Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:45a5a2a8$0$7868$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.co m...
> "Kate" <svtkate@spam.filter.selby.ws> wrote in message
> news:gtgph.697$v8.29@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>>
>> "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
>> news:V-udnbx00LqpsTjYnZ2dnUVZ_oupnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> > It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left
>> > foot.
>> >
>>
>> Well THAT is a generalization.
>> It's the manufacturers, now a days the manufacturers build the autos
>> and you ahve to look like hell to find a standard.
>>
>> If I didn't have a bad left hind leg, I'd still be driving a clutch.
>>
> If you lived in Europe, you'd have to look like hell to find an automatic,
> and it would probably be a Mercedes. Even the taxis have manual shift.
> They really work it driving in heavy traffic too.
>
> Earle
>

I'll bet they do.
I used to commute to California's Bay Area in my Cobra, it was always fun
coming home but when you drive a clutch it's just second nature.
I'm looking back and I'll guess that 90% of my rigs have been standards.
I made my daughters learn to drive in a standard, now they won't drive
anything else.

Kate

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

The Vette can be had with a real transmission.

However, for most owners, an automatic is faster since not that many
owners know how to speed shift properly.

I was expecting a 3 inch lift given where it is being advertised.


The Merg proclaimed:

> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>
> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>more hp.
>>
>>>use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>'98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All Options. 12 CD
>>>>Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great Condition.
>>>>One owner. Private seller.
>>>>
>>>>Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>><http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>
>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

The Vette can be had with a real transmission.

However, for most owners, an automatic is faster since not that many
owners know how to speed shift properly.

I was expecting a 3 inch lift given where it is being advertised.


The Merg proclaimed:

> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>
> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>more hp.
>>
>>>use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>'98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All Options. 12 CD
>>>>Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great Condition.
>>>>One owner. Private seller.
>>>>
>>>>Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>><http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>
>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

The Vette can be had with a real transmission.

However, for most owners, an automatic is faster since not that many
owners know how to speed shift properly.

I was expecting a 3 inch lift given where it is being advertised.


The Merg proclaimed:

> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>
> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>more hp.
>>
>>>use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>'98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All Options. 12 CD
>>>>Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great Condition.
>>>>One owner. Private seller.
>>>>
>>>>Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>><http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>
>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

The Vette can be had with a real transmission.

However, for most owners, an automatic is faster since not that many
owners know how to speed shift properly.

I was expecting a 3 inch lift given where it is being advertised.


The Merg proclaimed:

> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>
> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>more hp.
>>
>>>use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>'98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All Options. 12 CD
>>>>Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great Condition.
>>>>One owner. Private seller.
>>>>
>>>>Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>><http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>
>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

Jeffrey DeWitt proclaimed:

> Most Vette owners buy the cars because of it's image, not because they
> really want to drive the cars like real sports cars, and automatics fit
> those kinds of folks better.
>
> It's actually kind of a shame, from everything I've read modern
> Corvettes are amazing cars, I doubt most of the owners have even a
> remote clue about what their cars are capable of.
>
> Although... I guess the same thing could be said of most Jeep owners,
> although obviously not the kind of Jeepers that hang out in this newsgroup!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>> It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left foot.
>>
>> Modern computer-controlled automatics don't waste nearly as much power
>> at the rear wheels as in the past. Still, it tends to further isolate
>> the driver from the road.
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168452176.383305.51950@77g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
>>> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
>>> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>>>
>>> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>>> more hp.
>>>>
>>>>> use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>>> (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>>> Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>>> '98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All
>>>>>> Options. 12 CD
>>>>>> Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great
>>>>>> Condition.
>>>>>> One owner. Private seller.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>>>> <http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>>> Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

Jeffrey DeWitt proclaimed:

> Most Vette owners buy the cars because of it's image, not because they
> really want to drive the cars like real sports cars, and automatics fit
> those kinds of folks better.
>
> It's actually kind of a shame, from everything I've read modern
> Corvettes are amazing cars, I doubt most of the owners have even a
> remote clue about what their cars are capable of.
>
> Although... I guess the same thing could be said of most Jeep owners,
> although obviously not the kind of Jeepers that hang out in this newsgroup!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>> It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left foot.
>>
>> Modern computer-controlled automatics don't waste nearly as much power
>> at the rear wheels as in the past. Still, it tends to further isolate
>> the driver from the road.
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168452176.383305.51950@77g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
>>> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
>>> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>>>
>>> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>>> more hp.
>>>>
>>>>> use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>>> (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>>> Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>>> '98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All
>>>>>> Options. 12 CD
>>>>>> Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great
>>>>>> Condition.
>>>>>> One owner. Private seller.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>>>> <http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>>> Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

Jeffrey DeWitt proclaimed:

> Most Vette owners buy the cars because of it's image, not because they
> really want to drive the cars like real sports cars, and automatics fit
> those kinds of folks better.
>
> It's actually kind of a shame, from everything I've read modern
> Corvettes are amazing cars, I doubt most of the owners have even a
> remote clue about what their cars are capable of.
>
> Although... I guess the same thing could be said of most Jeep owners,
> although obviously not the kind of Jeepers that hang out in this newsgroup!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>> It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left foot.
>>
>> Modern computer-controlled automatics don't waste nearly as much power
>> at the rear wheels as in the past. Still, it tends to further isolate
>> the driver from the road.
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168452176.383305.51950@77g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
>>> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
>>> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>>>
>>> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>>> more hp.
>>>>
>>>>> use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>>> (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>>> Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>>> '98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All
>>>>>> Options. 12 CD
>>>>>> Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great
>>>>>> Condition.
>>>>>> One owner. Private seller.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>>>> <http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>>> Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

Jeffrey DeWitt proclaimed:

> Most Vette owners buy the cars because of it's image, not because they
> really want to drive the cars like real sports cars, and automatics fit
> those kinds of folks better.
>
> It's actually kind of a shame, from everything I've read modern
> Corvettes are amazing cars, I doubt most of the owners have even a
> remote clue about what their cars are capable of.
>
> Although... I guess the same thing could be said of most Jeep owners,
> although obviously not the kind of Jeepers that hang out in this newsgroup!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>> It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left foot.
>>
>> Modern computer-controlled automatics don't waste nearly as much power
>> at the rear wheels as in the past. Still, it tends to further isolate
>> the driver from the road.
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168452176.383305.51950@77g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
>>> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
>>> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>>>
>>> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>>> more hp.
>>>>
>>>>> use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>>> (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>>> Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>>> '98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All
>>>>>> Options. 12 CD
>>>>>> Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great
>>>>>> Condition.
>>>>>> One owner. Private seller.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>>>> <http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>>> Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>

Re: A cheap chance to repent! '98 Vette For Sale
 

Yeah, all those woosie Formula 1 cars, not many sticks amongst them.
Guess them limp wristed F1 drivers can't handle real transmissions.
Just because they can stop just about as fast from 150 as the typical
passenger car does when hitting a brick wall....

OK, so they are really not automatics as in slush boxes, just
electromechanical whizzbangs that can shift faster than any human ever
could.

At least it isn't a Chevvie 2 speed automatic and the Blue Flame 6 like
the original Corvette, although I'd not expect *that* model to go for a
lousy 18K.



Jeffrey DeWitt proclaimed:

> Most Vette owners buy the cars because of it's image, not because they
> really want to drive the cars like real sports cars, and automatics fit
> those kinds of folks better.
>
> It's actually kind of a shame, from everything I've read modern
> Corvettes are amazing cars, I doubt most of the owners have even a
> remote clue about what their cars are capable of.
>
> Although... I guess the same thing could be said of most Jeep owners,
> although obviously not the kind of Jeepers that hang out in this newsgroup!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
>> It's a USA thing, most Americans don't want to exercise their left foot.
>>
>> Modern computer-controlled automatics don't waste nearly as much power
>> at the rear wheels as in the past. Still, it tends to further isolate
>> the driver from the road.
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168452176.383305.51950@77g2000hsv.googlegrou ps.com...
>>
>>> Also, why are Vettes always automatic? Can you even get 'em with
>>> manuals? That kind of power with a six speed...man, that would rock.
>>> I guess I could just buy a Porsche.
>>>
>>> Thoth1...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Isnt a Low-Flow exhaust a bad thing? I'd want a hi-flow exhaust for
>>>> more hp.
>>>>
>>>>> use...@stephenhorrillo.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Corvette Convertible '98 For Sale - $18,000
>>>>>> (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
>>>>>> Reply to: sale-260465026@craigslist.org
>>>>>> '98 Black C5 Corvette Convertible. Red interior. Auto. All
>>>>>> Options. 12 CD
>>>>>> Player. Z51 Suspension. K&N Filter and Low Flow Exhaust. Great
>>>>>> Condition.
>>>>>> One owner. Private seller.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Call Stephen at (954) 943-3479 for more info or go to
>>>>>> <http://over100percent.com/vette>
>>>>>> Date: 2007-01-10, 11:50AM EST
>>>
>>>
>>
>>