Well, it's been a fun year, and thanks to all who have answered questions and shared their insights. the lure of 400 hp was too much for this guy, and when I saw a used (yes used) 2005 corvette for under 50k, I just couldn't help myself from trading in the rx-8 (paid for, so got a good chunk of equity) and driving it home. This car has so many refinements it's amazing, and did I mention the 400 hp in a car that weighs about the same as the 8? :D I do miss the 8 for all the reasons I bought it, but I think I'll learn to get over it!

Anybody want any specfifics on the vette, or pics? It too is silver, with pretty much every option available. The prior owner even took museum delivery on the car, then sold it with 3700 miles on it!

I'll still be here sniffing around, but I have another forum to check on now!

Tbone

 

Good luck with your C6. That car is absolutely gorgeous.
Yeah, and 400 hp does help.

 

I am jealous. Congratz on the HOT ride! :D

 

I just cleaned out my center console area and my 8 is now lighter than your C6. I might be faster now.

 

I can't blame you. 400hp is hot :D
Post pics!

 

I finally like the Vette. C5 was close. They got it right with the C6. Nice ride, congrats!

 

nice one i'm hoping to be picking up my c6 zo6 soon! can't wait.

 

Definitely nice car. I was drooling over the Z06 I saw at the autoshow. Why did the guy get rid of it so quickly ? The C6 is a big leap over the C5

 

probably just preference..or he's just a super rich guy that can move on to a bigger and better car..etc.. maybe he's drivin around in a Zonda now..lol..or maybe he went to the dark side (ford) and got a GT..

when you get ur car post pics!

 

Ttiwwp

 

Congrats!!!! The C6 is just near perfect....post pic's please...vid's, etc...lol

 

how do you like the HUD? I thought it was cool, but that it'd get old as a daily driver.

 

Cool - enjoy it! For us poor folks who cannot afford a C6 and need four seats, I'd like to hear anything you miss about the RX-8.

 

let me tell you about the HUD. I LOVE it. I don't know if the older ones did this (don't think so, but not sure) but when you change the radio station, it shows up on the HUD, as does the directions for the NAV system, telling you which way to turn and such. There are two track modes and a bare bones street mode. I just discovered today that the track mode has a lateral G indicator in there as well. I tell you what guys, I have always loved corvettes, but never bought one for one reason or another. I cannot think of ONE thing about this car that would have kept me from buying (except the price-ouch. 2 RX8's!) But, I can afford it without selling organs on ebay, so I decided to just do it. I found it on a lot here that sells high end cars. it was on consignment from a guy who owns about 30 cars, and he took museum delivery of the car at the museum in KY, drove it home, kept it for a bit then decided to sell. I think he's INSANE. I looked around a bit and found that it truly was the best price and had all the goodies.

The only thing I miss about my 8 was the steering wheel audio controls, and the 6 disk. (the nav system did not come with a 6 disk as on option. had to have one or the other) personally I'd like the 6 disk, but the nav system is really cool, too!

I'll get some pics soon. it may still be on the dealer website:

www.archibalds.biz

 

Ahhhh... Real Gauges

 

Congrats on the Vette. Have fun with it...400 hp... nvm we know you will. :D

 

Wow, do vettes really weigh the same as our 8's???????

 

The vette is a great looking car. Congrats on the purchase. Did you have to sell your kids? Ha ha. I on occasion see a yellow Corvette in a parking lot near my work and have had a peek inside ... looks great! But don't you miss our digital speedo?

 

this one right?

*drools*

 

It's an auto! I noticed the tach fell short of 7k.

 

I wonder if they make clear corners for that car?

 

they're probably having the same discussion about whether or not it's legal in the Vette forums too

 

3130lbs to be exact :D

 

but where ours is mostly made of metal the vette is plastic and fiberglass. the whole car is like a nascar car. it's ALL fiberglass.

 

i though the c6 had MUCH bigger itres than 245/40/r18/ and 285/35/r19