Ferrari Mailing List: Re: My Car Ownership History...

[Brian E. Buxton (BrianBuxton]

Dave,
Check your numbers - a stock C6 Corvette is faster than a GT500 0-60 and 
1/4 mile.  A Vette is about $10K more, but buy a used 2005/2006 and let 
someone else take the $10K difference and you still get warranty!  Plus, 
the new Vettes are made 10X better than Ford could ever think of.  And 
$41K for a solid rear axle car?

Brian



Dave Craig wrote:

> Lash,
>
> It appears you are having similar problems to what I had in my last TransAm.
> I loved that car and felt invincible in it.  I drove it like it was stolen
> every single day.  I am the first to admit, I was very very hard on that
> car.  I eventually sold the car at 60K miles because of issues; I felt like
> it was having a major breakdown every month.  I have missed that car more
> than any other car I have ever owned, I truly regret selling it.  
>
> So, my advice is, if you really love the car, just keep fixing it or you
> will regret it.  However, another option is to trade it for a similar car
> with lower mileage.  Or better yet, upgrade to the new Mustang Shelby GT500.
> It has to be the best deal out there.  $41,675.00 gets you 500hp.  I know
> there are a lot on this List that poo-poo domestic cars, but this car can't
> be touched by any other car manufacturer for similar money.       
>
> Dave Craig
>