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Old 05-17-2013, 02:25 PM
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Default What trim level will you get, and why?

I think the 2LT will likely be the most popular just based on bang for buck, but I could be wrong. Curious how many folks go for the 3lt. For the extra 3k (I plan on 2lt plus navigation already so 3lt is essentually an extra 3k for me) it doesn't seem like I get a whole lot extra.

Is the napa leather that much better? Apparently the seats have some extra lumbar / wing support?

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3LT for me because I want the Brownstone interior. With this color, the upper dash is leather, and the console, doors and parts of the dash are suede. I'm also getting the suede inserts on the seats. Based on the pictures from the bash, this is a really nice interior.

If I wasn't getting Brownstone, I'd probably go for 2LT.

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thinking 2lt & nav. I agree, 3k for leather on the dash is holding me back. I do love the look of 3lt red surrounding the cockpits.....all said and done, I'll more than likely go 3lt
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1LT to save weight - As long as you are getting black interior you are not missing out on to much other than HUD, home garage, memory seat, and sub. which all those things add the most weight.

I still might get Z51 if it doesn't weight as much as everyone thinks... we will just have to wait and see
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3LT for that buttery smooth Napa leather and sueded uppers.

I work with fine materials daily and I'm excited that my next Vette will be full of quality surfaces.
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I switched from 3LT to 2LT with nav when I found that even the 2LT has stitching on the dash and door trim. In black with light gray stitching it will be hard to tell the difference. Corvettes' standard leather has proven to wear well, not sure about the Napa yet. I don't like suede after seeing so many nasty suede interiors at the dealer I worked at. If ordering an interior color other than black I'd probably order 3LT.



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I love the 3LT red combo, but really narrowed in on Laguna Blue, so... 2LT with Nav is the way to go for me I think.
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Originally Posted by ZL-1
I switched from 3LT to 2LT with nav when I found that even the 2LT has stitching on the dash and door trim. In black with light gray stitching it will be hard to tell the difference....If ordering an interior color other than black I'd probably order 3LT.
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Those are great points. I'm really leaning towards the red interior which may justify the 3lt for me, but I'd like to actually see it in person.
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I'm going with 3LT in the hopes that the cockpit will actually smell like leather...
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Originally Posted by LS3_E85_Corvette
1LT to save weight - As long as you are getting black interior you are not missing out on to much other than HUD, home garage, memory seat, and sub. which all those things add the most weight.

I still might get Z51 if it doesn't weight as much as everyone thinks... we will just have to wait and see
I plan on working on an aftermarket HUD system as soon as I can so hopefully that'll be coming soon.
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Originally Posted by -CM-
3LT for me because I want the Brownstone interior. With this color, the upper dash is leather, and the console, doors and parts of the dash are suede. I'm also getting the suede inserts on the seats. Based on the pictures from the bash, this is a really nice interior.

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I think that Brownstone with the additional suede looks great.
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I am going for Night Race Blue with a 3LT Kalahari interior. --- at least for now.
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2LT... the best blend of options and price IMO. I'm also not a fan of the red on the dash and really want the HUD for the track.
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I'm swaying toward Laguna Blue with Kalahari interior. Vert! Top color I'm not sure yet. 3LT no suede.
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3LT

All the options of the 3LT over the 2LT would be options I'd be adding with the 2LT anyway... But more importantly, BROWNSTONE!!!!

I wanted Brownstone since I laid eyes on it. It's going to look so good with the blue. 3LT was a no-brainer for me.
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1LT. Less weight, has all the features I need. Except that cool carbon fiber exposed roof. Sigh.
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2LT plus Nav. I am going with Black interior so thought I would save a couple grand.

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I had andrew6 install HUD on my present 2008 z51 1lt NPP c6 when I had a DSV alcantara D shaped steering wheel installed...

I ll do the same on my 1lt competition seat c7 z51 MRC NPP when I buy one.

I'm still digging my c6 as I look to test drive the c7
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1LT with Z51 and MSRC

I don't see the same value in 2LT at $4210 when the things I want from the 2LT should be able to be added later for much cheaper.

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I swore I wasn't going to get one. Love the C6 and only bought it 1 1/2 years ago. But every time I see a picture of a Laguna Blue w/Z51, I WANT IT. And if I'm in for that much, I might as well go the whole way and get 3LT and know I got everything I might have wanted.


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