93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.
While true, there's somewhat of a difference in driving experience. Specifically, a 911 sounds awesome, while a Z06 sounds like some redneck's Silverado.
Knurled wrote:93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.While true, there's somewhat of a difference in driving experience. Specifically, a 911 sounds awesome, while a Z06 sounds awesome.
fixed.
93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.
But then people wouldn't automatically think you were rich. 
mtn wrote: fixed.
Nope, sorry, not fixed. Z06s sound rather like crap.
There's something to be said for whatever magic European automakers use in making their intake and exhaust systems. They cut the noise while leaving the pleasant sounds behind. (Japanese companies cut the pleasant sounds too) American companies, so far, either have yet to figure out how to do that, or they just don't care.
mw wrote: I bought a 1999 c2 for 16500 a few months ago. I'm taking the risk until it needs a clutch and then I'll replace the ims bearing. It has 92k kms. So far I love it. The only down side for me is that people now assume I'm really rich (I'm not). I have coworkers who drive fully loaded $50k pick up trucks making comments about how I must be getting paid more than them. I don't really care, but I wasn't expecting that.
That's awesome, and that's exactly the type of thing I'm considering. Nice car!
93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.
I don't disagree, but there's just seething about a 911 that has always drawn me to it. I like the looks, the sounds, etc. I also think for non track use i'd enjoy the Porsche for lakeshore cruising on the weekends more.
mazdeuce wrote:93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.But then people wouldn't automatically think you were rich.
Yes they would. Gold chains cost big money you know!!!!
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Knurled wrote:mtn wrote: fixed.Nope, sorry, not fixed. Z06s sound rather like crap. There's something to be said for whatever magic European automakers use in making their intake and exhaust systems. They cut the noise while leaving the pleasant sounds behind. (Japanese companies cut the pleasant sounds too) American companies, so far, either have yet to figure out how to do that, or they just don't care.
Have you listened to Mustang GT? Seriously they sound awesome
I wouldn't know how a new GT sounds, I've only seen them from the outside. The interior intake sound transfer device doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity to hit up MY car's stereo.
...yet
93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.
I think that all the car magazine writers say that the 911 at least feel like a more fun car to drive than the same year Corvette. I need to test drive another Corvette and a 911 to see what they are talking about.
Oh, and when 10-15 year old 911s were 15K, was that 25-30K in today's dollars?
93EXCivic wrote: For the same price, couldn't you get a C5 ZO6 'Vette? Seems like that would be faster, more reliable and easier to maintain.
I couldn't. I was shopping c5 Z06's, 996's, and s2k's. The only z06's I could find under $20k were high mileage ones with questionable mods and histories and usually beat up mechanically (searching all over US). My 996 had 91k kms (55k miles), was stock and had a clean Carfax for $16.5k Canadian). I didn't love the s2k's I drove. I was almost willing to overlook not liking the car to autox in BS, but decided I'd rather have a car I liked.
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