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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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What would you guys rather drive. I think i will know the answer, but maybe not.



4LT corvette coupe not zo6

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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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I drove them both before buying the IS-F.
The C6 feels a lot faster and weighs a lot less. However, it actually didn't feel as sharp as the IS-F, despite the limits being higher. It feels big, wide, etc.
The interiors aren't even comparable.
Transmissions are obviously different.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PHXF
I drove them both before buying the IS-F.
The C6 feels a lot faster and weighs a lot less. However, it actually didn't feel as sharp as the IS-F, despite the limits being higher. It feels big, wide, etc.
The interiors aren't even comparable.
Transmissions are obviously different.
x2 I feel the F shifts faster
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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i agree with you guys ..how ever i might just be the only person in the world to like a corvette interior thats just me. have anyone driven the 09 because i did and felt alot sharper???
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by is-fowner
i agree with you guys ..how ever i might just be the only person in the world to like a corvette interior thats just me. have anyone driven the 09 because i did and felt alot sharper???
I've only been in the limited Z06 I liked the push button door opener
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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i drove a zo6 and it rattles and just like my buddy says whom owns a z06 says "its a gm product" do you need to say anything more?
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Any American made car is going to have issue.

Just a fact of the matter. llolol
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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haha DFLORES typical american car thats how there made.
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The big difference between the 2... is... you see corvettes EVERYWHERE U GO... on a typical day out for me... i would bet i see atleast 3-5 corvettes.. not necessarily a new one.. but one of them... get something different!
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Old May 13, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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i agree 100% but ive owned a is-f before so im not sure..don't come and kill me but what about a m3
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Old May 13, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Love my F. But its too slow. Thats why im in the market for a Zo6 lol
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
Love my F. But its too slow. Thats why im in the market for a Zo6 lol
TOO SLOW?? Whoa .....
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Honestly, I wish the IS-F had AWD and had about 2 x more HP. Wait.. it costs a million bucks? I guess the Bugatti is too expensive.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
Love my F. But its too slow. Thats why im in the market for a Zo6 lol
I totally hear what you're saying. I find myself feeling a bit unsatisfied sometimes. If I can get my hands on a GTR I may have to get one of those too lol.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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I have had both, and now i drive the F.

The Vette is faster hands down, with the LS3 436HP @ 3200LB. I had a 07 that had the LS2 400HP, 400TQ, but those cars are very mod friendly. So after LT headers, hi flow cats and exhaust, CAI, and a conservative tune it was making 387 RWHP, and again at 500LB less than the F it was plenty fast. It just was not a practical DD for a HS teacher, attracted too much attention. So for now the F will do just fine, it is more comfortable, and blends in a much better. After owning the 350, and now the F, I am not sure if I will ever go back to the Vettes. It really is hard to beat the comfort and ease driving that a Lexus offers.
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