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Old 10-07-2019, 03:20 PM   #715
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I feel like if you had to solve a rubix cube to pass you license exam, the roads would be a much more enjoyable place.
Justin Bieber is pretty quick with a rubix cube, but drives like an imbecile...there is zero correlation. Real world application of physics, Fast processing of sensory data, and a desire to drive well.

I think there should basically be a week of Skip Barber type driving school to get a license.

Or better yet, let most of these people work from home...

-Most young people in the job market are well versed in online courses, so easy transition
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-Spend time with their kids or whatever
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-I can rip on the highway...buys DD C8 or M4 GTS...loves life.
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Old 10-07-2019, 08:03 PM   #716
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It should take 10 years and you should have to pass tests in every season. Like in Finland. Finland producers some of the best drivers in the world.
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Old 10-07-2019, 08:55 PM   #717
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It should take 10 years and you should have to pass tests in every season. Like in Finland. Finland producers some of the best drivers in the world.
That would not be good for our auto industry
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Old 10-07-2019, 11:22 PM   #718
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It should take 10 years and you should have to pass tests in every season. Like in Finland. Finland producers some of the best drivers in the world.
I was driving vehicles 10 years before I got a drivers license AND I never had a problem solving my Rubik's cube.




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Old 10-08-2019, 05:42 PM   #719
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It’s subjective; it doesn’t matter, but the Corvette would not be in my top-ten list or even my top-twenty list for ‘best looking car of the last decade’.
OK, here are my number one and two. But C8 is still very good looking to me, especially for price.

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Old 10-08-2019, 06:18 PM   #720
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I was driving vehicles 10 years before I got a drivers license AND I never had a problem solving my Rubik's cube.




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Old 10-08-2019, 06:18 PM   #721
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OK, here are my number one and two. But C8 is still very good looking to me, especially for price.
He didn’t say for a given price. All he said was one of the best looking cars in the last decade. Considering all the supercars, hypercars, concept cars, bespoke cars, etc that have existed in the last decade, some of which are close to rolling art, the C8 isn’t even on my radar.
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Old 10-08-2019, 07:05 PM   #722
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He didn’t say for a given price. All he said was one of the best looking cars in the last decade. Considering all the supercars, hypercars, concept cars, bespoke cars, etc that have existed in the last decade, some of which are close to rolling art, the C8 isn’t even on my radar.
Fair enough, as you said, this is subjective.
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He didn’t say for a given price. All he said was one of the best looking cars in the last decade. Considering all the supercars, hypercars, concept cars, bespoke cars, etc that have existed in the last decade, some of which are close to rolling art, the C8 isn’t even on my radar.
That's why I asked what you thought was a good looking car.

This seems to share a lot of lines that are reminiscent of lamborghinis IMO. I cant really rattle off a ton of cars that trip my trigger more. Pricing and attainability may cloud my judgement there, but these convertible shots and the C8R, damn.

I also didn't say "the best" I said one of the best.
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That's why I asked what you thought was a good looking car.

This seems to share a lot of lines that are reminiscent of lamborghinis IMO. I cant really rattle off a ton of cars that trip my trigger more. Pricing and attainability may cloud my judgement there, but these convertible shots and the C8R, damn.

I also didn't say "the best" I said one of the best.
I know, which is why I said you said, ‘ONE of the bests’.

It is subjective. Everyone has their tastes. There are people who love the curves of Ferraris and others that like the edgy lines of Lamborghinis. To each their own.

There might be several cars in a given brand that does it more for me like from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenegsegg, Pagani, Porsche, etc. From the sleek Aston Martin One 77 to the edgy Ford GT, there are many examples.
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Looks like some of the first "wild" revs towards the end and some good option footage. Haven't seen anything more current with them driving or revving, lol.
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Old 10-09-2019, 10:51 AM   #726
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Looks like some of the first "wild" revs towards the end and some good option footage. Haven't seen anything more current with them driving or revving, lol.
Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see one in person...or better yet on the track....and the Nuburgring time...and what Nissan does to counter...and Ford....and Ferrari....and Dodge?
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I saw coupe and convertible in Newport last Saturday at the Audrain's Councours d'Elegance. Impressions from pics were not decieving, it's a semi-exotic-looking car that's a bit big and a bit too busy in styling details... Too many hard lines, some at awkward angles. I greatly prefer this, which was at the museum along with some other great GM concept cars:

Early 70s mid-engine "aerovette" concept. Small, clean design, quite a contrast vs. the C8...

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To be fair, Humfr you are a gentleman from a time when ppl are taught correctly about respect. Last 40 years? not so much.

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