Brit gets Corvette Grand Sport - is in heaven
04-28-17, 09:48 PM
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Brit gets Corvette Grand Sport - is in heaven
His first drive. This guy's enthusiasm is infectious. And it's another reason why pushrod v8’s are awesome!! 
turn on a subwoofer if you have one....
turn on a subwoofer if you have one....
04-29-17, 07:45 AM
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything. Many people who own them also have another vehicle in the family that they can actually use.
04-29-17, 08:38 AM
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything. Many people who own them also have another vehicle in the family that they can actually use.
04-29-17, 09:09 PM
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Sports cars are fun once in a while on a canyon-carving road (or, in my case, as an occasional review)....but I wouldn't want to live with one as a daily-driver. Too low-slung (difficult entry/exit), too stiff-riding, too cramped, too noisy, insurance too high, practically worthless in winter or on slippery roads (in some cases, even with traction-aids), and too impractical for carrying anything.
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04-29-17, 09:10 PM
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04-29-17, 09:25 PM
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My NSX has AWD, magnetic ride and lots of room (for 2).
With the second set of wheels and Pirelli Sotto Zero 3 tires at all corners, the car is excellent 12 months a year.
Sports cars can have some utility.
With the second set of wheels and Pirelli Sotto Zero 3 tires at all corners, the car is excellent 12 months a year.
Sports cars can have some utility.
04-30-17, 08:01 AM
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04-30-17, 03:52 PM
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You're most kindly welcome, sir. Nothing like some good insight. 
Of course they are fun in the right circumstances for it (nice weather, twisty roads, canyon.carving, etc.....)...I made that clear in my post. But living with one as a daily driver, without another more practical vehicle to use as a back-up, can be another matter.
And, BTW, I managed to CRAM myself in and out of a Lotus Elise, and do a full-review (a truly funny experience, I'll admit..you would have had to see it to believe it)...a vehicle substantially smaller and more cramped than even a Miata. The salesperson thought it was impossible for a person my size.....he was sure I couldn't do it (and he sold those cars for a living). He was (almost) right. But...where there's a will, there's a way.
Some people enjoy them every drive, aren't challenged to get in and out, don't find them too stiff, cramped, love the noise, etc. but a car like this is obviously not for YOU.
And, BTW, I managed to CRAM myself in and out of a Lotus Elise, and do a full-review (a truly funny experience, I'll admit..you would have had to see it to believe it)...a vehicle substantially smaller and more cramped than even a Miata. The salesperson thought it was impossible for a person my size.....he was sure I couldn't do it (and he sold those cars for a living). He was (almost) right. But...where there's a will, there's a way.
04-30-17, 07:38 PM
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04-30-17, 08:14 PM
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If you Explorer actually replaced your Miata instead of being in addition to it (I don't remember), then, fine, you have a point. And, of course, at least to some extent, we've wondered off the main topic...the new Corvette.
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04-30-17, 08:32 PM
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