I almost got rid of my G.... and still might...

[Beancooker]

There is a Z06 that I've had my eye on for a while. Took it for a test drive, and damn, that car is silly fast. The payments are about $100 more than the G's...

It's a hard decision, because I truly love my G, but that was so much power, in such a light car. I still might go back and get it, but am really undecided. The G is my dream car (Nissan Skyline), however, this car is just so fast, I really want it.

Guess I'll sleep on it for a few days, and then deceide.

***EDIT***

I forgot to mention, it handles as good as the G35 also...

Jacko, stay away from a test drive... you'll buy one for sure.

[heliochrome85]

but are you old and fat? i believe those are the general requirements for corvette ownership here in indiana. i hear they make you sign a contract in blood swearing an oath to chevrolet.

[RED_DET]

There will always be something faster. Corvettes are over rated and I remind myself that everytime I pull the sentra out of the garage.

[koukicody]

C5 or C6 zo6? Im assuming its a C5

[Beancooker]

I'm young and thin... maybe I don't qualify.

There is always something faster, but I don't have the opportunity to grab one very often.

Yes, a C5.

[heliochrome85]

c5s dont do it for me. i do like the new ones, but still, meh? how bouts a Mini Cooper S? Tons of fun, yet sips gas. its gonna be my new lola when i end up selling my current lola.

[Beancooker]

Helio, check your email.

[RED_DET]

here in a few weeks, it won't matter.

[RED_DET]

but you just got your re-badge on....

[heliochrome85]

someday, i wouldnt mind taking a tour of their bowling green facility. ive always had a soft spot in my heart for the XLR. never got the chance it deserved. (or the interior)

[RED_DET]

I have been on the tour, pretty interesting, especially when the car is complete and at the end of the assembly line and a tech jumps in, goes full throttle over some speed bumps and parks it.

[Beancooker]

Yeah, and exhaust. I did tell them that the exhaust would be stock when the G goes to them, if it does. They don't care either way, as long as it doesn't leak. They also want the Infiniti badging too... The spacer is something that they have no clue about, and asked if I had the stock intake too. Since I have all the stock parts, I would just put it all back to stock, and have a few parts to sell.

Like I said, something I have to sleep on.

[heliochrome85]

part of me thinks that would get old. that part of me is stupid.

[heliochrome85]

Helio, check your email.

nothing yet?

[RED_DET]

****, you should have messed with them and said the car was purchased as a nissan skyline 350gt, straight jdm, just to see the look on their face.

[Beancooker]

That would have been classic...

nothing yet?

Okay, so I'm lame. It was sitting in the outbox...

[etschell]

get a bone stock 2008 c6 if youre going to get a corvette. the 430 spanks it...but seriously you can get a gtr in 2 years for around that price.

[Beancooker]

You won't be able to sit in a GTR two years from now, let alone buy one for $30k.

[wingFeather]

but are you old and fat? i believe those are the general requirements for corvette ownership here in indiana.

Those are requirements for Vette ownership everywhere!!! Gold chain & tank top t-shirt optional.

[joe603]

Noah, I've been in the same boat as you for years. The problem is that the Corvette doesn't have a back seat. That's a deal breaker for the wife. The G35 was a compromise. And so you guys know, the vette can actually get better gas mileage than the G on the HW.

If not having a backseat isn't a big deal for you (kids) than do it!!

[etschell]

im talking about a 2 year old z06 with less than 15k, its going to be more like 50k and so will a bottom level gtr. 50k cash speaks...and its enough to have either of those cars in this market.

[brizanden]

You won't be able to sit in a GTR two years from now, let alone buy one for $30k.

get a 240 and a rb26 and call it a day

[mnotx]

I own a 2003 Corvette and an 08 G35. I bought the G35 because it is fairly close to Corvette performance in a 4 person sedan.

The Corvette was built to race. It is quite a bit faster than the G35, and handles better. But it isn't the best car for daily commutes. It likes to be driven hard. Quality is fairly good. The interior is a little cheaper than cars costing more, but the engine and suspension is outstanding. transmission is fairly good. The surprising thing about the C5 Corvette is how comfortable it is on long trips. Oh, and it regularly gets 32 miles per gallon at 80 mph on the highway. Hard to beat that.

The G35 is my travel car. It is quick, great handling, and has all the nice technology things that make driving comfortable. Hands free navigation and telephone are great. It is a great car. Every bit as fun as the Corvette, but in a different way.

Flame all you want, but they are 2 different cars designed for 2 different things. Drive a Corvette and see what I mean.

[G_whizz]

It's a hawt car if you can afford the gas and don't need a back seat.

I sat in one but never drove one. You can literally feel the power just siting in it..lol

[telcoman]

There is a Z06 that I've had my eye on for a while. Took it for a test drive, and damn, that car is silly fast. The payments are about $100 more than the G's...

It's a hard decision, because I truly love my G, but that was so much power, in such a light car. I still might go back and get it, but am really undecided. The G is my dream car (Nissan Skyline), however, this car is just so fast, I really want it.

Guess I'll sleep on it for a few days, and then deceide.

***EDIT***

I forgot to mention, it handles as good as the G35 also...

Jacko, stay away from a test drive... you'll buy one for sure.

Jacko

Perhaps you can head over to PBI and rent one?

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080609/0404938.html

Flog the $hit out of it & let us know how it compares to the G?Fill it with regular & let me know how it runs?

[Beancooker]

After a little bit of thought, the extra amount added to the monthly payment, and extra in gas I would be spending... I'll keep the G35. As much as I want fast, I love my G, and for the additional amount spent on the Vette, I can S/C the G...

[joe603]

After a little bit of thought, the extra amount added to the monthly payment, and extra in gas I would be spending... I'll keep the G35. As much as I want fast, I love my G, and for the additional amount spent on the Vette, I can S/C the G...

lol, yup...that's what I came up with too. Just need to pull the trigger on the SC now.

[Beancooker]

lol, yup...that's what I came up with too. Just need to pull the trigger on the SC now.

Convincing my wife that aftermarket parts (S/C) are better than a stock Corvette will be the really hard part.

[heliochrome85]

hey, what about a used 911? for the cash you may be dropping on this z06, couldnt you get a porsche cabrio? i bet you she'd go for one of those. think of it now, you could say, honey, how bout we take the porsche. it rolls off the tongue well...

[joe603]

Convincing my wife that aftermarket parts (S/C) are better than a stock Corvette will be the really hard part.

...are we married to the same chick??