Mike Stephens wrote:
> I drove a Z-06 all day
> And no, there weren't any rattles.
There better not have been! It was a new car! Give it 10 years.
> The interior wasn't up to German car standards,
>
Exactly my one and only point. $50,000 should be enough to bring the quality
to top level. Any other price difference relates to paying for name.
>
> And I've never liked Corvettes...
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tom Scales
> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 10:20 PM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Odd question, nothing to do with Olympus...
>
> I'm guessing you haven't been in a Corvette in a few years. The fit and
> finish of the current models are superb. Rock solid, very tight, no
> rattles, unparalled performance. 28mpg on the highway.
>
> Perhaps you're thinking of 70's or 80's Corvettes. Clearly not the same
> league as today.
>
> Tom
>
> From: "Larry"
>
> > Performance isn't the only thing. Waaaaaay too much cheap plastic in an
> > overpriced Chevy. The US (unfortunately) stays away from the top level
> > materials/fit/finish of certain overseas cars.
> >
> > That's why I stay with my mid sixties american tbird convertible.
> Simplicity,
> > reliablity, ease of getting parts, top level leathers, stainless steel,
> etc, and
> > supersubstantial construction. The 12mpg gets compensated by a $165 per
> year
> > full coverage classic car insurance policy at the $20,000 car value. :)
> >
> > Larry
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