And first off let me say how pleased I am that I managed to start a thread called "Damn Texans!", and have it last this long :)
It isn't really fair to compare a Vette to a Viper, they are designed for totally different purposes. The Viper was designed to be a bad-ass driving machine. That's it. It wasn't designed for comfort, for spending long hours on the road, or for refinement. It is a brute of a car, and it isn't for everyone. It's unfortunate that the people who would get the most enjoyment of it (like me!), can't afford it. I read Bob Lutz' autobiography, and he describes the designing of the Viper. He makes it clear that they decided early on, no compromises! Just performance.
I believe the Vette was originally designed as a performance vehicle also, but that has long since been compromised in turning it into a comfortable ride with all the conveniences that people expect of their vehicle. Dennis, you made that clear yourself when you referred to yours as a "Cadillac" of a Corvette. This doesn't mean I don't like Vettes. I do like them, especially the '60s models. I may well own a Vette someday, since a person can pick up a used Vette
pretty reasonable, and I will probably never be able to afford a Viper.
But I'd rather have a Viper, because that's the kind of girl I am :)
Flip
sorry, didn't mean to write an essay.
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