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There is an answer to that, "child free". If you can't start out with a 'vette, at least get a Miata, and when dating, any reference to the unsuitability of the 2-seat car for "fambly" use, you give that gal the boot!
Actually if you don't mind that the C4 is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Corvette world and does not get any respect, you can find one of those really fairly cheap.
I’m referring to the population in general which for the most part mimics my own lifestyle. Most people have kids otherwise there would be nobody to buy cars in a couple generations.
I personally hate 4 seaters, but if you have a couple kids, buying a $75k to $100k toy, just so dad can drive to work makes for a hard sell for most people. That usually means you have at least 2 other cars as well.
On the plus side insurance is cheaper (my Corvette was no more expensive than my Camaro) because fewer 20 year olds are wrapping them around trees and it’s easy to find low mileage garage kept mint condition used Vettes.
I had a 2015 GT Stang and never could get used to the lack of low end power. I traded it 7 months later for a 2013 C6 and modded it. Low end power is insane compared to the GT. Lighter car also. Would have gone with a C7 but with all the probs with the A8 trans and TC it scared me away. I owned a 2006 C6 years ago and knew my 2013 was the last year of the C6 and all the kinks had been worked out.
Fit and finish of the 2015 GT was not too great, A/C went out and had to be replaced, head liner was falling down and paint coming off of parts on the inside of the car. A used low mile C6 is the only way to go.
I had a 2015 GT Stang and never could get used to the lack of low end power. I traded it 7 months later for a 2013 C6 and modded it. Low end power is insane compared to the GT. Lighter car also. Would have gone with a C7 but with all the probs with the A8 trans and TC it scared me away. I owned a 2006 C6 years ago and knew my 2013 was the last year of the C6 and all the kinks had been worked out.
Fit and finish of the 2015 GT was not too great, A/C went out and had to be replaced, head liner was falling down and paint coming off of parts on the inside of the car. A used low mile C6 is the only way to go.
The coyote seems to shine on the top end compared to the LS motors which seem to favor more low and mid range torque. Torque is fun if you got sticky enough tires and a good suspension.
The coyote seems to shine on the top end compared to the LS motors which seem to favor more low and mid range torque. Torque is fun if you got sticky enough tires and a good suspension.
I went with Pilots non run flats but still need better grip. Even nail it at 50mph and it goes side ways.
I would go with a C6 Z06.... they're getting down to where you want them in price. You might have to go a little over your budget, but not much.
You specified no supercharger or turbo, then the Z06 is your ticket.... 3200 lb car and an aluminum 427 LS7 motor with a 6 speed. Put a little more money in it with a few modifications and you can easily have a docile 650 HP 3200 lb fun car. That low weight matters.
I think the new Mustang GT's weigh up around 3700 lbs and the F-bodies are even a bit heavier than that.
I did this and have no regrets. Fun car and run's in the 9's at the track. What's not to like.
Well, I ended up making a purchase quicker than anticipated. I came across a one-owner, like-new, dark gray 2016, six-speed manual Mustang GT with under 24K miles for $4,500 to $5,000 under book value. It was a trade-in at a BMW dealership and they simply wanted it off their lot as soon as possible and they were willing to accept an aggressive offer. I was surprised they accepted my offer and I couldn't pass it up.
I plan to keep the car through the summer and make the call after ~6 months of ownership as to whether or not I'll keep it longer. I really liked the Corvettes I test drove but really prefer the C7's which are more than I wanted to spend on a "toy" car, so it makes sense for me to wait for C7 prices to drop a little and enjoy the Mustang in the meantime. With the price I paid, I could break even or even make a little money on it if I keep it a year or so.
Thanks everyone for you input! This was a fun thread!
Well, I ended up making a purchase quicker than anticipated. I came across a one-owner, like-new, dark gray 2016, six-speed manual Mustang GT with under 24K miles for $4,500 to $5,000 under book value.
Congratulations! What are your impressions of the Mustang thus far?
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... I really liked the Corvettes I test drove but really prefer the C7's ...
Just out of curiosity, what are some of the aspects of the C7, that you prefer over the C6?
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