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Autobild: Corvette ZR1 vs SL65 AMGThis is a discussion on Autobild: Corvette ZR1 vs SL65 AMG within the Internal Combustion forums, part of the Website Forums category; Ugh....Why does the corvette keep popping up in Polls? The car (Corvette) sucks bricks IMO. The SL65 AMG looks 10 ... |
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| Corvette ZR1 | | 30 | 37.04% |
| SL65 AMG | | 51 | 62.96% |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Ugh....Why does the corvette keep popping up in Polls? The car (Corvette) sucks bricks IMO. The SL65 AMG looks 10 times better. Back in the day people kept getting mad at me for putting American Cars in Polls. I think I'm going to start putting them back in the polls now...since some of you are so excepting of them now.
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If the Corvette sucks bricks, then that logically also means that every AMG vehicle, and also a host of other European semi-supercars even more so suck brick. In this comparison, the Vette is one amazing car, completely makes the SL65 redudant in terms of performance..but if I had to choose one for myself, I'd go for the SL65 because in my opinion its performance is more than adequate to have a great experience, and the extra sophistication of the interior and techno-gadgets surpass the Corvette's. If price wasn't an issue, SL65..... but if it was, then it'd be the Vette in a heart beat! Heck, if Clarkson loves the car, then it has to be one heck of a car!
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Why are they comparing the ZR1 to an SL65 AMG? The SL65 AMG is so heavy it isn't made for competitive track driving. They should have used a more suitable opponent like an SL63 AMG or the optimized Black Series. ![]() Furthermore these cars couldn't be more different: SL65 AMG - powerful luxury cruiser with sporty character Corvette ZR1 - raw performance car
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Someone can put a 500HP V8 in the Hyundai Accent and get 0-60 in 1.2 seconds, it doesn't mean it's better then an S65 AMG just because it's faster.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Two stellar vehicles, but to very different vehicles. Forced induction, 4 big wheels, and similar hp number is all they share. SL65 AMG for me. More than enough performance for me and the top lets down. A rich enthusiast would solve this problem by simply having both of them. They're both worthy. M
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | The ZR1. It was a tough choice because the SL is one of my favorite cars. The reason I chose the ZR1 is because that car is a great car. I don't give a damn if the interior isn't as good as the SL or other cars because the pleasure it gives while driving is unmatched unless you get into the higher price ranges (or a GTR). Also, the ZR1 will be a collectors thing one day, so it is a good investment.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | I've driven Corvette C5 and Z06 and they are splendid driving machines. I cant believe you do not like a Vette. Its more of sportcars than SL65 and the focus are on the driving and a Vette is more than just a fast acceleration car. Trust me, if you driven a Corvette you would be massive impressed and you wouldnt say the car sucks, LoL. ![]()
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![]() | ZR1 is sick, but I still dislike it somehow, while for instance I do not dislike the new Skyline ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Yea, Just Me has already filled out the Benz fan club paper work. Just probably waiting on approval.
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