Incremental resale value is IMO the worst reason to load up a car with options. A not-quite-as-bad reason would be "ease of future resale". (I'm guessing that higher asking price notwithstanding, a loaded car will attract more potential buyers than a low-option car.) The best (and only solid) reason IMO is that the original owner will enjoy the benefits of the higher level of equipment while he / she owns the car. I loaded my Corvette for my own enjoyment, not for that of the next owner or to make it easier to sell at some point.

 

You guys are making too much sense. I am going to another thread

 

Yes, I agree. Actually I thought that what I was saying. I guess maybe I should try to be more succinct in my responses, but, well, I'm retired and don't get out very much anymore and the chance to exchange opinions with people on this forum is a lot of fun and while I'm not really what you might call a "shut-in" I do enjoy exchanging opinions and thoughts on my favorite subject...

Well, actually it's not my "MOST" favorite subject, but it is one of my favorite subjects and I enjoy talking about it and just, you know, hanging out here and offering opinions and trying to figure out how to post pictures and sometimes ask if anyone has any kittens for sale. you know, things anyone in my situation might want to do in my situation. It's not a bad situation, just gets a little lonely sometimes...

Oh, oh, here comes the nurse... must be time for my meds. Don't go away.... I'll... arrghhhh

 

My last car fit your description better as a uncomplicated, low cost sportscar(Honda S2000) which was fun for a few years. I'm older now and I was ready for a Big Boy sports car so I bought a 'vette droptop with 3lt!

 

Forget resale, just get what you want. Most options you can live without, but some are nice to have and once you have them, you wouldn't want another car without them. For me, everything but the HUD is what my wife has in her $27000 TrailBlazer, and I couldn't imagine paying $50000 for a car and not getting the same options that her truck has that cost half of my Corvette. So, I got the 3LT.

For those of us that drive in the cold weather, heated seats and heated outside mirrors are nice to have (although not necessary). The HUD is cool, but also not necessary (but cool). And simple things like an auto-dimming mirror with compass should be standard on anything that cost more than $30,000!

One thing I wouldn't get again, is the NAV. This was a waste of money for me. Not very useful as a DD; I mean how often do you really drive daily to some place you need directions to? Losing the 6-disc CD changer really sucks, and overall, the NAV is not very convenient to use and really makes changing CDs a PITA (especially since it only holds 1).

 

3LT Z51. 35 years ago I settled for what was available rather than getting what I wanted. When I sold it 5 years later with a lot of money and work it had been turned into a pretty good car. I have never settled since.

 

1LT since i bought used and for a good deal, i do miss the HUD.

 

I bought a 2 LT - looking for a compromise in how I spent extra monies and wanted performance/ saftey over whistles and bells. Now I have sport (electric-adjustable) seating, side airbags and better brakes with the mag suspension option. These I think -really add to the sport car experience and electronics won't be missed.

We drove the Z51 and my wife and I both agreed the ride was notably rougher compared to magnetic suspension in TOUR mode.

For more aggressive driving I can stiffen up the shocks.....but I'll never need or USE a Z51 suspension and on long trips would be wishing for more comfort.

I like the idea and look of Mag Suspension's larger calipers and cross drilled rotors. Saftey first! Better brakes first! I'd bet most of us will occassionally drive FAST in the straight-a-ways but not in the twisties.

AND I chose A6. Too practical to not want to be able to drive around town with a cup of coffee or cell phone in my hand. Too impulsive to not want to be able to down shift and stomp on it if I want/ need to.

I thin as resale goes... "sport" mag suspension and A6 shifting will appeal to buyers as much as the Z51 might - and an automatic is always going to outsell stick if women are looking to drive/ buy the car.

Save some electronics money and customize your car with accessories
and upgrades.

 

I got a 3LT Vert with NAV and Z51. I really wanted the NAV with HUD and the Z51.

 

I like bells and whistles... I like a better resale... its a vette.. its nice to have extras.....JMO....

 

You only live once... do it with as few regrets as possible. I know that I would kick myself if I didn't order every option (except OnStar) on my 07 VR Vert with 3LT, Nav, F55 and Chrome wheels.

If you can afford it... Do it!

 

when I buy a used car the car is cheaper than new, therefore, I want all options, otherwise I"ll just buy the car new with fewer options (I wouldn't actually do that because I don't believe in a car not fully or almost fully loaded) The point is when it hits the used car market, not having the options make it a tough sell. I'm sure the people without the power top on the convertibles are finding that out when they go to sell.

 

I also ordered a 1lt

 

Except mine is 2 years and 20,000 miles and I still love playing with all the toys including the nav and the HUD.

 

Same here, two "had to haves", plus Z51 handling. Gearing, coolers, bars/suspension, etc.

 

There seems to be a presumption among many of the respondents that if price were no object, everyone would want a "loaded" car. Not true: if the price of 2LT and 3LT were swapped, I'd still choose 2LT.

For example, I greatly prefer a real, tactile console interface to a touch-screen LCD.

 

this car is just a great work of art no matter what option you have! Here in the USA there couldn't be a more fun vehicle to drive, I love this car and I would wish that automakers would just make one complete option instead of trying to milk us for more money! I guess we can thank Hollywood for jacking up the prices!

 

this car is just a great work of art no matter what option you have! Here in the USA there couldn't be a more fun vehicle to drive, I love this car and I would wish that automakers would just make one complete option instead of trying to milk us for more money! I guess we can thank Hollywood for jacking up the prices!

 

Got my 1lt Z51 black coupe w comp grey wheels last month, and the only, ONLY thing I wish I had was the perforated leather. Which was NOT worth the extra $$$, for me.

Wish they offered the seats as an option without the whole 2lt/3lt package.

As several people have said, even the base model is pretty damn nice... and you won't recoup much of what you spend in extras, dollar for dollar, unless you sell it like it's a house that you don't really need to move.

 

My '07 is my first Vette, the car I've wanted to have since childhood. It just didn't make sense to buy the car of my dreams without all the options I wanted to have in it. 3LT + NAV.