I'll just leave this right here......

[Giller]

Unfortunately, American build quality still leaves something to be desired, so while this will have loads of power, and might actually go round a corner, still no match for its German sports car competition.

[bwdz]

These mags have the worst spies. I have lived in the Detroit metro area most of my life and have been to the Milford proving grounds and the Ford Rotunda track and have been for a spirited spin on the small track at the Chrysler tech center etc.. These are not some top secret facilities and if you know a few of the prototype shops around here they are even less secret. I have even drove some cars 3 years before they came out at the auto show. These are GM leaked photos as anyone who actually wanted to see that car or its components already would be able to.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by Giller

Unfortunately, American build quality still leaves something to be desired, so while this will have loads of power, and might actually go round a corner, still no match for its German sports car competition.

Better get used to it, grand emperor supreme doesn't like cars built elsewhere. All us Porsche folks may have to learn to love a corvette if we want something European, at least without a huge tax, in a few years.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Better get used to it, grand emperor supreme doesn't like cars built elsewhere. All us Porsche folks may have to learn to love a corvette if we want something European, at least without a huge tax, in a few years.

Before this gets out of hand, let's keep politics out of this Forum. Far too many of the other car Forum's have turned into political crap-fests. Let's not do the same.

Please, stay on topic - What do you think of the mid-engined Corvette?

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by thstone

Before this gets out of hand, let's keep politics out of this Forum. Far too many of the other Forum's have turned into political crap-fests. Let's not do the same.



Please, stay on topic - What do you think of the mid-engined Corvette?

I think it'll be okay if it's all we can buy. I'd rather a gt350 though.

Besides I never said I don't or do like the guy, just facing the facts of how some policy may affect the automotive world and that's relevant and capable of being discussed without too much underwear knotting.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

I think it'll be okay if it's all we can buy. I'd rather a gt350 though.

Besides I never said I don't or do like the guy, just facing the facts of how some policy may affect the automotive world and that's relevant and capable of being discussed without too much underwear knotting.

I hear you Jake, but it doesn't take much to start a riot these days.

And remember, one of the worst blow-ups that we've ever had on this forum started with what the author thought to be an innocent post about a cat...

[cfos]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

I think it'll be okay if it's all we can buy. I'd rather a gt350 though.

Besides I never said I don't or do like the guy, just facing the facts of how some policy may affect the automotive world and that's relevant and capable of being discussed without too much underwear knotting.

No, but if I recall correctly, most people here are buying cars "used". So... explain to me how private sales of cars are going to be hugely taxed?

Getting back to the thread, I hope the new corvette is a winner. Be interested to see what it looks like when in production. Probably will never buy one, but nice to see them go in a mid-engine direction.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by cfos

No, but if I recall correctly, most people here are buying cars "used". So... explain to me how private sales of cars are going to be hugely taxed?

Of course it matters, the new market affects the used market, if new Porsches are priced out of the market then you can bet old ones will go up in value but it definitely is relevant in relation to a new mid engine corvette as in this case we're speaking of the competition for the American auto industry and the possibly lack thereof matters significantly.

[cfos]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Of course it matters, the new market affects the used market, if new Porsches are priced out of the market then you can bet old ones will go up in value but it definitely is relevant in relation to a new mid engine corvette as in this case we're speaking of the competition for the American auto industry and the possibly lack thereof matters significantly.

lol

Look, here is your quote:

"Better get used to it, grand emperor supreme doesn't like cars built elsewhere. All us Porsche folks may have to learn to love a corvette if we want something European,(did we ever put to rest whether or not your Boxster was German or Finnish?) at least without a huge tax, in a few years."

My point was simply that your comment has nothing to do with cars and is all about trying to make a witty comment concerning politics. As others have commented, I would prefer this forum stick to guns and cats, if we are going to go off topic. Or, we could make the move to go to millennial humor as you (and your generation) provide us a rich source of material(s).


But getting back to the point I was making and you ignored: I stated, most people "here" buy used. Thus, I fail to see how there will be these huge taxes you propose on a "private sale" nor do I understand what "market" you think exists whereby people make car purchases and are swayed entirely based on "taxes". Is taxing "new" cars somehow trickling down to the "used car Market" or do you believe that people make choices entirely based on a taxation rate?

You know, it is actually laughable as many people (in Utah) avoid the whole issue of taxes by creating a "phantom" LLC that exists in Montana, to avoid taxes, by registering the purchase of the car in Montana. Sure, you can get the Black license plate, and some would argue it is a "much" cooler plate, but nevertheless, people will ALWAYS find a way to avoid taxes.

Personally, I would love to have a property in Nevada that I could "live" in just long enough so that I may file in a state that doesn't have a State income tax. But, you know what, haven't gone that far just yet.

Edit: "Lest anyone think" Jake did his homework: http://rmautobuzz.com/many-vehicles-donald-trump-car-collection/
1. Rolls-Royce
2. Chevy Camaro
3. Lamborghini Diablo
4. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
5. Cadillac Escalade
6. Tesla
7. Maybach (also used in his show the Apprentice, if memory serves)
8. Mercedes-benz S600
9. Ferrari
10. Cadillac Allante
11. Rolls-Royce 1950s Silver Cloud


Yup, the President sure does love his American Cars.

[Nine8Six]

Edit: there you go, now that's a proper roadster