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Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents partially based on my first month owning one (and I love it more everyday).
1.) A 6.0 Liter engine putting out 400hp will not be as stressed over its lifetime as a 2.4 liter putting out 260hp.
Probably but I doubt there will be a significant difference in the expected life span of the engines.
2.) This car basically has a detuned corvette engine and drive-train.
It is not detuned but you might have it confused with the 7.0, 505 hp optional Corvette engine.
3.) This car can get 27-28mpg if not romped on.
NO CHANCE. I just took my first road trip, 300 miles each way,all highway. I never even hit 19 mpg.
4.) This car really doesn’t look fast. (sorry, being subjective)
I personally think it looks pretty fast, definitely sounds fast.
5.) The engine …may… be able to run regular.
Maybe but lets think about this a minute. Lets say you burn 50 gallons per month. (For example: 50 gallons x 18 mpg = 900 miles.) The premium fuel is 20 cents per gallon higher on average, 10 cents for you midgraders.
50 gallons x .20 = $10.00. Gimme a break, why use the crap gas to save a lousy 10 bucks a month? If $10.00 a month is an issue then you probably want a want a car in the $129.00 a month range. (I'm not ragging on anyone here, just putting it in perspective. OK below I am going to rag on someone.)
This is reminds me of a co-worker. When gas prices started going real high, he decided to by a motorcycle to save on gas. He paid $ 3000.00 for a motorcycle to save $30 or $40 a month on gas. He'll be breaking even in about 9 years lol.
If you decide to go for it I guarantee you will absolutely love this car!
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