z or vette

Zoren 370

^ I like that too...but for its price I would probably stick with the Z.

sunkist350z

Love the 4c but 10k more and your in supercar territory in speed with the 2015 z06 and get a manual to boot

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Dcocci

That's ok. The z06 is beyond impressive, however I'd still be happy in my 4C. I'd respectfully decline the 10k z06 option

Running4Mayor

I love corvettes but chevy already issued two seperate recalls against the C7. Too much money being spent just to turn back in to the dealership imo.

b15

I'm with you brother! Not dinging the vette, it definitely wins the bang for buck performance, but I'm just not a fan. For $70k and some change I'll pick up an Evora S 6MT. I'm really wanting one to replace the Z, been looking at a few pre-owned ones recently.

Nargrakhan

Since we're on the topic of costs, I thought I'd just randomly rant something...

Not sure how taxes work for others here, but in my state of Virginia, we have to pay a yearly property tax for cars. The minimum amount is 4% of the car's value (based off KBB) -- some cities add an extra 0.1 to 0.3 for skimming revenue.

There's a relief of sorts which lowers the tax, but it's a complicated calculation based off your income, the car's value, it's gas demand, etc. Needless to say, what I make and the C7 won't get a tax break... so basically I'd pay at least $3000 a year on taxes just owning it.

So that's a major reason why I stay under the $50K line. I could own a GT-R or six figure monster, but I'm literally throwing away money because of the vehicle property tax. I just can't get myself to do that.

Masterbeatty

One thing to also consider is what other car can you get carbon ceramic disc brakes for under 100 grand? even the new m3/4 have the option but its well over the price of the Z06 and Z28... Chevy does have that catagory covered pretty good. My first autox instructor had them on his 2011 Z06 and they took the wind out of you.

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brucelidat

wow, that sucks. I thought California had all the worst tax situations

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Nargrakhan

That's not the half of it. We've also got yearly DMV fee's and there's several toll roads.

What really irks people is how the roads around Hampton Roads are in poor condition and/or suffering traffic to repair them. On top of that, we've got one of the worst rush hour tunnel systems on the east coast (HRBT). There's always rumors or negotiations to build a third tunnel or expand the HRBT, but something always derails it. Usually money.

We pay a lot of taxes for the road system, but I tend to wonder where it all goes. We should have smooth gold plated highways at the amount they drain from us.

I suppose it's not all bad though... our gas tax is low. Lots of people from NC on the border get their tanks filled in VA.

FPenvy

dont forget all the normal traffic infractions that are now felonies there. what 15 mph over is a felony now? it's some BS.

always sucks when going to visit my cousin and family in VA.

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Nargrakhan

Oh God... how could I forget? Yea... 15 over is reckless driving in VA.

The rate is $6 per MHP over, plus an extra $60 processing fee. Cops like to set up traps where the speed limit changes from 45 to 35 for a 1 mile stretch because of area housing or an arching bridge/road. That's an easy $120 ticket for anyone not paying attention (and much more for those going faster).

We also have those traffic cams that take pictures of cars running red lights or make a right turn without coming to a full stop. I think that's a $45 fine (haven't got one of those yet). I understand that running reds is bad, but there's evidence the cameras don't stop accident rates because of it increases the number of rear enders when people slam the breaks to stop on a sudden yellow.

FPenvy

Yea for awhile i thought PA sucked with all the vehicle laws and whatnot but VA gets shafted bad lol

we pay regualr tax when purchasing a car, i think like $36 a year for registration, and $45 or 50 i cant remember for inspection and emissions.

not bad compared to you guys lol

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UNKNOWN_370

I'm drooling over the 2015 AMG GT-S. It probably won't be ZO7 fast, but it's such a quality luxurious vehicle and perfectly crafted. The 503hp 4.4litre bi-turbo v8 is nothing to sneeze at.
I'm also sitting tight for the R-36 GT-R. Owning Godzilla has always been a dream.
Finally, there's the Porsche 911 GT-3 and rumors of a GT-3RS Turbo? All these cars are the objects of my affection. :-). Itsvgoing to be hard picking one over the other!
That's why if the next gen Z is good. My life is simplified. I personally dont think there's a better car under $45,000. I'd just mod the hell out of it. Looking forward to better torque numbers in the next gen Z. That's what the Z34 needed more of. If it was rated at 332hp/312lbs tq. The VQ37VHR would have been perfect.

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Running4Mayor

That's a lot of torque coming out of a NA V6... The Z would've definitely been snapping passenger heads back lol!