If you didnt have a C5... what would you drive?
#45
Burning Brakes
Either:
1. A 1988-1990 Mercedes Benz 500SL, or
2. A 1994 BMW 640/650, or
3. A late 1990's air-cooled Porsche 911.
All are classics. The Benz is readily available at low cost, and parts aren't a big issue. The Bimmer - just the opposite and a bieatch to work on, but wow, what a classic design. The Porsche - somewhere in the middle.
If I had to pick an American-built car, it probably would be a new -2011 or newer - Mustang GT. Just like my C5 I could start with a blank canvas and update it to my personal taste.
The Lizzard
1. A 1988-1990 Mercedes Benz 500SL, or
2. A 1994 BMW 640/650, or
3. A late 1990's air-cooled Porsche 911.
All are classics. The Benz is readily available at low cost, and parts aren't a big issue. The Bimmer - just the opposite and a bieatch to work on, but wow, what a classic design. The Porsche - somewhere in the middle.
If I had to pick an American-built car, it probably would be a new -2011 or newer - Mustang GT. Just like my C5 I could start with a blank canvas and update it to my personal taste.
The Lizzard
#51
Race Director
If something were to happen to my C5, I'd be putting money down on the new C7 or a Callaway C6.
#58
Melting Slicks
New Stang Boss 302
or
The nicest Infiniti G35 I could find and then mod fever! I just love that look of that car. Much better than the newer G37. I believe another update to that car is due for 2014 also.
or
The nicest Infiniti G35 I could find and then mod fever! I just love that look of that car. Much better than the newer G37. I believe another update to that car is due for 2014 also.
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#59
Melting Slicks
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Having 8 Corvettes over the years I made a detour and had a Miata MX5 for a few years. Sure it's a RICE BURNER but with only 175 Hp it out performs our Detroit Iron in the Autocross on a regular basis. I'm told there is no substitute for horsepower but these low budget rockets got my attention and I would still have one if I didn't spring for a C5 vert.
#60
Melting Slicks
Having 8 Corvettes over the years I made a detour and had a Miata MX5 for a few years. Sure it's a RICE BURNER but with only 175 Hp it out performs our Detroit Iron in the Autocross on a regular basis. I'm told there is no substitute for horsepower but these low budget rockets got my attention and I would still have one if I didn't spring for a C5 vert.