ChrisUlrich

Just looking for some comparison between between a 2000 Trans Am and a 2008 Corvette.

I owned 96 Trans Am with a 383ci that made 430/415 and a 2000 Trans Am that made 352/350. The 2000 had lowering springs and sway bars.

Just wondering how a stock 08' Corvette would feel compared to that?

Also, I heard that a Corvette feels infinitely better than a 2010 Camaro and 2000 Trans Am as far as ride comfort, cornering, and braking. I know these questions seem silly but I really am asking. I'm looking into buying a 2008 Corvette and i'd like to get some real world opinions on it before I even waste my time setting up test drives and all that.

396D1SS

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well they can make 440rwhp with light bolt ons and over 500rwhp with a cam and stock heads and intake, TB, water pump, crank pulley etc...

No comparison hands down it will walk all over your previous rides


get one

SCM_Crash

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There isn't any comparison that can be made between the two. The only similarities they have is that they're both made by GM.

Drive a Corvette. You'll see. I had a 2002 WS6 and going from that to the Corvette was just a ridiculous eye opener.

But on a side note, I do indeed wish I could have had both the TA and the Corvette.


EDIT: BTW, I've had 2 F-bodies and 2 Corvettes. This isn't a hit and miss type of thing.

ChrisUlrich

Really? Why would you want both then? What's the plus side to a Trans Am if you have a Vette?

I figured the 08 Vette would be incredibly more advanced in every way vs my 2000 Trans Am. But I thought i'd just make a topic about it to be reassured some! :-)

Ragtop 99

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Compared to your 2000 TA, the 2008 vette is a completely different game. Lighter, faster, better handling, and a big step up in interior quality. Just driving in traffic and looking out over the curves of the vette is more satisfying.

I wouldn't mind having my 2002 SS vert for times when I want full top down and a back seat, but I don't miss it when I want to go fast or hit the curves.

ChrisUlrich

:-) flippin sweet!

marc97taws6

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I think above recommended both the Trans Am and the Vette just because of the different worlds.

I am currently building/swapping my 97 TA just because it was my first "muscle car" and therefore has a lot of sentimental value to me.

I plan on definitely adding a C6 to my future though The C6 in general is a great performance value and a very well-rounded car

SCM_Crash

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Sentimental reasons and I like the looks of the Trans Am still.