is looking dated and now has the cartoonish look of a coupe that was built off a huge sedan architecture (which it was, actually). I saw a 1LE the other day that made my head spin a bit so it's still there, but the Gen 6, at least from the renders is only a smaller more tame version of the current car. The interior could swing me over the fence on this one.

So my only reservation on all of those is GM itself. On the two Audi's I've traded in (not sold privately) I was pretty much able to maintain my original down payment. With GM cars?? Will never happen. Because of GM's Walmart approach with their 20% off sale, I've pretty much lost my sizeable down payment on the SS. It seems for an addict like me, buying a GM car is a poor decision. Lease, keep forever, or go back to Audi. And as I just went off on FB about how 7 of the top 10 selling cars last year were foreign, that is a really tough choice for me.

I own a 2014 S6 and now am awaiting delivery of a 2015 Z/28. Having owned and daily driven Z06's and Porsches and AMG Mercedes, I can truly say that if you must have only 1 car and need something sporty to drive, stay away from the Audi S6. But if you have 2 cars, one of which is a sports car, the the second should be the S6 especially if you do any highway driving. The S6 has sick power (560 hp and 580 tq) with a simple APR ECU tune but it cannot turn well. It gets incredible highway gas mileage. I have averaged 26-27 mpg at a steady 80 mph on a couple of trips. Amazing for a 4400 lb sedan and is due to seamless cylinder deactivation. It is gorgeous on the inside and is understated on the outside. Best car we have ever owned.

[Number 3]

Thanks Dr and welcome to The House.

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

Pete, what you say is so very true, I was stunned when my wife Janet passed away two years ago, totally caught me off guard. Share your love with those you know each and every day, it can end in the blink of an eye, don't miss the opportunity to let your feelings be known. Wishing all my Camaro5 friends a healthy and prosperous new year!
Clyde

Clyde,

You and your late wife are in my prayers tonight.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Dr Chill

I own a 2014 S6 and now am awaiting delivery of a 2015 Z/28. Having owned and daily driven Z06's and Porsches and AMG Mercedes, I can truly say that if you must have only 1 car and need something sporty to drive, stay away from the Audi S6. But if you have 2 cars, one of which is a sports car, the the second should be the S6 especially if you do any highway driving. The S6 has sick power (560 hp and 580 tq) with a simple APR ECU tune but it cannot turn well. It gets incredible highway gas mileage. I have averaged 26-27 mpg at a steady 80 mph on a couple of trips. Amazing for a 4400 lb sedan and is due to seamless cylinder deactivation. It is gorgeous on the inside and is understated on the outside. Best car we have ever owned.

Originally Posted by Number 3

Thanks Dr and welcome to The House.

In retrospect........I should have said.........we have a Dr. In The House.




Sorry couldn't help it.

[JusticePete]

and he makes HouZe calls.