The Z06 starts under $80k

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
08/24/2014 at 19:28 • Filed to: None

Porsche, Dodge, Aston, and Ford can suck it. In that order.

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DISCUSSION (37)

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:31

Did you just insult Aston!?!? I'm not saying their cars are as fast as this car, but no one insults them. They make art .

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 19:32

I think their cars are beautiful, but it's a bit ruined by the fact that they all look the same. Copy pasta :/

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:34

Even if they only made one model, they'd still be better than all of the brands mentioned above.

PatBateman > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:38

Is it me, or is this the most positive-reviewed Vette generation by auto enthusiasts EVER?

macanamera > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:41

I'm sure you mean Porsche, Ferrari, and anyone else that likes to charge a premium for performance. This new Z06 is a direct shot against the fastest of the fast, they aren't targeting some chubby GT500s or Hellcats. I promise this will lap the ring faster than any competitors. Not any competitors in it's own price range (there are none), but any competitors, period. Nothing short of the 918, P1, and The Ferrari The Ferrari will be as fast as this new Z06. Maybe also a roided-out Nismo GTR.

shop-teacher > PatBateman
08/24/2014 at 19:44

Not you, it definitely is getting the best press of any Vette ever, and probably because the car is truly that good.

shop-teacher > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 19:46

I would've agreed with you a few years ago, but they've gone stale. It's just the same thing over and over again. Time for something new Aston, you can do better than this.

Brian Silvestro > shop-teacher
08/24/2014 at 19:49

Yeah, I can see where you're coming from there. They NEEED to replace the Vantage, like, 2 years ago.

ly2v8-Brian > shop-teacher
08/24/2014 at 19:50

This. They really haven't advanced their language much over a decade and a half.

ly2v8-Brian > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:53

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 19:55

Like the Z06?

Charles Spratlin > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 20:11

you can add Ferrari and McLaren to the list as well, this is officially in their performance ballpark (actually, its past it). really, i cant think of much out there that can take this on for less than half a Million.
even then the Corvette will beat everything over the head with its own price tag.

and tell Toyota to eat a dick with their 400K "supercar"

Blue 300 > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 20:15

I'd be happy if they didn't change the exterior of the Vantage. But that interior has to go.

Charles Spratlin > macanamera
08/24/2014 at 20:18

looking into it, i dont think even the NISMO will stand up here. its down on power, weighs more, and all its fancy electronics for cornering can be outdone by a lowly Camaro, and this is a damn Corvette.

the fuckers at GM might have created something beyond all competition shy of the half a million mark.

Brian Silvestro > Blue 300
08/24/2014 at 20:22

If they didn't change the look, but improved EVERYTHING else, that would be perfect.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 20:34

Except the Vette. Corvette > all.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 20:34

how about no

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PatBateman
08/24/2014 at 20:34

It is. And it's about time the Vette got some respect.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > macanamera
08/24/2014 at 20:36

I can't wait to see what it's capable of. It's gonna hurt so many feelings.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
08/24/2014 at 20:37

What do you mean? This is completely different looking than the C6 or C5.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 20:38

My leg says otherwise :p

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 20:39

If by that you mean they don't make Manuél cars anymore (with V12s), then you're wrong!

I'm pretty sure you can still buy a V12 Zagato.

If not, then screw you!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 20:46

I meant I have a Jake tattoo on my left calf. And you don't fuck with Jake, my friend.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 20:47

....who

Kinja'd!!!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 20:50

This is Jake. He's the Corvette Racing mascot.

Kinja'd!!!

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 21:07

I thought that was just a skull with the 'vette logo as eyes. I didn't know it had a name.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 21:14

Negatory Ghost Rider. It's a whole thing.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 21:15

Do you even have a Corvette...

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 21:20

Not yet. After I buy my wife a house, I'm getting a C6 Z06.

shop-teacher > Brian Silvestro
08/24/2014 at 21:20

Exactly. They are beautiful cars, but I really can't tell them apart from each other.

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 21:21

Better idea:

1. Buy condo with two-car garage

2. Buy Z06.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 21:40

Honestly only Dodge is affected. The Z06 isn't taking Porsche buyers. Ford has nothing comparable. And Aston is a completely different car. Sure they are both GTs, but nothing about the Vette says refinement. This thing is only to kill off the Viper.

BrianNutter > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 22:09

My modded c5z and I are looking forward to track time against the beast. May not end pretty but its win win for me. Cant wait for the supercharged Viper and 911rs to bring their latest to the game. Gtr too if they take out some heft.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/24/2014 at 23:19

Same shape, different face. Also no rear seats for grand touring with more than just the missus.

Charles Spratlin > BrianNutter
08/24/2014 at 23:51

a supercharger on the viper would make it even more unruly than it is now, a mild bump in power, someone who knows what they are doing can rework the suspension, then drop the price!
otherwise the Zed is going to drive it to extinction.

Blue 300 > Brian Silvestro
08/25/2014 at 01:06

Seriously. I'v been looking at some in the used department, but that interior and gear box screams F NO.

Brian Silvestro > Blue 300
08/25/2014 at 06:54

I'd still get it, but I'm biased.