Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
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Le Mans Master
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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
Do you have any regrets on the purchase of your Corvette? In other words, did you settle for any reason? Do you wish you bought a different model, options etc. or did you buy exactly what you wanted?
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 instock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 instock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
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I just purchased a 2011 CRM 2LT coupe. I wont lie, if money wasn't a factor I would sooner have a 2012 CRM 4Lt Grand Sport in the garage. The one I bought was the one I could afford to comfortably write a check out for. It's still a great car and I'm glad I did it.
Burning Brakes
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Do you have any regrets on the purchase of your Corvette? In other words, did you settle for any reason? Do you wish you bought a different model, options etc. or did you buy exactly what you wanted?
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 in stock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 in stock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
I do love the shark gill side vents, but not enough to spend the extra money.
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Well, when I bought my 09 coupe, it wasn't the color/options I wanted and i setteled for what was on the lot. I really fell in love with the car and enjoyed it, but after that wore off, I started making plans to order what I wanted, in which I picked up last week.
No mater how you look at it..... ITS A VETTE!
But I do have to say. I REEEEEEEEEEEEEALLLLLY LIKE MY NEW VETTE. I baby her a little more than the lot car.
No mater how you look at it..... ITS A VETTE!
But I do have to say. I REEEEEEEEEEEEEALLLLLY LIKE MY NEW VETTE. I baby her a little more than the lot car.
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Drifting
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From: Schererville Indiana
Do you have any regrets on the purchase of your Corvette? In other words, did you settle for any reason? Do you wish you bought a different model, options etc. or did you buy exactly what you wanted?
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 instock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
I ask this question because I really had my heart set on a Grand Sport Convertible, but all the '11 instock ones were pretty loaded up and out of my price range! So I settled on my GS Coupe...which I am still happy with..but....
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Le Mans Master
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Red wasn't my first choice, but back in 09' Z06 production had slipped pretty low, and mine was a late build that was the only one still on the lot in dec. 09'. The discount and 0% helped me overlook my first color choice. I'm over it now, I have a good one.
Team Owner
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I got what I wanted just a new 2008 coupe, manual transmission with NPP.
Kind of waiting to see what the C7 will offer up.
Next time will be more difficult as I like the Convertible, and I like the Z06 so we shall see.
But for now all is good.
Kind of waiting to see what the C7 will offer up.
Next time will be more difficult as I like the Convertible, and I like the Z06 so we shall see.
But for now all is good.
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Le Mans Master
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Thank You! You're right and I am enjoying the car and have been getting many compliments with it! Like Mick said" You can't always get what you want!
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No regrets on buying my then new 06 coupe.Because of that vehicle I would have not realized how much of a complete monster my ZO6 is.At the time I really didwant a vert instead of the coupe though.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
My thoughts exactly. A lot of things I regret are the reason I can't afford a ZR1. I love my base 2LT.