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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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I'm new to your forum and I'm about to make a jump from BMW's
to an 09 Vette. I've been following the vettes for some time and I opted to wait for the 09's. Does anyone have any experience with 09's vs 08's.
I did a test drive myself today. SWEET.............

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Sounds like a sweet ride your about to order. I made the switch back to corvette a few years ago after leaving for a couple years. I just sold my 07 Black Coupe and am waiting for my Cyber grey Z06 to be built.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jdurhan
Sounds like a sweet ride your about to order. I made the switch back to corvette a few years ago after leaving for a couple years. I just sold my 07 Black Coupe and am waiting for my Cyber grey Z06 to be built.
Seems like an awful alot of black vette owners are trading up to a Cyber Grey '09
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Not much difference between 08 & 09 with 1 glaring exception the 08 is a year old. Pay less now and get less later. And improved steering with 09.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Good choice, you won't regret it.

Good luck
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I think these are the changes for '09....................

New 1LT convertible model
2LT convertible now with standard power top
Two new custom interiors: Dark Titanium and Ebony
Two new exterior colors: Cyber Gray Metallic and Blade Silver Metallic
Bluetooth phone connection available
Steering wheel audio controls standard on all models
Variable steering ratio standard on all models
“Crossed flags” emblem has new, bright surround
Power hatch pull-down standard on coupe and Z06
Z06 dry-sump oil system capacity increased to 10.5 quarts (9.9 L) – same as ZR1
New Z06 “spider”-design wheels in Sparkle Silver, Competition Gray or chrome
Z06 sill plates with logo
Z06 red and titanium interiors have color-matched lower instrument panel and door panels
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Great choice, enjoy and congratulations.
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Seems like an awful alot of black vette owners are trading up to a Cyber Grey '09

Congrats on your new Vette and your right on the Cyner Gray, leaving for Bowling Green tomorrow for our CG Coupe
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Sounds great. I happen to own both. They are both great cars.
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Congrats on your decision!!
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Welcome to The Forum. There's a wealth of knowledge, and help, here. -- Good luck. -- --
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Congrats and enjoy.
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