vettelover69

Just want to get some opinions on 2LT vs 3LT on 2012 or 2013's.

I know that in 2Lt you give up the memory settings, heated seats and telescoping steering wheel.

But do you give up anything else? Are the seats any different other than heated?

And since 2LT now comes with nav and heads I think I could give up those other options to save a few grand.

Homer3D

I got a 2013 Grand Sport and it had to be 3LT since I was coming from a 2005 C6 that had the memory seats, heated seats, etc.

If you are getting a convertible, the 3LT also includes power top.

3LT gets you..
I love the adjustable lumbar and side bolsters. I have it set so the seats feel like they are hugging me.

There is a $3k difference between the packages. If these options are not important to you, I say get the 2LT model.

vettelover69

I would get the 2LT but the heated seats do come in handy here in Michigan.

Plus I have only had 3LT's so it would be tough to downgrade.

vettenevodrvr

Anyone else besides you driving the 'Vette? If so, that's where those memory settings come in handy.

Homer3D

Nope, just me. I have drive 1 set to "normal" driving. Driver 2 is set a little closer, a little tighter...basically for white knuckle driving.

Homer3D

I live in California so heated seats is not something that is "needed" but it is still nice to have.

Yeah, I bounced around the idea of getting a 2LT trying to tell myself I didn't need the 3LT options but it came down to the same feeling. That if I went 2LT it would be a downgrade of what I already have and you don't buy a new car to downgrade.

Vette_DD

2012 Corvette Option Package Contents

Coupe, GS Coupe, Convertible, GS Convertible:
1LT = Standard Equipment
2LT = 1LT + Radio Upgrade/Single CD with Navigation, Bose 9 Speaker Sound System, Bluetooth for Phone, Heads Up Display
3LT = 2LT + Cargo Net/Luggage Shade, Drivers Side Memory Package, Power Passenger Seat, Perforated Sport Leather Seats with Power Bolster/Lumbar, Heated Seats, Power Telescoping Steering Column, Universal Home Remote
4LT = 3LT + Custom Leather Wrapped Interior

Z06:
1LZ = Standard Equipment
2LZ = 1LZ + Radio Upgrade/Single CD with Navigation, Bose 9 Speaker Sound System, Bluetooth for Phone, Heads Up Display, Cargo Net/Luggage Shade, Drivers Side Memory Package, Perforated Sport Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Power Telescoping Steering Column, Universal Home Remote
3LZ = 2LZ + Power Bolster/Lumbar, Power Passenger Seat, Custom Leather Wrapped Interior

ZR1:
1ZR = Standard Equipment
3ZR = 1ZR + Radio Upgrade/Single CD with Navigation, Bose 9 Speaker Sound System, Bluetooth for Phone, Heads Up Display, Cargo Net/Luggage Shade, Drivers Side Memory Package, Perforated Sport Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Power Telescoping Steering Column, Universal Home Remote, Power Bolster/Lumbar, Power Passenger Seat, Custom Leather Wrapped Interior

Ken Fichtner

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1577868988-post1.html

Scuba Ghost

Heated seats can always be added to the 2LT.

vettelover69

I thought of this too. I'm on the fence right now but I will need to find a 2LT with the other options I want on it to get me to go with the 2LT.

Rich Mickol

I went from a 2007 3LT to 2012 2LT. I couldn't be happier nor do I consider it a down grade.

Homer3D

Are you talking by the factory or aftermarket? I looked up 2LT and heated seats is not an available option. 3LT has heated seats as a standard option.

Of course, anything can be added aftermarket.

2vette2

I went from a 2007 3LT to a 2013 2LT. My wife misses the heated seats but I rarely used them. The only thing I miss a little is the memory seats. I don't miss having the couple of extra thousand in my pocket.

Flame Red

Shoot - even in Florida inferno, I use the heated seats with the top down on those shilly nights. 3LT a necessity for the power top alone on the vert!

dvilin

Not worth the extra cost to me.

jaki30

Currently have a 2010 3LT base convertible.
Want to buy a 2013 3LT base coupe. Can't find one with the 3LT pkg.
It seems that the dealers want you to buy a GS if you want all the toys.
I guess there is more money in a GS.
Looks like I will be driving the 10 for a while longer. I really like the heated seats. Don't need the HUD or T&T wheel or Mem seats. Not a fan of aftermarket anything.

87C4_4spd

I only have a 1LT but I went from an 87 C4 to a 2013 so I consider it an upgrade

The only options I have are the larger disk brakes, black headlight housings, and the exhaust...

Atomic Punk

couldn't live without the hud. love it...

QueadlunnRau

I'm 6'2" and it's always hard to find the balance between streaching my left arm to the steering wheel or sitting close and cramping my legs.

So Power Telescoping Steering is awesome, not sure if 2LT and 1LT has a mechanical Telescoping Steering than just having it powered isn't so awesome to me.


Same here, being pretty tall I drive with the steering wheel pretty low with my left hand in the top center, I always cover the top of the speedo, having HUD I thought was a gimic, but now I cannot live without it, seriously I can now know the speed without moving my arm and bending my head down.

Johnny_B_Good

Perfectly happy with the 2LT.

Mike Campbell

The only thing I missed at all from the 3LT was the HUD. The memory seats I hated. So I got the 2LT and put in a HUD. Saved some bucks.