donsar
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That's the same magazine that many years ago downgraded Corvette due to lack of room to carry more passengers and because it rode rough (like a sportscar). I long ago cancelled my subscription to that rag.
Dang! could this be true
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NORTY
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I'm not sure CU hates American made.
They may just hate American capitalism...
Maybe CU takes their thinking from SCCA...
Gburg
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I think that CR compiles reports on cars over a four or five year period and then averages the results. This may be a ding for the C6, since it has been out only since 2005.
The roof delamination issue does not help. BTW, after receiving the recall letter from GM, my C6 was given a clean bill of health. I could tell that my roof was okay. Bummed me out to go across town for my dealer to check it out. Had to take a free loaner to drive, for the day. But I have the paper work to show my roof is okay.
Fit and finish of the interior and exterior is perfect. Not a rattle to be heard. Paint is 100% prefect. Only minor issue was the ashtray door would not stay closed. Dealer replaced under warrenty, now no issues. The ashtray was so very minor of an issue, that I would not report it to CR.
I never take what CR says as the last word, in considering a car. I talk to friends, read non-consumer advocate automobile media reviews and drive the car myself. Some CR issues regard ashtray placement, cupholder placement, or where the radio is located. Many of the issues they talk about mean nothing to me so, I ignore most of what CR reports. The cars they recommend, I bearly slow down to look at autoshows.
Gburg
The roof delamination issue does not help. BTW, after receiving the recall letter from GM, my C6 was given a clean bill of health. I could tell that my roof was okay. Bummed me out to go across town for my dealer to check it out. Had to take a free loaner to drive, for the day. But I have the paper work to show my roof is okay.
Fit and finish of the interior and exterior is perfect. Not a rattle to be heard. Paint is 100% prefect. Only minor issue was the ashtray door would not stay closed. Dealer replaced under warrenty, now no issues. The ashtray was so very minor of an issue, that I would not report it to CR.
I never take what CR says as the last word, in considering a car. I talk to friends, read non-consumer advocate automobile media reviews and drive the car myself. Some CR issues regard ashtray placement, cupholder placement, or where the radio is located. Many of the issues they talk about mean nothing to me so, I ignore most of what CR reports. The cars they recommend, I bearly slow down to look at autoshows.
Gburg
abc
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Todays Corvette is much more reliable than the older Corvettes and better made.
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Consumer Reports recommended Buick.
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I still subscribe to CR and I find that you really have to read what criteria they use to make their ratings/rankings. I'm really not to sure that they don't accept donations from manufactures in order to have their products reviewed. It's almost like payola.
P.S. They were right on though with their review of laundry detergent.:L
P.S.S. It is also quite apparent that they are far to the left in the political spectrum.:eyerole
P.S.S.S. I love my corvette and it is the best damn car I have ever owned. I get the most joy, the most looks, and the most girls with my Corvette; but then again I never did have trouble getting girls; even in my VW.:cool
I still subscribe to CR and I find that you really have to read what criteria they use to make their ratings/rankings. I'm really not to sure that they don't accept donations from manufactures in order to have their products reviewed. It's almost like payola.
P.S. They were right on though with their review of laundry detergent.:L
P.S.S. It is also quite apparent that they are far to the left in the political spectrum.:eyerole
P.S.S.S. I love my corvette and it is the best damn car I have ever owned. I get the most joy, the most looks, and the most girls with my Corvette; but then again I never did have trouble getting girls; even in my VW.:cool
Pseudomind
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Say what one will say, but I like a car that feels and drives like a car. I believe I must have learned from the feel of seat of one's pants driving. I actually believe that the automobile manufactures have gone to far in the luxury arena for most people. What do I mean by this? Too many people get in these new cars, windows up, and forget they are driving, taking their life and others into their hands. They ignore the many laws of physics which are in play, until crunch time happens. X number of pounds moving at a certain velocity, coefficient of friction for stopping etc.
No! I like the feel and the sense of knowing what is happening around me.
No! I like the feel and the sense of knowing what is happening around me.
abc
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If you need to use a car to get girls that's pretty :L bad.
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Was this before they had restraining orders?
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:ugh Is that so?:eyerole
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http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=785405&posted=1#post785405
Here is a perfect example of just this very thing
Go to the top and watch the video.
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http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?p=785405&posted=1#post785405
Here is a perfect example of just this very thing
Go to the top and watch the video.
What a :crazy :duh
That is a terrible waste of car..I could have used that pony:ugh :cry
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wwr
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YOU GOT TO LOVE'EM TO OWN 'EM.
wHO'S GOING TO PAY $50,000-$80.000 DOLLARS AND ADMIT IN A SURVEY THEY GOT A CRAPPY CAR.
ONE REMINDER CONSUMER REPORTS TAKES ITS RESULTS FROM THE OWNERS OF THESE CARS WITH THEIR SURVEY THEY SEND OUT EVERY YEAR. ALSO 5000 MILES AND HAVEN'T BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD? YOU CALL THAT GOOD? TALK TO A CAMRY OWNER. I KNOW I KNOW A DIFFERENT CAR ALTOGETHER BUT ITS THE CULTURE/ REMEMBER THE SUPRA?
WWR
YOU GOT TO LOVE'EM TO OWN 'EM.
wHO'S GOING TO PAY $50,000-$80.000 DOLLARS AND ADMIT IN A SURVEY THEY GOT A CRAPPY CAR.
ONE REMINDER CONSUMER REPORTS TAKES ITS RESULTS FROM THE OWNERS OF THESE CARS WITH THEIR SURVEY THEY SEND OUT EVERY YEAR. ALSO 5000 MILES AND HAVEN'T BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE GOOD? YOU CALL THAT GOOD? TALK TO A CAMRY OWNER. I KNOW I KNOW A DIFFERENT CAR ALTOGETHER BUT ITS THE CULTURE/ REMEMBER THE SUPRA?
WWR
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