Accidentally bought a new Z 51 today!
10-11-2013, 06:43 PM
#21
Le Mans Master
3 days ago I priced the 2014 Z 51, red with red interior, automatic transmission ,no navigation, Magnetic Ride, red calipers and NPP.
today I brought my car in to have an engine light checked and lo and behold there was the car that I had priced 3 days ago sitting on the showroom floor.
it just arrived yesterday and the gentleman who ordered it didn't want it. Personal problems.
its sitting in my driveway now and I couldn't be happier.
Paid sticker and got a fair trade in on my 46,000 mile Z06.
1.9% also.
today I brought my car in to have an engine light checked and lo and behold there was the car that I had priced 3 days ago sitting on the showroom floor.
it just arrived yesterday and the gentleman who ordered it didn't want it. Personal problems.
its sitting in my driveway now and I couldn't be happier.
Paid sticker and got a fair trade in on my 46,000 mile Z06.
1.9% also.
and am being tempted by a sweet blue C7, unsold, at my local dealer. Can you can give me a GUT comparison of the two. I know about the hi-tech stuff but how does it FEEL and DRIVE compared to the Z? Is it clinical or does it have CHARACTER? The dealers around here won't let you test drive for a while. Did you test drive before you bought? And if you didn't, were you afraid you would be stuck with a car you didn't love compared to your old Vette? Thanx a bunch.
10-11-2013, 06:51 PM
#25
Cool - congrats on a beautiful new car.
I priced a C7 online today and it turned up a close match at a dealer near me. They are only about 8 miles from my house, so I thought my day could turn out like yours did. But their car that the Chevy website listed as available had a $12,900 "Special Processing Fee" which made it just north of $75k.
So I didn't even go look and I didn't accidentally buy a C7 today.
There is no way I would pay that much just to get a C7 now, when I can wait and order one later.
I priced a C7 online today and it turned up a close match at a dealer near me. They are only about 8 miles from my house, so I thought my day could turn out like yours did. But their car that the Chevy website listed as available had a $12,900 "Special Processing Fee" which made it just north of $75k.
So I didn't even go look and I didn't accidentally buy a C7 today.
There is no way I would pay that much just to get a C7 now, when I can wait and order one later.
Last edited by JimNeedsC7; 10-12-2013 at 08:00 AM.
10-11-2013, 06:58 PM
#28
3 days ago I priced the 2014 Z 51, red with red interior, automatic transmission ,no navigation, Magnetic Ride, red calipers and NPP.
today I brought my car in to have an engine light checked and lo and behold there was the car that I had priced 3 days ago sitting on the showroom floor.
it just arrived yesterday and the gentleman who ordered it didn't want it. Personal problems.
its sitting in my driveway now and I couldn't be happier.
Paid sticker and got a fair trade in on my 46,000 mile Z06.
1.9% also.
today I brought my car in to have an engine light checked and lo and behold there was the car that I had priced 3 days ago sitting on the showroom floor.
it just arrived yesterday and the gentleman who ordered it didn't want it. Personal problems.
its sitting in my driveway now and I couldn't be happier.
Paid sticker and got a fair trade in on my 46,000 mile Z06.
1.9% also.
Congrats on your new 'vette!
Marissa
Chevrolet customer Care
10-11-2013, 07:14 PM
#29
I basically just wanted to see one for now since I am not yet ready to order. I don't want to play in that feeding frenzy that happens with new sports cars when they first come out, especially when they are the value that the C7 is.
Last edited by JimNeedsC7; 10-12-2013 at 08:02 AM.
10-11-2013, 07:16 PM
#31
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Yes...Sun Trust. Told them that Pent Federal had 1.90 and they said they would match it. Was going to pat the diff in cash but decided to leave $$ in Edward jones at least for the time being....I hate payments.
10-11-2013, 07:16 PM
#32
Thanks for that feedback - although I still don't understand exactly what you get with a premier edition car. Sorry if I posted incorrect info about the dealer.
Last edited by JimNeedsC7; 10-12-2013 at 08:04 AM.
10-11-2013, 07:19 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
10-11-2013, 07:27 PM
#34
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Thanx for your input. I'm in the same boat as you were. I have an 07'Z
and am being tempted by a sweet blue C7, unsold, at my local dealer. Can you can give me a GUT comparison of the two. I know about the hi-tech stuff but how does it FEEL and DRIVE compared to the Z? Is it clinical or does it have CHARACTER? The dealers around here won't let you test drive for a while. Did you test drive before you bought? And if you didn't, were you afraid you would be stuck with a car you didn't love compared to your old Vette? Thanx a bunch.
and am being tempted by a sweet blue C7, unsold, at my local dealer. Can you can give me a GUT comparison of the two. I know about the hi-tech stuff but how does it FEEL and DRIVE compared to the Z? Is it clinical or does it have CHARACTER? The dealers around here won't let you test drive for a while. Did you test drive before you bought? And if you didn't, were you afraid you would be stuck with a car you didn't love compared to your old Vette? Thanx a bunch.
I loved my Z. Hi tech is right. It's right up there with my '08 Z.
NPP sounds nasty in Sport mode. I do not what they did to make it sound that way but its nice. I did teat drive prior in a Z-51. Drove the hell out of it. That's what sold me.. It's as fast as my Z, but really
"upscale"......
I was not afraid as I had read, You Tubed, and been really "dissecting" this new car. I am never looking back.
I probably should have held out for 40K on my trade, but damn it was
really hard. Hands down, the best Corvette in a LONG time.
I have had 10 since 2000. I can only speak from my experiences with the other vettes I have had. This one is THE best.
10-11-2013, 07:31 PM
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Well, there certainly are worse accidents to have. Sounds like a fun day.
And she is a real looker. Congrats.
And she is a real looker. Congrats.
10-11-2013, 07:39 PM
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10-11-2013, 07:55 PM
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Congrats!