Got a call from one of the trusted dudes at my Chevy dealer yesterday. They are starting a waiting list for the allocations on the mid-engine Corvette and as a "preferred customer" he wanted to reach out to me. If I put a $1,000 refundable deposit down I can be #2 on the list to have one built to my specifications when ordering opens up. He is holding spot #2 behind the dealership GM for me until Monday for me to decide.
Just not sure if I want to buy the first year or not. Has it's pros and cons for sure.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:17 pm
by Tar
CorvetteWaxer wrote:Got a call from one of the trusted dudes at my Chevy dealer yesterday. They are starting a waiting list for the allocations on the mid-engine Corvette and as a "preferred customer" he wanted to reach out to me. If I put a $1,000 refundable deposit down I can be #2 on the list to have one built to my specifications when ordering opens up. He is holding spot #2 behind the dealership GM for me until Monday for me to decide.
Just not sure if I want to buy the first year or not. Has it's pros and cons for sure.
Firstly, your garage looks
Secondly, your tool box is the
Good going on both.
When i think of mid-engine GM i think Fiero. Then i think 1988 fiero. I'd out on first year ownership in this case unless you plan to shrink wrap it and sell it on duPont Registry or whatever in 20 yrs
CorvetteWaxer wrote:Got a call from one of the trusted dudes at my Chevy dealer yesterday. They are starting a waiting list for the allocations on the mid-engine Corvette and as a "preferred customer" he wanted to reach out to me. If I put a $1,000 refundable deposit down I can be #2 on the list to have one built to my specifications when ordering opens up. He is holding spot #2 behind the dealership GM for me until Monday for me to decide.
Just not sure if I want to buy the first year or not. Has it's pros and cons for sure.
Firstly, your garage looks
Secondly, your tool box is the
Good going on both.
When i think of mid-engine GM i think Fiero. Then i think 1988 fiero. I'd out on first year ownership in this case unless you plan to shrink wrap it and sell it on duPont Registry or whatever in 20 yrs
Thank you very much.
Yes, this is what has me paused... We had a new Fiero V6 in the family and even though I liked it a lot, it was a bitch to work on and ended up a red headed stepchild. I think everyone knows I really like Corvettes, but I have to wonder if I should just hold out another year or two and see what happens with the ME Corvette and then decide if it is better to lose money on an Exotic vs. losing money on a new Corvette.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:45 pm
by troyguitar
720S.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:53 pm
by CorvetteWaxer
troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:45 pm
720S.
This kills it, and makes me think how much I hated the 4C for this reason:
Getting in and out of the 720S will be comical for all but the most nimble among us.
Check your ego at the scissor door.
#fatty
#notnimble
#stiffy
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:03 pm
by troyguitar
Not that I'll ever even see one, let alone sit in one, let alone drive one, but the reviews seem to indicate that it's the best real world supercar since the original NSX... I can't imagine being a rich car guy and not giving one a shot, but I can't imagine being 200+ lbs either.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:04 pm
by razr390
troyguitar wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:03 pm
Not that I'll ever even see one, let alone sit in one, let alone drive one, but the reviews seem to indicate that it's the best real world supercar since the original NSX... I can't imagine being a rich car guy and not giving one a shot, but I can't imagine being 200+ lbs either.
Come to South Florida. I’m so desensitized from seeing these sort of cars that I hate myself for it.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:09 pm
by razr390
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:26 pm
by Tar
I know nothing about this realm of car buying but google tells me that the 570GT is a comfortable cruiser and hits 60 in under 3 sec, and it costs 180k. I would test drive one even though I'm fat. An extra 20k gets a convertible which would make getting in and out easier.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:01 pm
by CorvetteWaxer
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:26 pm
I know nothing about this realm of car buying but google tells me that the 570GT is a comfortable cruiser and hits 60 in under 3 sec, and it costs 180k. I would test drive one even though I'm fat. An extra 20k gets a convertible which would make getting in and out easier.
Yeah.. the only issue I have with the Mclaren cars is they are everywhere here and from what I've seen depreciate as fast/faster than when Chevy sells Corvettes at employee pricing. Seriously thinking about something with a Pony or a Bull on the badge at that point, if I'm going to go
Even though I have had a hatred for them, I should probably give the 911 Turbo S some serious consideration.. the only thing that really bugs me though is that in any of these choices I would be giving up the transmission that the Corvette will have.
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:26 pm
I know nothing about this realm of car buying but google tells me that the 570GT is a comfortable cruiser and hits 60 in under 3 sec, and it costs 180k. I would test drive one even though I'm fat. An extra 20k gets a convertible which would make getting in and out easier.
Yeah.. the only issue I have with the Mclaren cars is they are everywhere here and from what I've seen depreciate as fast/faster than when Chevy sells Corvettes at employee pricing. Seriously thinking about something with a Pony or a Bull on the badge at that point, if I'm going to go
Even though I have had a hatred for them, I should probably give the 911 Turbo S some serious consideration.. the only thing that really bugs me though is that in any of these choices I would be giving up the transmission that the Corvette will have.
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:26 pm
I know nothing about this realm of car buying but google tells me that the 570GT is a comfortable cruiser and hits 60 in under 3 sec, and it costs 180k. I would test drive one even though I'm fat. An extra 20k gets a convertible which would make getting in and out easier.
Yeah.. the only issue I have with the Mclaren cars is they are everywhere here and from what I've seen depreciate as fast/faster than when Chevy sells Corvettes at employee pricing. Seriously thinking about something with a Pony or a Bull on the badge at that point, if I'm going to go
Even though I have had a hatred for them, I should probably give the 911 Turbo S some serious consideration.. the only thing that really bugs me though is that in any of these choices I would be giving up the transmission that the Corvette will have.
Yeah.. the only issue I have with the Mclaren cars is they are everywhere here and from what I've seen depreciate as fast/faster than when Chevy sells Corvettes at employee pricing. Seriously thinking about something with a Pony or a Bull on the badge at that point, if I'm going to go
Even though I have had a hatred for them, I should probably give the 911 Turbo S some serious consideration.. the only thing that really bugs me though is that in any of these choices I would be giving up the transmission that the Corvette will have.
If you want and no depreciation, get a new GT3.
Looks like there's a couple around here. Will need to look at them and see.
Thanks
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:01 pm
by troyguitar
Also check this one out if you can, IMO it should be one of the better street cars out there - maybe better for non-track use than a GT3.
Lightweight with and shorter gearing than all other porsches, so you can get out of 2nd gear without going to jail.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:23 pm
by Tar
If we are going to spend 's money on a Porch we should at least spec a GT3 or something. 0-60 in 4 seconds is Golf R with tune territory.
Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:01 pm
by troyguitar
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:23 pm
If we are going to spend 's money on a Porch we should at least spec a GT3 or something. 0-60 in 4 seconds is Golf R with tune territory.
It'll be sub-4 seconds to 60. The regular base car did 4.0 and the "T" model is lighter with shorter gearing and an LSD... and they have tunes out for the 911s now too so you can probably get about as quick as the C7Z with a tune.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:23 pm
by Tar
troyguitar wrote:
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:23 pm
If we are going to spend 's money on a Porch we should at least spec a GT3 or something. 0-60 in 4 seconds is Golf R with tune territory.
It'll be sub-4 seconds to 60. The regular base car did 4.0 and the "T" model is lighter with shorter gearing and an LSD... and they have tunes out for the 911s now too so you can probably get about as quick as the C7Z with a tune.
troyguitar wrote:
It'll be sub-4 seconds to 60. The regular base car did 4.0 and the "T" model is lighter with shorter gearing and an LSD... and they have tunes out for the 911s now too so you can probably get about as quick as the C7Z with a tune.
That may not thrill sirwacksalot.
That's what I was thinking after I read the linked article.
A Porch would need to be a GT3 or Turbo S in my mind to make me happy as far as performance goes... then there's the perf/$ equation that needs to be considered, I don't just want a badge.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:04 pm
by Tar
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:23 pm
That may not thrill sirwacksalot.
That's what I was thinking after I read the linked article.
A Porch would need to be a GT3 or Turbo S in my mind to make me happy as far as performance goes... then there's the perf/$ equation that needs to be considered, I don't just want a badge.
There can be zero chance of you getting punk'd in your once in a lifetime exotic dream car by an Asian high school kid with a hopped up k20 under the hood or a 20 yr old grey C5 with a brubstick. 3 second 0-60 or bust.
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
That's what I was thinking after I read the linked article.
A Porch would need to be a GT3 or Turbo S in my mind to make me happy as far as performance goes... then there's the perf/$ equation that needs to be considered, I don't just want a badge.
There can be zero chance of you getting punk'd in your once in a lifetime exotic dream car by an Asian high school kid with a hopped up k20 under the hood or a 20 yr old grey C5 with a brubstick. 3 second 0-60 or bust.
Whatever I get will need to be as fast as my Z06, or faster.
Re: Waxer's Gold Chain and Mullet Barge thread
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:19 pm
by troyguitar
CorvetteWaxer wrote:
Tarspin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:04 pm
There can be zero chance of you getting punk'd in your once in a lifetime exotic dream car by an Asian high school kid with a hopped up k20 under the hood or a 20 yr old grey C5 with a brubstick. 3 second 0-60 or bust.
Whatever I get will need to be as fast as my Z06, or faster.
That's not anything with a then... GT3 isn't really faster than a base 911 (or the T) because torque+gearing.
GT3 isn't as fast as a C6 Z06 let alone a C7. You need GT2RS or turbro S from porsche land.
out on first year ownership in this case unless you plan to shrink wrap it and sell it on duPont Registry or whatever in 20 yrs
transmission that the Corvette will have.
's money on a Porch we should at least spec a GT3 or something. 0-60 in 4 seconds is Golf R with tune territory. 
