Hey to all CCF users,
I am a new user to the forum and wanted to take a minute to politely introduce myself. I just got my first Corvette and can tell you I am super stoked.
I guess my Corvette story is extremely repetitive for the tenured users here on the forum but here it is. I am 46 years old and have always wanted a sports car. About 2 months ago, after dropping one of my monthly hints to my wife that "one day I would go out and buy myself a sports car", my wife suddenly turned to me and said that I should go get this sports car now before I get too old and fat and just look stupid driving it.... I paused for a few seconds, contemplating my response - snap back with a quick and witty insult? No. Quietly express my hurt and displeasure? No. Take her gracious approval and go and get my dream car - YES! Correct response!
I gave myself a reasonable budget and started seriously looking for my new toy. Given my self imposed budget I narrowed it down to three potential vehicles - Number 1: Used C6, 2 - Number 2: Porsche Cayman, Number 3: New Mustang GT. I searched out and test drove several different vehicles. After lots of research and time, I slowly started crossing cars off the list. The new Mustang was very nice and great value for money but when I drove it, I was not awe struck and felt the experience was a little flat (even with the GT Performance Package). For the price, with full warranty, it was just too reasonable. I was not looking for a daily driver - I wanted something that was loud, impractical and scary. The Mustang GT was off the list after a few weeks. I ended up dismissing the Cayman after a little time as well. I finally came to the conclusion that I would always want a 911 and every time I would drive the Cayman I would be thinking how do I trade this into an 911.
The C6... I always loved the look of the C6 and I think that I was always partial to Corvette's because my dad always wanted one his whole life. I think his desire wore off on me a bit. And then I test drove one - WOW - there it was. That feeling of excitement, fear, exhilaration, I was totally and fully immersed in the experience, except the stupid sales person would not shut up
Everything about the car was what I had hoped for. Evening getting in and out of the car, while a little difficult due to the height, felt special and was not like a "daily driver". I loved the engine noise, the feel, the power, just everything... My only disappointment was the interior plastics. I had a GM Saturn in my thirties and the interior vents on the Corvette are the exact same vents used in all the cheaper GM's - ouch... Anyway, I decided I did not really care about the interior anyway as my daily driver is comfortable and luxurious, with all the toys. I wanted something different, an uncompromising sports car. Going back to the Mustang for a minute, I felt that although Ford did an excellent job, they tried to make the car too many things IMO. It was too much a Grand Touring car and not enough Track Car. I felt they compromised on performance for comfort. Two extra useless seats in the back, soft ride, etc.
Anyway, last Saturday I picked my Black 2010 C6. It has about 70,000km on it with Chrome 5 spokes and plexi targa top. I am so happy with my choice.
I plan on keeping this car for while and expect to really enjoy everything about it. I have spent some time on the forum last week and I am happy to join and hope to contribute.
Radiohead
I am a new user to the forum and wanted to take a minute to politely introduce myself. I just got my first Corvette and can tell you I am super stoked.
I guess my Corvette story is extremely repetitive for the tenured users here on the forum but here it is. I am 46 years old and have always wanted a sports car. About 2 months ago, after dropping one of my monthly hints to my wife that "one day I would go out and buy myself a sports car", my wife suddenly turned to me and said that I should go get this sports car now before I get too old and fat and just look stupid driving it.... I paused for a few seconds, contemplating my response - snap back with a quick and witty insult? No. Quietly express my hurt and displeasure? No. Take her gracious approval and go and get my dream car - YES! Correct response!
I gave myself a reasonable budget and started seriously looking for my new toy. Given my self imposed budget I narrowed it down to three potential vehicles - Number 1: Used C6, 2 - Number 2: Porsche Cayman, Number 3: New Mustang GT. I searched out and test drove several different vehicles. After lots of research and time, I slowly started crossing cars off the list. The new Mustang was very nice and great value for money but when I drove it, I was not awe struck and felt the experience was a little flat (even with the GT Performance Package). For the price, with full warranty, it was just too reasonable. I was not looking for a daily driver - I wanted something that was loud, impractical and scary. The Mustang GT was off the list after a few weeks. I ended up dismissing the Cayman after a little time as well. I finally came to the conclusion that I would always want a 911 and every time I would drive the Cayman I would be thinking how do I trade this into an 911.
The C6... I always loved the look of the C6 and I think that I was always partial to Corvette's because my dad always wanted one his whole life. I think his desire wore off on me a bit. And then I test drove one - WOW - there it was. That feeling of excitement, fear, exhilaration, I was totally and fully immersed in the experience, except the stupid sales person would not shut up
Everything about the car was what I had hoped for. Evening getting in and out of the car, while a little difficult due to the height, felt special and was not like a "daily driver". I loved the engine noise, the feel, the power, just everything... My only disappointment was the interior plastics. I had a GM Saturn in my thirties and the interior vents on the Corvette are the exact same vents used in all the cheaper GM's - ouch... Anyway, I decided I did not really care about the interior anyway as my daily driver is comfortable and luxurious, with all the toys. I wanted something different, an uncompromising sports car. Going back to the Mustang for a minute, I felt that although Ford did an excellent job, they tried to make the car too many things IMO. It was too much a Grand Touring car and not enough Track Car. I felt they compromised on performance for comfort. Two extra useless seats in the back, soft ride, etc. Anyway, last Saturday I picked my Black 2010 C6. It has about 70,000km on it with Chrome 5 spokes and plexi targa top. I am so happy with my choice.
I plan on keeping this car for while and expect to really enjoy everything about it. I have spent some time on the forum last week and I am happy to join and hope to contribute.
Radiohead
