2014 Corvette

SloMotion · 01-15-2013, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

You might have very valid thoughts there. It is a little off the Corvette path. Maybe they should have kept the ovals in the rear. And lose that spoiler. But it has LED lights!

btw... I just saw a 90's Camaro with retrofitted LED lights in the front. Kinda weird looking.

Yeah, I think this new design trend is all part of GM 'reinventing' itself and they have been targeting foreign/asian markets, China in particular, since the mid/late 90's. I'll be interested to see the North American sales figures on this new design later in the year. I think it appeals to a younger crowd, but they're not the ones that can afford it.

I do really like the rear end on this new Corvette, looks like a Transformer ... but then, I've always been kind of a 'butt' guy,

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Danno · 01-15-2013, 09:03 AM

The day they got in bed with Obama, along with the corrupt Autoworkers Unions, was when I decided I'd never ever own a GM or Chrysler product ever.

Here's my favorite GM/Chrysler joint project, which they haven't built yet, but its coming soon...

SloMotion · 01-15-2013, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The day they got in bed with Obama, along with the corrupt Autoworkers Unions, was when I decided I'd never ever own a GM or Chrysler product ever.

Here's my favorite GM/Chrysler joint project, which they haven't built yet, but its coming soon...

I used to drive nothing but GM, but since the bailout, I bought a couple old Jeeps. It's kinda' Chrysler, but when you get into the nuts & bolts of the auto bailouts, Chrysler was just made more palatable for Fiat to come in and take over, where GM's deal screwed a lot of the suppliers, SE Michigan and the American taxpayer. Ford doesn't really have anything I like or can afford either, at the moment.

Danno · 01-15-2013, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

I used to drive nothing but GM, but since the bailout, I bought a couple old Jeeps. It's kinda' Chrysler, but when you get into the nuts & bolts of the auto bailouts, Chrysler was just made more palatable for Fiat to come in and take over, where GM's deal screwed a lot of the suppliers, SE Michigan and the American taxpayer. Ford doesn't really have anything I like or can afford either, at the moment.

Here's my lil gem...

TheOak · 01-15-2013, 09:35 AM

When a Mitsubishi 3000GT humps a Dodge Stealth Turbo thats what you get.

SloMotion · 01-15-2013, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Here's my lil gem...

That's a tough looking truck,

. Do they have a Nissan plant in AL? When I use to drive to Proctor & Gamble in Pineville, LA, I use to pass a Nissan plant in MS, I think, and if I remember correctly, AL got an auto plant or two as well.

Danno · 01-15-2013, 09:44 AM

Toyota in Huntsville, Hyundai in Montgomery, Honda in Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa.

Baldwin County (SE Alabama) has a megasite available and a car plant is a typical buyer for megasites. So it'll probably be another one in the next few years.

The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically.

SloMotion · 01-15-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Toyota in Huntsville, Hyundai in Montgomery, Honda in Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa.

Baldwin County (SE Alabama) has a megasite available and a car plant is a typical buyer for megasites. So it'll probably be another one in the next few years.

The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically.

Yeah, I knew the airline industry was big down there, when did the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa get there? I used to do a lot of work for BMW/Mercedes and travel to the BMW plant in South Carolina, but Mercedes in Tuscaloosa never came up.

Danno · 01-15-2013, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Yeah, I knew the airline industry was big down there, when did the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa get there? I used to do a lot of work for BMW/Mercedes and travel to the BMW plant in South Carolina, but Mercedes in Tuscaloosa never came up.

Its been here since 1997. Need work? Head South young man!

TheOak · 01-15-2013, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically.

Barry will put that sh1t in check. lol

Southerners making a living... WTF?!?!?!

01-15-2013, 08:17 AM	#11
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by SmashMouth You might have very valid thoughts there. It is a little off the Corvette path. Maybe they should have kept the ovals in the rear. And lose that spoiler. But it has LED lights! btw... I just saw a 90's Camaro with retrofitted LED lights in the front. Kinda weird looking. Yeah, I think this new design trend is all part of GM 'reinventing' itself and they have been targeting foreign/asian markets, China in particular, since the mid/late 90's. I'll be interested to see the North American sales figures on this new design later in the year. I think it appeals to a younger crowd, but they're not the ones that can afford it. I do really like the rear end on this new Corvette, looks like a Transformer ... but then, I've always been kind of a 'butt' guy, .

01-15-2013, 09:03 AM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,745	Re: 2014 Corvette The day they got in bed with Obama, along with the corrupt Autoworkers Unions, was when I decided I'd never ever own a GM or Chrysler product ever. Here's my favorite GM/Chrysler joint project, which they haven't built yet, but its coming soon...

01-15-2013, 09:11 AM	#13
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by Danno The day they got in bed with Obama, along with the corrupt Autoworkers Unions, was when I decided I'd never ever own a GM or Chrysler product ever. Here's my favorite GM/Chrysler joint project, which they haven't built yet, but its coming soon... I used to drive nothing but GM, but since the bailout, I bought a couple old Jeeps. It's kinda' Chrysler, but when you get into the nuts & bolts of the auto bailouts, Chrysler was just made more palatable for Fiat to come in and take over, where GM's deal screwed a lot of the suppliers, SE Michigan and the American taxpayer. Ford doesn't really have anything I like or can afford either, at the moment.

01-15-2013, 09:32 AM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,745	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by SloMotion I used to drive nothing but GM, but since the bailout, I bought a couple old Jeeps. It's kinda' Chrysler, but when you get into the nuts & bolts of the auto bailouts, Chrysler was just made more palatable for Fiat to come in and take over, where GM's deal screwed a lot of the suppliers, SE Michigan and the American taxpayer. Ford doesn't really have anything I like or can afford either, at the moment. Here's my lil gem...

01-15-2013, 09:35 AM	#15
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,038	Re: 2014 Corvette When a Mitsubishi 3000GT humps a Dodge Stealth Turbo thats what you get. SloMotion likes this.

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01-15-2013, 09:38 AM	#16
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by Danno Here's my lil gem... That's a tough looking truck, . Do they have a Nissan plant in AL? When I use to drive to Proctor & Gamble in Pineville, LA, I use to pass a Nissan plant in MS, I think, and if I remember correctly, AL got an auto plant or two as well.

01-15-2013, 09:44 AM	#17
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,745	Re: 2014 Corvette Toyota in Huntsville, Hyundai in Montgomery, Honda in Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa. Baldwin County (SE Alabama) has a megasite available and a car plant is a typical buyer for megasites. So it'll probably be another one in the next few years. The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically.

01-15-2013, 09:48 AM	#18
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by Danno Toyota in Huntsville, Hyundai in Montgomery, Honda in Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa. Baldwin County (SE Alabama) has a megasite available and a car plant is a typical buyer for megasites. So it'll probably be another one in the next few years. The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically. Yeah, I knew the airline industry was big down there, when did the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa get there? I used to do a lot of work for BMW/Mercedes and travel to the BMW plant in South Carolina, but Mercedes in Tuscaloosa never came up.

01-15-2013, 09:52 AM	#19
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,745	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by SloMotion Yeah, I knew the airline industry was big down there, when did the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa get there? I used to do a lot of work for BMW/Mercedes and travel to the BMW plant in South Carolina, but Mercedes in Tuscaloosa never came up. Its been here since 1997. Need work? Head South young man!

01-15-2013, 09:57 AM	#20
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,038	Re: 2014 Corvette Originally Posted by Danno The Airplane industry is the one thats about make South Alabama explode economically. Barry will put that sh1t in check. lol Southerners making a living... WTF?!?!?!