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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh
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Originally Posted by Smooth 330i
the car looks good and has good spec but nobody knows what the reliability is. As a brand new model that is a very high risk in my mind until somebody puts 50-60k mi on it. As an example consider Alfa qf
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The engine is not any different than any other high performance GM small block. Okay, the transmission is new, but built by Tremec. The frame looks pretty stout to my trained eyes. Other than layout, what really is that new that GM doesn't know how to do? Caddy V-series cars are just as, and more powerful. The frame has hints of Alpha in it. GM has plenty experience in building reliable cars.
The electrical system is new for the Corvette platform, but not new for GM. What is high-risk in your mind? |
For h/w definitely brakes and xmsn including coding.
s/w and sensor integration is a whole another topic but I am expecting electrical gremlins.
Also, cooling, vehicle stability, handling, steering, braking, etc. In general until somebody performs a platform shakedown in the real world it is impossible for anybody to predict. For example, will it go into limp mode after 10 hot laps? Will the brakes take the beating?
In general, the price makes me uncomfortable. Can GM deliver top to bottom repeatable/reliable performance at this level for $60-70k? Maybe ...