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Came back from the birthday bash at the museum on the weekend. Friday took a lot of rain, but Saturday was a great sunny day. They had the new Atomic Orange Vette on Saturday and I had some pics posted by CAC and Rick Conti has some up too. The color seemed a little brighter and lighter than the Daytona, moving toward a copper hue. Anyway, since I like both colors it would be hard to choose if I had to. Lots of nice vendor things, but I kept my hand on my wallet at all times so as not to do anything that would cause my wife to shoot me. One vendor does commemorative conversions of C-5 or C-6 cars to make them look like a 53. He had one there and it was spectacular but I think it was $35K for the conversion. Loved to have done it, but not to die for... 
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Replying to: mynuvette1 (Apr 23, 2006 12:56 am) Your comments on the Lexus are a bit alarming. I have owned two of them, the original was back in '92 when the SC400 first hit. To this day, I will say it is the finest car I have ever owned. Our ES330 is only 1+ years old but it has been flawless except for the tranny hesitation you mentioned. There is a TSB out for that and I had the dealer do the "fix" as such. No hesitation since. I agree with your comments on the Vette as far as performance and braking but saying the "ride" was not as "cushy" bothers me a bit. The Lexus is not made for spirited driving, especially the ES or the LS---it's a cruiser plain and simple. If you want a Lexus that can handle any type of spirited driving, then look to the SC, GS or IS models. It still won't match the Vette for handling but these are cars that can do more from the handling standpoint than the "cruisers". My Lexus is as quiet as a church mouse and super on interstate travels. My Vette is noisy, rides rough (read, handles well) but it goes like hell and that is what I am looking for...and I just turned 65 so no baloney on the "growing up" bit. Just happen to love the old pushrod V8 rumble...and on rare occasions, I do some spirited driving...and love every minute of it. I just don't get comparing anyLexus to the Vette---they are TOTALLY different cars.
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Replying to: starrow68 (Apr 23, 2006 6:58 pm) what are avg expenses per year for tires brakes etc.? Do they wear out quickly? Driving school is a must. Do you use original tires or have track slicks to slip on? Last, I was thinking the brakes would need to be replaced with more substantial brakes. They don't seem to be enough for a 400hp car? Compared to C55 AMG and M3 for their hp. Appreciate the help!
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Replying to: mcg3514 (Apr 24, 2006 4:33 pm) I agree with your comments and your experience is your experience. I'm glad you didn't have my experiences. I'm happy you have had great luck and joy with your vehicles. I wish that for everyone. That's all I wanted. I've just experienced more crud than the normal human should have to endure with a Lexus, which for me, is unfortunate. Regarding the ES300, it was the 1st year model, so maybe the lesson there is that we should avoid 1st year, maybe 2nd year re-designs. Ideally, I would prefer no problems with my new Vette. But that's probably unrealistic. Given my luck with vehicles  Can you provide your experiences with your Vette? Anything a new buyer should know would help me a lot! Thanks!
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Replying to: mynuvette1 (Apr 26, 2006 10:05 am) 1 Vette's are what they are. They are loud, crude, and don't have the best fit and finish in the world but they are unbeatable in the bang for the buck and fun to drive category. 2 No sports car is going to give you the quiet and ride that a Lexus or other luxo car will. Can't compare them they are totally different. 3 Vette issues. -Vettes aren't everyday cars, they just don't hold up. Tires will typically need to be replaced every 20-25k depending on driving habits. Brakes also don't last as long as on a conventional car. Expect some rattles and squeaks, the C5 and I'm sure the C6 are better but they have yet to match the imports in this area. Watch out for curbs! Vettes have low noses and chin spoilers that are vulnerable to parking rashes and steep driveways. Watch out for the low profile tires. They are more vulnerable to curb rash than the tires on your Lexus. Also, they don't soak up ANY bumps so expect a rougher ride. As long as you know what to expect from your Vette you will be very happy. Expecting a vette to be what it isn't will lead to unhappiness. Good Luck |
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I've read a few of the post in the last couple of week on the brakes but I'm still soliciting help with my squeaky brakes. Please someone, tell me what if anything you have had done to solve the brake issues. I'm taking my 05/C6 back to the dealer next week for the recall on the top but I also want them to take a re-look at the brakes. I want to go in there with recommend fixes that others have done. Maybe I'm just crazy but to accept squeaky brakes on a 50K car is unacceptable. Any advise would be appreciated.
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| I'm also looking for advise on getting that true purring sound for my vette without replacing the entire exhaust system. My car sounds nothing like my neighbor car (3 doors down the street) and it's driving my crazy. Help | |
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Replying to: glhendr1 (Apr 26, 2006 1:28 pm) Most exhausts are cat-back systems. In other words they incorporate bigger pipes and less restrictive mufflers form the catalytic converters back. I suppose you could just replace the mufflers, but I don't know if you would get the full effect, or save any money. |
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Replying to: mynuvette1 (Apr 26, 2006 10:05 am) That being said, be assured you did not "offend" me as a Lexus owner, rather I was very disappointed in how your dealer was treating you. I have found the total opposite to be true of my dealer. They actually go OVERBOARD in treating me, and I find that true with most Lexus owners. They don't hit the top of J.D. Power all the time without giving such service. e.g.--on my '92 SC---it had a factory phone. Using the hand set, it would cut out on me. A little fiddling around made it clear that the cord had a short. I called the dealership (70 miles away) and told them to merely send me a cord and I would replace and return the old cord to them. "NOPE", was their response. They asked what I wanted to drive and they would send a car up while they took mine for a complete phone replacement. I said an LS would be nice. They did. Came to my office and we swapped cars. I drove the LS for a couple of days and they brought back my SC with a new phone, programmed and all; plus freshly washed! Same thing happened when my salesman called a few months later inquiring how the Lexus was. Off the cuff, and a bit jokingly, I mentioned the CD changer in the trunk skipped when going over rough railroad tracks. Yup, they wanted to replace the CD stacker in the trunk and "what would you like to drive?" I told them to forget it. "No" they said, they wanted to replace the unit. OK, another LS to drive but I got a call the next day saying it would be a couple more days til my car was ready as they noticed a "defect" in the front seat. Hell yes there was a "defect"---like a moron, I sat in the seat with a screwdriver in my back pocket..poked a small hole in the left bolster of the drivers seat...after a bit of wear, it became more noticeable. Yup, they replaced the entire seat with a new one. This, to me, is really "over the top" as far as service is concerned. Nuff said, but I think your dealer is "below standard". First year or not, you should not have the hassle you hae had with your dealer....PERIOD! As to the Vette, the C5 was a VAST improvement over previous generations. I had been with the Supra's for years, last one being a '97TT. They quit making them in '98 so when it was time to look for something different. The C5's had great reviews and when the Z06 hit, that was it for me. Have had an '01; swapped for an '03 and between them have over 50k in mles logged and both have been flawless. Believe me, not one squeak or rattle from either one. Chevy did a good job with these. Don't expect quiet or cushy. That is not their forte. It is pure push rod V8 rumble that goes like stink...and that is what I like. Hope I have cleared the air on my thoughts. |
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Replying to: glhendr1 (Apr 26, 2006 1:21 pm) Don't even recall where I got mine and if I did, I don't think we can post vendors here. If you want, private email me at gbjerke  aol.com I'll be glad to look it up and advise. |
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