Which is faster , '97 corvette 5.7 345 hp, or '01 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharged ?

If you didn't notice big differences that mattered to you the Pontiac would probably be the better choice -- better all-a-round car for New England winters.

OTOH, if you've got the garage space, buy both.

-- pj

'Whats your opinion ? Thanks for your thought's. '97 Corvette 5.7 345 hp ( all the goodie's ) vr's the '01 Grand Prix GTP

REPLY: The corvette is likely to hold its value better , is Americas icon sports car with its long heritage, the body wont rust, you can join a local Corvette Club that goes on outings and meet new people, others will wave to you, and youll look better driving it if youre a tad on the egotistical side.

345 hp lugging around a 3300 pound car.

you do the math

odyssey wrote:

'97 Corvette 5.7 345 hp ( all the goodie's ) vr's the '01 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharger (also all the goodie's )

why don't you just ask your Mom which one to buy, obviously you cant make a decision on your own

kickstart

'But I already made up my mind. You can't beat a corvette, There a well made car. '

REPLY: Just bear in mind that the 1997 was the first year for the new C6 generation Corvette ; and there were issues. Consumer Reports backs this up. Hopefully, the previous owner got them resolved . If it were me...id save a bit more for at least a 2000 Corvette .

'97 Corvette 5.7 345 hp ( all the goodie's ) vr's the '01 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharger (also all the goodie's )

:>'But I already made up my mind. You can't beat a corvette, There a well :>made car. :>' :>

:>REPLY: Just bear in mind that the 1997 was the first year for the new :>C6 generation Corvette ;

C5 Gen.

:>and there were issues. Consumer Reports backs this up. :> Hopefully, the previous owner got them resolved . If it were me...id :>save a bit more for at least a 2000 Corvette .

'Just bear in mind that the 1997 was the first year for the new C6 generation Corvette ; '

C5 =A0 Gen.

REPLY: Opps...sorry ...i mean to say C5.

On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:00:54 -0500, snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net (dave) wrote something wonderfully witty:

Yeah, but can you get laid in the backseat?

'Yeah, but can you get laid in the backseat?

But wait Ric -- I'd only heard of 32 and haven't seen the scary pictures since boot camp. Maybe Dave can OT us with some personal experiences. >>8-O

OTOH, with WebTV he probably can't generate a proper followup link to a more appropriate ng.

-- pj

Ric Seyler wrote:

Are you insane?

I've owned both - in fact, I had a 2001 GTP before getting my 02 C5 Vette. It's not close. Not even close. I mean not in the same ballpark close. It's not even the same sport. Not only is the Vette FAR faster in a straight line, the GTP handles like a boat.

'97 Corvette 5.7 345 hp ( all the goodie's ) vr's the '01 Grand Prix GTP 3.8 Supercharger (also all the goodie's )

Gas dropped 14 cents early this week and 12 cent on Friday, before you know it they will be giving out S&H green stamps. Premium, $2.85.

Sure wish you guys would cut dave's drivel out on reposts, now I have to go take a crap and brush my teeth again, not sure where that awful taste is coming from.

gotit ;-)

Down by more than 40 cents in the last two weeks. Great WX on the road today!! Nice ride -- great chow & good folk along the way.

Had forgotten the green stamp thing. One of my kids is still using a waffle iron we got with those books back in the '60s. IIRC a full book was worth $ 2.35.

OBTW, got to thinking about the momentary ping I was getting on winter gas. Recalled that the dyno-tune was done with summer gas.

Not sure what to make of that yet.

-- pj

LOL Gotta be old to remember those!! :-)

I own a 99FRC corvette and a 2002 Grand prix SE so I can comment at least from a handling perspective, in which there's absolutely no comparison as might be imagined.