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JimFlat6 said:
I dont think you will have any problem doing that!
Your car has a very impressive set up. I asked about the acceleration because I suffer from TA ..throttle addiction.
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M5er said:
The Cayman, regardless of engine will easssssssily outhandle the Z06, I PROMISE this to anyone who thinks otherwise... Other than that it's kind of hard to make a valid comparison between these cars, the Cayman is just so much more special than the Vette in terms of design, build, engineering, etc.
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M5er said:
The Cayman, regardless of engine will easssssssily outhandle the Z06, I PROMISE this to anyone who thinks otherwise... Other than that it's kind of hard to make a valid comparison between these cars, the Cayman is just so much more special than the Vette in terms of design, build, engineering, etc.
Baloney -- you clearly haven't read up on this C6 Z06. The motor is hand built with this car and the chassis is hydroformed -- yards beyond the normal C6 Vette. Look at some of the available information on the car before you continue to critiscize. The Z06 will also be built in much smaller quantities -- it will be "more special" than the Cayman in every single regard, including exclusivity.
Sorry pal, but there's no ground to defend the Cayman on here. If you don't want a powerful car and you just want a car that handles (roadster), a Boxster will always be a better roadster than the Cayman since it lacks a top -- and still weighs less than the Cayman. I am very confused as to what Porsche is doing here...backwards marketing...
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syf0n said:
I read all your posts, and they're all equally irritating because you don't know what you're talking about. You started off with some rash generalizations, then claimed to be kidding when you were called out. You then went on to make even more generalizations which made it even clearer that you don't know what you're talking about. You are now writing off the comparison entirely in a cloud of confusion, because you've become aware of the fact that...hey, you don't know what you're talking about.
For what it's worth, I still prefer the Porsche -- the overall feel has always impressed me.
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I read all your posts, and they're all equally irritating because you don't know what you're talking about. You started off with some rash generalizations, then claimed to be kidding when you were called out. You then went on to make even more generalizations which made it even clearer that you don't know what you're talking about. You are now writing off the comparison entirely in a cloud of confusion, because you've become aware of the fact that...hey, you don't know what you're talking about.
For what it's worth, I still prefer the Porsche -- the overall feel has always impressed me.
I agree
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Jeannot said:
2nd, the fuel usage vs. price of fuel.
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2nd, the fuel usage vs. price of fuel.
The Corvette's big motor and big power intutively translate into big fuel usage but that's not actually the case. The Corvette's pushrod engine design produces that big power at a relatively low rpm and fuel consumption compares favorably with German hardware. For example, the EPA city/hwy mpg rating for the Corvette Z51 is 19/28 while the 911 Carrera is 18/26.
Not that I would buy a Corvette , but the performance really is outstanding in so many ways.
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Indeed, but I suspect these EPA ratings correspond to stabilized driving speed...and not to the way people on this forum drive
In sporty drive, I suspect the Vette just EATS gas like crazy...
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GM Austin said:
That road tax seems oppressive and I agree with your outrage but, on the flip side, the US government has done very little to encourage fuel effeciency or conservation of energy, so ...
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That road tax seems oppressive and I agree with your outrage but, on the flip side, the US government has done very little to encourage fuel effeciency or conservation of energy, so ...
Yeah, it is so bad in certain countries (Portugal for instance) that you even use to see BMW 518is.
In Belgium, Boxsters are detuned to fall in a lower tax bracket...
Etc etc...
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M5er said:
The Cayman, regardless of engine will easssssssily outhandle the Z06, I PROMISE this to anyone who thinks otherwise... Other than that it's kind of hard to make a valid comparison between these cars, the Cayman is just so much more special than the Vette in terms of design, build, engineering, etc.
May 31, 2005 4:21:19 PM
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GM Austin said:
That road tax seems oppressive and I agree with your outrage but, on the flip side, the US government has done very little to encourage fuel effeciency or conservation of energy, so ...
May 31, 2005 4:24:19 PM
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GM Austin said:
the US government has done very little to encourage fuel effeciency or conservation of energy, so ...
May 31, 2005 4:34:20 PM
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mcdelaug said:
Well, the Memorial Day holiday is over, back to work everyone!
mcdelaug
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mcdelaug said:
Well, the Memorial Day holiday is over, back to work everyone!
mcdelaug
Hey, we didn't get to celebrate Memorial Day here in Europe!
Can I take tomorrow off please?