Originally Posted by c2jones

Living in South Florida, I see many high-priced luxury/sedans and sportscars everyday, including many exotics.

On Thursday alone, going into town for new tires (for my wife's MB - about a three to four hour span), I saw 3 Ferraris, 2 SLR McLarens, 4 Bentleys, 2 Aston Martins, 3 Lambos, 2 Maserati's, a dozen Porsches, half a dozen MB SL's, CL's, BMW 5,6,7's, etc. (And many others I have forgotten.)

And, I saw just one very nice C6 - a Machine Silver Coupe with its tops off!

My favorite of the day?

The C6!

I know many might not believe this, but I’m being honest.

Even though I'm a MB club member and my business executive associates are puzzled by my newfound interest in Corvette (knowing I could easily afford three times the car), I cannot get my desire mode away from the C6. I have made a decision that I would rather rehearse my responses (justifications) as to why I prefer this car over more likely choices for '05 (SL600) than I would be without one!

On US 595 East today I spotted this exquisite, stunning object approaching me in the passing lane. I was in the wife's supercharged MB watching my mirrors - I lowered, then picked up my cruising speed to keep visual lock on this machine which looked low and wide (the hallmarks of an exotic sportscar approaching) and had its driving/fog? lights on demanding attention!

It was partly cloudy but with plenty of sun through the clouds. I thought all the world that this was that bluish/silver Modena, or possibly Lambo's new ride, or something in this vein. (This points back to that "C6 looking like Ferrari" thread at quick glance.)

Instead, it was a gorgeous MS C6 looking like the crown jewel of the day!

This was the first MS C6 I have seen. I have long since asked myself which color I would opt for. I need a “business” color for my activities throughout the day, and although I like DSOM and MRM very much, the MS would probably fit the bill better (matching MB’s brilliant silver on their SL’s, etc).

Besides today, because of the speeds and traffic, I have been able to spot C6’s right away. My eyes are trained for them. I have driven by restaurants, etc. at above the posted speed limit and caught just a glimpse of a C6 from the corner of my eye, and I know what I’ve seen, make a u-turn, and take a closer look and sing praises to the owner. Today, at speeds, I saw a very impressive sight to behold.

Note: Even though the C6 is taller and more narrow than its predecessor, it still appears (at least to me) to have the visual effect of being lower and wider. Maybe it was the silver paint, the lighting conditions and the speeds (with fogs on) all meshing well with the road. Nevertheless, I love the new look. It continues to grow on me, despite some initial disappointment (with the chopped rear).

To summarize my intent with this:

1) For me, the uniqueness of the C6 right now puts it in very stellar company, even in locations like mine.

2) Visually, this car holds its own and gathers all the attention as any other – even for discerning and selective auto enthusiasts like myself.

3) Nevermind the so-called value of this car. That’s a bonus. Straight-up, the C6 is worthy! For all the reasons why people buy sportscars – any sportscar – C6 appeals and delivers!

I’m waiting for the 6spd auto (hopefully with steering wheel mounted shifters), combined with F55 to offer a more “Euro” refined aspect to this car. But the latest reports suggest spring to fall of next year at the earliest. I cannot wait this long. Maybe I’ll take an (ill-advised) shot a the 6spd manual, knowing that I’ll grow tired of this in Miami’s gridlock conditions and be ready to trade it in next fall- Autumn…

Anyhow, sorry to ramble…

But for those of you who already have C6’s, you are in select company.

Many of you live in smaller cities or towns. If C6’s have still not become saturated in my area, then in rural locations, these cars must be almost by themselves and be the hot items in the neighborhood.

Good stuff!

If there is one strong justification for paying a little more for a C6 now versus later (including managing through mechanical gremlins, if any), it’s that the rare factor the car is experiencing right now truly offers it a distinguishing element. Getting a C6 down the road when they are common on the streets only to know you saved a few dollars is losing its merit (with me anyway). The car is at its most special, unique point right now.

It doesn’t look like another undersized roadster, nor another strict musclecar or boy-racer – it has its own look. It’s the perfect sized car – not too big not too small (like its rivals). Its great lines and bright paint combined with its infrequency (at the moment) make for a super visual.

Originally Posted by RichardTigner

Was it a Ferrari, a Lambo or a Vette I saw on the freeway? You have got to be kidding. I actually read this entire post expectiing to hear the punchline.

Originally Posted by c2jones

My wife's next Benz will have 7spds!).

Originally Posted by JoesC5

If you're wondering where the C6's are in Florida, go to GMBUYPOWER.COM and plug in zip 33825. You will find they are all sitting in the dealer's showrooms. A ton of them.

Originally Posted by c2jones

Perhaps not enough people know the car is available. Pick a hypothesis. Point is, C6's are still quite rare to be seen on the roads in any number; even far less than these pricier exotic counterparts.

Originally Posted by vette6799

If a C6 floats your boat, that's great. Certainly an attractive car and lots of car for the money. But where I live, vettes are a dime a dozen. Rarely does anyone give them a second glance. Ferraris and other exotics, on the other hand, draw a crowd. I have been driving vettes since 1967 and in my neighborhood, half the people who drive the car don't even know the history of "the wave".

The number of corvettes, and their affordability, is both a plus and a minus. A nice sports car for the masses, which is the only real reason GM makes the car, but after a while the number of vettes on the road kind of minimizes the way the car is viewed IMHO.

Originally Posted by c2jones

On the rare moments that I have open road, the manual would be fine. I love the sporty feel of a manual clutch. But in the gridlock situations, I would not only be sorry, I might feel a tad silly. The aforementioned business associates (as well as everyone I knew) would regard this as a stupid move triggered by emotion over practicality. When in gridlock conditions, I'd have to agree with them. (But only then! )

Many years ago I drove for UPS and the constant clutching wore down my desire to do so under any circumstances ever again. But that's been so long ago that I'm willing to revist this disposition and give it another whirl. The gridlock stuff will bring back those delivery truck memories. This what I'm afraid of.

Still, given the right conditions, there's nothing like a stick, especially if one knows its only temporary. The possible release date arrival of the 6spd auto is a big determining factor. (A 4spd auto, though updated as you state, is still kind of dated overall in terms of current technology today. Its been a long time since I have driven anything under a 5spd auto. My wife's next Benz will have 7spds!).

Nice ride you have there, BTW.