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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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I like my S as much as the next guy. But I will never understand the justification behind FI. The cost/benefit equation just does not make sense; the S is $32K or so new, the Vette is about $45K. What is the point of making the S fast, when you can just BUY a faster car to begin with? I understand that the S offers a unique driving experience (so does the Vette, BTW), but still... I would pick the Vette if I wanted "FI power": it offers better and easier resale than a FI S, and the maintenance of a NA Vette is easier than of a FI S. Any thoughts on this?
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Well let's see....... I own my S2000, if I wanted to go FI I could for about $5-$7k

If I wanted to buy a vette, i would have to sell my car for Maybe $18k then spend another 30k on a new car.

But honestly I find the S2000 more fun to drive, the vette is fun in it's own right but there is just something about the S2000 that keeps you coming back.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Love being top down and the convertable Vett is about $55 K. Nice car but, IMHO at least for me, not worth the dollars.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Many people, myself included like to work cars as a hobby...making the S a little faster or better handling is all part of the fun. Albeit expensive fun...
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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the ONLY vette i would buy is a new Z06.



i dont see me wiping my ass with benjamins so i dont think thats gonna happen.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Well, what about the guys that go FI on 'vettes? Why not just get a Viper?

What about the Viper guys that go FI? Why not go Ferrari?

Some people are just going to mod whatever car they have.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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I was gonna reply but it seems like it's all been covered. So yeah, what they said.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Nov 7 2005, 01:27 PM
Well, what about the guys that go FI on 'vettes? Why not just get a Viper?
Because the Viper sucks for handling.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by VR4,Nov 7 2005, 02:14 PM
i dont see me wiping my ass with benjamins so i dont think thats gonna happen.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by brent_strong,Nov 7 2005, 01:54 PM
Because the Viper sucks for handling.
Yeah, that was my point exactly.
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