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GOLDDOG · 04-15-2009, 05:11 PM

Here is my issue. I ordered a 2lt/rs. It will be my daily driver. However, a number of issues have crept into my mind. My drive is riddled with Chicago potholes, going to need winter tires, visibilty for my wife will be an issue, am I going to want to park it anywhere and the list goes on. I have had my eye on a 2008 Corvette Convertible which my wife said, well if you dont get the camaro you can by the Vette and get a Malibu. What to do?

VenomZ302 · 04-15-2009, 05:13 PM

Buying a Corvette convertible and a Malibu is your alternative? Why not buy the Camaro and a Malibu?

TJ91 · 04-15-2009, 05:18 PM

thats a hard decision, well for potholes andd parking, the Camaro and vette would have the same problems.

GOLDDOG · 04-15-2009, 05:22 PM

The New Vette would be a weekend only car. The Malibu would be the daily driver. If I decide to go with the Camaro, I will keep my 2004 Corvette Coupe.

ShnOmac · 04-15-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomZ302

Buying a Corvette convertible and a Malibu is your alternative? Why not buy the Camaro and a Malibu?

What he said......

Rodrunner · 04-15-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLDDOG

Here is my issue. I ordered a 2lt/rs. It will be my daily driver. However, a number of issues have crept into my mind. My drive is riddled with Chicago potholes, going to need winter tires, visibilty for my wife will be an issue, am I going to want to park it anywhere and the list goes on. I have had my eye on a 2008 Corvette Convertible which my wife said, well if you dont get the camaro you can by the Vette and get a Malibu. What to do?

Golddog, you're not making sense. A Corvette in lieu of a Camaro because of potholes, winter tires and visibility and parking?

GOLDDOG · 04-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Ok, let me explain it this way. I keep my 2004 Corvette which is a weekend car (I have a CTS onlease that expires in Oct.). I trade the CTS in for the Camaro. Or, I trade my 2004 Vette for the Convertible and then turn in my CTS for the Malibu. The thing is I can get the new Vet and the Camaro. The VET stickered at $69,315 and I have the dealer at $47,995.

SSOOCH · 04-15-2009, 05:36 PM

How are potholes, winter tires and such going to be fixed by buying a Corvette?

SSOOCH · 04-15-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLDDOG

Ok, let me explain it this way. I keep my 2004 Corvette which is a weekend car (I have a CTS onlease that expires in Oct.). I trade the CTS in for the Camaro. Or, I trade my 2004 Vette for the Convertible and then turn in my CTS for the Malibu. The thing is I can get the new Vet and the Camaro. The VET stickered at $69,315 and I have trhe dealer at $47,995.

Dude, that's a lot of scenarios. I'd write them down on 3x5 cards and stick them to the wall, blind fold yourself and start chucking darts!

StangKiller-SS · 04-15-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

What he said......

He's obviously a Vette guy that would not give up owning a Vette for a Camaro SS. The SS does have the same exact engine as the 08-09 Vette's. But a Corvette is a Corvette. The Camaro is rear wheel drive so expect that type of winter driving if you get a Camaro to be the daily driver, I wouldn't worry about the potholes or anything though with a Camaro.

KJS · 04-15-2009, 05:51 PM

Gave it a lot of thought and came down to these reasons:

Had my fun with V8 power in my Vette.
Gas is not going to stay around $2.00 gallon (Regular), we all know that.
The awesome reviews of the 6 has me thinking this IS the engine of the future - Dir Inject, double overhead cam, 29 hwy mpg, 304 hp.
Lighter front end weight, better overall front/rear distribution.
Except for the fake mail slot on the front and a few discrete badges it looks exactly the same as the 8.
I'm not going to be first from the stoplight every time, somebody is ALWAYS going to have a faster car.
In a few months, if someone is so inclined to mod the engine, there will be loads things available for the 6, if you decide later that you want/need more.

bluch · 04-15-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Dude, that's a lot of scenarios. I'd write them down on 3x5 cards and stick them to the wall, blind fold yourself and start chucking darts!

hahaha, yes!

RollTide · 04-15-2009, 06:14 PM

Never second guess yourself
Go with your first instinct
Vette and Malibu or
Vette and CAMARO SS
I know which 2 would be in my garage.

PQ · 04-15-2009, 06:18 PM

But two Camaros. V8 and V6. Problem WAYYYYYY solved.

04-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	OH NO!!! Having second thoughts. Here is my issue. I ordered a 2lt/rs. It will be my daily driver. However, a number of issues have crept into my mind. My drive is riddled with Chicago potholes, going to need winter tires, visibilty for my wife will be an issue, am I going to want to park it anywhere and the list goes on. I have had my eye on a 2008 Corvette Convertible which my wife said, well if you dont get the camaro you can by the Vette and get a Malibu. What to do?

04-15-2009, 05:13 PM	#2
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	Buying a Corvette convertible and a Malibu is your alternative? Why not buy the Camaro and a Malibu? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

04-15-2009, 05:51 PM	#11
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	V6 Gave it a lot of thought and came down to these reasons: Had my fun with V8 power in my Vette. Gas is not going to stay around $2.00 gallon (Regular), we all know that. The awesome reviews of the 6 has me thinking *this IS the engine of the future* - Dir Inject, double overhead cam, 29 hwy mpg, 304 hp. Lighter front end weight, better overall front/rear distribution. Except for the fake mail slot on the front and a few discrete badges it looks exactly the same as the 8. I'm not going to be first from the stoplight every time, somebody is ALWAYS going to have a faster car. In a few months, if someone is so inclined to mod the engine, there will be loads things available for the 6, if you decide later that you want/need more.

04-15-2009, 06:18 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	But two Camaros. V8 and V6. Problem WAYYYYYY solved. __________________

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04-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	thats a hard decision, well for potholes andd parking, the Camaro and vette would have the same problems.

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GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	The New Vette would be a weekend only car. The Malibu would be the daily driver. If I decide to go with the Camaro, I will keep my 2004 Corvette Coupe.

04-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#7
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	Ok, let me explain it this way. I keep my 2004 Corvette which is a weekend car (I have a CTS onlease that expires in Oct.). I trade the CTS in for the Camaro. Or, I trade my 2004 Vette for the Convertible and then turn in my CTS for the Malibu. The thing is I can get the new Vet and the Camaro. The VET stickered at $69,315 and I have the dealer at $47,995.

04-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#8
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RollTide Drives: 97 Bonneville SSE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suwanee, Ga Posts: 90	Never second guess yourself Go with your first instinct Vette and Malibu or Vette and CAMARO SS I know which 2 would be in my garage.