I wish my Corvette Convertible had...
04-20-2016, 09:25 AM
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I wish my Corvette Convertible had...
A top that locked into place by itself.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
04-20-2016, 10:16 AM
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04-20-2016, 10:16 AM
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A top that locked into place by itself.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
04-20-2016, 10:20 AM
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A top that locked into place by itself.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
04-20-2016, 10:23 AM
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04-20-2016, 10:27 AM
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A top that locked into place by itself.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
04-20-2016, 10:40 AM
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You should take a look at a Jaguar F Type R. Has all of your needs. I just bought one instead of buying a C7 Z06 convertible. I kept my C6 convertible and am very happy with it the way it is.
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04-20-2016, 03:22 PM
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I traded a 2008 Jag XK Convertible for my Corvette. Love the Corvette but think some of those things on my wish list could become a reality. I find it difficult to believe that Chevrolet doesn't put these on the Corvette to make it that much more desirable. I bet the mean age of a Corvette owner is slightly higher than 25 and probably more discerning.
Yup, got the Lexus as the other car and over the last 4 or 5 years, have owned a BMW 640i with twin turbo chargers, a BMW 750Li, and my wife had a 2013 Genesis. We've tried all the cars. Sold my last Corvette 10 years ago and have missed driving one so I have scratched that itch. Don't love the car any less because I want some upgrades but they would be nice to have.
My guess is if my wish list was offered, many of you would have those things also.
Yup, got the Lexus as the other car and over the last 4 or 5 years, have owned a BMW 640i with twin turbo chargers, a BMW 750Li, and my wife had a 2013 Genesis. We've tried all the cars. Sold my last Corvette 10 years ago and have missed driving one so I have scratched that itch. Don't love the car any less because I want some upgrades but they would be nice to have.
My guess is if my wish list was offered, many of you would have those things also.
Last edited by 45gunner; 04-20-2016 at 03:23 PM.
04-20-2016, 05:34 PM
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I traded a 2008 Jag XK Convertible for my Corvette. Love the Corvette but think some of those things on my wish list could become a reality. I find it difficult to believe that Chevrolet doesn't put these on the Corvette to make it that much more desirable. I bet the mean age of a Corvette owner is slightly higher than 25 and probably more discerning.
Yup, got the Lexus as the other car and over the last 4 or 5 years, have owned a BMW 640i with twin turbo chargers, a BMW 750Li, and my wife had a 2013 Genesis. We've tried all the cars. Sold my last Corvette 10 years ago and have missed driving one so I have scratched that itch. Don't love the car any less because I want some upgrades but they would be nice to have.
My guess is if my wish list was offered, many of you would have those things also.
Yup, got the Lexus as the other car and over the last 4 or 5 years, have owned a BMW 640i with twin turbo chargers, a BMW 750Li, and my wife had a 2013 Genesis. We've tried all the cars. Sold my last Corvette 10 years ago and have missed driving one so I have scratched that itch. Don't love the car any less because I want some upgrades but they would be nice to have.
My guess is if my wish list was offered, many of you would have those things also.
04-20-2016, 05:47 PM
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Frankly I could do without most of what you listed as those would be just that many more things that will eventually break, add more weight, and are generally useless in a supercar.
04-20-2016, 06:01 PM
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Would rather have GM fix the harmonic balancer and come up with a replacement key fob that doesn't use up batteries faster than my grandson eats M&Ms. Step on the peddle and the 430 horsepower makes me forget about my vert latch, the mirrors, and all the other electrical gizmos.
Oh and while at, my 430 comes without turbo or supercharger electronic gizmos.
Oh and while at, my 430 comes without turbo or supercharger electronic gizmos.
04-20-2016, 06:07 PM
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first world wish list
A top that locked into place by itself.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
Windows that went up as part of the cycle (after all, they go down as part
of the cycle).
Better sound proofing in the convertible top.
A back up camera.
A heat shield for the center console.
A better sound system.
A NAV display that I could read in bright sunlight.
A steering wheel that tilted up when the drivers seat belt was unfastened and then tilted down to the memory position when the belt was fastened and the car started.
Side mirrors that folded in when the car was shut down and unfolded out when the car started.
04-20-2016, 06:10 PM
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04-20-2016, 08:04 PM
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Nope...sorry to disappoint ya, but I kinda like the ol girl the way she is. As a matter of fact I wish it didn't have some of the techno crap thats on it. I could do without the electric door latches....the auto climate thingy.....and a few other things i'm not worried about listing. I don't mind doing a little work to drive, thats what makes it fun.....but just what the heck do I know.....
Would rather have GM fix the harmonic balancer and come up with a replacement key fob that doesn't use up batteries faster than my grandson eats M&Ms. Step on the peddle and the 430 horsepower makes me forget about my vert latch, the mirrors, and all the other electrical gizmos.
Oh and while at, my 430 comes without turbo or supercharger electronic gizmos.
Oh and while at, my 430 comes without turbo or supercharger electronic gizmos.
04-20-2016, 08:20 PM
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I wish my Corvette Convertible had...
a beautiful, young adult, human, female in the passenger seat that did not know how to say no. 