• Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.

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bulos

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My older brother always had the cool cars. 58 Impala 348 3 on the floor, 66 427 Vette, Fiero, Cordoba, 383 Sport Fury, and when he passed recently he was on his 2nd Infinity Sports model. I being the starving artist drove Opel Kadettes, Vegas, a dog 80' 6cyl Camaro, and some other cars my memory has erased. I currently drive a 2007 Scion TC and I still have my trusty 84 Jeep CJ7 I bought new probably my hippest ride of all. Some I'm thinking to myself what better way at the ripe age of 66 to honor the memory of my brother than to invest some of what he left me in that Corvette I always lusted after. I love reading about cars and the past few years it seemed like the Mustangs were the way to go but what I have read about the new Vettes' is causing me to alter my perspective. The 2014's seem to be the ultimate American ride. I am seriously considering dumping the Scion although it's been terrific and buying a Vette while I am able to enjoy it. Question is do I look at one a few years older (2002 on up) or go with the 2014? I really would love a 63-70 but they are quite expensive and I am guessing not as reliable. I am looking for a daily driver.
Thoughts?
 
I guess it will boil down to what your budget is. No sense lusting after something if it is just out of your price range. So figure that out first and then see what your options are within that constraint.

If you can afford a C7, then by all means go that route. But it not, then look to see what you CAN afford and go from there.
 
Since you mentioned that this has to be a daily driver, you really have to look at the age of the car to determine if it would be practical. The older the car, typically, the more time and money you will spend on maintenance. Plus, the early generation Vettes are less sophisticated and have less creator comforts. Finding a '63 - early '70s Vette in daily driver condition with AC, is going to be a challenge. If you have the money, go buy the C7. It is the best Vette I have ever owned and I have owned a few. It has more raw power than any other generation base Corvette, and it has a tremendous amount of technology engineered into this car. You would not be sorry with a C7, JMO.
 
bulos said:
That's cute but what does it mean?:shrug01:
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I guess my comment wasn't making much sense.

It just sounds like there are a lot of options floating around in your head and the differences in the cars you mention are huge. A lot to think about is all I meant. :thumbsup:
 
Cor66Vette said:
I guess my comment wasn't making much sense.

It just sounds like there are a lot of options floating around in your head and the differences in the cars you mention are huge. A lot to think about is all I meant. :thumbsup:
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Understand thank you !:thumbsup:
 
Rich Z said:
I guess it will boil down to what your budget is. No sense lusting after something if it is just out of your price range. So figure that out first and then see what your options are within that constraint.

If you can afford a C7, then by all means go that route. But it not, then look to see what you CAN afford and go from there.
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Yes that is what I figured, so the C7 is that much better than C6 in your opinion?
 
bulos said:
Yes that is what I figured, so the C7 is that much better than C6 in your opinion?
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Without having owned a C7 I really can't answer that one. Personally I have learned to not be the first on the block when a major change has been made to a car. Let the bugs get worked out for a year. So if I were going to get a C7 I would get a 2015 model at the earliest. Of course, that is with the fact in mind that the 2016 model will probably be even better. Like when I bought the 2007 C6 Coupe and in 2008 they replaced the LS2 with the more powerful LS3.

Quite frankly, I think a lot of people were surprised at the C7. There was a lot of rumor going around that the Corvette was going to be nerfed with a 6 cylinder engine to favor gas mileage over performance. I'm glad to see that this didn't happen.

Besides, you really don't want to be in a hurry to buy something like this. Take your time and consider all of your options so that when the dust settles YOU come away from the experience happy as a clam about it.
 
Cor66Vette said:
I guess my comment wasn't making much sense.

It just sounds like there are a lot of options floating around in your head and the differences in the cars you mention are huge. A lot to think about is all I meant. :thumbsup:
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I was trying to cover for ya maybe being chit faced .:rofl1:
Which reminds me I'm due for my one beer for the month .:thumbsup:
 
Since you want a daily driver, go for the newest car you can afford. A C7 edition would be awesome if your budget permits. Thery are already planning great changes for 2015 with the performance data recorder and the top dog Z06 coming out.
However if your bufget is limited, the C6 and C5 generations are great cars.
My 07 vert has served ne very well for the last 7+ years.
Hope this helps and Good luck. :thumbsup:
PS: I would stongly suggest you have a mechanic go over any used vette before you buy as repairs can be pricey!!!!!
 
This is kind of an interesting video:



Looks like the C7 needs some top end oomph.

Maybe the C7 Z06 should have gone with turbos instead of a super charger.
 
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