gthal

Sometimes in life you make sacrifices to get what you want

Having 3 kids in the house and convincing my wife to let me buy a 2 seat Corvette was... well... challenging, in spite of the fact that it is rare any of the kids are in my car So we agreed that if I bought an inexpensive and practical AWD winter vehicle she would concede. Fast cars aren't fun in Canadian winters in any event so for 5 months a year having a practical, not fun car isn't a big deal (that is me trying to justify). I have been driving a Mercedes C63 coupe which is my year round daily driver. Before that were 2 E92 M3s.

Well, this past Wednesday I sold the C63 and bought a 2013 Kia Sportage Going from 482hp/443ft.lbs to 170ish HP is quite a system shock. Not to mention all of my friends and colleagues respond with "you are driving WHAT!!"

So, until the C7 arrives I will be driving the Sportage. Not a bad CUV and decent value for the $$ but I think I have lost part of my soul Anyone who says to me that I have to "prove" I'm actually going to buy a C7 again will get a slap in the head I've only had the Kia for a couple of days but I can honestly say that the C7 now can't come fast enough.

Hopefully the rest of you don't need to make the same sacrifice to get both a C7 and avoid a divorce

04_Z06_CE

I stopped reading after your Korean purchase. Someone should sacrifice you. Lol

gthal

That was somewhat expected given the venue... I should have bought a Chevy, right?

Big Dan 427

All for the greater good! Good luck with the Kia...

gthal

Quality on the Kia is quite high these days. Initial quality being similar to Toyota for many of their cars. I drove about 5 CUVs and the Kia felt the sportiest and most buttoned down of them all. Not to mention you got more "stuff" for the $$.

I just have to keep reminding myself that it is purely a utility vehicle and serves a purpose only (once the C7 comes)

Glenmcp

You made your choice based on what is good for you. Good luck and enjoy your Vette.

r1owner

I can relate. I had to sell my G8 GXP (only 45 made in my color) to hopefully get a C7.

At least I have a Cobalt SS to drive for now. It's a fun little car.

~Stingray

Hopefully? I don't think I would sell my G8 unless I knew I was getting the C7.

r1owner

Meh rarely drove the G8 and it was most definitely NOT a track car (although it did OK for what it was).

DocHolliday

I can totally relate. I just sold my Camaro SS last weekend to make room in the garage (and wallet) for the C7. Once you give something up for the C7, it truely can't be delivered fast enough...and I'm looking at an early 2014 delivery based on where I am on the allocation list!

gthal

I hear you.

It really wasn't about the money it was more about trying to be "reasonable" having a 2 seat DD for 7 months of the year with 3 kids. My wife stays home so it is hardly ever the kids are in my car but it does happen from time to time. That and needing a cheap, AWD, winter beater.

My wife has been patient with my car habit (27 cars in 23 years of driving) with very little complaint or issue so when she asks for a "compromise" I try to be reasonable Having said that, every single day until the C7 arrives is like digging my eyes out with a rusty spoon.

r1owner

lol!

AVETTE

When your C7 arrives you will understand why the choice was good Good compromise IMHO... Sold my 650 HP TWIN TURBO 2007 vette vert to hv money for new stingray, no regrets September - October cant get here soon enough

michaelinmech

Sacrifice . . . really . . . . good grief

H101

Boy, I can relate!!!!

Here is my Wildthing leaving the drive last week for her new home....



Gonna be a long summer

Jp23rockstar

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but my mom has a 2013 kia sorento and it's good for her but it's certainly lacking power. How is the steering in the Sportage? I know in the Sorento the steering is direct but I don't really feel any "real" feedback more "artificial".

EOD_Tech Infidel

Months of my life in Afghanistan, possibly saying goodbye to the 2010 JSB GS, and well my soul...........yep maybe! the new vette seems amazing i am however waiting on some real world reviews

gthal

Yes, I suppose you are right. But, come on, going from a C63 to a Sportage has to count for some level of sacrifice!!

gthal

No power.... and I mean NO power. Numb steering. The ride, however, is firm, controlled, not a lot of body roll and the car itself feels solid. I will say this, the steering and handling were better in the Sportage than the Rav4, Rogue, CRV and Equinox IMO. Power was comparable for the base models in each... well, the CRV felt quicker and the Equinox too. After driving each, the Sportage "felt" the most composed and sportiest of the group to me. Likely because of its more firm suspension which I prefer.

Remember... this is an inexpensive CUV (as is the Sorento) and it isn't intended to have the same steering feel, etc of a performance vehicle.

sam90lx

But how does it look after the Zaino?