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Old September 1st 04, 06:44 AM
Joel Jacobs
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"Orc General" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have a comparative cost of owning an early model C4 versus an
> early model Dodge Stealth.
> By this I mean 1985/86 C4 versus 1992/93 Stealth. I seem to like them
> both, and have been debating
> which one to go for. I figure you save on gas with the Stealth (V6) but
> its
> probably more expensive to maintain
> than the C4 as far as available parts are concerned. It seems to me the
> Stealth is a rarer car than the C4 as far as
> the number of car running out there is concerned.


Does performance count for anything? If so, go with the Corvette. I have
had several opportunities to impress upon Stealths the importance of not
attempting to run with the big dogs. On one occasion it dawned on me, just
as I was about to run over the top of Mr. Stealth, that he was topped out
while I still had 30, or so, mph remaining. A braking maneuver was applied
and disaster averted.

A few years back I had the opportunity from a Chevrolet dealer friend of
mine to drive a Stealth he had taken in on trade. The car was a cream puff
and ran strong, but didn't handle nearly as well as the Corvette, nor would
it run through a test track as quickly as would the Corvette. What I found
most disconcerting was the car felt flimsy while under torque and pressure.
The cars are "kinda cute" but who wants cute when you can have great looks
and sterling performance? Buy the Vette.

Just my ? worth.

Joel Jacobs
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