New Car
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Instructor
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New Car
Hi all,
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
Race Director
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If it's Ok with you, then that's all that matters. I personally like to have all the creature comforts, so a 1LT would not be in my dreams.
An awful lot of owners like the 1LT, so they are popular choice.
Congrats on the new 2013.
We will need pics
An awful lot of owners like the 1LT, so they are popular choice.
Congrats on the new 2013.
We will need pics
Racer
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I'm totally happy with my 2012 1LT as it still offers so many nice features over several years ago. i think youll be happy. my only worry was seat comfort without the adjustable bolsters of 3lt, but added padding and now they're perfect. Don't miss or need other amenities of the higher $ packages myself and truly love the car!
Le Mans Master
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From: Rochester New York
Hi all,
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
I am sure you will be happy with your new '13 Corvette 1LT with the 6 speed manual transmission. Best of luck with it and enjoy!
Instructor
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It depends on how you plan to use the car. Just think about the features in the higher tier and whether you would even use them let alone miss them.
Certainly some owners want all the bells and whistles - nav & so-on for taking long road trips and such, but for me - when I drive a performance car, it's all about the experience - just me bonding with the car.
I guess my radio actually works but I never listen to it - I've got a 436 HP sound system - and for my kind of driving the manual trans MAKES the car.
Go for it - I think you will love it!
Certainly some owners want all the bells and whistles - nav & so-on for taking long road trips and such, but for me - when I drive a performance car, it's all about the experience - just me bonding with the car.
I guess my radio actually works but I never listen to it - I've got a 436 HP sound system - and for my kind of driving the manual trans MAKES the car.
Go for it - I think you will love it!
Safety Car
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From: Mooresville (Race City USA) NC
Hi all,
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
Well... it appears that I'm doing it and thought I'd see what thoughts you all might have. About a year ago, we bought my first Corvette. It's red with black interior and has almost every option available, starting with the Z51 package. It had 34k miles. It's an A6 and it really looks and runs great. I wish it had a manual transmission, but like the Corvette so much that I was willing to overlook a few things. I waited 40 years to get it! This weekend, we went to our Chevy dealer and looked at some brand new Corvettes. One thing led to another and it looks like we're trading our 2007 in on a brand new 1LT with a manual transmission! I'm willing to give up a few features to have the new 2013 Corvette with a manual transmission. What do you all think?
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From: Navarre Florida
Also remember fully optioned one is heavier. I have 1lt and I am perfectly happy with it. My first corvette was auto and I thought I could overlook not having MN6, but later regreted it so much!
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Thanks to all for your replies! It looks pretty straight forward... which is the same conclusion that we came to this morning. We went to the dealer this afternoon and came home with our brand new Corvette, without looking back! I should have done it earlier, but I now have a special appreciation for the M6. It's Cyber Gray and ebony interior. It's also wearing the 60th Anniversary edition badging! I'll get a pic or two up ASAP. I have a little rust with a clutch, but this Corvette is making the return a snap! Again, thanks to all for your great thoughts. Another happier Corvette owner!
