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Worst: 2006 Corvette C6, the epitome of cheap plastic, horrible seats... it's really just a big V8 with a bunch of cheap plastic built around it, feels like driving a power wheel with a lawnmower engine.
Worst: 2006 Corvette C6, the epitome of cheap plastic, horrible seats... it's really just a big V8 with a bunch of cheap plastic built around it, feels like driving a power wheel with a lawnmower engine.
Brilliant. But is it really that bad? I had always thought the things at least handle exceptionally and really hold the road in curves and what not.
Brilliant. But is it really that bad? I had always thought the things at least handle exceptionally and really hold the road in curves and what not.
My vehicle previous to the Vette was a 2006 350z, to me the 350z was much better in terms of build quality and materials and if I had to choose one to drive everyday over the other I would take the 350z. It handled great, was fast as hell but it was just so plastic and the seats are horrible it's a car you want to get in on the weekend and go fast, hit the twisties, but to me not an everyday car. It's easy to work on though, it's an American V8... not like these other cars that were made for small Japanese hands cause they crammed an engine in a shoe box.
it's nto supposed to be an everyday car. It's a sports car, not a commuter. It's about going fast and not spending Lamborghinio money to do it.
At any rate, the car isn't that bad. Unless you're a princess that can feel the pea under 10 mattresses, that is.
But there are cars out there that are sports cars that you CAN use as an everyday car. The Corvette can accomplish a lot for what it is and at its price point, from a bang for the buck perspective, its a strong choice.
However, there are plenty of other cars that handle much better and most importantly, feel so much better doing it, without being surrounded in a sea of plastic. Of course, you have to pay for that.
There are a lot of Vette owners out there who also have Porsches, Ferrari's and Lambos, and their biggest gripe is always the cheesy interior and outdated rear suspension.
Well, I don't think I've owned my current daily driver long enough to give an official commentary on it ('06 Mazda3 hatch. So far, I love it though), so I'll offer my thoughts on two other cars - one of which I still own.
Strictly from a reliability standpoint..
Best: 1997 Toyota Celica - Uber-reliable champ of a car that always got me where I needed to go and never gave me issues. Fairly easy to work on myself too, though I rarely needed to do anything past basic maintenance. Had about 167K or so on it, and still ran and drove great when it got rear-ended and totaled.
Worst: 1991 Pontiac Firebird - This car is an in-progress project. I bought it knowing to expect issues, but it's pretty much got all the classic issues these cars are known for atm (pop-up headlights don't always work, sagging doors, leaking t-tops, needs body & mechanical work). I'm sure it was a good car at one point, but the previous owners didn't take very good care of it, so it needs some TLC to be brought back to it's former glory. But when they're in good shape, what fun, stylish cars they are
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