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Definitely, I look forward to going out test-driving more :D

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I just want to learn more about C6s in general.

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Love to see the GheyRay hit the track and rip some times. Looks like a ton of fun!

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Fun features I found in the navigation system last night:
-gas prices
-E85 stations
-movie times/listings

The E85 station finder will be great for leading cruises!

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Sick.

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Walked into my garage and faced a tough choice this morning: Which to drive to work?!?!

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the drop top

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Long story short, been shopping for a used C6 with my dad for a while and we finally found the one that met all his criteria up near Tulsa, OK at some little podunk dirt/grass lot dealership! VIN checks out clean with both CarFax & AutoCheck; 2-owner car.

2006 Corvette convertible
Z51 package
3LT interior trim w/navi
6-speed automatic transmission
44k miles on it

The plan is for me to get the maintenance up to date over the next week or so, then he's flying down and we're driving it up to MN (I'll then fly back to TX).

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Stopped for a little BBQ buffet on the way back :)

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3LT ftw!

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Still love the looks of C6's, very nice.

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Father and son Vettes, very cool.

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Very clean and smooth lines, the C6 is a good looking sports car with classic Corvette styling. The interior is basic, but laid out well with all the information you need available. This one actually has a few things mine doesn't such as heated seats, heads-up display, and Homelink.

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Love the vettes, nice cars. I miss torque... when the vehicle isnt 10,000lbs

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Your c7 doesn't have the HUD? Huh, figured that would've been standard on c7's. They had that on c5z's and my dads base c6 has it too.

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Your dad's "base" convertible isn't really base; C6 convertibles are 2LT or higher. With the C7 you need 2LT or higher to get the HUD & heated seats...neat features, but not worth the $4500 package price to me.

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that supprises me too, and i would have thought the c7 would have homelink too

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True, when I say base i mean not z06 lol.

Yea, i think his c6 is a bit more on the loaded side.

I guess i would agree, not worth 4500 to me either.

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yikes 4500 bucks... for a warm butt.

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Gotcha :)

It's kinda funny, the original MSRP on this convertible is higher than my car! Really shows how little Chevrolet has increased the prices from one generation to the next. With the recent price jump they did in March mine would now be more expensive, but luckily I got in before ($2000 base increase, $3200 Z51 increase, effective 3/3/14).

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what was the reason for the increase? demand? or they just wanted more mula?

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I built a C7 on the Chevy site and was actually surprised at how low the price is, was like $65k I think. That's still a serious chunk of cash, but a bargain considering the $100k+ pricetag that seems to be the new norm (GTR, Viper, NSX more than likely, etc).

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Demand exceeds supply, especially for the Z51, simple as that. I expect to see another price increase come July when they switch over to 2015 model year production.
I couldn't agree more! It is a hell of a car for a relatively bargain price considering the performance and technology you get.

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I have my dad's C6 ready for his arrival in Dallas tomorrow! I've done quite a bit since getting it, including getting all the maintenance up to date and giving it a complete interior & exterior detail.

-alignment
-A/T fluid & filter
-rear differential fluid
-engine coolant
-K&N drop-in air filters (early C6's have two air boxes)
-cabin air filter
-wiper blades
-engine oil & filter change
-greased all door, roof, hood, & trunk seals
-lubricated Z51 suspension components
-ran a hard-wire for his radar detector

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The styling between the two shocks the hell outta me.

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They are drastically different, yet you can also see the similarities!

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Looks clean! Yea its almost like they forgot a model in between both of them haha.

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That really is true, I've had the exact same thoughts. The changes from the C5 to C6 were minor but noticeable and clearly based on the same design. From the C6 to the C7...are you sure this isn't the C8?! :lol:

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Agreed with the last 3 statements.

looks good

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Looking good! I'll be looking for it ripping the streets in my hood!

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Just realized I never posted my tint pics...

30% ceramic film sides & rear:
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(pic they posted on their Facebook page)

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Love the contrast, very sharp.

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Much dark, such long

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Wow, the C7 looks like the batmobile compared to the C6.

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I got to drive my buddy's Rippie modded C5 today, seemed kinda slow compared to my car even with a 16g, but it sure sounded good!

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The C5 has a 350hp 5.7L stock; my dad's GTO with the same engine put down 262whp with a K&N intake on LSE's DynoDynamics.

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Funny thing is, it's actually a hair shorter than an Evo X!

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Looks really good with the tint, really liking the white/black look!

Damn, guess I should be happy mine made 319 on Shane's dyno :love:

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Thank you!

This was back in 2005 and his is A/T, but 319 sounds very impressive assuming yours is a stock 5.7L!

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Vette's feel slower than they are because of the deceptively long gearing too IMO.

Hughes, is your neighbor with the black vette jealous yet? haha

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VERY true on the gears! You feel like the car is barely pulling because you're not shifting often, then you look down at the speedo :lol:

He is! He was actually over on Wednesday after I got my dad's detailed and kept saying how "Bad to the bone!" these are!

We're going to get together with Andrew and his dad's blue C5 on Saturday for a group picture.