"Rufus" > wrote in message
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> uncle_vito wrote:
>> "CardsFan" > wrote in message
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>>> "Observer" wrote in message
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>>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:55:12 -0700, "uncle_vito"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "MummyChunk" > wrote in
>>>> message
>>>> news >>>>> From AB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Next-generation Corvette to Debut 1.13.13 in Detroit
>>>>>
>>>> -snip-
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Bet they still have that turd push rod engine. 2014 is just a GM
>>>> cheapo
>>>> rehash of the C6. Boring and another ploy to get the Vette sheeple to
>>>> trash
>>>> their C6's and pony up for a C7. When is GM going to build a world
>>>> class
>>>> car? 9000 rpm rev limit, overhead cam, 4 value per, direct injection,
>>>> variable valve timing and an interior that is better than rental car?
>>>> Also
>>>> ditch that lazy union labor. Mfg the vette in a right to work state
>>>> where
>>>> the workers really want to do a good job and do not watch the clock.
>>>> They
>>>> go home when the days work is done, and not before.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do you really think a $50k car will be world class ??? I've heard
>>> good things about the Corvette when it's in the $100k spot.
>>> _________________
>>>
>>> As should be obvious, that guy is a troll. Please don't reply to his
>>> crap.
>>>
>>> AJM
>>> '93 40th Anniversary coupe, 6 sp (both tops)
>>>
>>
>> Not a troll here. I own a '64 roadster. I just enjoy how GM plays
>> owners
>> who always have to have the latest gizmos in their ride. Their
>> marketing
>> strategy is to just put in enough new stuff to get you to trade in your
>> few
>> years old Vette. Then you buy new and GM will do it again. Repeat
>> owner
>> will end up taking $35k hits between cars. Ouch.
>>
>>
>
> You could say that about just about any vehicle...or cell phone...
>
> But to a point I have to agree - I have an '87 Z51 C4 and an '08 Z06 side
> by side in my garage right now, and I find the '87 far more fun to drive
> more of the time...less distractions in the cockpit, an quite a few
> ergonomic features I far an away prefer - starting with the seats, and
> going on to include the steering ratio, better rear visibility, and better
> backup lights. My '87 is more fun to drive in the canyons and around
> town, and the Z06 doesn't really begin to get fun until you're over
> 80-90...good thing I have Death Valley to go play in.
>
> And my Harleys still turn more heads in town than either of them...jus'
> sayin'...push rods rock!
>
> --
> - Rufus

Cool. Go for it.