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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s I'm the exact opposite. I've driven autos all my life and the C7 will be my first manual. Figured I should get one before they go

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Old 06-25-2015, 07:35 PM   #136 (permalink)
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I'm the exact opposite. I've driven autos all my life and the C7 will be my first manual. Figured I should get one before they go completely extinct. I have learned how to drive one, but have never owned one for myself.

Not saying the GT-R is bad. I definitely respect its performance capabilities, but that's just one part of the car ownership experience. I've never driven a GT-R, but I have ridden in modded GT-R's. I think I might have the same problem with its size that I did with the Mustang I drove. Of course the GT-R can definitely handle it's size, but it's about driving experience preference at that point. GT-R's never gonna sound as good (to me) as something with 8+ cylinders. Subjective again, but I don't think it looks good either.

The C7 for me checked off all the boxes for what I was looking for in my next car. Had the performance, looks, interior, features, sound, and driving experience. Though the FPC V8 on the new GT350 had me thinking hard about getting one.
(okay, this reaction is from the fanboy in me lol)

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though your post wasn't directed at me I figure I would chime in.

I absolutely would turn it down if it was mine to buy. obviously the car is beasty. I also agree that manuals are at a disadvantage when compared to a good auto or dct. however, IMHO, it takes part of the fun out of driving (never driven Godzilla but have had the chance to flog a pdk Cayman and drive a dct M3).

now give me one and I would drive it mercilessly. that said if it was my money I would buy the upcoming Cayman GT4 in 6MT.

Different strokes.
different strokes for different folks lol

and i understand about the fun factor, which is why i mentioned about the lack of it when not being able to rowing through the gears.

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I think the main drive of the Z is the looks for me and I like it's look far more than any other manufacturer, with honda's at a close second. I am not one who is going to track my car other than maybe 1 time a year.

I just hate the styling of american cars

I also live in Oklahoma, so corvettes are a dime a dozen here. I guess the location has really jaded my appetite for american styling.
not to mention the quality of american cars, or lack of rather.
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i think the cts-v looks better then the c7.

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even sports honda accord sedan wheels.. lol
I mean if you are 40 it might look good
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(okay, this reaction is from the fanboy in me lol)



different strokes for different folks lol

and i understand about the fun factor, which is why i mentioned about the lack of it when not being able to rowing through the gears.



not to mention the quality of american cars, or lack of rather.
why did it take them until 2015 to just start using IRS instead of a live axle in the mustang gt?
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I mean they finally switched because they obviously think it is a better system, but I guess they were waiting to see how cheap they could make the mustang IRS
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I mean if you are 40 it might look good
fak im over 40! lol
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fak im over 40! lol


see I am 28 and I started driving at 16 the year FF came out in theatres.

I am just a fan boy of the GTR/skyline/imports
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see I am 28 and I started driving at 16 the year FF came out in theatres.

I am just a fan boy of the GTR/skyline/imports
u make it sound like i like buicks or something...
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Z is a better street car.....sounds like the FRS/BRZ defense

Personally, I'd rather have the C7 on the street or on the track. Mine will be my DD so I will be driving it quite a bit.






Sounds like a fanboy to me

I wanted a GT-R at one point......and then I learned how to drive a manual. Not so much after that
Only reason I have a slight street preference for the Z is the Vette, feels like you're going 65 at 110mph.
The Z is stable too but you feel your speed more. It's the only thing leaning me Z way. I'll go to jail in a vette on the street.
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u make it sound like i like buicks or something...
nah man, you likes oldsmobiles
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almost sounds like u coming out of the closet. lol
Nah, that happened as soon as I joined this forum

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I think the main drive of the Z is the looks for me and I like it's look far more than any other manufacturer, with honda's at a close second. I am not one who is going to track my car other than maybe 1 time a year.

I just hate the styling of american cars

I also live in Oklahoma, so corvettes are a dime a dozen here. I guess the location has really jaded my appetite for american styling.
I definitely bought my Z for looks only back in 2011. Looks were a strong factor in picking the C7, but not the only or even the biggest factor.

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Only reason I have a slight street preference for the Z is the Vette, feels like you're going 65 at 110mph.
The Z is stable too but you feel your speed more. It's the only thing leaning me Z way. I'll go to jail in a vette on the street.
Can I interest you in a nice FRS, where you can be going 35 mph and feel like you're going 65 mph? The magic is all in the tires. Now worries about going to jail, but you may get a ticket for going below the speed limit
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for what the gtr is at 120K~.



my thoughts exactly. keep the 370Z as DD and the GTR as a weekend car.

and nah man, gotta get the GT Nismo
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Only reason I have a slight street preference for the Z is the Vette, feels like you're going 65 at 110mph.
The Z is stable too but you feel your speed more. It's the only thing leaning me Z way. I'll go to jail in a vette on the street.
not sure it is exactly what you are saying, but for me, one of the primary reasons i picked and love the Z was because of the rawness of the car. i didn't even want nav in the car. i like the feedback the car gives, both auditory and tactile. sports cars should have some sense of connection with the road.

that being said, the new C7 is an awesome vehicle and i imagine it is one hell of an experience on the track. still wish they hadn't given it camaro taillights though.

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Can I interest you in a nice FRS, where you can be going 35 mph and feel like you're going 65 mph? The magic is all in the tires. Now worries about going to jail, but you may get a ticket for going below the speed limit
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ehhh anybody can buy a Z, any can buy a vette...niether is a feat or anything special, amazing or exotic....but what you like and enjoy it
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ehhh anybody can buy a Z, any can buy a vette...niether is a feat or anything special, amazing or exotic....but what you like and enjoy it
really? to really enjoy a z or ur vette, u'd need a house with a garage, case full of tools, wife dat dont care, and a dd minimum...
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