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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 01, 2006 7:46 am) |
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 01, 2006 7:46 am) Short bursts of speed allow you to maneuver around traffic, move around the sleepwalkers, skip lightly around risky drivers. And, with a good radar detector, speed limits are relative, mere suggestions. 
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Replying to: pony_pirate (Aug 01, 2006 5:46 pm) As for classes around the Bay Area, the least expensive is probably the Thunderhill Street School (THHPDS) that I think is up to $225 for the day, your car. Modest instruction in following the line on track but maybe too little on how to shift smoothly and be in the proper gear when needed. For that you need more class time like at Russell Racing at Infineon/Sears Point or similar school at Laguna Seca. As for the estimate of $1,000 per day that is light when driving a school provided car and when you get up to speed with experience is almost what I figure it costs to run the C5 for tires, brakes, brake fluid, rotors, not to mention that I've added oil cooler, brake ducts, front and rear, 6 pt harness, & fire extinguisher. You do need a helmet but TH does provide some rentals. In the beginning it is no where near that costly since point of fact you aren't really going that fast or hard. You might feel that you are but the wear on those items will tell you different. |
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I have been debating for a long time whether or not to dip into a Corvette. I am no longer spring chicken , drive a 2006 LX470 that recently has become very bored. It is scary to indulge myself into this expensive vehicle and reading your post makes me wonder. The Lexus service is impeccable , if you a loaner , No Problemo. I am still thinking maybe should get SC400. Any help welcome Lou
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Replying to: luckylou (Aug 04, 2006 8:03 pm)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 05, 2006 1:24 pm) |
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I've loved driving my S2000 for the past 5 years but it is a love/hate daily driver. Love it when the top is down and you can stir the gears: Hate it in congested traffic, bad weather, and especially with top up and windows closed. I'm ready to have a little easier time of it. After reading many of the forum letters I've decided to avoid the Z51 option (live in a winter climate). I need the coupe as being a triathlete I can actually put my bike in back! My questions revolve around sport seats or not, and which transmission to choose? I've read little about sound systems. Does it matter? Is the exhaust note that good?
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Replying to: defrit2000 (Aug 19, 2006 7:12 am) I got the 3LT option which was not cheap but brought many options including the better seats. I cannot compare it to the base seats but the upgraded seats are excellent! The 3LT also includes the upgraded sound system and XM radio. I have had XM and thus was already spoiled. I highly recommend it. The C6 is very comfortable. I will use it on some short and long trips and have no reservations whatsoever in doing so. I have not owned an S2000 but almost ordered one. The reviews that I read however were very negative on the car for any long distances and as a daily driver. The trunk was small and amazing (to me) was the fact that car insurance was cheaper on the Vette. The car is awesome! I have gotten so many positive comments on the car in the short time that I have owned it. I strongly suggest that you test drive one. I think that you will be pleased. The exhaust note is good but not great unless you really get on it. I got the manual and cannot fathom anyone getting the automatic. However, half of the Corvettes sold are automatic transmission. If you are in heavy stop and go traffic then I guess that it should be considered but to me the 6 speed manual is half the fun of driving it. Just an amazing car!!! Hope that this may have helped in your decision. 
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Never had a Corvette, but always been dreaming of owning one. My favorite exterior color is Victory Red. However, I am undecided of whether to order it with a black interior or red interior. Can anybody make any recommendations on the pluses and minuses of each color? Really apprciate it.
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Replying to: vete07 (Aug 20, 2006 10:14 pm)
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