OPINIONS! SRT-8, GT500, or C6?

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Mosher

Well....

Man, see... it all depends.... What does he want? 2 muscle cars and one full blown Sports car. The mustang and Challenger are going to be better if he needs a back seat, and the only track it will see are the straight kind, (Speaking about these cars purely stock, no question the 'Vette will out handle them). The Vette will also get better fuel economy. Performance wise, The Challenger doesn't stand a chance to the other two. If somehow he could hold off a bit, he could get a damn nice Camaro SS that might make his decision easier for the price hehe

it tears them both up in looks...but thats subjective...but alot of people agre with me

[SilverTurtle]

what exactly are you going to do with this car?

if you need a backseat, then the Challenger is your car... its HUGE inside... and the backseat is actually functional... if you have a child, this car gives you the best of both world and, with some suspension work, might actually be able to handle some curves... its still new enough to have a high exclusivity on the streets, so there will be plenty of heads turning when you drive up anywhere.

if you want the backseat, but you dont really need it, the GT500 is the choice for you... its got a rear seat that is great for storing stuff in, its got 500 tire liquifying horsepower, it is very unique on the street and its got the cool factor of having a Shelby badge on it.

if having a backseat doesnt factor into your decision at all, the Vette is the way to go... 30mpg, world class handling, great seats, faster than the other two by a long shot and styling that guarantees its going to be a looker on the street... yes, every neighborhood in America has 3 of them in it... but when you're the only guy at Sonic in your Corvette, you're going to have everyone's attention... and that's always fun.

[nester7929]

GT500s are harder to come across than Corvettes, and a much better bargain than an SRT-8. Go with the Cobra.

[Crowley]

If I didn't need a back seat .. Vette hands down .... Since I do, I'd go for the GT500 ... already built engine from the factory and ready for some big power ..

Crowley

[Muscle Master]

Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

what exactly are you going to do with this car?

if you need a backseat, then the Challenger is your car... its HUGE inside... and the backseat is actually functional... if you have a child, this car gives you the best of both world and, with some suspension work, might actually be able to handle some curves... its still new enough to have a high exclusivity on the streets, so there will be plenty of heads turning when you drive up anywhere.

if you want the backseat, but you dont really need it, the GT500 is the choice for you... its got a rear seat that is great for storing stuff in, its got 500 tire liquifying horsepower, it is very unique on the street and its got the cool factor of having a Shelby badge on it.

if having a backseat doesnt factor into your decision at all, the Vette is the way to go... 30mpg, world class handling, great seats, faster than the other two by a long shot and styling that guarantees its going to be a looker on the street... yes, every neighborhood in America has 3 of them in it... but when you're the only guy at Sonic in your Corvette, you're going to have everyone's attention... and that's always fun.

^ What this guy said

[1_2Many]

You can get a 2008 Vette for just under $40k now....new and NOT pre-owned. I found a few 1LT's already and nearly pulled the trigger.

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by nester7929

GT500s are harder to come across than Corvettes, and a much better bargain than an SRT-8. Go with the Cobra.

I wish people would quit referring to the GT500's as "Cobras". They're not.

Originally Posted by 1_2Many

You can get a 2008 Vette for just under $40k now....new and NOT pre-owned. I found a few 1LT's already and nearly pulled the trigger.

I would hope so, seeing as a 2008 Corvette would already be two model years old. What would you have to gain by buying a "new" 2008 versus a 'pre-owned" 2008 other than a few miles on the odometer. Both are going to have the same resale value within a thousand dollars or so.

To the OP, i would go along with the others who have asked what you intend to do with the car. I don't think you can make a bad decision with any of the cars you listed.

[Tactical Z]

GT500, Then Corvette because they both have good resale.

Oh, the GT500 also because we must blame Dodge for the Recession.

[TheCaptain]

Corvette, because i don't need the backseats, i have always loved and wanted a Corvette (isn't that the "american" dream?)! And it easily is the best looking car and gets the best MPG's (hey, gas will go up again.)

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by PonyMan

If you could drop all bias and had the opportunity to purchase something other than a 2010 Camaro (2SS/RS), which one of the below would it be:

2009 SRT-8 , Black, 425hp, pre-owned certified, less than 1000 miles ($39,000)

2008 Shelby GT500 Coupe , Blk/white stripes, 500hp, pre-owned certified, less than 1000 miles ($38,800)

2008 Corvette Coupe , 2LT, Atomic Orange, 426hp, pre-owned certified, less than 3500 miles ($41,000)

What one would you go for and why? This is not a trick question, just looking for some honest opinions for a co-worker!

Honestly I would say none of the above and go with a new 2008 Covette Coupe 3LT. Dealers who still have them on the lots are discounting them a lot and you can get one for around $40k.

If I had to choose between just those three though, as much as I hate to say it, GT500 unless you get talk them down on the price of the Corvette. The price of that used Corvette is too high considering the prices of new 2008 Corvettes right now. While Ford's quality and reliability isn't all that great, it's a lot better then Chrysler's which means less time in the repair shop and more time having fun.

[Chevyrocker]

Vette without a doubt. granted the GT500 has more power, it's still a mustang. A good looking a very powerful one, but a mustang none the less. Last choise would be the Challenger.

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Honestly I would say none of the above and go with a new 2008 Covette Coupe 3LT. Dealers who still have them on the lots are discounting them a lot and you can get one for around $40k.

If I had to choose between just those three though, as much as I hate to say it, GT500 unless you get talk them down on the price of the Corvette. The price of that used Corvette is too high considering the prices of new 2008 Corvettes right now. While Ford's quality and reliability isn't all that great, it's a lot better then Chrysler's which means less time in the repair shop and more time having fun.

First off, why do you hate to say it? The GT500 is a great car and does exactly what it was engineered to do. I have 20K+ miles on mine now, with 90% of those miles having over 600rwhp on tap and I have not had one quality/reliability issue with the car. With about the same miles on my 2006 GTO and at stock power levels, that car had been in for warrany work about 4 times.

Secondly, having owned a number of different Ford, GM and Chrysler products in my time, I would say, in terms of quality and reliabilty for cars built since 2000, that they would rank 1)Ford, 2)GM and 3)Chrysler.

If you have owned and driven cars from each brand and use that experience as a guide (and not what you have read and/or heard from somewhere else) I am okay with whatever opinion you post on the matter.

[Chevyrocker]

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I would hope so, seeing as a 2008 Corvette would already be two model years old. What would you have to gain by buying a "new" 2008 versus a 'pre-owned" 2008 other than a few miles on the odometer. Both are going to have the same resale value within a thousand dollars or so.
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How is it two model years old? It's March of 09. The 2010's are at least 5-6 months away still.

As a certified vehicle, you actually have more warranty coverage on that than you do a new one. Go figure...

[camarovette]

The Vette, for sure, I have 3 C6's love em, but I also go a Camaro SS on order 10/31/08 Can't wait