xmas present? Z06 v. Viper v. GT40 (again)

lemming · 12-22-2005, 03:26 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...7/pageId=67618

i think the Edmunds.com writers are getting better and better as time goes by. not that anyone has to agree with their subjective rankings, but it's a much better read than it used to be.

Jason C · 12-22-2005, 03:44 PM

Heh, where is Stuka's Z06? While Porsche waters down the 911 with poseur blocks and safe understeer, Chevy produces a dry-sumped tail-happy beast for the price of a moderately optioned Boxster.

(Seriously Andy, get the 997 GT3 if it's going to come with the motorsport block. I really can't picture you turning to American iron)

*ayn* · 12-22-2005, 06:10 PM

hmm... white GT3 at Steven Creek... hmm... saw a black on during lunch... hmm...

blee · 12-22-2005, 08:54 PM

Damn, nice photos.

Of the trio, the Viper appeals least to me. If it were my money, I would buy the Z06 immediately. If it were a gift...that GT would be a hell of a ride.

JST · 12-22-2005, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blee

Damn, nice photos.

Of the trio, the Viper appeals least to me. If it were my money, I would buy the Z06 immediately. If it were a gift...that GT would be a hell of a ride.

If I could afford it, the GT is the car that I'd get. I appreciate the Z06, but it inspires zero lust. The GT does. Put another way--while I may someday own a Z06, I'll never have a model of one.

I already have a model GT.

BahnBaum · 12-22-2005, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

I already have a model GT.

JST continues his thinly veiled attempt at getting all of us to contribute to the fund to help him obtain a life.

Alex

PS I have a model '58 Corvette and an e36 GTR.

blee · 12-22-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

If I could afford it, the GT is the car that I'd get. I appreciate the Z06, but it inspires zero lust. The GT does. Put another way--while I may someday own a Z06, I'll never have a model of one.

I already have a model GT.

Ford fanboy.

BahnBaum · 12-22-2005, 09:33 PM

Alex

lemming · 12-22-2005, 09:37 PM

i'm not sure how you can choose the corvette --any corvette-- over the Ford GT EXCEPT you factor in price.

like the MPH magazine top 10 and even in this web article, the emotional appeal of the Ford GT is amazing and still (barely) outperforms both cars.

bren · 12-23-2005, 08:59 AM

I must be the only person on earth completely disinterested in the GT. The only reason I'd choose it would be if someone were giving it to me so I could sell it and buy the other 2.

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lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,614	xmas present? Z06 v. Viper v. GT40 (again) http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...7/pageId=67618 i think the Edmunds.com writers are getting better and better as time goes by. not that anyone has to agree with their subjective rankings, but it's a much better read than it used to be. __________________

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ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	hmm... white GT3 at Steven Creek... hmm... saw a black on during lunch... hmm... __________________ about.me/ayn

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12-22-2005, 09:37 PM	#9
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,614	i'm not sure how you can choose the corvette --any corvette-- over the Ford GT EXCEPT you factor in price. like the MPH magazine top 10 and even in this web article, the emotional appeal of the Ford GT is amazing and still (barely) outperforms both cars. __________________

12-22-2005, 03:44 PM	#2
Jason C Carmudgeon Join Date: Jul 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: Invalid Carriage Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,932	Heh, where is Stuka's Z06? While Porsche waters down the 911 with poseur blocks and safe understeer, Chevy produces a dry-sumped tail-happy beast for the price of a moderately optioned Boxster. (Seriously Andy, get the 997 GT3 if it's going to come with the motorsport block. I really can't picture you turning to American iron)

12-22-2005, 08:54 PM	#4
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Damn, nice photos. Of the trio, the Viper appeals least to me. If it were my money, I would buy the Z06 immediately. If it were a gift...that GT would be a hell of a ride.

12-23-2005, 08:59 AM	#10
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I must be the only person on earth completely disinterested in the GT. The only reason I'd choose it would be if someone were giving it to me so I could sell it and buy the other 2.