Thanks everyone! The Mopar crowd has always, and will always be the most die hard for their brand. That's why it means a lot getting respect from all the Mopar guys.
I hear you Jaime, I am in a predominately Ford family, which is fine. The new 5.0, Shelby, and Boss 302 crowd are a different story. They are true car guys just like the rest of us and respect everything.
My father is a die hard Ford guy. But he has owned 3 corvettes in the past. If Ford were to make something comparable to a Corvette for around the same price, I would have gone that route. The viper is a hell of a car, but a Z06 will have no problems with an SRT10 Viper for 20-30 grand less. Same goes for the Ford GT, it will easily take on the SRT10 and Z06, out handle them both, and cruise at 160mph feeling like your only going 50. But for over 150 grand?
Point is, Chevy has always been on to something with the Corvette. You get A LOT of performance for the money. Not talking about stop light to stop light either. It's a combination of the handling, breaking, and the entire feel of the car. Fully independent suspension, pushrod V8, 96" wheel base, 3,300 pound 2 seat car. Hell, they have beaten Ferrari for over a decade at Sebring now. Point is, that was my justification.
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