Hi everyone, Still looking for a 2009 cyber grey with paddle shift, close to california around the $36000 mark. Does it matter much having 3lt to a 1lt option. and what is the differance. The car will be imported into New Zealand, so will the options be of use here?
Thanks Mike

 

My thoughts:

-- Only you can decide if it's worthwhile to pay more for 2LT or 3LT.

-- 3LT is a nice package. If you want the sports seats (which include side airbags), HUD, and telescoping steering column, then DEFINITELY find a 3LT C6.

-- Find a 2LT C6 if you just want the sports seats.

-- If you plan to rebuild/upgrade your seats, 1LT seats are easier to deal with b/c in 2009 they have no side airbags.

-- Luggage shade & cargo net are accessories you can buy anytime.

-- HUD can be added if you want for ~$400 parts + labor.

-- Since you want the paddle-shift auto trans, IMO the telescoping column is not as important b/c you don't need to adjust your reach for a manual gear shift.

-- I special-ordered my new 2009 C6 1LT auto... no regrets. Added the HUD myself and definitely recommend the luggage shade. If I had it to do again, I'd still the 1LT.

-- Peruse the forum used-car ads: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-for-sale-98/

-- Contact forum dealers... they get trade-ins. Tim Boone @ Boardwalk might be able to help: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...ing-2011s.html

-- For $45k, you can order a new 2011 C6 1LT auto: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-d...-and-save.html

-- You might get lucky on Craigslist: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1948838066.html


2LT & 3LT Details

1LT is the base model.

2LT adds to 1LT: Bluetooth personal cell phone connectivity; Cargo net; Luggage shade; Sport bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, back angle adjustment, power adjustable lumbar support and side bolsters; 6-way power passenger seat (cost ~$1k new)

3LT adds to 1LT: Cargo net; Luggage shade; Multi-level heated sport bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, back angle adjustment, power adjustable lumbar support and side bolsters; 6-way power passenger seat; Head-up display (HUD) with dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure; Universal Home Remote transmitter; Bluetooth personal cell phone connectivity; Power telescoping steering column; Memory package (with 2 driver settings for power driver seat, exterior mirrors and telescoping steering column); 7 Bose speakers; 1-year subscription to XM Satellite radio (cost ~$4k new)

 

1) The 1LT cars do not have sport seats, Bose audio system, HUD, memory feature, telescope wheel, heated seats, passenger side power seat, navigation is not available.

2) The 2LT cars have sport seats, have power passenger seat, but do not have any of the other features in item 1 above.

3) 3LT has all features in item 1 above.

4) 4LT has a features in item 1 above plus leather wrapped dash, door panels, etc.

I may have missed a few features, but you should have enough info to make a decesion.

 

Here's my humble opinion- the 1LT interior has less electronic gadgets= less things to worry about once your warranty is up.

Of course, if it were up to me, I would still opt for non-power door locks and windows. And I'm not even 40 yet!!!!!!!

Paul

 

Thanks for the helpful information everyone. I know what to look for now