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'08 ordered in Sept '07, took delivery in Nov '07. I'm forced to keep it, since I don't want to offend the gift giver. Currently at 154K miles, a 47 state road warrior, and part-time drag racer. Oh, did I mention it was a retirement gift to myself?
You guys notice there are more 2008 original owners that posted in this thread than any other year? I too am the original owner of an '08 I sat down with the brochure and ordered. Still have it along with a 1974 I also sat down with the brochure and ordered. They get along with each other very well. 80K on the '74 and 16K on the '08. I too have no desire to own a C7. Same reasons as the other posters here.
I'm not the original owner of my '08, but I'm beginning to reach the conclusion that it provides me with everything I need (great performance, looks, not too much cash tied up) and unless the C8 offers a manual (unlikely) my C6 will be mine until I can write a check for a high end Porsche. And that's not going to happen very soon!
I still have my 13 Grand Sport Manual Tranny. If I decide to buy a C7 I will still keep my 13 Grand Sport and my 03 ZO6, my C4 Ruby LT1 ZO7 Manual Tranny which I have had since brand new. Of course I will keep my 89 Autocross car which I am not the original owner.
Still posting here. Bought my 2006 convertible new and took NCM delivery 31 Jan 2006. Still have it and also a 2017 Z06 coupe. Been on the forum through 6 of my 7 Vettes. The forum didn't exist when I had my 82 CE.
Started posting here in Jan. '04 and received my '05 in Sept. '04 and it just turned 48K. Still putting on the largest GTG of Corvettes in So Cal since '05.
I bought my 2013 GS brand new. Back then there were many many other members who bought new C6's as well.
Seems many have moved on to C7's or even other brands. Seems a lot of the C6'ers here are now not the original owners.
So . . . . how many original C6 owners still hanging around here ?
I don't post much but I do read other's posts quite regularly. My 2013 3LT was the last base convertible made (Feb. 2013). When I took museum delivery I was not allowed the assembly plant tour because they were in model changeover for the C-7. Not a daily driver, I have 3,800 miles on it now. It is used for special occasions and I redline it about every third outing to keep the engine spry. It feels faster to me as each year goes by.
I got my 06 with 1300 miles for all intents and purposes Im the first owner. Mine was used as a demo...Im here since 2008 . I dont post friviously but with the prices coming down the younger generation can afford them now I too have noticed a difference in the posts. Thats good for our hobby because it passes it down.
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