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Originally Posted by DuSpinnst
Sit in the 2008's, especially the 4LT you will be singing a different tune.
I was a VERY harsh critic of the 2005-2007 interior. Shifter was improved already in 2008 (shifts like butter IMHO). MPG's are great, 430 HP and you get 17-18 MPG in the city and almost 30 MPG on the Highway.
Seriously Cobalt you have a little bit of Corvette hate in you.
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Not a chance
I love the Corvette and once I complete MY masters (like you just did yours) I plan on obtaining and owning one (a 1 or 2LT not a 4LT or Z06). I love Corvette, always have. Always will.
I've driven numerous C5's and the last C6 I drove was about a year ago (an 05/06 in Blue with the LS2) and though I was *VERY* impressed with the power, the interior is a letdown for a 50 to (now) 100,000 dollar vehicle RELATIVE to the competition. I will have to examine the LT4 interior closely as it may be exempt in terms of materials, but I stand by my conclusion that the DESIGN of the interior in the Gen 6 Corvette is merely acceptable, not very good nor World Class. *THAT* is probably the "Hate" you sense. I *EXPECT* Corvette to be *WORLD CLASS* in *ALL* areas a Premium Sports Car should be (including Interior). I know the car can be better than it currently is (though Objectively it IS amazing, so please don't take it personally as an attack ((Its NOT)) ).
911 '08 Interior:
Cayman
Audi R8
Since GM has neutered XLR and shafted it by keeping Corvette as 'the standard' I believe the Vette still has room to refine, grow, and improve.
It Does have GTR and Viper beat though...
I have come to appreciate GM for what it is and what it is not. I have come to appreciate other companies and when they raise the bar. I recognize GM's strengths and their weaknesses (not fully and comprehensively, but to the best extent I can) and am learning to articulate that on GMI more so. I *PRIDE* myself on looking at things from both opposing perspectives and being objective and an analytical and critical thinker that can bring divides together and work towards a collaborating solution. I try to apply that in all facets of my life from school to the hospital to GMI to my friends and relationships to my religion. Everything.
GM has room to improve and I have identified areas for improvement just as many of you have. Though I have a desire for the Cobalt SS, about 5-8 months back I have posted in many threads my 10-15 point ways to improve the Cobalt (much less the Cobalt SS). I will not have rosy colored glasses on, I will look at things objectively. I currently do. As a matter of fact, I might drive my bro's LS Cobalt modded for the school year while he gets a S/C Used ION RL or Cobalt SS...how ironic would that be
I am VERY happy for you Duspinnist, did NOT mean to hijack your thread, sorry. Enjoy your car (as you should) and when I get my LNF Cobalt SS, we will definitely need to meet up and take some pics.
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