06-15-2021, 07:03 PM | #29 | |
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If there were a dime to be made somebody would be doing it.
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06-15-2021, 07:40 PM | #30 |
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It's because Corvette engineers believe the Auto is far superior to the manual and would take away from the performance. It was a performance based decision.
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06-15-2021, 08:02 PM | #31 | |
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Like it or not the future is electric at this point so I would rather see GM build a kick ass EV sports coupe. If we are going to be stuck with AFM, start-stop, no manual transmission, gas guzzler taxes, etc. then for get it. Instead just build RWD EV sports coupe with about 600hp/600tq, 300 mile range battery, mag-ride suspension and the ability to relax the nannies and call it a day. An EV like that will accelerate to 60mph in under 3.0 sec, pin you in the seat and handle like it is on rails. GM could sell something like that for less than $50k if they wanted.
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06-15-2021, 09:05 PM | #32 | |
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Or get the right people in congress and repeal this stupid stuff. |
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06-15-2021, 09:06 PM | #33 | |
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Why do you think muscle cars are no long popular except for the niche audiences? |
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06-15-2021, 09:34 PM | #34 | |
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No clue, but likely it isn’t the 60s any more
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06-15-2021, 09:36 PM | #35 | |
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people don't want a fast car except for the few like us, and the few who can afford the expensive euro sports cars? |
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06-15-2021, 09:43 PM | #36 |
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There are a lot of awesome cars if your budget exceeds $100,000, but that is beyond the spirit of Muscle Car.
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06-15-2021, 09:45 PM | #37 | |
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For example, look at the performance stats on a "run of the mill" 2018 Honda Accord:
Those are basically LS1 F-body performance #s in a practical family sedan (or close enough)! At some point, performance levels reach a point of diminishing returns for street use so people aren't going to pay more for something they don't see the value in - especially if the added performance capability requires buying a 2nd car due to it being impractical.
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06-15-2021, 11:00 PM | #38 | |
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06-16-2021, 07:12 AM | #39 | |
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06-16-2021, 07:17 AM | #40 | |
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06-16-2021, 07:23 AM | #41 |
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well yeah.when i moved to florida i found and restored a 1966 tempest and 67 mustang,drove them for 25 years.sounds like your dad is about 8 years older than i am,but many in the younger generation have different priorities.a fancy cell phone and a new mini SUV is what they want.at least there are a few guys like you that will carry the torch when we are dead.
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06-16-2021, 07:52 AM | #42 | |
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