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...and didn't have rev to 6k to make power :p

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How do you like the digital display?

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...and doesn't go down the freeway at 4000RPM.

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Thanks. Now my shorts are full of sperm.

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FTFY :)

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Beautiful car! I've been debating selling both Evos and getting something really nice like this or a GTR. I just can't get over how fun Evos can be for so cheap though!

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If you can really do it, you are foolish not to.

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That was one of my favorite things about the C6, the Z06 dual mode exhaust. Quiet or straight pipes.
So, anything about the X that you miss or wish this car had?
Can't believe you are already happy with 4500rpm, the NA motors keep getting faster until redline.

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Depends on your definition of cheap I suppose. I would not classify my modded X as cheap...but it was a ton of fun :)
~800 mile update:

I miss three things about the X: The Rockford Fosgate stereo system, the manual parking brake lever, and the roominess of it.

The C7 does have a fairly small interior, comparable to a S2000 but with more storage space and two cup holders :) It is very comfortable though and was fine for my 6 hour drive on Saturday besides for my foot getting sore since I couldn't use cruise control during engine break-in. The exhaust is no louder than a regular car and the suspension very compliant for a sports car while in Touring Mode. The Bose 9-speaker system is good, it just sounds a little flat compared to the Evo's Rockford system. The electronic parking brake switch is irritating vs. an actual lever, but it works, and the nice part is it auto-disengages when you put the car in gear and release the clutch.

Other than these minor complaints, the car is absolutely amazing and is deserving of all the praise and reviews it's received since coming out! The engine is a powerhouse, the clutch is light and smooth (twin-disc), and the shifter/transmission is smooth, tight, and short! It's no S2k shifter, but its damn good. The handling seems super human, where the Evo would start getting jittering and making my nervous this just keeps on gripping and hanging on seemingly always wanting to be pushed faster.

One feature I am really loving is how everything is integrated together between the dash gauge display and the navigation/radio screen. The turn-by-turn nav prompts show up in the dash display when needed...same with the radio stations, song title, artist, etc. when you're changing or selecting them.

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I think you'll get used to the electric parking brake, I did and actually prefer it now. I'm actually researching how to put one in my GSX to go along with a brake upgrade. :D

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You're probably right. I do like how it also acts as a hill-assist from a stop on an incline.

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hill assist is a very handy feature!

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Pooh that sounds very nice, that will keep the clutch very happy

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This car is a rolling computer! Got in my car this morning, fired it up, noticed the touchscreen going through a strange rebooting sequence, then saw there were quite a few new options under the Home --> Settings --> Vehicle menu! The car now has the ability to auto-lock the doors when I walk away from it plus a few various other things (supposedly updated nav maps/POI's as well). Pretty cool! I guess Chevy must have updated it via OnStar's 3G connection.

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That's really damn cool.

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Yea, I am guessing through onstar's.

I love my dads c6. He gets emails from his car saying if his tire pressure is low and what not, pretty damn cool if you ask me!

I think there is a slew of diagnostics it runs then it can be setup to alert you if you need to perform maintenance.

I am guessing eventually dealerships will just know when cars need maintenance (i am guessing some have this already, besides just mileage guesses i mean) which will be handy.

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OnStar's phone app allows me to remotely check tire pressure, fuel level, the odometer, lifetime MPG, remaining oil life, lock/unlock doors, honk the horn & flash the flights, plus see it's current GPS location. It can remote start the engine if you have an automatic transmission. It can send nav directions from my phone directly to the in-dash. It will also email me when maintenance is coming due plus alerts my local dealership who I'm sure will call me to get a service scheduled (free oil changes for 2 years).

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Here's a few screenshots:

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...2-10-54-10.png

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...2-10-54-06.png

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...2-10-54-16.png

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/...2-10-54-27.png

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god damn thats cool

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Nice! that is pimp!

Is that app new with the c7?

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It's the new OnStar app which is free for 5 years w/new car purchase, but I'm not sure which vehicles it's compatible with.

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Gotcha, cool, very cool! Lame they make you pay later though haha.

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I'll worry about that come 2019 ;)

Regular OnStar is only free for 6 months, but I have no plans on renewing that unless a subscription is required for the over-the-air updates I mentioned earlier.

I'd give you guys my car's phone #, but minutes for it are expensive as hell and I don't trust any of you not to drunk dial it! This is a rather pointless feature unless you have a non-Bluetooth phone (or don't have a cell phone).

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bringing back the car phone! Yes!

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It doesn't have integrated Bluetooth that just plays your phone over the speakers and mic in there somewhere? That app is nice! Never tried the BMW one, but their system is a lot like onstar.

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Just in time to have it paid off and move onto the next model year.

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It does have Bluetooth as well for phone calls, contact lists, audio streaming, and Pandora. The OnStar phone # is in addition to it for the people w/o cell phones, no cell coverage, dead phone battery, etc. Not useful for most I would suspect.

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Useful for the old men haha

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I can't believe you have your car named GheyRay in your phone. :lol:

That is some insane shit with all those features.

Murlo, I'd like to learn some more about your dad's C6.

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LOL yeah, I've nicknamed it that in both Chevy's and OnStar's systems which the dealership will see when I bring it in for service and OnStar if I ever make a call to them :lol:

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Hmm, I'll have to see if that app is available for the hoe-hoe, I've never used any onstar features with it yet. Being able to start it from my desk next winter would be nice, I have to get near a window now to use the fob.

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You're damn near living a 3rd world lifestyle right there :o

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?

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2006
convertible
black
6-speed manual
Z51 package
12k miles

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Not auto, its 6spd.

Also, 12,000 miles lol.

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Edited! Sorry :)

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LOL, no worries.

I honestly have zero idea of how serious he is about selling it, he hates selling stuff.

If the car was a hardtop or whatever the top you have is called, I would've bought it already and sold my evo. It's beautiful and very fun. Every time I drive it I want to sell the evo more.

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As you know my dad is on the hunt pretty hardcore for a C6 drop-top, but said he isn't willing to consider a manual tranny regardless of price. He's been looking at a few every week up there, and I plan to check out two 2008's for him down here this weekend.

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Targa top.

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Oh, no manual tranny, well guess that rules my dads out. Good luck with the search! They are fun cars as you well know.