2008 Corvette specs released by GM - Page 2

Thunder22 · #11 04-28-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

Not to arm wrestle, True...it's the continual complaint by
those that don't really, really "like" or, "get" the Vette, imo.

My '02 C5 does have a Chevy Lumina interior, but I knew that
going in: the dough is spent on a monster small block V8, very
good 6 speed manual trans, exc. suspension, etc. And, for $48Gs
out the freakin door in '02, it was for me, a helluva deal and the
comprimise was acceptable.

The C6, if you haven't spent some time in one, is slightly better,
but not really BMW/PCar et al level by any stretch. (The C6 steering
wheel maybe uglier and cheaper looking than the Aveo I rented at West
Fest, lol!)

My point is, without trying to sound like I'm pumping Vettes, is the
interior is what it is; if one wants Teutonic spartan/lil' higher quality,
then BMW or PCar...if one wants gizmos and layers of leather and
wood, then one of the Japanese "sports" cars maybe the ticket.

No homer: the Vette is what it is and few of us that own one care
about the middling interior. My CD player works, the HVAC is GM
excellent, all the gauges and scrollable data work, my HUD is top
of the freakin line, it goes like my M'cycles, handles like a slot car,
gets 32 mpg on trips and has been nearly glitch free in 5 yrs and
28K miles of rode hard and put away wet. But, diff'n strokes.
BR,mD

Who can even look at the interior when you're concentrating on keeping your eyeballs from being sucked back into the headrest. That being said, the C6 interior is exceptional for a domestic car. I've had my Z16 for 3 years now and the only maintenance I've had to do is change the oil

it's ROCK SOLID.

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LeMansX5 · #12 04-28-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

Who can even look at the interior when you're concentrating on keeping your eyeballs from being sucked back into the headrest. That being said, the C6 interior is exceptional for a domestic car. I've had my Z16 for 3 years now and the only maintenance I've had to do is change the oil

it's ROCK SOLID.

How many miles you had on it?

Thunder22 · #13 04-28-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LeMansX5

How many miles you had on it?

a little under 20k

Meiac09 · #14 04-28-2007, 07:00 PM

mD,
I wouldn't bet on the 32 MPG out of the new one.
but then again, I don't see how the hell you can do it

seems more like they are targeting the M6/650i than the M3 or 335...
Props to GM for coming much further towards producing decent cars, but it would be nice if they focused the same amount R&D,Fit&Finish and QC that they do on the 'Vette on some other models...
just my $.02

Thunder22 · #15 04-28-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Meiac09

mD,
I wouldn't bet on the 32 MPG out of the new one.
but then again, I don't see how the hell you can do it

seems more like they are targeting the M6/650i than the M3 or 335...
Props to GM for coming much further towards producing decent cars, but it would be nice if they focused the same amount R&D,Fit&Finish and QC that they do on the 'Vette on some other models...
just my $.02

They are... check out the new Acadia, Saturn Aura, Sky, Solstice, G6, etc etc....

GM's new vehicles are a lot better fit/finish wise than they used to be.

The ironic thing is that no one bashes GM for reliability anymore... now it's all about fit/finish/looks.... I think that that is a HUGE win that frequently goes unnoticed.

btw- my '06 trailblazer which is my DD, also solid as a rock, not 1 day of problems or 1 recall, all I do is put gas in it and change the oil.

Wagner · #16 04-28-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SSG.Santiago

I want one

I agree, very hot. Gresch, what is reliability like with the Corvette?

Thunder22 · #17 04-28-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WagnerX5

I agree, very hot. Gresch, what is reliability like with the Corvette?

Rock solid. It's a small block V8, they perfected those back in the 60's

Z06 V8's (LS7's) are hand built in Bowling Green

I haven't had 1 day of problems with my vette, nor any recalls etc. I change the oil and put gas in it and then go drive.... fast...... very very fast

Meiac09 · #18 04-28-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

btw- my '06 trailblazer which is my DD, also solid as a rock, not 1 day of problems or 1 recall, all I do is put gas in it and change the oil.

Hmmm...
My experiences with TB's have been that they are worse than a corvette in snow and a bigger rattlebox than my old audi.
good for you if it works though.

i agree on the improvements though, i was just kind of ranting, more focused on other carmakers, but it still applies. a little.

Thunder22 · #19 04-28-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Meiac09

mD,
I wouldn't bet on the 32 MPG out of the new one.
but then again, I don't see how the hell you can do it

Tall 6th gear. Not only do they get great highway mileage if you're not stomping on it, but it's incredible to see the engine loping along at under 3kRPM's and you're doing 80

Thunder22 · #20 04-28-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Meiac09

Hmmm...
My experiences with TB's have been that they are worse than a corvette in snow and a bigger rattlebox than my old audi.
good for you if it works though.

i agree on the improvements though, i was just kind of ranting, more focused on other carmakers, but it still applies. a little.

What model year trailblazer? I picked up an '06 when my '04 x5 4.4i had the headlights stolen out of it and I realized that i couldn't use it as a station car ever again... so far the TB has been perfect, no one bothers it and it just runs. The MPG's are a bit low though.

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