Originally Posted by Neil@AU
Congratulations, you have no idea what you are talking about.
Example:
"SRT6 more reliable [than a C6]" Really? Do you have any hard data to back that up? The vettes have bullitproof powertrains, and have proven extremely reliable even under repetitive hard track abuse. I'm sure the SRT6 is a reliable car, but show me some data. Even if you could, reliability is not an issue with the vette, so the point is moot. And I'd bet the vette's parts are much much less expensive.
"Leaf suspension, give me a break" You would have time for a break if you were driving a C6 on a roadcourse against an SRT6. This is not the same leaf spring like you see on old pickups... but a transverse leaf spring. Not even the same. (This is just as dumb as the "pushrods suck" nonsense people believe. Total garbage.) Oh, the C6 rides better (fact) and handles better (also fact). Can't be that bad, huh?!
"better MPG" Lets see: EPA rates SRT-6 (roadster) 17/24. C6 (convertible) 19/28. Not even close. Next.
"...100x better interior" Opinion. Some might agree, some might not.
"...does burnouts really well" If this is what you are reducing the vette to, it just demonstrates to everyone how little you really know about anything automotive.
You are right, though, you will see a vette on every corner. The SRT6's are definitely a more unique and rare vehicle.
I come on this board wanting to learn about these unique and cool cars.....only to find crap like this. I hope this is not a second rate board where everybody bashes everything other than what they drive.
You don't have to explain to people why you bought an SRT6. You like it better. Thats fine, thats why we have so many cars to choose from in this market. I'll never understand why people feel the need to justify themselves when somebody brings up a different model.
I couldn't believe what DFWSBR was saying about the Corvette; The Corvette has not had a leaf spring since around 1980 (not sure year they changed over to composite mono);
In the March 2005 issue of Road & Track, the C6 Corvette was voted the best over-all sports car out of 10 that were chosen (under $100,000) for extensive test runs at Button Willows Race Track. This wasn't even the Z06 version that is just making the rounds at the show circuits. The C6 was not outstanding in any one category but when you combined all its great attributes, it came out on top by a slight margin. The Corvette engineers (Dave Hill and his gang) have sure done a great job with the new Vette.
BTW, the Z06 was at the TIAS and looked outstanding; unfortunately, like other rare car appearances, you could look but not touch and they had the hood and doors closed tight. I'm hearing posssibly a $80-90,000 ($60-70,000 U.S.) price tag for this option. For 500 h.p. and all the other race-bred features, maybe not bad investment. Sure beats a VIPER.