2011 Base or 2012 GS?
07-12-2017, 06:38 PM
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Echelon, that was pretty good price. Especially from a dealer. Did you trade anything in or was it a straight purchase?
07-12-2017, 06:39 PM
#82
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Congrats
Beautiful color and I agree with the others on your choice. I love my 2011 base model, but often wish I had gotten the GS that got away. I had initially placed a deposit on a GS and because I did not drive it off the lot with paperwork in hand, it ended up with someone else. I am sure you will not regret your decision, and the tire difference may not turn out to be a big deal either- I cannot get any good miles on my fronts. My Firestones I put on got 7.500 miles and they are shot. Enjoy your GS.
07-15-2017, 09:39 PM
#86
I've had an 07 base Z51 and currently have a 12 GS. The GS is, by far, a better driving, more comfortable and sexier car. I get more compliments on the GS (Centennial carbon flash) than I ever did on the base (silver). There is really no difference in the mileage on the cars you're looking at because the C6 is built so well. I'd definitely pull the trigger on the GS and enjoy the heck out of it.
07-16-2017, 09:07 AM
#87
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Grand Sport! try to get the price down a bit of course.
I'll be honest. When i bought my 2011 GS last year I didn't even know the differences between a base and a GS. I just knew that it looked different than a base model and awesome.
I get comps all the time with people saying "now THAT looks good"! Most say it looks better than a c7.
Its the wide body, slightly lower ride height and the gills that really make a GS stand out. Not to mention the fat tires and the wide mean look coming at you from the front.
I'll be honest. When i bought my 2011 GS last year I didn't even know the differences between a base and a GS. I just knew that it looked different than a base model and awesome.
I get comps all the time with people saying "now THAT looks good"! Most say it looks better than a c7.
Its the wide body, slightly lower ride height and the gills that really make a GS stand out. Not to mention the fat tires and the wide mean look coming at you from the front.
07-16-2017, 09:15 AM
#88
Instructor
OK,
Looking for some opinions. I'm scheduled to go look at a 2011 base tomorrow in cyber gray. It has 17k miles and is going for 32k.
Just a few minutes ago, a local dealer who has been looking out for me let me know of a 2012 GS in Supersonic Blue that just came in that has 25k miles going for about 35,500.
Both cars look great and have the same options (1lt, dual mode exhaust and that's pretty much it.)
Since the 2011 is at carmax I can get a warranty whereas the 2012 is "as is" and has more miles (not sure the difference between 17k and 25k miles is significant.)
I was all set with my decision until just now. Part of me thinks just save the 3-4k since I rarely even drive (maybe about 20 miles a week tops). The other part of me says to go ahead and spend the extra and get the GS since I do like the wide body look.
Any thoughts?
Looking for some opinions. I'm scheduled to go look at a 2011 base tomorrow in cyber gray. It has 17k miles and is going for 32k.
Just a few minutes ago, a local dealer who has been looking out for me let me know of a 2012 GS in Supersonic Blue that just came in that has 25k miles going for about 35,500.
Both cars look great and have the same options (1lt, dual mode exhaust and that's pretty much it.)
Since the 2011 is at carmax I can get a warranty whereas the 2012 is "as is" and has more miles (not sure the difference between 17k and 25k miles is significant.)
I was all set with my decision until just now. Part of me thinks just save the 3-4k since I rarely even drive (maybe about 20 miles a week tops). The other part of me says to go ahead and spend the extra and get the GS since I do like the wide body look.
Any thoughts?
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07-16-2017, 07:55 PM
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No brainer
OK,
Looking for some opinions. I'm scheduled to go look at a 2011 base tomorrow in cyber gray. It has 17k miles and is going for 32k.
Just a few minutes ago, a local dealer who has been looking out for me let me know of a 2012 GS in Supersonic Blue that just came in that has 25k miles going for about 35,500.
Both cars look great and have the same options (1lt, dual mode exhaust and that's pretty much it.)
Since the 2011 is at carmax I can get a warranty whereas the 2012 is "as is" and has more miles (not sure the difference between 17k and 25k miles is significant.)
I was all set with my decision until just now. Part of me thinks just save the 3-4k since I rarely even drive (maybe about 20 miles a week tops). The other part of me says to go ahead and spend the extra and get the GS since I do like the wide body look.
Any thoughts?
Looking for some opinions. I'm scheduled to go look at a 2011 base tomorrow in cyber gray. It has 17k miles and is going for 32k.
Just a few minutes ago, a local dealer who has been looking out for me let me know of a 2012 GS in Supersonic Blue that just came in that has 25k miles going for about 35,500.
Both cars look great and have the same options (1lt, dual mode exhaust and that's pretty much it.)
Since the 2011 is at carmax I can get a warranty whereas the 2012 is "as is" and has more miles (not sure the difference between 17k and 25k miles is significant.)
I was all set with my decision until just now. Part of me thinks just save the 3-4k since I rarely even drive (maybe about 20 miles a week tops). The other part of me says to go ahead and spend the extra and get the GS since I do like the wide body look.
Any thoughts?
03-14-2023, 09:05 PM
#91
GS for sure and don't worry about the warranty -- these things are bullet proof unless of course the previous owner did a lot of the ugly and unnecessary MODs.. YUK! Then run away.
I have two C6 Grand Sports and oil changes and Clutch fluid change is all I do and all it needs.
I have two C6 Grand Sports and oil changes and Clutch fluid change is all I do and all it needs.
03-14-2023, 09:12 PM
#92
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GS for sure and don't worry about the warranty -- these things are bullet proof unless of course the previous owner did a lot of the ugly and unnecessary MODs.. YUK! Then run away.
I have two C6 Grand Sports and oil changes and Clutch fluid change is all I do and all it needs.
I have two C6 Grand Sports and oil changes and Clutch fluid change is all I do and all it needs.
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