The new Corvette...
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
From: Where ever my boots come off.
Fiat owns 90% of Ferrari with the other 10% going to investors to help pay for new projects in Fiat. 10 points to who know who owns a majority stake in Fiat withe the option to complete the purchase of the whole thing and why they don't want to touch it with a ten foot pole?
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
From: C eh? N eh? D eh?
The new vette is Sweet! 
You can tell me this isnt sweet?
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/C6...1_1024x768.jpg
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/C6...2_1024x768.jpg
You can tell me this isnt sweet?
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/C6...1_1024x768.jpg
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette/C6...2_1024x768.jpg
New User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Arvada, CO
GM is the majority shareholder of Fiat with something like a 45% stake. Ford tried repeatedly in the 60's to purchase Ferrari to no avail. That was the impetus for the development of the original GT40... If you can't buy em, beat em. GM also owns a 45% stake in Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries which means that for those of you who own Subaru's your car is a GM as well.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 11,496
Likes: 6
From: Kansas
The Vette is considered a budget supercar. It out performs or matches several very pricey cars, Ferrari being one of them.
At least you can get service and parts for the Vette without it costing an arm and a leg.
Not used to the 05 yet. I still like the 03-04 style.
At least you can get service and parts for the Vette without it costing an arm and a leg.
Not used to the 05 yet. I still like the 03-04 style.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 0
From: Detroit Subs
Originally posted by Ultramagdan
The Vette is considered a budget supercar. It out performs or matches several very pricey cars, Ferrari being one of them.
At least you can get service and parts for the Vette without it costing an arm and a leg.
Not used to the 05 yet. I still like the 03-04 style.
The Vette is considered a budget supercar. It out performs or matches several very pricey cars, Ferrari being one of them.
At least you can get service and parts for the Vette without it costing an arm and a leg.
Not used to the 05 yet. I still like the 03-04 style.
I think the C6 is the sharpest looking Vette since the old split window Stingray.
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
From: Where ever my boots come off.
Originally posted by DavidReed
GM is the majority shareholder of Fiat with something like a 45% stake. Ford tried repeatedly in the 60's to purchase Ferrari to no avail. That was the impetus for the development of the original GT40... If you can't buy em, beat em. GM also owns a 45% stake in Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries which means that for those of you who own Subaru's your car is a GM as well.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
GM is the majority shareholder of Fiat with something like a 45% stake. Ford tried repeatedly in the 60's to purchase Ferrari to no avail. That was the impetus for the development of the original GT40... If you can't buy em, beat em. GM also owns a 45% stake in Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries which means that for those of you who own Subaru's your car is a GM as well.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 0
From: Detroit Subs
Originally posted by DavidReed
GM is the majority shareholder of Fiat with something like a 45% stake. Ford tried repeatedly in the 60's to purchase Ferrari to no avail. That was the impetus for the development of the original GT40... If you can't buy em, beat em. GM also owns a 45% stake in Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries which means that for those of you who own Subaru's your car is a GM as well.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
GM is the majority shareholder of Fiat with something like a 45% stake. Ford tried repeatedly in the 60's to purchase Ferrari to no avail. That was the impetus for the development of the original GT40... If you can't buy em, beat em. GM also owns a 45% stake in Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries which means that for those of you who own Subaru's your car is a GM as well.
I'll have to admit that for a person who never really liked them the new C6 Corvette and to a lesser extentthe C5 are pretty awsome cars. Although, I think the the new Vette should have a minimum of 475 - 500 bhp. The Viper is pushing those numbers and doesn't cost a whole lot more.
And I believe that the C6 is being given a 400HP small block engine in its stock configuration.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,570
Likes: 1
From: Appling, GA
Luv it!!!!!!!! Glad they finally got rid of pop up headlights. But going on looks alone, it would be a hard decision to choose between a new 'vette or a new 'stang. The MSRP and insurance would make it a no brainer though.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 470
Likes: 1
From: Mount Prospect, IL
Originally posted by trucksforever
I have always hated corvettes and always will.
Corvette=mechanical nightmare
I have always hated corvettes and always will.
Corvette=mechanical nightmare
but I definately agree with jrs_big_ford_f150 that the old stingrays, midyears, and straight axles are what made corvettes what they are. the new stuff is IMHO junk, and looks like GM is trying to copycat a cross between Ferrari and the Acura NSX....oh well Ford really screwed up the mustang for years, and have finally got it right...hopefully (for me..and my hobbies) GM will wake up someday as well...
