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Old 03-10-2011, 10:12 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jeffblue View Post
vettes have gotten more expensive, japanese sports cars have gotten less expensive.... what does that say about where each company is putting their engineering money
Extrapolated for inflation, a 1984 C4 vette costs $44K. The new 'vette costs $48K, and...

It is nearly 500% more rigid.
It has over 170% more power.
It still gets gets within 2mpg of it on the highway and identical mileage in the city.
It has a 5/100 powertrain warranty.



I would say the money is being spent well. Not bad for $4K.

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