meyerweb

True, but I buy what I want to drive, not what I want to sell.

T-TOP TOM

Getting the NPP exhaust is some of the best spent money on your car. I just love mine and still haven't reached the break in mileage yet.

docprego

EVERYTHING changed at 500 miles. I had a really good time with the car during the break in period. But once you lift that 4000 RPM limit, things get CRAZY! I now have 590 miles on my C7. The last 90 absolutely made me fall in love with this car.

kevincol

If you want HUD, then you need at least 2LT. If you want to get red stitching (new in 2016 -- 38S) then you need 3LT. I was going to get 2LT but wanted yellow stitching and that pushed me up to 3LT. 3LT also comes with the PDR, but you say you are not tracking so probably not important.

You should sit in the competition seats before ordering. I was going to order them site unseen as no dealers initially had them in my area. Then I found a dealer that had them and I sat in them. I could determine that on long rides I was going to be uncomfortable. So, even though I wanted them, I didn't get them as I didn't fit right in them.

Even if you are not interested in tracking, you might consider the Z51 package as you get some nice upgrades (i.e. the rear spoiler, cooler looking calipers and bigger wheels that are also split spoke and the red calipers). Down side is the brake dust, but you can swap out the pads.

I also really like the magnetic shocks (FE4). I regret not getting the carbon fiber trim (FAY). You might also look at the body color vents and see if you like that look (EFY). I am really glad that I got the carbon fiber badge package (EYT), but you should probably get the black rims then also.

This is all personal preference stuff though, I recommend seeing as many Corvettes on the ground at dealers to help make your decision. It's hard to understand a 2LT vs. a 3LT until you sit in the car. It's also hard to understand the body color vents until you see a car with them. When I was at the factory, I saw some colors that I thought looked great with the body color vents.

kesato

Thanks everyone for the great feedback.
This is my final config:

2016 Corvette Stingray Coupe 2LT
MSRP1 from $59,855
Destination Freight Charge $995

Options
Torch Red $0
Adrenalin Red, Leather seating surfaces with sueded microfiber inserts $0
18" front/19" rear, Black aluminum wheels $495
6.2L V8 DI engine Standard
7-speed manual transmission $0
Red-painted brake calipers $595
Performance exhaust Remove
$1,195
Audio system $0
GT bucket seats $0
Two-tone seats Remove
$395
Hood stinger stripe, Carbon Flash $500
Body-color Z51-design rear spoiler, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $600
Carbon Flash Badge Package Remove
$100

Options Total $4,275

Total MSRP $65,125


Thx, Ken

Wilross3

Might be too late now - but just a couple of my thoughts...

I have the dual racing stripes. Would def NOT get them factory installed if I were to do it again. I WOULD get them painted on in carbon flash. I love the look of the stripes, but the decals just look cheap to me. A friend with an AW car painted the stinger stripe on... looks very good!

Consider the Museum Delivery! Great experience!

Good call on the adrenaline red seats.

My favorite features (besides the rush when accelerating) are the cooled seats and the HUD.

Whatever you get, you're going to love!

Bill

kesato

Here's the one I ordered!
Thx everyone

iclick

Amen to that! When you get the car, replace the stock lug nuts with black ones to rid the car of those last evil vestiges of chrome.

flytrade

Check the thread "NPP add on" for my recommendation of the exhaust.

SMFCPACFP

If you are worried about resale value losses, I suggest you buy an old beater and invest the difference in a diversified portfolio of stocks. Otherwise, buy what you want and can afford.

Corgidog1

Have you seen the appearance difference between the stock pipes and the performance exhaust pipes. That alone for me is worth the money. Take a look at some pictures of both and compare--the stock pipes look puny compared to the performance exhaust pipes. Not too late to change your order! Take a look at the appearance difference.

LATrafficJam

You will have one exceptional ride there, OP!

Good choice on the NPP and competition seats. Equally good choice with the black wheels.

Keep in mind, if you elect for the A8, unless you drive it permanently in MANUAL mode, it will revert to V4 "ECO" mode, when not under acceleration. The M7 never enters "ECO" mode unless you specifically select "ECO" mode.

In a Corvette, "ECO" mode? Really? Ever? Can't imagine it.

Anyhow, I'm 6'/225lbs and the competition seats are excellent and snug. You feel very well held in place.

In terms of Corvettes, I have only owned a custom ordered 2008 Z06 and now a new custom ordered 2016 Z06 convertible w/Z07 package, M7, 2LZ. Both from Rick Conti, a forum dealer. Outstanding service from Rick.

Not sure about the power from the base corvette, but from what I read it is good. I can say that for my new Z06, it has what I consider adequate merging and passing power. I would classify it as very good acceleration from any speed, so long as you select the correct gear to match the torque curve.

Understand, however, that my definition of "adequate" may equate to "hellacious" to someone else. I'm just measuring it on a scale that contains a Mini Cooper at one end and a top fuel dragster at the other end.

You'll have a lot of fun with the car, if you like to drive it.

Oddly, some forum members have an inordinately low number of miles on their cars, based upon posts I read.

I drive my cars. Resale doesn't matter to me.

It only matters that I experience the car, and with your color and option list, you're going to have a great time, if/when you drive.

Good luck!

Boiler_81

I agree along with most C7 owners. Per this post: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...breakdown.html 30,896 of the 34204 of the 2015 MY Corvettes were built with Performance Exhaust (NPP).

kesato

I live in San Jose, Ca; I asked for quotes from all the Chevy dealers in the bay area. The two lowest are from Momentum and Boardwalk. Both are around $2500 under MSRP. I went with Momentum...

-Ken

RedC7AZ

To add to that, minimize options, but only to a point, by balancing that out with making sure you end up with a car you can be truly happy with.

2LT Trim plus 3-4 necessary options has been the right choice for both Corvettes I've custom ordered (2007 and 2014).

2014 - 2LT - NPP, Red Calipers, Z51 Spoiler, Premium Front and Cargo Mats.

kesato

Well, I cancelled my order at Momentum in San Jose. Fremont Chevrolet came in with a much better offer...

Rooster OG

Do they get allocations?

RACE U

Agree 100%. Would have been a very expensive mistake for me.

RACE U

The manual will save you more money than may appear on the surface. You avoid the gas guzzler tax with the manual.

RACE U

I initially laughed at your comment on eco mode. But after thinking, at least on the Z06, it was the only way I could get above 20 mpg, on a long trip. Other wise, it's useless, and in town, is not any.help.