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#15791 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by anythngbutgm

Sep 07, 2012 (8:38 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 8:36 am)
Most of that criteria to me sounds like you should be driving a Vette! Get yourself a set of RayBans, a nice bright pink Members Only jacket and your all set!
 
Well the Bling could be more of an Escalade driver but still...

#15792 of 16273 Re: August Sales [anythngbutgm] by ateixeira

Sep 07, 2012 (8:45 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 07, 2012 8:38 am)
My brother-in-law flips Corvettes, he's owned at least 3 that I've driven.
 
Not my type of car at all. Heavy and low, feels like you're sitting in a bath tub. Powerful but not really accessible power unless you want to get in trouble.
 
The Miata is twice as fun at half the speed (and cost).
 
At the Chevy store I'd be more interested to see a Spark or Sonic SS, if they started making it, or that RWD concept from last year.
 
I did sample a Pontiac Solistice but it officially has the dumbest folding soft top design of all time. You have get out of the car to put the top up or down, what? And then it eats up the whole trunk too?

#15793 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by ateixeira

Sep 07, 2012 (8:47 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 8:45 am)
Code 130R, found it:
 
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/auto-shows/detroit/2012/chevrolet-unwraps-cod- e-130r-and-tru-140s-concepts-2012-detroit-auto-show.html
 
Given the smashing success of the FT86 hopefully Chevy feels inspired enough to build it.

#15794 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by anythngbutgm

Sep 07, 2012 (8:52 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 8:45 am)
I agree. Vettes have never been on my radar unless they are vintage which unfortunately are way out of my price range. I have driven a few of the newer ones over the years and found them to be ridiculously squirrelly and dare I say it, "overpowered"?
 
There are hundreds of Corvette crash videos on youtube that I would recommend watching by any prospective buyer. Just to give an idea of what they are in for...
 
That, combined with the gawd aweful ergonomics and seating position ("bathtub" is a perfect analogy) have killed any chances of me buying one. Unfortunately the same issues will keep me from ever buying a Dodge Viper as well...

#15795 of 16273 Re: August Sales [anythngbutgm] by ateixeira

Sep 07, 2012 (8:55 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 07, 2012 8:52 am)
I know most people don't feel this way but I'd take a Camaro over a Corvette, and the new SS over both.

#15796 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by anythngbutgm

Sep 07, 2012 (9:02 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 8:55 am)
I have always had a soft spot for the last run of the GTO myself. That would most likely be my pick today...
 
I'd even go so far as to say if I had a choice between a low mileage GTO and a brand new Mustang GT (no special editions), I'd pick the Goat.

#15797 of 16273 Re: August Sales [anythngbutgm] by ateixeira

Sep 07, 2012 (9:13 am)

Replying to: anythngbutgm (Sep 07, 2012 9:02 am)
I have 2 kids so G8 GT for me, seemed like that existed for such a short time. What a shame.
 
Mustangs sound so good, worth owning for the sound alone. A GT convertible would be fun, too bad the back seat is so tiny.
 
Generally, though, I prefer lighter/smaller cars. Especially if I'm sacrificing the back seat.
 
With college tuition coming in 5 years or so I don't imagine I'll be buying anything until they graduate.

#15798 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by anythngbutgm

Sep 07, 2012 (9:29 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 9:13 am)
Generally, though, I prefer lighter/smaller cars. Especially if I'm sacrificing the back seat.
 
+1, same here.
 
And to bring this back on topic , I am looking forward to seeing the upcoming BR-Z convertible, if it really turns out to be more than a rumor.

#15799 of 16273 Re: August Sales [ateixeira] by fintail

Sep 07, 2012 (10:00 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 07, 2012 8:36 am)
Miata probably wasn't the sportscar he was thinking about
 
A Miata means the leash is still firmly tied

#15800 of 16273 Re: August Sales [fintail] by ateixeira

Sep 07, 2012 (11:16 am)

Replying to: fintail (Sep 07, 2012 10:00 am)
I don't have expensive tastes, now that's convenient.

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