August 1st, 2004 - Page 5

autostream · August 9th, 2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zenon

The base price of the 2005 Corvette is $43,445. images/smilies/wacko.gif

you have a link?

Renesis · August 9th, 2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by zenon

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Originally Posted by autostream

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You'd expect to get a car with 400hp and 400 ft. lb torque for $30k? That's pretty unrealistic.

why? the Pontiac GTo cost $30k and thats got 350hp and 365tq!
even at $40k, the vette would be a good deal, but $50k is an insult!

The base price of the 2005 Corvette is $43,445. images/smilies/wacko.gif

wtf? that would be less than the 2004 Vette!

zenon · August 9th, 2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by autostream

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Originally Posted by zenon

The base price of the 2005 Corvette is $43,445. images/smilies/wacko.gif

you have a link?

Yes, yes I do: http://www.carsdirect.com/research/c...ette/2005/base

Edit: Also, I found this price from Forbes - probably a more trustworthy source: 2005 Corvette base price $44,245. Link.

autostream · August 9th, 2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zenon

The base price of the 2005 Corvette is $43,445. images/smilies/wacko.gif

Thats just one guys opinion.
just like this for $48k:
http://www.rapidcars.com/c6specs.html

GM's website doesnt even list the price because it hasnt been formally finallized yet.

zenon · August 9th, 2004, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by autostream

Thats just one guys opinion.
just like this for $48k:
http://www.rapidcars.com/c6specs.html

GM's website doesnt even list the price because it hasnt been formally finallized yet.

Note that I updated my last post. As quoted from Forbes online magazine:

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Chevrolet has announced that when the all-new 2005 Corvettes arrive in dealer showrooms this fall, prices for the Coupe and Convertible will start below those of their 2004 counterparts even though each will be outfitted with more standard features.

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the base Corvette Coupe with a standard manual 6-speed transmission will be $44,245 including destination charge of $800. This represents a $1,305 reduction compared to the base '04 Coupe equipped with the optional extra-cost manual transmission.

From a very reputable source, the base price will be $44,245. It sounds like the Corvette is shaping up to be even more bang for the 'buck.

Same link as above.

Edit: If you want more proof, check out this press release found on GM's official media site. It's identical to the article found on Forbes' website and is straight from GM. So, there is nothing more to argue, the official base price of the 2005 Corvette coupe is $44,245. images/smilies/smile.gif

cdrj5 · August 10th, 2004, 06:07 PM

Has "the best of Top Gear 2004" come out yet? It seems like in the credits for the August 1st finale they said that next week (August 8th) they would be playing that in Top Gear's time slot.

Viper007Bond · August 10th, 2004, 06:12 PM

Yeah, it's just content that's already been on TV. Not really worth bothering with it IMO.

Barneby · August 13th, 2004, 12:16 PM

When I open the torrent in ABC I get an error message

"Failed : Invalid torrent file"

What to do?
Looks however like a really nice episode!

//Barneby

Viper007Bond · August 13th, 2004, 10:13 PM

Odd. Try save targeting it somewhere.

JScullin · August 14th, 2004, 01:04 PM

I've been in and seen the interiors of quite a few generations of Vettes. They've always had very cheap, plasticy interiors. Especially the late 80's early 90's models. The worst ever.

They seem to like banging on the dash of anything that's not some exotic supercar. The SLR had a plastic dash, but he just gave it a gentle tap wheras on the Caddy he was pounding on the dashboard. I'm sure if I sat in a BMW and hit the dash I'd get some noise.

Are these cars tested brand new or are they a sort of car show test mule that has been beat on? Because that might be a factor.

autostream · August 15th, 2004, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JScullin

I've been in and seen the interiors of quite a few generations of Vettes. They've always had very cheap, plasticy interiors. Especially the late 80's early 90's models. The worst ever.

They seem to like banging on the dash of anything that's not some exotic supercar. The SLR had a plastic dash, but he just gave it a gentle tap wheras on the Caddy he was pounding on the dashboard. I'm sure if I sat in a BMW and hit the dash I'd get some noise.

Are these cars tested brand new or are they a sort of car show test mule that has been beat on? Because that might be a factor.

Almost all cars have plastic dashes. Its just the really really cheap crap type of plastic that is in most American cars...The SLR has a very well made quality dash from the SL (basically). Richard thought the for $400,000 - it should at least be covered in leather or something more luxurious.
They just use the term plastic very broadly to describe 'cheapness'.
Yea a BMW dash is plastic just like an Escalade, but knock on both of them and you'll know what they are talking about.

JScullin · August 15th, 2004, 01:40 PM

It probably comes down to the amount of "anti-rattle" screws they use too. There are a shitload of screws in my dash and it hardly makes a noise when you hit it. Yet on my friends GTP you can hear the plastic squeaking.

Renesis · August 15th, 2004, 04:32 PM

The SLR has a cheap dash. well not the dash but the fake aluminum on the center console... that's unnaceptable.

But so is 98% or american cars dashes.. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Dark_Templer_102 · August 16th, 2004, 05:00 AM

i wondering though, how much would it cost to put some aluminum on it..or some black leather..its a nice car though...its an easy going "hyper" car..compared to the GT and Enzo

Renesis · August 16th, 2004, 05:07 AM

WTF? this barely compares to a 911, let alone a CGT and an Enzo! images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

justin syder · August 16th, 2004, 05:10 AM

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WTF? this barely compares to a 911, let alone a CGT and an Enzo!

it just barely got within the C GT's time on the TG track. images/smilies/wink.gif

Like the cheap dash on this Benz or not it can run with the C GT and Enzo.

Mind you that youd be fare more comfortable in the SLR than the other too.

Barneby · August 16th, 2004, 01:24 PM

I still haven't figured out what the problem with the torrent file is. I still get that error message. I've also tryed on my brothers comp, there it appears as there are no seeders. If there aren't, plz seed.

I'm still able to download the old episodes, so the problem have to be in the torrent file.

//Barneby

Viper007Bond · August 16th, 2004, 11:20 PM

36 seeds and 33 peers on this torrent. It's something on your end. No clue what though...

BTW - what was the error message again?

h3ll · September 8th, 2004, 07:36 AM

Umm where can I find a torrent for Aug 1 2004? Been looking for weeks, just found this site

Viper007Bond · September 8th, 2004, 08:37 AM

The group of trackers that was running this torrent went down and I'm forced to re-torrent all of my stuff. Since most people already have this from before, it'll be a while before I torrent it again.

I'd suggest asking in the "YouSendIt.com" thread in "Video Requests" for someone to send it to you. images/smilies/wink.gif

August 10th, 2004, 06:12 PM	#87
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,088 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Yeah, it's just content that's already been on TV. Not really worth bothering with it IMO. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

August 13th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#89
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,088 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Odd. Try save targeting it somewhere. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

August 16th, 2004, 05:00 AM	#94
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 12:09 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,665 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	i wondering though, how much would it cost to put some aluminum on it..or some black leather..its a nice car though...its an easy going "hyper" car..compared to the GT and Enzo __________________

August 16th, 2004, 11:20 PM	#98
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,088 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	36 seeds and 33 peers on this torrent. It's something on your end. No clue what though... BTW - what was the error message again? __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

September 8th, 2004, 08:37 AM	#100
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,088 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	The group of trackers that was running this torrent went down and I'm forced to re-torrent all of my stuff. Since most people already have this from before, it'll be a while before I torrent it again. I'd suggest asking in the "YouSendIt.com" thread in "Video Requests" for someone to send it to you. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

August 10th, 2004, 06:07 PM	#86
cdrj5 Joined: Aug 8th, 2004 Last Online: December 4th, 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Has "the best of Top Gear 2004" come out yet? It seems like in the credits for the August 1st finale they said that next week (August 8th) they would be playing that in Top Gear's time slot.

August 13th, 2004, 12:16 PM	#88
Barneby Joined: May 31st, 2004 Last Online: August 15th, 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	When I open the torrent in ABC I get an error message "Failed : Invalid torrent file" What to do? Looks however like a really nice episode! //Barneby

August 14th, 2004, 01:04 PM	#90
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: December 11th, 2008 Location: Stoneham, Massachusetts Posts: 101 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 0	I've been in and seen the interiors of quite a few generations of Vettes. They've always had very cheap, plasticy interiors. Especially the late 80's early 90's models. The worst ever. They seem to like banging on the dash of anything that's not some exotic supercar. The SLR had a plastic dash, but he just gave it a gentle tap wheras on the Caddy he was pounding on the dashboard. I'm sure if I sat in a BMW and hit the dash I'd get some noise. Are these cars tested brand new or are they a sort of car show test mule that has been beat on? Because that might be a factor.

August 15th, 2004, 01:40 PM	#92
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: December 11th, 2008 Location: Stoneham, Massachusetts Posts: 101 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 0	It probably comes down to the amount of "anti-rattle" screws they use too. There are a shitload of screws in my dash and it hardly makes a noise when you hit it. Yet on my friends GTP you can hear the plastic squeaking.

August 15th, 2004, 04:32 PM	#93
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	The SLR has a cheap dash. well not the dash but the fake aluminum on the center console... that's unnaceptable. But so is 98% or american cars dashes..

August 16th, 2004, 05:07 AM	#95
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	WTF? this barely compares to a 911, let alone a CGT and an Enzo!

August 16th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#97
Barneby Joined: May 31st, 2004 Last Online: August 15th, 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	I still haven't figured out what the problem with the torrent file is. I still get that error message. I've also tryed on my brothers comp, there it appears as there are no seeders. If there aren't, plz seed. I'm still able to download the old episodes, so the problem have to be in the torrent file. //Barneby

September 8th, 2004, 07:36 AM	#99
h3ll Joined: Sep 8th, 2004 Last Online: October 19th, 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Umm where can I find a torrent for Aug 1 2004? Been looking for weeks, just found this site

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