drove my first american car today

[Brucelee]

The C6 has so much torque it pretty much doesn't matter what gear you are in.

Anyway, the 6 speed click shifter is the bomb. I would buy that if I were in the market over rowing the gears.

Great car, great price.

[Adam]

Bavarian, was it a C6? Your post didn't say. I'm guessing it was from your post since C5's can be bought for next to nothing these days. I have to echo what Bruce says about the torque, it just goes no matter what gear you are in. I spent about 10hrs of seat time behind the wheel of a 05 C6 and it was fun but I'm still keeping the boxster S. I must say I liked the power though...plus it had a better shift feel than my boxster.

[racer_d]

I've instructed in a couple of C4 Vettes over the years. Lots of Torque/Power but ****************ty brakes.

I've instructed in a few C5 vettes. Much better than the C4s. Better brakes (but still not "porsche" brakes, better handling, sterring feel and shifting.

Haven't driven a C6 Vette, or a Z06, but they can only be better overall.

One feature I truly hate on the Vettes is the 1-4 shift lock out. Unless you really mash the pedal in first, the computer makes you upshift to 4th instead of second. On the other hand, the motors have so much torque that on the street its hardly an issue, but an annoyance on the track.

For me though, they (vettes) just don't do it. Too big (wide, heavy) and none of the delicate balance and feel that my Porsches have spoiled me for. The new regular C6's have so much performance potential, that it takes a skilled driver to feel comfortable at their limits. Yes, they are faster than your Boxster and may cost about the same. Not sure they are better.. just different!

[super66]

I think I like the C5 over the C6 in looks....the C6 ditched the pop up headlights and that is such a vette thing....

The C4, quite possibly the worst breaks ever!!!!

I came close to getting a yellow C5 convertible witha black top....maybe the C6 will grow on me over time....