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Originally Posted by Cmicasa the Great XvX
I agree about the Pony cars or Vette scenario. I won't lie.. every day I struggle with the idea of should I buy a Camaro as a DD as my G6 is approaching 102K and looking more and more "girly" to me. I'm trying to justify in my head that having a car as slick as the Camaro... even in V6 form is ok for a car I would use primarily to get to work and deal with clients. The idea was always to have something humble. (think doctors driving Buicks instead of Cadillacs) I am also considering the Lacrosse, Regal and Malibu. The Malibu is the biggest competitor to the Camaro decision since the Lacrosse is... too "classy" and the Regal is not here yet. 
As for the Z28's Price... I'm willing to bet that it will come in under the GT500's by at least $5K. Ford does not have a Corvette, thus they have a lil more leeway in charging more for a pony car, where as Chevy would have to push the price of the base Vette up over $50K. Currently it sits at $48,930 - $116,880. The GT500 comes in at $48,645 - $53,645, starting $300 less than a VETTE. 
Certainly I am an advocate for Corvette's being in Porsche territory, perhaps with a $3K less difference for spit and giggles (with a new interior of course) as it is certainly, in every way now a car  that performs and holds as much cache as the German sports car.
As for the reason why people have issues with my posts... Well U are a rarity.. as the majority of problems I have been getting are from Mustang owners.  |
ive never witnessed someone having to buy not to classy of a car before, but i completely understand. the camaro would probably be too IN YO FACE styling wise to even seriously consider.
i don't think corvettes are in porsche territory as of yet. when my dad was looking for his DD we both went out to test a C6 Z51 and a Cayman S. as much as it pained me, being a whole hearted american car guy, the cayman was better. unfortunately for Chevy it was for the same reason why i bought the 2010 gt over the SS, their driving "dynamics" are just not there yet. i am praying every day that they address this for the C7, i don't even care about the interior...just get that right.