Team-BHP - Just got a Corvette. Pictures!

Congrats Tacho. She's a beast and I've been thinking of the C6 as a replacement for some time now.

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Originally Posted by tacho (Post 1783068)

Mainly because of the car's light weight (3146 lb without fuel) and a 6th gear which is taller than Giant Gonzalez:D

LOL. My buddy's ex-car was a Firebird V8 and at top gear on the freeway, the rpms was so low that it would seem like the engine is idling.

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Originally Posted by Ramsagar (Post 1783560)

I've seen in your signature that you had a Mustang & sold it.
Which one would you rate the best? V6 vs V8 I must say.
Why MT, any reason? I guess AT's are more popular.

My automatic Mustang was not really a driver oriented car. Compared to the Vette, it had brakes without bite, plenty of body roll and, of course, the auto tranny wouldn't hold gears which is not good in the twisties. It was a cruise-in-style kind of car. The Corvette, on the other hand, has more than double the power and weighs about 250 lb less. It is a pure sports car and, with the Z51 package, corners flat.

That said, my Mustang holds a very special place in my heart, and I wish to say the same about the Corvette sooner rather than later. I only sold my Stang to my brother, so I can go take a look and drive it whenever I want :D

You can read my Mustang ownership report here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...le-report.html

About why I chose a MT, frankly I was bored of the automatic. I don't find shifting on my own a big deal.

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Originally Posted by zaks (Post 1784012)

Boy, whatta machine! You are one lucky Vastard, believe me.
How much for Insurance?

$1080 for 6 months

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Originally Posted by Mpower (Post 1784030)

Congrats Tacho. She's a beast and I've been thinking of the C6 as a replacement for some time now.

You should do that! We can compare notes:)

As a believer of "pre-worshipped" cars, I have to hand it to you : WHAT A DEAL! This car is practically brand new and also has warranty coverage to boot. 36K is an absolute steal....I did try convincing my sis from CA to pick up a used 'Vette. Well, she took the safe route and bought herself a new G37 for about the same $$$.

I'd always wanted to own a Corvette while I was in the States. Thought I would post-graduation, but decided to fly back to India right upon. A new Vette is VFM enough, a used takes the equation further. Congratulations on a killer car.

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Originally Posted by tacho (Post 1782894)

This might be financially irresponsible on my part, but to heck with responsibility, we only live once and tomorrow is promised to no one.

@Tacho

That's one heck of a statement and you have the mean machine to show it too.

Congrats on the mean machine clap: clap:

Hope the newer version with the suspension changes make the twisties as interesting as the straights :-)

Have miles and miles of fun.

Cheers

well as the saying goes
"why did you choose a corvette?
Answer:simply because you cant beat the vette!"
congrats on the purchase tacho.The car is almost new.seems like the earlier owner took great care of the car.I cant tell you how much I love this car,and how happy I used to be when I saw one while i was in the States and Europe.

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Originally Posted by GTO (Post 1785572)

Thanks mate. The G37 is one of the best buys if you want a fast, practical, stylish, luxurious car at a reasonable price. The Corvette does only fast and stylish.

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Originally Posted by khan75 (Post 1786768)

Cue all the "hairy chested man" jokes in 3..2...1..

P.S.: Nice car. Any plans to chip it?

I don't think I will do anything that voids the 5yr/100k mi powertrain warranty. Even a simple tune voids the warranty. Peace of mind is very important to me and I don't have deep pockets anyway.

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Originally Posted by tacho (Post 1788672)

The Corvette does only fast and stylish.

Not to mention, its a hit with the blondes too :)

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I don't think I will do anything that voids the 5yr/100k mi powertrain warranty. Even a simple tune voids the warranty. Peace of mind is very important to me and I don't have deep pockets anyway.

Smart move. Do the 'Vettes still have ultra-long 5th & 6th gear ratios that suit long freeway drives (and America's new found fascination with MPG)?

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Originally Posted by tacho (Post 1782894)

After 2 years of dreaming and 2 months of searching, I finally pulled the plug on a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette with just 3900 miles on the clock. Drove down to New Jersey and picked the car up from a private party earlier this week.

Thought I'd share some pictures with this wonderful forum.

You are a very lucky man. Beautiful car and nothing epitomises American muscle cars better than a Corvette. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by SX4LOVER (Post 1783608)

I fell in love with corvettes ever sicne i heard PRINCE croon about it!. awesome is the only word that comes out of my mouth.

You can say that again. The song is Prince's 'Little Red Corvette' released 1982. He sang some of my favourite rock tracks during my college days in the '80s. Who can forget "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry"? :D