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Consumer Reports, everyone's favorite independent rating organization, came out with their annual "American Top Picks" list.  The criteria to be on the list includes them having reliability data for the car, stability control must be available and the crash tests have to be decent.

With those criteria met, the Corvette Z06 was named Most Fun Car to Drive.  it beat out many other qualified American rivals, and Consumer Reports gives us an idea why (although in a rather negative tone).  They say:

Fun to drive: The Corvette Z06 is an awesome car, but Corvette reliability is well-below average. The CTS could also qualify here, but again, no reliability data. Going down the list, the Mustang GT lacks ESC; we don’t have reliability data on the Dodge Viper; and the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky have subpar reliability. The Dodge Charger R/T V8 is reliable and fast, but its overly light steering feel keeps it from being truly fun to drive.

Our only other complaint about the article is how it starts off.  The tone seems to be that they only come out with this list because people email and correspond with them that buying American is important and a decision factor for many.  It would seem to me that while the list is a great idea, buying American is an even better idea.  There's something to be said about being impartial and independent, but its something else to go dogging the industry that built this country.

What's your take?  Let us know.  And did we also mention, we have 5 Z06's in stock now at GMS Pricing?  Call or write us for more details.

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With all the hype over the upcoming 2009 Corvette ZR-1, the Z06 has been cast as the "middle child" with much less attention being paid to what is a fantastically fast and sexy car.  I haven't read a review of a Z06 in a while, so it was refreshing to read Scott Burgess' column in The Detroit News this week.

I won't reiterate the article, but if you care about the Z06, you should definitely click on the link below to read his take.  Most of the article is extremely complimentary.  One area he did say he'd like to see improvement (which I agree with) is the interior of the vehicle.  Chevy could, and should, make the upgrade.  The best line of the article?  Simply this...

"Whether cruising to the country club or to Key West to park in front of Sloppy Joe's, the Z06 will get you noticed. Corvettes -- all Corvettes -- are distinctive, iconic and easily recognizable. People never ask you, "How do you like that sports car?" Instead, they say, "Nice 'Vette." Or they just nod in knowing approval."

So True.

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IntelliChoice.com has come out with their annual Best Overall Value of the Year Awards for 2008.  There should be no surprise that the 2008 Corvette is on the list.  IntelliChoice has recognized Corvette's value in most of its studies and awards in the past, but this year the Vette gets an even bigger nod!

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was given the award for Best Car Value Over $24,000!  That's a HUGE category when you stop and think about it and sure enough, our favorite Vette takes the cake.

In addition to the Best Car Value Over $24,000, it was also named Best Sport Class Value of the Year.  Is it me, or do those folks over at IntelliChoice know what they're talking about?

See the whole list by checking out the press release below.

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After AutoWeek named the ZR1 the "Best in Show" at the NAIAS, now our fellow Detroit News Readers have done the same thing!  The panel chose the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 as their "Best in Show" as well.

On Friday at the Detroit Economic Club's NAIAS luncheon, the awards were announced with great reception. 

Other vehicles honored included the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon as Most Awesome Off-Road Vehicle, Chrysler Town & Country as Best Family Hauler and the Ford F-150 for Most Innovative.

The way the awards are chosen is a pretty interesting, and fun process for those of us here in Detroit.  A panel of 100 readers was selected from over 1,000 applications to inspect all the vehicles and find the best of the huge show.  We think Detroiters are on the pulse of the automotive industry, and again they come through by giving the Corvette top honors.

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We can't get enough of the 2009 Corvette ZR1, and neither can anyone else that's been to the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) here in Detroit.  Reviews are coming in left and right, and we feature one of them here.

AutoWeek's Editors have established their favorites from the show, and wouldn't you know it, the ZR1 is right at the top of their list.  They have given the 2009 ZR1 the "Best in Show" Award.  They say about the Corvette, "This is an iconic car and an iconic Corvette. A carbon-fiber body and 620 hp under the hood--we love it."

We love it too guys!  The other awards, which were given out Wednesday, include the Audi R8 TDI Concept named Most Fun, the Cadillac CTS Coupe named Best Concept, and the Ford F-150 named Most Significant.

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Seven years straight.  That's the current run of the Chevrolet Corvette on Car and Driver's 10 Best List.  That's right, the 2008 Corvette made the list for the 7th straight time this year.

Each year, C&D heads out west of Ann Arbor, MI (not far from us where they have their home office) and evaluates and tests all kinds of new cars.  They really do have a tough job, don't they?

The three areas they focus on are how well the vehicle performs, if the vehicle is engaging or not within its category, and how practical and affordable the vehicle is for the options you get.

With 22 updates since 2007, C&D was more than interested in looking at the new 2008 Corvette.  They liked the 4LT trim package, manual shift crispness, and the new LS3 engine with 430 HP.

For a full rundown of their review, click on the link below.  You can also find a complete list of Car & Driver's 10 best cars after the jump.

[ Car and Driver ]

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WealthTV, a new HD cable TV channel is devoted to taking viewers on a journey of how wealth is achieved, used and enjoyed.

From their press release, "WealthTV conducted viewer polling to determine the finest automobiles for 2008. Only six automobiles earned honors in the hearts and minds of WealthTV’s viewers and will receive the crystal WealthTV Viewer’s Choice Award. This top honor award, which more accurately reflects the passions of loyal automotive enthusiasts, is deemed the top honors in the luxury car market."

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette was rated as the Hottest Sportscar Under $50,000 for 2008.  We at CorvetteBlog know the true value the Corvette represents, and now we learn the viewers of WealthTV agree with us.

The other vehicles honored were the Audi R8  (Most Exciting New Release), Lexus LX 570 (Most Luxurious SUV), Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (Most Luxurious Sedan), Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (Hottest Sports Car no Price Limit), and the Honda FCX (Most Advanced use of Hybrid Technology).

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IntelliChoice.com, a great internet source for information on new and used cars, comes out every month with their "Best Deals of the Month" list.  The list features the best ownership cost value in 33 respective classes.

According to their press release, selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car rebate.

This month, the Chevrolet Corvette was named Best Sports Car Deal in November.  With the recently announced rebates for the Red Tag Sale, we aren't surprised.  Now is the time to take advantage of Corvette ownership.

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Kelley Blue Book (KBB) announced their 2008 Vehicle Residual Value Analysis.  Kelley is well known for being THE source for vehicle values for dealers and more recently for the public with their great online tools.  Every year they come out with their list of vehicles that retain  their value the best in a number of categories.  The analysis is based on 2008 vehicles only with projected values in five years.

This year, the 2008 Chevrolet Z06 comes in tops in the High Performance Car category.  This means that of all high performance cars out there, the Z06 is projected to retain its value the best.  Great news for Corvette owners looking to sell their Z06 down the line.

Here's what Kelley said about the Z06:  "Replace the standard Corvette's 430-horsepower V8 with a 505-horsepower V8---an engine hand-assembled by a single technician---and you've got what many consider the best of the best in American sports cars. The added power is managed by a reworked suspension that delivers improved handling with very little sacrifice in highway ride comfort."

For a list of all of the vehicles and categories, click on the link below.  Also, don't forget our special Z06 sale going on now at Corvette Blog!

[ Kelly Blue Book ]

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Automobile Magazine recently announced their 2008 All-Star Awards.  Every year, the editors of the magazine test and evaluate cars that make the greatest impact.  They say “These ten cars are the year's most exciting cars, our picks for the vehicles we'd most like to personally own in our dream garage."  This year's list includes the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.

Here's what the editors say about the 2008 Vette:  "Evolutionary improvements keep the Vette in a class of its own. The revised 2008 edition does the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 4.3 seconds—with an automatic transmission. There are faster new cars than the Corvette, but all of them cost a lot more."

While the review could have been a little more complimentary (in my mind), at least the Corvette ranks as an All-Star as it should.

Other vehicles named to the All-Star list include the all new Chevy Malibu, Infinity G37/G35, Volvo C30, Mazda CX-9, Volkswagen GTI, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes Benz S Class, Lotus Elise, and the Porsche Boxster /Cayman.

The January 2008 issue of the magazine that includes the story on the 2008 All-Stars hits newsstands on December 4th.

[ The Auto Channel ]

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Consumers Digest announced their 2008 Best Buy Recommendations today and low and behold, our beloved 2008 Chevy Corvette is on the list in the "Sporty Car" category.

This is not the first time Corvette has been named a Best Buy, we covered last year's rating here.

Other "Sporty Cars" receiving the nod from CD include: the BMW 3-series, Ford Mustang, MINI Cooper, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky.

See the entire list including all vehicles honored by clicking below.

[ Consumers Digest ]

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This week's CorvetteBlog Video of the Week features one of my personal favorites in the racing field - Danica Patrick!  Danica is coming off her best finish ever at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix (where CorvetteBlog was glad to be present)!  In this video she test drives a Corvette Z06; mind you it's a 2007 model, not a 2008.

She didn't have as many positive things to say about it as one might hope, but then again, to each their own.  She does make valid comparisons to the Porsche and agrees that the Corvette is the superior vehicle.  Her take is interesting if nothing else, and as always, we invite you to comment and let us know what you think of her review.

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Cars.com's blog, Kicking Tires, recently reviewed the 2008 Corvette giving it mixed reviews.  The review is written by 3 different co-authors including Joe Bruzek from Ask.cars.com, David Thomas from Kicking Tires, and Ian Merritt, the staff photographer.

Bruzek liked the power of the LS3 engine, but was turned off by various interior features like the door release buttons instead of actual handles.  (I've always enjoyed that difference, but that's me...)

Thomas enjoyed the power around the track as well, but hates the interior.  He was looking for more of something like the new CTS interior.  (That'd be great, don't get me wrong, but I want to see the 4LT interior in person before making my decision!)

Merritt had my favorite line from the review.  "To an untrained car reviewer like myself, the 2008 Chevy Corvette sounds a lot like I would expect it to sound: a freight train mashed up with a 747 jet engine. It drives even better."

To read the review for yourself, click on the link below.

[ Kicking Tires ]

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September's print issue of Motor Trend (which hit the desk this morning) presents MT's first test of the new NPP-equipped 2008 Corvette.  Motor Trend found that the NPP-coded dual-mode performance exhaust system reduces back-pressure by a whopping 80% at high engine speeds, resulting in six additional horses and an improvement of four pound-feet.

The Vette was able to scoot to 60mph in just 4.1 seconds.  The quarter mile was accomplished in just 12.5 seconds at 115 mph.  These numbers are similar to the the results of their testing of the 2002 Corvette Z06!

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The September issue of Winding Road on-line has hit the Ethernet, and two stories relate to Corvette.  The bigger story (on pages 21-23) is that they have driven the 2008 Corvette in and around GM's (Milford, Michigan) Proving Grounds.

Jim McCraw writes about the new LS3 6.2L engine, the valved muffler system, the MZ6 transmission, the 3.42 rear axle, and the many new tweaks, and it's all good!  All good! 

The sounds, the response, the feeling.  It's all there, and in abundance!  In summary: "about the most performance you can get for the money, period".

[ Download September Issue Winding Road ]

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Most internet fanatics, like us at CorvetteBlog, are familiar with CNET and their reviews of technology products.  Ever since their inception they've grown to include more and more products and reviews and sure enough, they've ventured into automobile reviews now as well.

What exactly makes CNET an expert in vehicles, we're not quite sure.  In fact, we find the timing of the review also interesting.  Who reviews a vehicle at the end of the model year as the new model year is coming out?  That's exactly what they've done by releasing the review yesterday.

CNET gives the Z06 an 8.5 out of 10 rating.  Details on their rating (including their high and low points) are found after the jump.

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Save yourself three minutes: read the final description of the Corvette Z06 below.

While enjoying the latest print edition of Popular Mechanics, I couldn't help but notice Ben Stewart's four way comparison of what he calls "the latest supercars".  These are the phrases (and clauses, if you want to be technical, which I usually do) that caught my attention describing the four supercars:

Viper SRT10 Coupe

There's nothing subtle about driving a Viper.
This hairy chested bruiser is louder and rowdier than anything else.
The gearshift knob is practically the size of a baseball.
This snake will bite.
This beast is a better weekend toy than an everyday supercar.

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Under the title “Fellow’s Traveller,” Top Gear Magazine recently queried the wisdom of building the Ron Fellows Edition Corvette Z06. They feel the vehicle would be a “strong contender” for a position on a list of “pointless special edition cars.”

Apparently they barely (if at all) follow the GT1 racing world, in which Fellows has established himself as pre-eminent. While acknowledging his Canadian heritage, they treat everything American and Canadian as if we are “just the colonies.”

They describe as a “saving grace” the fact of the mind-blowing performance of the 7.0L Z06 engine, the 0-60mph time of 3.8 seconds, and top speed of 199mph. Well, at least they noticed!

Check out their little article. Don’t you think they are a little jaded?

[ Top Gear ]

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Keith Martin's Buyer's Guides on C2 and C3 Corvettes provide helpful information. Whether you’re a buyer, restorer, dealer, or enthusiast, the down-loadable information includes: 

* In depth market information, details of the most recent auction sales, and expert profiles

* Performance data, serial numbers, original colors, and factory options

* Classic road tests, advertisements, sales brochures, and owner's manual pages

* What to look for when buying

* Resources for clubs, parts, and restoration

Each volume is available to download for just $12.95 each in Adobe Reader format.  Information is also available on AMX, Austin-Healey, 240Z, Pantera, Mustang, Thunderbird, and XK-E.

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The July issue of Motor Trend dropped on the desk at Corvette Blogtopia on Friday, and there on page 19 was their take on the upcoming mid-production cycle Corvette.

From Motor Trend's perspective, the "top ten things you need to know about the 2008 Corvette" are:

LS3 6.2L engine replacing the LS2 6.0L, with horsepower up to 436

Bigger intake vales and higher-lift-intake cams to improve breathing

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The Corvette has been America's most popular true sports car for long time, and with popularity, there always comes accusations of "overrated". The same is true of musical artists, sports stars, and writers - no matter how good they are, sometimes their own popularity will overshadow them and turn people off. Mr. Burgundy of Associated Content explains:

So how good is the Chevrolet Corvette? If one were to judge greatness by longevity, then the Corvette certainly has that in its favor: the first model was introduced in 1953, and Chevy has had a huge hit on its hands for over fifty years. Over the years, vast numbers of owners have joined Corvette clubs across the country and around the world. These clubs, along with their sometimes-fanatical members, have no doubt played a role in making the Corvette appear overrated in many people's eyes.

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This "American Exotics Video Comparison Test" from Edmunds (in late 2005) is long on summary and a little short on heart pounding action (like we get from Top Gear), but it certainly presents an excellent nose to nose comparo of Corvette Z06 against the Ford GT and Dodge Viper.

Edmunds declares that the Corvette is the "easiest to drive in every day conditions," is just as fast on the racetrack, and is certainly the least expensive.  The conclusion: Z06 is best for "world class exotic car performance."  But then, as a reader of Corvette Blog, you knew that!

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When a Corvette can be driven (not necessarily legally) right out of the showroom and onto a highway at speeds over 180mph, the engineers and designers had better have given every thought to safety! And Corvette designers did!.

One of the amazing aspects of the C6 Corvette is in its anti-flight design.  Chief designer Tom Peters has been quoted as saying, “We looked to inspiration from modern jet fighters. The side profile brings to mind the silhouette of an F22 Raptor – angular and aggressive, but with just the right amount of curves.”  But it doesn't just look like it could fly! In many ways, if the C6 had wings, it could fly!

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Road & Track turns in this summary on the new Callaway Corvette C16: "we have no doubt there’s a market for this highly individualized, sharp-handling, meticulously outfitted supercar, one that tops out at a claimed 206 mph in anger but will still return 28 mpg when driven gently".

Regarding this Corvette's amazing velocity: "The flesh on your cheekbones ripples back toward your ears in a sort of g-induced perma-grin. Of course, this is second-nature to centrifuge-trained astronauts and rocket-sled test pilots, but this sort of acceleration is uncommon—and hugely addictive—in a road-going, street-licensed automobile". 

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How would you like to spend endless hours watching video of Corvettes, Porsches, Lambos, and just about any vehicle you can come up with?

The website StumbleUpon now provides a great new feature: videos!  It's as simple as logging on, identifying your interest (CARS), and clicking the "Stumble" button.  You will then be presented with video after video of commercials, Top Gear shows, training films, promo's, and even home-made fare.  Some of this stuff is hilarious!  Oh, and Corvette lovers: there are some nice Vettes in there!

User Warning: if you are a workaholic with no time for diversion, you might want to skip this website.  (On the other hand, maybe this was made just for you!)

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In the Jan/Feb 2006 issue of Winding Road, road tester Bill Campbell described the standard 400hp Corvette LS2 engine as having a better response in the day-to-day world of driving than the 505hp LS7 engine of the Z06:

“The 6-liter LS2 feels a little stronger than the LS7 in the 2000 to 3500 rpm range where you so often find yourself on the street. Whether it is because the LS2 torque peak is slightly lower or because the Z06 has taller gearing doesn’t really matter. Let’s get this straight: the LS2 is one of the great engines of all time for practical street level torque, and the LS7 in the Z06 delivers about 95 percent of the feel of the LS2, but potential buyers, particularly those with C6 experience, should be prepared.”

I’m curious to know whether others feel the same. What is your experience? Post your comment below. 

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GM recently published a comprehensive list of awards that the Chevrolet Corvette C6 has won recently:

o  Vehicle Satisfaction Award – Sports Car; AutoPacific; 2006 MY
o  10 Best Cars 2006 – Best Performance Car; Car and Driver; 2006 MY
o  10 Best Cars 2007 – Best Performance Car; Car and Driver; 2007 MY
o  Best Buys – Vehicles to Enjoy; Chicago Tribune; 2006 MY
o  Best Buys – Sports Cars; Consumer’s Digest; 2007 MY
o  Best Buy for 2007 – Premium Sporty/Performance Car; Consumer Guide; 2007 MY
o  Most Satisfying Vehicles for 2007; Consumer Reports; 2007 MY
o  Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles – Coupe under $45,000 & Top Convertible Under $45,000;    Edmunds.com; 2006 MY
o  Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles – Coupe under $45,000; Edmunds.com; 2006 MY
o  Ten Most Awesome Autos – Under $50,000; Esquire; 2006
o  Sports Cars We Recommend – Best Mid-Range; Forbesautos.com; 2006 MY
o  Sports Cars We Recommend – Best Value; Forbesautos.com; 2006 MY
o  AutoFOCUS Award – Sports/Performance; InFOCUS magazine; 2007 MY
o  Best Value of the Year – Sports Car; IntelliChoice (at the Chicago Auto Show); 2006 MY
o  Initial Quality Study – Premium Sporty Car; J.D. Power; 2006 MY
o  Best Resale Value – Top 10 Models; Kelley Blue Book; 2006
o  Best in Class – Sports Cars; Kiplinger's Personal Finance; 2007 MY
o  Best Cars 2006 – Best Sports-Car Value; Money magazine; 2006
o  5-Star "Drive Before You Die" Rating; Motor Trend; 2007 MY
o  America's 100 Best – Ride of Your Life; Reader's Digest; 2006 MY
o  Best of the Best – Sports Car; Robb Report; 2006 MY
o  2006 Total Quality Award – Small Specialty Over $25,000; Strategic Vision; 2006 MY
o  Total Value Award – Small Specialty over $25,000; Strategic Vision; 2007 MY
o  Best Value in America – Sports Cars over $37,500; Vincentric; 2006 MY

This is staggering!  Congratulations Chevy Corvette!

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Ever find yourself drawn back to an amazing video creation?  Top Gear's superb review of the 2006 Corvette "Zed-Oh-Six" keeps coming to mind.

First , they show us the phenomenal capability of driving from "naught to 175mph" in one gear (5th)!  Then, how the Z06 out-accelerates a torched trail of petrol!

[ TOP GEAR on YouTube ]

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Let's face it.  Most people don't review Consumer's Digest before selecting a true sports car!

But when an independent company like CD exhaustively studies over two hundred new vehicles, sifts through the evidence, and then posts their findings to select Chevrolet Corvette as a "Best Buy," no one wants to hide it!

To review their announcement, and learn about the process, visit In Recognition of Excellence.

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Remember the song from the 60's?  "Fifth gear?  She's all right!"

This is unbelievable! If you haven’t caught the video yet, see it here: Fifth Gear Video.   Among other experiments, they run a Z06 from "naught to 175 mph" (0-175 mph in American English) in just one gear, fifth!

The Fifth Gear Show is blown away with the remarkable capabilities of the amazing Corvette Z06, as should we all be!

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AutoRox, a special celebration honoring the American automobiles with special entertainment and awards is put together by Spike TV. The evening is hosted by Ice Cube.

When it was over, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was awarded three top honors including:

Car of the Year, Best Sports Car, and Deal of the Year.

The show airs on Spike TV on April 18th at 10pm. Details here.

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The Toyota Prius is the car that makes its owners happiest, according to a survey by Consumer Reports but the Chevrolet Corvette is a close second.

"There's a strange dichotomy in the 'Most Satisfying' cars," pointed out David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Department.

Generally, cars that have high performance engines do well, but fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles also seem to have happier owners than owners of similar non-hybrid vehicles.

Ninety-five percent of Prius owners said they would buy one again. Among Corvette owners, 93 percent said they would buy the car again.

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The Corvette Z06 has done it again.

AAA recently announced its Top Car Picks for 2006. Honda is featured all over the list but doesn't manage to come up with the most coveted of titles (as far as AAA awards go)!

The Corvette Z06 was named as the top Cool Car.

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North American Car of the Year. That has a nice ring to it doesn't it? Well, DailySportsCar.com thought enough of the C6.R Corvette to give it the honor. The online magazine is considered a top source on racing and GT series coverage. The awesome yellow Compuware Corvette C6.R race cars raced to 10 of 11 victories last year.

In an article on WhoWon.com, I like the quotes that author Rick Voegelin highlights:

"Among the many accolades that Corvette Racing has received since the introduction of the C6.R, one of the crowning achievements is this award from dailysportscar.com," said Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan.

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I often enjoy reading about how other countries (and cultures) respond to a great American product like the Corvette. There's a great review of the Corvette Z06 from AutoExpress out of the UK.

The Z06 is now available in the UK and there couldn't be more positive publicity about the performance and the affordability. The review goes on to say:

On sale in the UK now, the ultimate Corvette has Dodge's Viper and various Ferraris firmly in its sights, and will really give Porsche and Jaguar buyers something to think about, too. Priced at £59,850, the Z06 offers supercar performance for 911 and XK money.

Now if you convert that £59,850 to American dollars today you're looking at a cost in the UK of $104,528. While it may be more expensive across the Atlantic, still a great deal for our friends who gave us fish and chips!

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I enjoyed reading Automotive.com's review of the 2006 Corvette. The title of the review is "A supercar bargain for the ages."

They have over 6 pages on the walkaround, interior, driving impressions, etc. I think one of my favorite quotes would have to be about the engine, which was my first impression of the Corvette... the sound and drive of the at engine. They say,

The low, throaty roar of the LS2 V8 in the standard Corvette coupe and Convertible sounds great, and that sound is accompanied by truly thrilling acceleration. Stand on the gas and even the automatic will chirp the rear tires when it shifts into second.

The best Corvette ever? They think so, and quite frankly, I'd have to agree!

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