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[sportsterxlch]

I bought a 2005 corvette convertible about 6 years ago. Having owned a few muscle cars back in the day, I can't get over how advanced these c-6's are. I still pick up magazines selling old muscle cars and dream about owning one again. Then I think about the car that I own and ask myself why? When was the last time you could get a 400 hp corvette. A 1967? Then I ask myself "would it run on today's fuel? what about MPG? Would it deliver 20? (That includes some "spirited driving!). Active handling, HUD, huge tires, drilled disc brakes who's rotors are the same diameter as the rims on most older cars, I could go on and on... I would love to own an older car but I have to be happy with what I have. I look forward to this new membership. Thanks for listening!

 

[Rob]

Although I still foam at the mouth when I see a nice '69 big-block that I'd love to own, I have to agree with you.

Welcome to the Corvette Action Center!

 

[67vet]

Welcome to the Forum Sportsterxlch.
When you get time, post a photo of your Corvette.

 

[jhecox]

Welcome to the

 

[Huskerman]

Welcome to the CAC.....I have thought the same thing.....if I had a ton of bucks I would have some old stuff around to take out on a nice day, but I drive the hell out of my Grand Sport and its the best Corvette I have ever owned....

 

[Tuna]

I grew up on muscle cars also and have the same feelings and concerns. If money was not an issue and I had lots of garage space, I'd own an original Hemi car like a Charger or Superbird. But I can't afford to own one of them and my cars have to be capable of being driven almost daily. That means modern muscle and it's hard to beat the Vette for doing everything well and getting great mileage while doing it.

 

[Chevy Customer Service]

I bought a 2005 corvette convertible about 6 years ago. Having owned a few muscle cars back in the day, I can't get over how advanced these c-6's are. I still pick up magazines selling old muscle cars and dream about owning one again. Then I think about the car that I own and ask myself why? When was the last time you could get a 400 hp corvette. A 1967? Then I ask myself "would it run on today's fuel? what about MPG? Would it deliver 20? (That includes some "spirited driving!). Active handling, HUD, huge tires, drilled disc brakes who's rotors are the same diameter as the rims on most older cars, I could go on and on... I would love to own an older car but I have to be happy with what I have. I look forward to this new membership. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the forum!

It's great to have you join us .

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[Z16#952]

Welcome Aboard!
The older cars were great in their time and, if not for all the forerunners, the new Corvette would not be what is is today. I consider myself fortunate to have grown up with these fine cars. I still have my first one, a 1958. I have also owned and driven a '65, '67, '72, and an '84. My latest is a 2004 Z06. The new technology is simply amazing. I miss the older cars at times, but driving the most recent editions is a whole new experience.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

Welcome to Corvette Action Center

First and foremost WELCOME ABOARD

Very well said and I agree with you for the most part. I've had a number of muscle cars in my time too, there is nothing that has that I know of that has the low end torque of those GM BIG BLOCKS and the wind up revs of the GM small block clear back to the 283CI, that is dating me some but those were the days. Some of the older Vette I've had would scream but the ride today clear up to the C-5 that I can attest to is differant than day and night. They were pretty rough riding hnoes but even at that still had that long hood/nose that made you feel like you was in a fighter jet, awesome feeling that I have never felt in any other vehicle I've owned but still feel it everytime I'm in the pilot's seat of my C-5, no other vehicle known to me can duplicate that feeling

-Bill

 

[jrose7004]

Welcome to the CAC!

 

[bill81vette]

Welcome to CAC!!!
enjoy!!!!!

 

[Mac]

Welcome to the CAC!!

Mac