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Originally Posted by DAVES
To me combining a 10 speed transmission with a V8 does not seem to make sense. More cylinders assuming the same horse power gives you more torque. As one time cars like Cadillac and Lincolns were sold with V12 and V16 engines They were difficult if no impossible to stall with a standard transmission. V8s were a good choice with 3 sped automatics. Today usual automatics are 4-6 speeds gears. Slippage allows smooth shifts. A 10 speed-all shifts will be slight changes-no big changes. Shifts should be less noticeable. I would carefully research required servicing, expected life and cost of a rebuild. I would question why you want this car. Zooming around? I know, or knew two people who literally lost their heads by rolling a convertible.
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Very simple really.
Our second car has always been and is currently a Corvette.
We want a convertible with a back seat...hence no Corvette.
Our zooming around days are just about done.
It is just a car to use when we want to cruise around......V8 power(?) no more dangerous than any other car....responsible driving and common sense.....after 50 years of Corvette driving we can handle it!!!
