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#259 of 914 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 29, 2004 (8:05 am)
The C5 shifter wasn't "bad". I think the point Autoweek was trying to make, and which I agree with, is that the shifter felt "American" as in "oh, yeah, I'm in an American car". In other words, if a Miata can do it, why can't a Corvette?   As for the big butt, the re-design is a better big butt at any rate, and relative to a 350Z, downright attractive.   I'm not a big fan of Kammbacks or any hint of them. Inborn prejudice I guess.   I also like that the C6 looks "scaled down". It needed that keener sense of proportion and I think that's been achieved.
#260 of 914 News on the future Z06 by starrow68 Jul 29, 2004 (1:01 pm)
http://www.just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=45198   http://www.ai-online.com/industry_detail.asp?id=515   And then if you want details:   http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=74&docid=6373
#261 of 914 by sphinx99 Jul 29, 2004 (4:35 pm)
I've seen several more on the road in the past day. They're cropping up everywhere in the Detroit area, and nearly every one I've seen is a nice, neutral, non-descript silver.   I love the flush headlamps - the front end look is far more modern, and downright exotic.
#262 of 914 by sapparo Jul 29, 2004 (5:55 pm)
Boy, the designers sure like NSX don't they?
#263 of 914 Quality by proe Jul 29, 2004 (8:37 pm)
I hope new Vette has good quality that is comparable to Honda or Toyota, otherwise it would be a shame that Chevy will lose more potential buyers because of the numerous quality problems that Vette will have.   Speaking of quality, I do not understand why American car manufacturers cannot have the quality control like Japanese car manufacturers do. After all, they should have worked out the quality issue before actual production begins. I mean after first 500 or so units, there should be no unknown quality issues, but we all know that is not the case.   I guess the downfalls of all the American and European cars is the quality and that is why Japanese car makers are gaining more and more market share in US.   I predict in 10 years, American and European cars combine will hold less than 20% of the total US market if they do not realize that quality is the number one priority. Replies to this message: avolvofan (Jul 29, 2004 10:21 pm) mbukukanyau (Jul 30, 2004 3:59 pm)
#264 of 914 Re: Quality [proe] by avolvofan Jul 29, 2004 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: proe (Jul 29, 2004 8:37 pm) And what in particular is bad quality-wise about the Corvette? I am not aware of statistics on the C6 initial quality score; however, for the 2003 model, the Corvette had very high initial quality numbers (e.g. low number of complaints).
#265 of 914 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 29, 2004 (11:06 pm)
I think that reputation comes from the earliest C5s, which had teething problems out of the box. There were issues with water leaks and engine noise and door locks and stuff like that.   JD Powers still doesn't like the 2004 C5s interior quality and body integrity but gives it good marks for mechanicals.   http://research.cars.com/go/crp/safety.jsp?makeid=9&modelid=86&year=2004&myid=&acode=&crpPage=summary.jsp&aff=national.   So it's the same old "fit and finish" argument.
#266 of 914 Sold Me by mjbauer Jul 30, 2004 (7:18 am)
I have never owned a Corvette, but I do plan on buying a C6 next year. I am putting my Boxster up for sale this year and will order a C6 in the spring of 2005.   The size is right, it is a performance bargain, and has a great community of owners. I was really thinking of a new Porsche 997, but if I look at everything, it seems tough to beat the C6, plus I will save at least 15,000 dollars and have better performance.   My only question is a coupe' or convertible? Any thoughts on the body stiffness, cowl shake issues, etc. My Boxster was exemplary in those areas. I prefer a coupe' in many ways, but a nice night with the top down is hard to beat
#267 of 914 Remember the Coupe is a Targa by starrow68 Jul 30, 2004 (8:08 am)
Take the top out any time you wish and at least in the C5, it stows neatly in the rear hatch out of sight. We even came home 1400 miles with travel bags for 4 days and the extra clear top in the rear, no real issues, plenty of room. The coupe is just a little stiffer with the top in as many doing autocross have noted on other boards, but that's in C5s and the initial writeups on the C6 give the vert good marks in this area. As for quality, I think the fit and finish is some below other good models, but I don't and never have wanted an Accord or Camry. The reliability has been made top notch with hope that they will improve there on the C6, we'll see as the owner comments start to come in within a few months. Enjoy your C6! Replies to this message: avolvofan (Jul 30, 2004 9:46 am) mjbauer (Jul 30, 2004 10:50 am)
#268 of 914 Re: Remember the Coupe is a Targa [starrow68] by avolvofan Jul 30, 2004 (9:46 am)
Replying to: starrow68 (Jul 30, 2004 8:08 am) Starrow68, how do you stow both tops (clear and painted) at once? The mounting/stowage points in back are for one top or the other. I have both tops and have had to leave one behind if I wanted to drive with the top off.

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