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I bought a GM about a year and a half ago. Z06 corvette which pretty much destroys other sports cars unless you spend twice as much on them. (And they hold their value.)
I also bought a Toyota Highlanger about a year ago and am very happy with it as it was the only car out there that met my specific needs.
Too many people tied into brand loyalty and team mindset. Things change, every company makes some good vehicles and some not as good.
There is a wealth of quality information out there, make your own choices and good luck.
Agreed, I love my Z06 and it hasn't depreciated in years. Even the the new $350,000 Lexus LF-A still can't keep up with a $65,000 C6-Z06.
Because they make vehicles with soul, one thing Toyota has never had, and certain buyers want more than just an appliance to get from point A to B.
What does Toyota produce that even comes close to the Corvette? Nothing.
Soul? Are you kidding, most GM product are lifeless, throw aways. They change the name of their vehicles more often than people change hairstyles. The covette, camaro and Yukon clones are the only ones that haven't changed.
I agree that many Toyota dealerships are very arrogant, seen it myself.
Consumer Reports looks at the NHTSA's files on complaints and finds that 41% of complaints of unintended acceleration (in the 2008 model year) are from Toyotas, but that a significant percentage of those complaints were filed after the widespread news coverage of an accident that year. Next highest percentage? Ford. GM is one of the lower reported percentages.
I bought a GM about a year and a half ago. Z06 corvette which pretty much destroys other sports cars unless you spend twice as much on them. (And they hold their value.).....
There is a wealth of quality information out there, make your own choices and good luck.
Indeed. While this car will go fast, it's no match in the handling department against most these cars you mention, the interior is basically junk in comparison, and the ride is annoying at best for day to day driving. It's one thing to build a fast car, its quite another to build a fast car that you can actually do more with than burn tires and accelerate in a straight line.
How about the 93-02 Supra turbos? Legendary Japanses cars.. Engines can make 700-800 hp very easy.. Bringing good $$ now too
That's a good point bro, and Supras are sweet cars. However, we're comparing apples to oranges here when you're talking about a stock vs. modified car. Remember, any sports car can be modified to be insanely fast if you have the money.
Given that, the Supra was a great car and it's a shame it's not in production anymore. Toyota does make very robust engines, I will give them that. The engine in the Lotus Elise is sourced from the Celica GTS, and it's been the most rock-solid exotic that I've owned.
Indeed. While this car will go fast, it's no match in the handling department against most these cars you mention, the interior is basically junk in comparison, and the ride is annoying at best for day to day driving. It's one thing to build a fast car, its quite another to build a fast car that you can actually do more with than burn tires and accelerate in a straight line.
Um, you are confused my friend. This is a C6 Z06 and your description is only accurate with regard to the interior. (That's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for >70k )
I have the Road & Track (May 2008) comparison sitting by me where it's TRACK (not circular but actual curves etc.) times were BETTER than a 135k Porsche 911 Turbo. (I got my 2007 Z06 new for 61k due to the soft economy.) So much for "only in a straight line" lmao.
I also daily drive mine and have driven it 420miles at a stretch and unless you are cruising parking lots with large speed-bumps...you are again FOS. Have you ever actually driven a C6 Z06?
I think you are relying upon memories of C4's and C5's.
Go pull up some reviews from any major car-reviewer and welcome to the 21st century.
R&T is a grocery store rag. I don't consider it proof. You said that your vehicle is better than vehicles unless you spend 2x as much and that IMO simply isn't true. Yes I am talking about the Z06 and yes I have ridden in one. I don't fault the Z06 for what it is, but it isn't a destroyer of other cars in this price range or anywhere up to 2x this range.
I am responding to this comparison to other vehicles in this price range which I have ridden in as well and there simply isn't any comparison between the two. I've also seen the manufacturing operation of this vehicle and other than the space frame and drive train, it's sent down the same line as the regular versions of this vehicle with the same level of competence and quality of manufacturing.
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