New to the forum. From the reseach I have done it would appear that I can buy a low mile 2008 base model with lt3 pkg coupe with manual transmission for around 31k. However from comments on this site it would appear that the content of the lt3 trim level has changed over time. Can anyone direct to a link that could give specific information by model year.
I am not interested in racing or modding the car just taking entrance and exit ramps at high speed. I am 59 and have wanted vette since I was 16. I just sold my Audi to my daughter and am driving her old beater from college till I find the right car.
i did about an hours worth of search on this site and never found exactly what I was looking for.

 

This is for the 2012 and a little of the 2013 year options. I have a 2008 with the LT3 interior package and its exactly the same as what they describe for the 2012. Look around on the forums here for one for sale. Most of the owners here take good care of their cars. You shouldn't have a problem finding one for that price. Hope you find one fast. Not cuz they're running out, but because they're fun as hell to drive! Don't wait another day.

http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2013...s_options.html

 

3LT is not a base Model. 1LT is. The 3LT has a huge package of extras that are not there on a 1LT. If you can find an '08 3LT low mileage for $31,000 you should buy it. The 3LT in 2008 was a $4,505.00 option.

Bose A/M F/M 6disc CD,
Bose speakers
HUD
Power telescoping wheel
Heated seats
Memory package
Home remote
Side irbags
Sport seats
Power pass. seat
Luggage shade & parcel net
radio controls on steering wheel

If it has NAV add another $1,750.00
Z51 adds $1,695.00
Dual roof adds $1,400.00
NPP adds $1,195.00
Paint color adds up to $750.00.

Base car with no options was MSRP of $45,170.00.
Mine was MSRP of $58,540.00

Thats $13,370 more for an optioned 3LT compared to a 1LT base. Believe me, a 1LT and an optioned 3LT won't sell for the same price.

 

Yea,it's 3LT not lt3. Not base. How many miles are on it??Price doesn't sound bad as long as miles are low.It's other packages that have changed over the years,not the 3LT.

 

Recently purchased the 2008, 3 lt, z51, npp. Also included the mild2 wild, fresh mats, new tires, some leather upgrades, and a few other items. Its configured just as stated above. I thought I wanted the nav but I realized I rarely turn on then GPS I have in my Jaguar. I ended up a little higher than your 31k price. 22k miles.

 

Mine was pretty close to this one, except it has the navigation. Mine was higher than 31K and had 18K miles.

 

Here's a link to the 2008 Order Guide:

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...rder_guide.pdf


You can see starting on about page 8 what is included in the 3LT equipment group.

Also, look in the glove compartment of the car to see a sticker that has all the RPO codes for all the optional stuff on the car included in the 3LT trim level, plus any additional items that might have been ordered or items that were upgraded.

The Order Guide will describe all of those RPO codes so you'll know exactly what's on the car.

Good luck on finding a nice Vette - you'll LOVE it!!

Bob

 

You can also look at CAC.com or Corvette Action Center....they keep a complete list by model year/options in each (i.e. 1LT, 2LT, 3LT ect.)

 

08 w/ the LS3 is a good year to be looking at/

 

Was that a whole hour?

There's tons of solid info on this forum. But sometimes it's hard to find.

Maybe you'll find the info in this list of C6 year to year changes: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574306274-post11.html

But I don't think anything changed on the 3LT option package for 2008.

Lots of other sources of info for Corvettes, like these:

Edmunds.com: http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/cor...008/?sub=coupe

Corvette Action Center: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/



Enjoy your search!

 

I'm selling my "08 3LT coupe. PM me if your interested.

 

Thanks for all the help to everyone. This what I was looking for
SlideRuyle

 

2008 coupe option package contents.

From chevrolet.com for 2008's.

1LT
Air Conditioning: Dual zone automatic climate control
Audio System:AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback with input jack
Automatic Twilight Sentinel headlamps
Brakes: Four wheel, antilock/four-wheel, disc.
Cabin Air Filtration
Engine: LS3 6.2L V8 with 430hp
Foglamps
Floormats
Active handling with traction control
HID Xenon lighting
Mirrors: Auto-dimming with compass
Power hatch pull-down
Remote Keyless Access with push button start
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 2-way manual passenger
Steering: Power: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive.
Steering: Tilt, Three-spoke leather-wrapped
Suspension: Four wheel, independent.
Theft-deterrent: Includes Push-Button Start, immobilizer and audible/visual alarm.
Transmission: Six-speed manual, short-throw
Tires: Goodyear F1 EMT (run flat) tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels: Five-split spoke, Silver-painted aluminum
2LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 1LT features:
Cargo Net: In rear compartment area
Luggage shade and parcel net
Seats: 6-way power driver seat and 6-way power passenger’
Seats: Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces, includes back angle adjustment and adjustable lumbar and side bolsters
3LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 2LT features:
Audio System: AM/FM stereo with six-disc in dash CD changer MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control. Includes Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: 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
Memory Package: Recalls two driver "presets" for six-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column
Seats: Heated driver and front passenger
Steering Wheel: Power telescoping and mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote: Includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor
4LT
Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of 3LT features:
Custom Leather Wrapped Interior
Specific Bias pattern center console trim plate

clydetrb 1/27/08