On 6/12/2011 10:13 PM, uncle_vito wrote:
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>> > wrote in message
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>>> http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...tte/index.html
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>>> I may actually be interested in buying a new Corvette. A smaller, higher
>>> revving, variable overhead cam design with direct fuel injection may be
>>> in order for 2014. The present C6 has a neanderthal pushrod V-8 and a
>>> horrible interior. Also the looks are gaudy.
>>>
>>> I hope the 2014 brings the average age of the Corvette driver down to age
>>> 70. I am considerably less than that age and do not want to be seen
>>> driving 'an old man's car'.
>>>
>>> Also add to the fact that GM talked the government into ****ing away
>>> perfectly good cash to cover for GM's management stupidity and it is
>>> really a reach for me to want to buy any GM vehicle these days.
>>>
>>> I think I will keep driving my 64 convertible. Back then, GM wasn't the
>>> joke of a car company that it is now.
>>>
>>> Vito
>> You are Johnny on the spot to pick up this breaking news, oh wait, that
>> was released as a 2011 by Left Lane News and as a 2013 by others back in
>> 2009, now slipped to 2014 and I'm not betting on that being true. Even the
>> obnoxious car presented as the next generation Corvette was not built by
>> GM. The car will get a restyled rear end and a touch up on the front, some
>> lighter material in some parts, and you will be told how nice the
>> interior is but only color changes will be made. As far as VVT my guess
>> would be it will still be a Neanderthal push rod engine.
>>
>> Sure you will buy a 2014 Corvette design being as youthful as you seem to
>> think a Corvette buyer needs to be. They bring out that abortion and it
>> will have a youthful price tag able to hit 70K with very few options. Just
>> the car for the fast food workers budget. My guess would be that it will
>> be a modified body and maybe slight frame change for the C6 with an engine
>> that could be troublesome at best and under powered as a base unit. Then
>> add a good power plant and the price will be astronomical, like the joke
>> they called the ZR1 back in the '90s.
>>
>> At one time I looked forward to driving the next generation Corvettes but
>> not what you describe nor the one being presented by the car rags.
>>
>> Let me know when you get off your ass and go drive that "gaudy" C6 to
>> redline in fifth gear, or even 4th for that matter, ahh, forget that you
>> couldn't handle 3rd, let alone 4th or 5th. You don't have the balls for
>> that so why would you need a higher revving engine in a lighter car? I
>> guess there are those that just have to own something even if they can't
>> drive them. Drove the C6 to a festival in mid state this weekend in a very
>> hard rain coming home, still got 29 MPG and did hit triple figures on the
>> HUD once. Next day drove the '64 to a nearby rib off and was able to get
>> 10 MPG and saw 60 MPH once as any of you old drivers can. Stopped at a
>> friends house that was near by and there sat his '65 fuel injected coupe
>> under its cover. Didn't even bother to take it one mile to the car show
>> but then he's an ancient 62 years old. This week will be the '72's turn as
>> it has cooled enough to drive a black car without air-conditioning. If you
>> don't drive them why have them?
>>
>> You must wear your shoes backward to think that GM was a car company back
>> when they built the '64 you have gathering dust in the corner of your
>> garage. Although there are those that think the design was great it was
>> one of the worst assembled cars on the market. Only it's short lived years
>> of production has kept it from being another GM ghost of the past. GM has
>> been ****ing away our money for years but ran it through the government
>> filter this time to screw people out of more product value.
>>
>> Save the wave, that may be all we have left as Corvette owners,
>>
>> --
>> Dad
>> 05 C6 Silver/Red 6spd Z51
>> 72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
>> 64 Red/red/white top/4spd
>>
>>
>
> I will agree with you that GM can put out garbage, call it Corvette, and
> 'enthusiasts' (AKA GM loving lemmings) will buy it in droves. GM loves
> customers like that.
>
> That $70k car will be $20k in a few years with typical GM depreciation, then
> the 'you want fries with that' younger crowd could affort it. But then
> they want the Mustang because it is just as fast, looks good, is cheaper,
> and can seat 4 buddies.
>
> I would drive the 64 more but the stupid Holley dries out too quickly then
> runs lousy. I have to fire the engine to fill the carb and wait 1 week for
> the seals to swell enough to have the engine run properly. Tempted to put a
> Q-Jet in but car would lose its originality. Gets worth more every day just
> sitting there.
>
> Try that with other vehicles. especially any made by GM.
>
> Newer Vettes do absolutely nothing for me. Interior sucks. I do not care
> how much HP that engine produces, there is nothing 'elegant' about it.
> Torque peak at 4600 rpm. Sounds more like the torque peak of my Craftman
> lawnmower. Not that of a performance car.
>
> I am not in the fancy car business much anymore. I am trying to get my
> ducks in a row so I can retire. I hate my job and would rather not work and
> want to spend my time traveling. I am still in my mid 50's so I have to
> save enough so that I can survive a few years without any Social Security,
> Medicare, and 401k. I cannot tap the 401k until 59 1/2. Social Sec is 60
> 1/2 and medicare is 65, so I have a few years to go before I can leach onto
> these government programs.
>
> Anyway, take care, Dad. Was wondering who would reply to my rant.
>
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>

I retired early at 56, and I've been retired for 5 years now. Social
Security is not available at 60 1/2. Early SS is available at 62. It is
reduced by about 25% at that age. If you are tapping your 401K at 59
1/2, you will probably run out of money at some point. If you do take
money out, you should only take 4% per year. Also, don't forget that it
is taxed as income. I'm hoping to hold out until I must take
distributions at 70 1/2.

I love my '93 40th Anniversary Vette. It still drives like new, with
just over 70K miles, and brand new Goodyear tires. But, I really like
the C6 also.

--
Jim