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[gRed04]

Originally Posted by Jeph

The Z06 is impressive.

But I reiterate my contention that people that buy 911s aren't considering a Corvette as an alterternative option.

The Z06 is impressive and anyone nitpicking interior or GM quality just goes to show how much attention it is really getting. Can't just dismiss this one as a GM stoplight rocket.

IMHO people buy Porsche cars because of performance and the name. The marketing of the name only goes so far. Consumers in the know will have a much harder time popping for a more expensive 911 and knowing it will get squarely trounced by every Z06 they meet on the street.

As my 986 is not a daily driver ( same for a 911 if I owned one ) the only area where the 911 has the advantage wouldn’t matter to me.

I surely wouldn’t be able to stand it having to pretend I don’t notice the vette next to me at a stoplight because it could be a Z06. Easy today as I can always fall back on the Z06 costs 50% more. What would I use to convince myself if I had a 911? “Porsche there is no Substitute …”?

Not only is it no performance contest but it does it at a cost point closer to that of the Porsche lowest priced models.

Porsche and the true believers may be poo-pooing the Z06 but I know that I am impressed and have been thinking about one. Especially because GM is now allowing employee discounting.

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by gRed04

Consumers in the know will have a much harder time popping for a more expensive 911 and knowing it will get squarely trounced by every Z06 they meet on the street.

True, if these consumers are race car drivers that spend most of their time on the track. Otherwise, I disagree. Who here could have purchased something faster than their Boxster? Probably all of us, right? These "in the know" consumers are "cost per option" or "dollars per second" shoppers. Clearly this consumer you describe is one that is buying the fastest car for the least amount of money. And if this is your priority, then the Chevy is the answer to your prayers. I don't think anyone should doubt that. But when has Porsche made "A Great Value" a priority?

By similar logic, why would anyone buy a BMW 530 knowing it will get squarely trounced by every a Chysler 300 Hemi they meet on the street?

Originally Posted by gRed04

Porsche and the true believers may be poo-pooing the Z06 but I know that I am impressed and have been thinking about one. Especially because GM is now allowing employee discounting.

Clearly, I am not poo-pooing the Z06. I just don't consider it a major threat to Porsche.

And if you think you're getting employee pricing on a Z06 anytime soon...

[gRed04]

Originally Posted by Jeph

And if you think you're getting employee pricing on a Z06 anytime soon...

Hi Jeph,

I could already get employee discounts about 2 months ago. That was the last time I checked.

Anyone who has access to the restricted GM employee dealer inventory website can get a discounted Z06 in five minutes.

This was for employee discounts off of dealer inventory, which isn't as great as the discount you get on a factory order. IIRC I saw a couple I could take immediately in the upper 50's.

[Jeph]

Holy smokes! I have to concede from this debate. You guys would not believe how much this topic has been on my mind! That shouldn't be so.

So, inconclusion...
I love Porsche.
I love the Z06.
I love you all!

Well then, how 'bout them K&N filters...