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Originally Posted by alderran
I like it but the name is stupid.
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
You're just numb from the fact that Chrysler, this time, really doesn't have a Vette killer anymore. It won't have the history, fanbase, or presence as the Corvette ever will.
Just like the ol' Viper.
Just like the ol' Viper.
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
Anyways... back to my original point. These new sportscars coming out from Chrysler (like the Crossfire or concept of the 'Firepower') in my opinion, really won't (and aren't, in the case of the Crossfire) sell well because the buyer has nothing to relate it to in history or any roots to advertise it by (except for the fact it's performance orientated). It has to have a name that people will recognize and follow up on. Unless they slap an old name onto this new car, it ain't gonna be anything but a Corvette copycat.
I like it, Noticed it had a lot of styling que's from other cars, body lines look Viper, front deck Crossfire, and the read deck Intrepid. anyone else notice this??
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Stock04, I was just saying, even hardcore Mopar fans give it the respect it deserves. Plus, Spook, the "better name" thing is entirely, ENTIRELY opinionated. Corvette sounds way cooler than something that was written on the side of an engine during the middle of the 50's. See? Opinionated. Still... "firepower"... lol
Last edited by Spinnaker; 09-22-2005 at 08:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
Stock04, I was just saying, even hardcore Mopar fans give it the respect it deserves. Plus, Spook, the "better name" thing is entirely, ENTIRELY opinionated. Corvette sounds way cooler than something that was written on the side of an engine during the middle of the 50's. See? Opinionated. Still... "firepower"... lol
As far as mopar guys giving corvette respect, as a mopar guy, I'll have to agree that the corvette does deserve respect. It's a great car for the money (regardless of the model you get) and instead of simply setting the bar, it raises it (something the rest of GM has lost along the way). But with that said, you can't assume that anything that's not a vette is a "corvette copycat"
BTW, just because the current Z06 model can beat the viper, doesn't mean a tuned ACR model viper (maybe next year's model) won't be able to beat the vette. It's an ongoing battle and It's one I'm proud to watch!
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I know it's going to be interesting to see it, but I'm still proud of the fact that the Corvette has to keep raising the bar for the competitors.
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Yeah you never understood what I said. You just agreed with me on my history point (ie- it has WAY more of a history than the Viper or this new concept). Put a Vette next to a Viper? Ok, let's put new Corvette against a Viper. Sure, the Viper may attract more. But do you know why? Everyone has seen a Corvette and they're relatively popular. It doesn't mean the Viper is a better car. It's just rarer to see.
Man, I know one of the most hardcore Mopar enthusiasts in the world. He has a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, numbers matching with the original Hemi in it. He has a Plymouth Prowler, he has a brand new Dodge Ram Daytona (which he is supercharging in the next month or so). Anyways, even he has more respect for the Corvette than the Viper. In fact, I would put MONEY on it that if you put a new Corvette Z06 next to a brand new Dodge Viper SRT-10, the Corvette would get more attention.
Remember, Chevrolet didn't bring out the Corvette in the 50's to fight the Viper. Ohhh yeah... that's right, it was the other way around, except only over a decade ago.
Anyways... back to my original point. These new sportscars coming out from Chrysler (like the Crossfire or concept of the 'Firepower') in my opinion, really won't (and aren't, in the case of the Crossfire) sell well because the buyer has nothing to relate it to in history or any roots to advertise it by (except for the fact it's performance orientated). It has to have a name that people will recognize and follow up on. Unless they slap an old name onto this new car, it ain't gonna be anything but a Corvette copycat.
Man, I know one of the most hardcore Mopar enthusiasts in the world. He has a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, numbers matching with the original Hemi in it. He has a Plymouth Prowler, he has a brand new Dodge Ram Daytona (which he is supercharging in the next month or so). Anyways, even he has more respect for the Corvette than the Viper. In fact, I would put MONEY on it that if you put a new Corvette Z06 next to a brand new Dodge Viper SRT-10, the Corvette would get more attention.
Remember, Chevrolet didn't bring out the Corvette in the 50's to fight the Viper. Ohhh yeah... that's right, it was the other way around, except only over a decade ago.
Anyways... back to my original point. These new sportscars coming out from Chrysler (like the Crossfire or concept of the 'Firepower') in my opinion, really won't (and aren't, in the case of the Crossfire) sell well because the buyer has nothing to relate it to in history or any roots to advertise it by (except for the fact it's performance orientated). It has to have a name that people will recognize and follow up on. Unless they slap an old name onto this new car, it ain't gonna be anything but a Corvette copycat.
So what your saying is something has to have "roots" for it to sell well? So your telling me that Grand Caravan buyers buy it because of it's "roots" of being the first FWD mini-van on the road? So how the hell is the HHR going to sell then, there isn't any roots to it's name.
So how can you put words into someones mouth about having more respect for a car? You can't that's why. Your using some example of a person that as anyone knows on here doesn't even exist, and saying because he's a Mopar nut, that he's got more respect for Corvette. Nice try on that one.
If you want to call this a copycat then fine. But see this:
GM Minivans- Copied from Chrysler
HHR- PT Copy
You won't admit that the HHR is a PT Copy but the Firepower concept is a Corvette knockoff. Of course your forgetting that the Firepower is also a GT car, I wonder what the ME-Four-Twelve was, was that a Corvette knockoff too?
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
In fact, I would put MONEY on it that if you put a new Corvette Z06 next to a brand new Dodge Viper SRT-10, the Corvette would get more attention.
Hahaha, yeah right buddy.
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
I would put MONEY on it that if you put a new Corvette Z06 next to a brand new Dodge Viper SRT-10, the Corvette would get more attention.
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Sure, the Viper may attract more. But do you know why? Everyone has seen a Corvette and they're relatively popular (kinda like an expensive Honda Civic). It doesn't mean the Viper is a better car. It's just rarer to see
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Originally Posted by Spinnaker
Unless they slap an old name onto this new car, it ain't gonna be anything but a Corvette copycat.
Cause if they dredged up an old name and slapped it on a new car I would call that a corvette copycat. Not if they used a brand new name on a brand new car with no historical connections.
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The Firepower is a model from the old DeSoto brand with the Hemi.
Viper parked beside a Vette..hmmm will the Viper would attract my attention to the fact that is not a car you see everyday, but as for the car itself the Vette gets my vote for bang for buck.
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Oh yeah baby!
Hell yes I want this thing produced!
This could really be the Corvette fighter Chrysler needs!
This could really be the Corvette fighter Chrysler needs!
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