So as to not hijack the new Corvette thread.

Older Corvette's are fun to drive, but to me they feel as if they are coming apart with every shift. Is this typical?

Consider that Mercedes are the primary focus of my automobiles, and even those almost fifty years old, such as a 300 SEL, feel tight when stomped on.

Is this feeling a part of the Corvette appeal, something one must live with, or just me?