Why did you purchase the option you have? Cost? Like Gadgets? Must have? Performance related? I'm thinking of just going basic 6sp . Not sure if all the fluff is worth it. I just want to drive it for the fun of it. I can possibly get a new one instead of used with options. Not sure I even want the Vert as I thought I did before. I guess a Z06 would be ideal but way too much $$$ I'm thinking a 1LT 6sp coupe would still be a hell of a lot of fun.

 

i bought as much corvette as i could afford. get the Z51 option at least. you will like the look, feel, and the resale is better too.

 

I got 1SB (2005 equivalent of 3LT) because I specifically wanted most of what it included (HUD, heated seats, auto-dimming mirrors, etc.) AND because I wanted nav (ordering nav required also ordering 1SB just as it currently requires 3LT). The top option group is clearly overpriced but to me it made more sense to overpay and get the loaded car that I wanted than to save the $$$ and have regrets later. Now, after 2 years and 11,000 miles, I don't miss the $$$ and I have zero regrets.

 

Well, any Corvette is a hell of a lot of fun of course.
But you're right, the 1LT is the lightest, least costly, least complicated (less things to break either before or more importantly after warranty is up), and in a small way this all makes it the quickest, best handling/braking and most fuel efficient of the non Z06 C6s as well, all else being equal.
I'm just not into having too many doodads and gizmos in my sports cars.
Sometimes, less is more.

 

resale is a lot tougher on non fully loaded cars.

 

2LT.....I wanted the better, more adjustable seats as well as the ability to select a different interior color (not available with a 1LT). The airbags were a bonus. Didn't need or want to spend $5K to get the 3LT geegaws and a poorer "upgraded" radio...

 

Dealer trade ins are one thing yes, but I would think that trying to sell a $53k car for $47k would still be much harder than trying to sell a $45k car for $39k, no?
In the used car market, cheaper is almost always better.

 

It has been my experience that if you do not purchase an option and want that option later, it is either impossible or very expensive to do so. So, when I order my cars, I order every possible option and enjoy them. Also, when I go to trade or sell my car, having all the options makes for a higher trade in and resale value.

 

Wanted hud and xm so I got 3LT.

 

I went with 1LT mainly due to cost. I looked the the options and couldn't justify spending the money for 3LT just to get the HUD. I wanted the 2LT for the side airbags but I couldn't find one in stock near me with the options and the color I wanted.

No regrets going with 1LT. Even 1LT is fully loaded with pretty much everything I need.

As for the resale value argument of 3LT, I don't need to compound the dumb move of buying a new car by having more things to depreciate. The less you spend, the less you'll lose later.

 

My thought process exactly! Plus buying extra stuff to help resale is a losing proposition! You never get a good return on the fluff.

 

On the 2006 C6 convertible, 2LT is the base model. That is what I got with just one option: R8C Museum delivery. Later I added the Z51 anti-sway bars for the best combination of suspension compliance and handling . . . . . for ME.

 

The 1LT is the best value in the world! It's the lightest and therefore the fastest, and you get this for less money. A truly win/win situation. Plus a true sports car shouldn't have all the extras. Heck, the 1LT is too loaded already!

 

I got the 3LT and love the memory seats,telescoping steering wheel,nav., and really like the HUD.
I'm old though, 53. If I were young and money was a concern I would sacrifice the 3LT just to have a Vette.

 

I wanted Side Air Bags, Sport Seats, Navigation, HUD - ergo 3LT. EOD for me.

 

I got the 3LT. I figured that the percentage cost of the loaded car over the base model was worth the additional money.

 

Options rarely retain there value and certainly do not go up in value unless extreemly rare.

A 1lt will resell for less than a 3lt but not over the amount paid new.

For example New 06 1lt 41,000, Loaded 3lt 46000.
Todays resale 1lt 35-36 would anyone pay 42-43 for a used 3lt?

I think it would be closer to 35 vs 37-38 so IMO the 3lt so

41000 - 46000
36000 - 38000
-5000 vs -9000

 

Go for all the bells & whistles 3LT all the way

 

I've heard this before, but bought a base C6 MN6 coupe anyway. It certainly makes sense, what you suggest, but do you really think the diffrence in value over the years between a 1LT and a 3LT is going to remain at over $5K? Besides, after driving older Porsche 911s for nearly 20 years I wanted a car that still had a bit of an "edge" to it. A fully equipped Corvette with things like heated seats, naviagation system and high-end stereo just didn't quite fit the requirements statement. In addition, rather than add myself emotionally to the ranks of "cheap pukes", I like to think I also have, presumably, the "lightweight" version of the C6. No excuses, I love my car. I may pop for an A6 next time though.

My base coupe had an MSRP of something like $46K with chrome wheels as the only option. A fully-loaded convertible sitting next to it on the dealer's showroom had an MSRP of nearly $70K. While I have no doubts about the appeal - and even marketability - of a well-equipped convertible over a base coupe, I don't think there will be a nearly $24K difference in price between them on the used market in even, say, 5 years. Assuming identical mileage, condition, etc. Do you?

Finally, let me qualify my remarks by saying I use my C6 only occasionally, for fun road trips and the occasional Go-Get-Ice-Cream Sunday drive. I'm sure a buyer with the intent of using their Corvette as daily transportation would be far happier with a few amenities.

Tough choice, but I'm happy so far with my decision.

 

These cars are built for fun. If you want practical or something buy a used Honda. We are just big kids