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Coupes & Convertibles Sports Cars - The Definitive Discussion 
522 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2007 at 6:07 PM
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 08, 2007 9:20 am) But the fact remains that, although the C6 is a huge improvement over previous generations and is no longer the "one trick pony" it once was, it still does not possess the chassis refinement, suspension compliance, nimbleness, steering feel, build quality - overall BALANCE of a Porsche. Most of you guys are being incorrect in this department. The very reason why I posted the pic of the Vette and of the GT3 was to show that the Vette is underrated and the Porsche is overrated in the 'dash-stroker' category. Critics are too afraid to admit that the BMW or the Porsche has a sub-standard interior, especially where price is concerned. I proved this by showing photographs of both interiors. If you really want to see a very graphic illustration of this corrupt phonomena, just (and I implore you guys to do so) pick up the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine when you're at the store. In it, Car and Driver compares the BMW 328i, Infiniti G35, Cadillac CTS and Mercedes Benz. BMW wins the Comparison test. Go to where Car and Driver heaps on praise regarding the "refinement, quality and execution" of the BMW's interior. Then look at all three photographs--the photographs of the BMW, Infiniti and Cadillac interiors, side-by side. What you are about to see will bring a tear to your eye. Standing next to the Infiniti and especially the Cadillac, the BMW is far cheaper-looking, horribly executed, contrasting shapes, irregular colors and overall cheapness compared to the Infiniti and Caddy. The BMW's tacked-on speaker grille tops it all off. Then go to where they test the Lexus LS-F a few pages later, where they say, "With the merits of this Lexus, you guys will think we might consider getting off of BMW's bankroll..." It's clear from this review and the other review that Car and Driver is indeed being somehow paid by BMW. If you look at the three tested cars, you'll believe it, too. |
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Replying to: chrmdome (Dec 08, 2007 9:24 am) People can be told that the interior of a Porsche or BMW is high-quality and that the Corvette is low quality. Then when they sit in both cars, they see that the opposite is true: That the Corvette is richer-looking than the Porsche. Then they walk away saying that the Porsche is richer-looking, because that's what they were told to believe. A remarkeable psychological phonomena indeed!
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Replying to: pmc4 (Dec 08, 2007 2:37 pm) ...from 6.3 litres. LS7 power from LS3 displacement? Hmmm...how come Chevy didn't do that? |
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Replying to: chrmdome (Dec 08, 2007 9:24 am) I still don't understand paisan's comment. The title is ... discussion of sports cars. Today, as Mike is well aware, performance and many non-performance cars are taken on roadrace tracks every weekend of the year. Last time I was out I got a right seat ride in a very non-sports car, a Monte Carlo, but that doesn't take away from the fact that most of the cars on track are streetable sports cars. They are being used as they were designed, not as race cars, but as performance sports cars going around turns to improve driver skill. Very much on point to the title! Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (Dec 08, 2007 4:11 pm) The discussion is indeed about sports cars. ONE MORE TIME. We are talking about the cars listed at the top of the discussion and we are NOT talking about each other. If you folks want to continue to participate in this discussion, you need to stay on topic and drop the confrontational personal comments. Thank you for your cooperation. Pat, Roving Host |
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Replying to: pmc4 (Dec 08, 2007 3:08 pm) TOTAL CRAP GIVE ME A BRAKE OR IS IT BREAK. YOU ARE AN INSITER! Chromedome |
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Greetings gents: Here is my take on this totally bs diatribe. Analogy:Republicans VS Democrats. The Republicans believe what they do and don't care what the Democrats think. On the other hand, the Democrats get angry when the Republicans do not accept their BS. Same with Porsche and Corvette owners. I own a Porsche and don't give a flying rats ass what the Corvette guys think about my car...or for that matter how they feel about Corvette but you Corvette guys waste oxygen trying to convince me of the quality/ potential of the Corvette. I DON"T CARE! Chromedome |
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....two hosts have said to cool it and have been ignored. I guess it's time everyone got a calming cup of eggnog, or whatever spirit you prefer. To help with that, this topic will be taking a nap. If you have any questions, click on my screen name and send me an email. KarenS CarSpace Forums Community Manager |
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