[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by c1pher

While I like V8s, I’ve never felt as you have. If I like how it sounds and performs, that’s what makes me happy. A flat six definitely has a sound of its own as does a BMW inline 6, a V10, V12 etc. But I can understand why someone might prefer one platform over another.

During my import car days, my friend and I built his MKIV supra from the ground up. The 2JZ is an incredible engine and one of all time favorite engines that's not a V8.

I'm just not a diehard fan of the inline 6, even though i have an S58 now and even though the 2JZ is my favorite non V8 engine.

I grew up with 4cyl's and rotaries, then went completely opposite and got with V8's and never looked back over 20 years now lol

[RM7]

Some people want a high revving 6cyl that sounds high pitched, like a girl.

Some people want a V8 that rumbles loud at a lower pitch, like a man.

[G MONEY]

If I ever get a Z06, I have the plate picked out😂Not sure how long I will wait to see if I get one before getting something else

FAKE4RE

My buddy just sent that to me. Lol. He is a Ferrari maniac. He has a 488 Tuned. Thing is bonkers.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by RM7

Some people want a high revving 6cyl that sounds high pitched, like a girl.

Some people want a V8 that rumbles loud at a lower pitch, like a man.

Or you can get the best of both worlds and get a high revving higher pitch V8 like the C8Z lol.

Man i can't wait to get this C8Z supercar already! I already have my routes mapped out on where i wanna show it off lol. jk

Gas station stops will definitely be fun with this car that's for sure.

[Higgs Boson]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

If I ever get a Z06, I have the plate picked out😂Not sure how long I will wait to see if I get one before getting something else

FAKE4RE

My buddy just sent that to me. Lol. He is a Ferrari maniac. He has a 488 Tuned. Thing is bonkers.

FAUX58 is better

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

FAUX58 is better

I like that to!!! Good work ninja 🥷

[Humdizzle]

558 SPEC would be a good one for those in the know

[AlexFL]

It’s a FOREALI or a POORARRI

[RM7]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

It’s a FOREALI or a POORARRI

In the mountain bike world, we call that Fezarri.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

You just love to initiate arguments. Read what i wrote.

I said there isn't ONE perfect car that "I" can have. Meaning for me. I don't give a shit about anyone else here. That's why i mentioned theft. Because those cars are big in theft in my area.

Seems like you are the one heated & wanting to argue, not I. Good day

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

FAUX58 is better

I might use….

“BETR458”

Haha

[mikado463]

A nice ZO6 comparison .......

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...mpaign=content

[TXSTYLE]

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/c...th-200610.html

[mikado463]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/c...th-200610.html

Yep, saw that, nice !

Now I wonder what all the 'pretty boys' with their Euro Exotica will have to say ?

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by mikado463

Yep, saw that, nice !

Now I wonder what all the 'pretty boys' with their Euro Exotica will have to say ?

They will say nothing. Lol. What is there to say? 99% of people shopping for these 2 cars you mentioned will not look at a Z06. It's not just about performance when buying these cars. I obviously have not driven a Z06. I'm sure it's going to be fun. No matter how fast it is, I will pick my 458 every day. If I want to go fast, grab my brothers GTR. I think I compared it to watches before. Some people get the Patek/Rolex and some can buy a timex/swatch🤣. You figure out the reason why:-) They both do the exact same thing. Catching my drift ?

[RM7]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

They will say nothing. Lol. What is there to say? 99% of people shopping for these 2 cars you mentioned will not look at a Z06. It's not just about performance when buying these cars. I obviously have not driven a Z06. I'm sure it's going to be fun. No matter how fast it is, I will pick my 458 every day. If I want to go fast, grab my brothers GTR. I think I compared it to watches before. Some people get the Patek/Rolex and some can buy a timex/swatch��. You figure out the reason why:-) They both do the exact same thing. Catching my drift ?

Having driven a lot of cars...I find a lot more of this to be in people's heads where they've rationalized the cost, thinking it's "better", but in reality, it's either not or it's "in the noise". Not that a Ferrari isn't better...it might be...or it might not. It's not the miles chasm that it used to be. I look to all my euro cars and how they were supposed to be all of this and that.

Rolex is a good example. Some people want a status symbol over function. My Garmin Instinct does 300x more things and has survived multiple expeditions.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by RM7

Having driven a lot of cars...I find a lot more of this to be in people's heads where they've rationalized the cost, thinking it's "better", but in reality, it's either not or it's "in the noise". Not that a Ferrari isn't better...it might be...or it might not. It's not the miles chasm that it used to be. I look to all my euro cars and how they were supposed to be all of this and that.

Rolex is a good example. Some people want a status symbol over function. My Garmin Instinct does 300x more things and has survived multiple expeditions.

Of course the " status" has a lot to do with it. That's part of the whole owning experience. I have a few deposits down for a Z06. Maybe someday I get 1. I personally have never put the Vette on a list of exotic or must have. Even with this Mid engine design. It will never be An Exotic in my eyes. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of any American made cars. Never have been. This Z06 would be the only
1 I would want to own

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Of course the " status" has a lot to do with it. That's part of the whole owning experience. I have a few deposits down for a Z06. Maybe someday I get 1. I personally have never put the Vette on a list of exotic or must have. Even with this Mid engine design. It will never be An Exotic in my eyes. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of any American made cars. Never have been. This Z06 would be the only
1 I would want to own

I like American trucks, not sports cars. The problem with the better American performance cars is that they are essentially souped-up versions of cheap run-of- the-mill mass production cars.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

I like American trucks, not sports cars. The problem with the better American performance cars is that they are essentially souped-up versions of cheap run-of- the-mill mass production cars.

I have a 2019 F-150 baby. Lol. That's my work vehicle. If I ever got into trucks, I want a Texas Metal Dually slammed on the ground😉🤣

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by RM7

Having driven a lot of cars...I find a lot more of this to be in people's heads where they've rationalized the cost, thinking it's "better", but in reality, it's either not or it's "in the noise". Not that a Ferrari isn't better...it might be...or it might not. It's not the miles chasm that it used to be. I look to all my euro cars and how they were supposed to be all of this and that.

Rolex is a good example. Some people want a status symbol over function. My Garmin Instinct does 300x more things and has survived multiple expeditions.

Exactly.

Like why spend 300+ dollars on a bond no 9 fragrance? When a fucking 30 dollar cologne from amazon can pull off the same compliments? People get certain things in order to show the world they are able to attain such items.

The 458 was one of my favorite ferrari's of all time. Still is, kinda. Too many newer stuff out there that tops it.

The C8Z is the affordable, modern day, better looking, fresher with warranty, newer, faster and probably (we don't know yet), more reliable than a 458 will ever be.

And the funny thing is that since the debut of the C8Z, a lot of actual exotic owners have joined the corvette forum because they're interested in getting the new z06.

So much for people not cross shopping exotic and higher end cars with a C8Z

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Exactly.

The C8Z is the affordable, modern day, better looking, fresher with warranty, newer, faster and probably (we don't know yet), more reliable than a 458 will ever be.

458 is the much better looking car. C8Z looks like a cheap Ferrari copy from Southeast Asia. Still a very good car because it's affordable etc.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

458 is the much better looking car. C8Z looks like a cheap Ferrari copy from Southeast Asia. Still a very good car because it's affordable etc.

I guess that's the great part about being into this car culture, everyone likes different things!

Debadge both cars and everyone will flock to the C8Z. Without a question.

The C8Z is already a legend and GM only pre-came the production of it for the 1st MY.

The 458 was in production for how long? And everyone forgot about it already since the debut of the C8Z.

Both great cars. But legends are meant to be surpassed. The C8Z has surpassed the 458. It beat it at it's own game. For a fraction of the cost.