3lt??
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I always buy the 3LT. The HUD is one of my most favorite things about the car. I personaly said, if I could not have a nice one with everything, I did not want one at all. Get the 3LT, you will glad you did. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita California
I personally can't stand the look of chrome wheels, so that decision was easy for me.
I also bought the 3LT only to get the HUD. As you've listed, I initially didn't really care about the other features. Here 6 months later, I've never moved the seat (always all the way down and to the back), and I've never moved the steering wheel (it's set so the gauge cluster is perfect for me).
The one feature that I thought was a total waste was the heated seats...but surprisingly, I use them all the time. It's never really that cold here in SoCal, but I've often pulled the top off on a cool evening drive home from work and cranked up the heated seats and heater....it's really a nice way to end a day!
Also, if you really like the chrome, it's a much easier thing to do after the fact.
Good luck!
I also bought the 3LT only to get the HUD. As you've listed, I initially didn't really care about the other features. Here 6 months later, I've never moved the seat (always all the way down and to the back), and I've never moved the steering wheel (it's set so the gauge cluster is perfect for me).
The one feature that I thought was a total waste was the heated seats...but surprisingly, I use them all the time. It's never really that cold here in SoCal, but I've often pulled the top off on a cool evening drive home from work and cranked up the heated seats and heater....it's really a nice way to end a day!
Also, if you really like the chrome, it's a much easier thing to do after the fact.
Good luck!
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Ok, I throw in a descenting opinion. I ordered my 2010 with the 2LT package. I am one of the rare people that didn't really car e to have the HUD unit. I also can do without the heated seats. I figured that I would save the $$$ difference between the 2LT and the 3LT and put it towards DSV leather upgrades and a really nice audio system upgrade which is what I have done.
Drifting
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I bought a 1LT when I bought mine. I'm happy with that. I was the same as the OP, the polished rims, NPP & Z51 meant more to me than heated seats, hud etc... its all personal opinion. I've always heard if you have never had it before than you wont miss it. Once you have it on any vehicle its a must/want for all vehicles. I've never had those things so I don't miss them. I was just happy to buy a Corvette. So, I'm happy as is. (With a few DSVettes mods)
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I have 1LT and its the first car I have EVER owned that wasn't loaded. My truck has every option available (backup camera, nav, LTZ, sunroof, etc) and our MB SL550 has all the goodies. Heck I spent about the price of a new vette on the electonics and other options on our boat. I wish I had 3LT. I personally think the HUD is nothing special. I had it in our C5. I miss heated seats and everything else the 3LT comes with. Not to mention that it would prob sell better with the 3LT if you are concerned with resale value.
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That's $3,500 worth of leather, but why compromise? 
$1,195
2LT – Includes all the features from the 1LT packages, plus:
Passenger side 6-way power seat adjuster
Seats, Sport front bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment, adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
Cargo Net in rear compartment
Luggage shade in rear compartment
Choice of Interior Colors
Bluetooth Cell Connectivity with Steering Wheel Controls
$4,205
3LT – Includes all features from the 1LT and 2LT packages, plus:
Audio System Bose Premium 7-speaker system
Head-Up Display
Memory Package
Heated seats, driver and passenger sides
Universal Home Remote
Power Telescoping Steering Column
One year subscription for XM Satellite Radio
$7,705
4LT – Includes all features from the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT packages, plus:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior, features leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door trim panels and console storage cover. Exclusive leather color and two-tone design includes seat headrest “tonal” crossed flag embroidery and enhanced armrest padding. Special gunmetal pattern console trim plate.
$1,195
2LT – Includes all the features from the 1LT packages, plus:
Passenger side 6-way power seat adjuster
Seats, Sport front bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment, adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
Cargo Net in rear compartment
Luggage shade in rear compartment
Choice of Interior Colors
Bluetooth Cell Connectivity with Steering Wheel Controls
$4,205
3LT – Includes all features from the 1LT and 2LT packages, plus:
Audio System Bose Premium 7-speaker system
Head-Up Display
Memory Package
Heated seats, driver and passenger sides
Universal Home Remote
Power Telescoping Steering Column
One year subscription for XM Satellite Radio
$7,705
4LT – Includes all features from the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT packages, plus:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior, features leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door trim panels and console storage cover. Exclusive leather color and two-tone design includes seat headrest “tonal” crossed flag embroidery and enhanced armrest padding. Special gunmetal pattern console trim plate.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft. Worth Texas
agree with the price difference plus the selection of 4lt's is not as good since less are made. The main reason i did not get a 4lt is there was not one available in the color i wanted and options i wanted such as nav., z51 and npp.
Burning Brakes
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You have to put this into perspective. $3000 extra for the 3LT, on a $60,000 car is 5%. Dealers make twice the profit on the options, so you get a bigger discount, so the difference is going be much less.
More than 90% of all Corvettes have the 3LT Option group, so by not having it you will get significantly less when you sell it/trade it in.
Someone here commented that he test drove a Corvette with the HUD and couldn't see it with his polarized sunglasses. I have many different kinds of sunglasses and I've never had an issue with being able to see it just fine. The HUD has a brightness control that has a setting for both day and night driving. Could have been that the HUD brightness was set too low to see.
As far as the HUD being a "gimmick", nothing could be farther from the truth. It is the most useful, functional option in the car. The HUD display appears to be sitting about 3 feet in front of the car and you can easily see your speed and tach while driving without having to take your eyes off the road. I am able to keep my speed under control much easier in the vette because of the HUD. You don't even realize that you rarely check your speed when driving a car without a HUD until you have one.
More than 90% of all Corvettes have the 3LT Option group, so by not having it you will get significantly less when you sell it/trade it in.
Someone here commented that he test drove a Corvette with the HUD and couldn't see it with his polarized sunglasses. I have many different kinds of sunglasses and I've never had an issue with being able to see it just fine. The HUD has a brightness control that has a setting for both day and night driving. Could have been that the HUD brightness was set too low to see.
As far as the HUD being a "gimmick", nothing could be farther from the truth. It is the most useful, functional option in the car. The HUD display appears to be sitting about 3 feet in front of the car and you can easily see your speed and tach while driving without having to take your eyes off the road. I am able to keep my speed under control much easier in the vette because of the HUD. You don't even realize that you rarely check your speed when driving a car without a HUD until you have one.
Drifting
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Everyone has an opinion, even me.
My 2001 vert had everything I could imagine on it. HUD was nice and so were the memory seats.
My 2009 is a 2LT, chrome wheels, dual mode exhaust, auto. Don't miss the HUD. I can't recall why I thought I needed the memory seats.
I looked at the list of options and decided that the 2LT had what I really wanted. I've had my 2009 for almost a year, and I am still thrilled with it.
I have not added a single mod, so that probably makes me an outcast.
My 2001 vert had everything I could imagine on it. HUD was nice and so were the memory seats.
My 2009 is a 2LT, chrome wheels, dual mode exhaust, auto. Don't miss the HUD. I can't recall why I thought I needed the memory seats.
I looked at the list of options and decided that the 2LT had what I really wanted. I've had my 2009 for almost a year, and I am still thrilled with it.
I have not added a single mod, so that probably makes me an outcast.
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St. Jude Donor '15 thru '26
I think the focus was on benefits of 3LT over 1LT and 2LT. Lot of extra featutes, as the 4LT is JUST more leather. Nobody said they wouldnt like a 4 LT. It is very nice!