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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I have owned a 2006 C6, a 2007 911, a 2008 650I, and now a 2008 IS-F and with the exception of the 911 the IS-F is my favorite. The C6 doesn't even compare. It is fast but it is built like crap and drives that way too. The transmission (auto) was terrible.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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def the F!!!, but the z06 is a very very nice car
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dbleagent
TOO SLOW?? Whoa .....
Ya man. Tell you the truth i love my F. Its one bad as car. But when you have friends like mine that all run lower than 11's youll understand

If the TT ISF was actually a quality product i would go that route.

Idk. I just want a faster car right now. Maybe a TT lambo for a graduation gift
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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the C6 has numb steering. Its insanely fast , but I will never buy so I would stick with the Lexus. 4 doors and better reliability, and service goes a long way. I dont want to be waiting in the service area next to the 17 year old girl with the cobalt. NO THANKS
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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If I had the time/money for a second car, I would definitely look at the C6 Z06. The reg C6 is way too overplayed by everyone from 17 year olds to retired folk. I probably see 15-20 on a nice summer day.

I think the Z06 however, even though it is an American car, is the best bang for your buck. I'm not really irritated about the interior. It is what it is. The engine iswhat attracts me.

But since I use my ISF as a daily driver in all 4 seasons, that is something no vette can achieve. Atleast not in Chicago.

C6<Z06<ISF as DD

C6<ISF<Z06 for raw power
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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I've owned three Vettes: 1968 427c.i.d. 425hp tripower, a 1999 C6 coupe and a 2002 C6 Z-06. The Z-06 was, hands down the fastest of the three and much faster in seat-of-the-pants feel than the IS-F. The '68 427 was the beast of the group and much easier to get into situations where you were in over your head. The IS-F is beginning to feel "lacking" in the performance area for me.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MRxSLAYx
Ya man. Tell you the truth i love my F. Its one bad as car. But when you have friends like mine that all run lower than 11's youll understand

If the TT ISF was actually a quality product i would go that route.

Idk. I just want a faster car right now. Maybe a TT lambo for a graduation gift
nice! i like you i wish the lexus tt F actually was a good option but everything i see says its not!
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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I've owned three Vettes: 1968 427c.i.d. 425hp tripower, a 1999 C6 coupe and a 2002 C6 Z-06. The Z-06 was, hands down the fastest of the three and much faster in seat-of-the-pants feel than the IS-F. The '68 427 was the beast of the group and much easier to get into situations where you were in over your head. The IS-F is beginning to feel "lacking" in the performance area for me.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeifer3
I've owned three Vettes: 1968 427c.i.d. 425hp tripower, a 1999 C6 coupe and a 2002 C6 Z-06. The Z-06 was, hands down the fastest of the three and much faster in seat-of-the-pants feel than the IS-F. The '68 427 was the beast of the group and much easier to get into situations where you were in over your head. The IS-F is beginning to feel "lacking" in the performance area for me.
Minor correction, the 99, and 02 were C5's, the C6 was introduced in 05. The 02 C5 Z06 was 405HP, while the C6 is a total beast at 505HP.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
the C6 has numb steering. Its insanely fast , but I will never buy so I would stick with the Lexus. 4 doors and better reliability, and service goes a long way. I dont want to be waiting in the service area next to the 17 year old girl with the cobalt. NO THANKS
what wrong 17 year old girl with the cobalt? i would take her out for a ride and diz the cobalt
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Old May 14, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeifer3
I've owned three Vettes: 1968 427c.i.d. 425hp tripower, a 1999 C6 coupe and a 2002 C6 Z-06. The Z-06 was, hands down the fastest of the three and much faster in seat-of-the-pants feel than the IS-F. The '68 427 was the beast of the group and much easier to get into situations where you were in over your head. The IS-F is beginning to feel "lacking" in the performance area for me.
i am feeling the same thing although i drove the 405hp z06 u had and thought it was lacking power too! i am now looking at maybe doing the gtr thing or maybe doing a turbo porsche. unless i do a evo and really rebuild it! i do need more power!
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DFLORES
i am feeling the same thing although i drove the 405hp z06 u had and thought it was lacking power too! i am now looking at maybe doing the gtr thing or maybe doing a turbo porsche. unless i do a evo and really rebuild it! i do need more power!
GTR V-spec! if you can get it.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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I think there is a difference between lacking power and just wanting more power. Neither the ISF or the C5 Z06 "lack" power. At the price points they are at, those are pretty much the status quo ~400+. You want/need more, you pay more.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1conbaba
GTR V-spec! if you can get it.
I have been asking around they say not in USA!
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1conbaba
GTR V-spec! if you can get it.
No need for a Vspec when you can upgrade a regular GTR for way less and get much more performance. Plus most likely they wont come to the U.S. Just a stage 1 ECU upgrade from Cobb puts the Vspec to shame.

Cant go wrong with a GTR plus its easy to upgrade unlike the ISF. It makes the ISF feel very slow when I get a chance to drive it.( Damn shame a 400hp Lexus that does 0-60 in 4.5-4.8 sec feels slow)
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