The lack of adaptive cruise control is the only difference in electronics, and that was because the Mach 1 front bumper is different and couldn't accommodate the sensor.
I want to know if your better half actually uses the turn signals.Funny you mention the Bullitt. If my budget was lower, say $40 or 50k, I would almost definitely be getting one. Other than the MT-82, there's a lot I love about that car.
It's so crazy you said that. I literally did a search a couple weeks ago for "is a Corvette an old man's car" just to see what other people think. In the end, the consensus was that it's not really an old man's car so much as it's a car for people who can afford it and don't need more than 2 seats in a vehicle. People in their 20's and 30's would likely love to own one, but either don't make enough money in their job or they have a family and need to haul more than 2 people around. I may be only 43, but I've always considered myself an "old soul" anyway, so the stigma around the Corvette being an old man car doesn't really bother me too much. I mean, what vehicle doesn't have some sort of wacky stereotype attached to it?
Corvette: old man car
Mustang: out-of-control crowd-killer
BMW: driver is a pretentious a-hole (my wife drives one, and she is anything but pretentious)
Mercury/Buick/Oldsmobile: owner is 90 years old and can barely see over the wheel
Civic: noisy cricket rice-burner (I once owned a '97 EX coupe and can confirm this)
Camaro: driven by mullet-sporting wife-beaters
Jacked-up Truck: deer-hunting redneck mobile
I'm a programmer by trade. Been doing that as a profession for 20-years. Therefore, I have a tendency to analyze the hell out of everything, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad. I literally have a document on my computer that has the specs for every car I've been considering, along with a bulleted list of my personal pros and cons for each, detailed down to even how much insurance and new tires would cost. I can happily report that the Mach 1 legitimately wins out on paper (for my needs/desires) against a GT350, C7 Vette, Jaguar F-Type R, Challenger Scat Pack, and a BMW M2/M4.
You know, even if I found a '19 or '20 GT350 with low miles that cost the exact same as a Mach 1, I think in terms of practicality and my own real needs, I'd probably still get the Mach. A GT350 costs much more for me to insure, despite being 2 or 3 model years older than the Mach 1. Plus, as a daily driver, I would barely ever get to reach that magical 8,000+ RPM range that the Voodoo engine works best at. The lower end oomph and reliability of the Coyote serves my purposes much better.
A base C7 would be in the same category I would think,or the z51 for that matter. Unless it's a zo6 of course. I'm no vette owner but I'd bet the enthusiast crowd frowns on base ones
She does use the turn signals on her Beemer, and scoffs pretentiously at those who don't!
So tomorrow's the big day... we are waiting in suspense! Did you get to test drive a C7? Did you buy the Mach?She does use the turn signals on her Beemer, and scoffs pretentiously at those who don't!
Thanks so much for all this feedback. It was REALLY helpful! The low ride height and ground clearance of the Vette is a big concern of mine too. I think I do prefer the slightly taller ride and stance of the Mustang. I drive kids around literally never, so the Mustang back seat will be used purely for storage. It gets a +1 point for having a traditional trunk as well too. And if more storage is needed, the back seats fold down, so there's that.
I did drive a Mach 1 last Friday, but it wasn't spec'ed out how I want. The one I'm driving tomorrow is set up just how I want it. I talked to the sales manager again this morning and he still had it. He's calling me in the morning before I leave on my 2-hour drive to let me know 100% if it's still there.
Your Bullitt has ACC? I didn't think that was an option. Was definitely not standard.
We look forward to seeing your new MACH 1 ;-)
"The GT Premium package is standard on the Bullitt"
No question, but the Bullitt does NOT have Active Cruise Control. I think we are (well I was) conflating ACC. I was talking about the Active Cruise Control, not Climate system. Ah the internet ;-)
2019 GT and Bullitt sold in EU both had adaptive cruise control in the factory package (standard equipment).
