Fun car ideas...

[simpleman68]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

You better race my Z06 before you sell it.

That would be fun but I'd have to drive her all the way back down.

My skinny ass is flying. I'll be back in the next week or so to pay the crew installing all new soffits, fascia, gutters etc.

I'll ping you when I get flight info.

Scott

[SurfnSun]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

You absolutely cannot go wrong with a C6 ZR1.......a 40 minute drive where you can stretch its legs occasionally will bring many smiles to your face........they are quiet, and comfortable, confident cruisers, with nearly 0 maintenance has been my experience; only oil and tires. Fuel economy is acceptable, around 23 MPG at 80 MPH......it will run 120 MPH all day, and beg for more.........and this is the perfect color.......and options, they only come a couple of different ways, so not a problem

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

EXACTLY why it made the short list so far.

If you couldn't tell by my choices, part of what I like is having something that I'm not likely to see another of in a given day (or week). The C6 ZR1 fits that category perfectly. And yes, Jetstream Blue is the color that I would lean the most towards.

I came here to say C6ZR1.

I have been a C4 guy most of my Corvette life, then I got my Callaway Grand Sport SC620. I didn't love the C7 and I've never been in a C8.

I still love a C4, but if I can only have one in the garage to drive... it will be a widebody, manual trans C6. They are that good.

I'll see your jetstream blue and give you crystal red metallic. Not my car but the photos are just epic.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by zeek

I always wanted a clown shoe car. But just didnt want to pay the price. Im in the market for a nice C5 Z06 now.

Unless you are going to road race a C5Z, still the greatest factory-ready lapper, I would look at C6Z.
The LS7 is awesome provided head work has been done, and the interior of C6Z much MOAR better.

[vettemed]

Hardly drive my C5Z these days since my commute is now 0 miles, but I do still love it, @ 185K miles.

[zeek]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Unless you are going to road race a C5Z, still the greatest factory-ready lapper, I would look at C6Z.
The LS7 is awesome provided head work has been done, and the interior of C6Z much MOAR better.

That may be so, but...I do not like the looks of the C6. It always looks to me that when they got to the rear behind the wheels, they just lost interest and just slapped a facia and some tail lights and called it done....

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by zeek

That may be so, but...I do not like the looks of the C6. It always looks to me that when they got to the rear behind the wheels, they just lost interest and just slapped a facia and some tail lights and called it done....

The FRC C5Z is an ageless classic, go luck with the hunting.

Here is a 27K miles listed on CF:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-blue-z06.html

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by Raazor

Porsche

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[WydGlydJim]

My neighbor has one of these, and it has been bullet proof.........I really really like it..........I wanted to buy one for my Wife, but she wanted another floating couch LS460........M5 Competition series FTW.

[ToolMaker]

Buy mine!

You'll always look forward to the ride!

[WydGlydJim]

Originally Posted by SurfnSun

I came here to say C6ZR1.

I have been a C4 guy most of my Corvette life, then I got my Callaway Grand Sport SC620. I didn't love the C7 and I've never been in a C8.

I still love a C4, but if I can only have one in the garage to drive... it will be a widebody, manual trans C6. They are that good.

I'll see your jetstream blue and give you crystal red metallic. Not my car but the photos are just epic.

Crystal Red Metallic is insanely gorgeous too! Hard to argue

[LilRedCorvette]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu

Did I miss the part of that thing called...budget? McLaren as stated earlier. Most 650S are Spyder but here's a coupe that's relatively cheap. Buy it, drive it, and sell it for just about what you paid for it down the road. There's also the Audi R8 (Gen 2 V10 Plus or Performance). Reliable, fast, exotic, killer V10 sound.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

This one is just down the road from me

[markids77]

Don't McLaren windshields cost like $20 grand? Something to consider on a "daily driver"....

[SurfnSun]

If you want a sedan…

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

My neighbor has one of these, and it has been bullet proof.........I really really like it..........I wanted to buy one for my Wife, but she wanted another floating couch LS460........M5 Competition series FTW.

LS460 for women, BMW M-5 for men

[A/E]

Sounds like ya wanna stay in the Audi Family of Fun Stuffs ~

Yet maintain a bit of practicality ~

I'm gonna say . . . " Go with the WAGON ! "

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1967 GT500 Shelby Mustang

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

My neighbor has one of these, and it has been bullet proof.........I really really like it..........I wanted to buy one for my Wife, but she wanted another floating couch LS460........M5 Competition series FTW.

I have been around enough BMWs in my life to say that I will not own a BMW. Bad experiences.

Originally Posted by SurfnSun

If you want a sedan…

See above.

I have owned 30+ GM vehicles in my life. Before I bought the S6, I was actually trying to buy a Blackwing. Cadillac specific, I've owned 2 V-wagons and 2 Escalades. After the last attempt to buy the Blackwing, I have now sworn that I will never buy another one. I went a mile up the street and bought the Audi instead.

Originally Posted by A/E

Sounds like ya wanna stay in the Audi Family of Fun Stuffs ~

Yet maintain a bit of practicality ~

I'm gonna say . . . " Go with the WAGON ! "

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I don't know that I am 100% attached to the Audi but they have certainly earned some loyalty. I will say that everything on it has been top notch as has the service over the last year. It had an electrical issue that needed a fix. I went in ready to fight (like I have done with GM/Cadillac over the last decade). They took it, handed me the keys to an A6, and said we'll call you when it's done. When I dropped it off, the guy looked at me and said next time just give him a call and they'll pick it up. A 180 from the GM bullshit that I have had to go through any time something was wrong with 1 of them. Even under warranty, it's always a fight.

I love the S6. It is an absolutely phenomenal car. It is a perfect example of luxury-sport with a slight lean to the luxury side. For the daily driver, it is perfect. As I drive a little bit less, I am looking for something a little bolder and a little less practical. Because why not.


I actually sat down with the wife last night with this thread as a reference .

I want a Viper. Period. I also have 2 young kids. Not having any option to toss them in it is unfortunately too much of a no-go at this point. Which leads us to this. I think I have narrowed it down to 2 wildly different things.

Option A.) Audi RS6 Avant


Option B.) 2015-2016-ish Porsche 911 Turbo

As much as I want the GT3, it rolls into that same problem of no back seat. I tried to say that I could strap them to the roll cage but that didn't fly. It may not be functional for full size humans, but the 911 back seat would actually work for kids.

[Datawiz]

While I would take the Turbo S, your comment that you have 2 small children may mean they fit now, but quite likely won't in a couple of years.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

While I would take the Turbo S, your comment that you have 2 small children may mean they fit now, but quite likely won't in a couple of years.

That sounds like a problem for future me.

And yea, that is exactly the part I'm trying to reconcile.

There are a few cars on the bucket list that I plan on checking off eventually. a 911 variant is 1 of those. As is a Viper.

That actually sounds like a great idea for a new thread. Imagine this forum with a couple of threads about cars on the front page.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by SurfnSun

If you want a sedan…

Why buy lesser, the V is TOP-TIER AMERICAN MUSCLE!!
You can dirve it daily, mods are cheap, and the man pedal has been preserved!!