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Old 09-24-2016, 04:57 PM
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I went looking at a base 2017 c7 today and came across this beauty! As soon as I saw this GS today, I knew I would be settling if I bought the base c7! I wanted artic white and ready to pull the trigger on the base c7 I went to see but all of that is on hold now!

Now, I need to work on the best price for the GS! MSRP is $67,635 which has all the options I want.... to get it for $60,000 would be ideal but I am thinking more like $62,xxx from the dealer. What is a decent price that I should offer?

Btw, here is the artic white base c7 I was going to purchase


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Originally Posted by sam90lx
I don't even know why GM continues to make narrow bodied base Vettes.
Because they look sleeker and faster than the so called wide body. Didn't we have this discussion before with the C6?
Old 09-24-2016, 05:14 PM
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That's not an unreasonable offer to make.
Old 09-24-2016, 05:16 PM
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I don't even know why GM continues to make narrow bodied base Vettes.

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Old 09-24-2016, 05:39 PM
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Both cars are beautiful, but don't settle, get the one you want. Make them an offer; what the worse they can do? Say no?

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Originally Posted by sam90lx
I don't even know why GM continues to make narrow bodied base Vettes.
Because they look sleeker and faster than the so called wide body. Didn't we have this discussion before with the C6?

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I love artic white because I bought one but I would have regretted it too if I got the base. NOTHING WRONG with the base I just prefer the wide body.

So I bought a z lol.
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Old 09-24-2016, 06:19 PM
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Yep, the Arctic White looks a lot nicer to me.

I continue to be amused by the folks who think everyone prefers the wide-body.

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How much is the Arctic White one.
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Originally Posted by KratosBear

Btw, here is the artic white base c7 I was going to purchase

AW all day........

List price, out-the-door price, equipment, dealer?

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Old 09-24-2016, 07:59 PM
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60k is like 10% ... you can get that for sure. don't pay 62k. if necessary go to a forum dealer and make the offer , one will take it. Guaranteed.

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man people who are buying a new c7 today are lucky to have GS as a option. I would have been all over that GS if it was out.
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If you fancy the GS, and can afford it, then it's a no brainer. I learned a long time ago to get exactly what I want, within reason, as regret can be more costly.

I personally think that the wide-body C7 is one of the best looking cars ever made, but certainly respect the opinions of those who prefer the Stingray's appearance.

It nice to have choices
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Originally Posted by dvilin
How much is the Arctic White one.
MSRP is 57,040, M7, black wheels, and black emblems. I was going to purchase and have the corsa extreme exhaust and x pipe installed. I love white cars but that black GS looked badass when I walked into the show room.

I do dread keeping black clean!
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
AW all day........

List price, out-the-door price, equipment, dealer?
Dealer was willing to come down 4,000 but was charging 400 doc fee plus taxes and tags.

MSRP $57040, Base C7, 1lt, black wheels, M7, black emblems, adrenaline red interior.

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Old 09-24-2016, 08:24 PM
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My last car was white, my current is black. I'm not sure which one is worse. White is great for not showing paint swirl marks, but road grime is probably perhaps more noticeable than on black.

After one 30-mile drive in my last white car, I could legibly write "wash me" on the rear fascia.
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Originally Posted by Foosh
My last car was white, my current is black. I'm not sure which one is worse. White is great for not showing paint swirl marks, but road grime is probably perhaps more noticeable than on black.

After one 30-mile drive in my last white car, I could legibly write "wash me" on the rear fascia.
I never owned black but had numerous white cars which I didn't think was that bad keeping clean. How bad is it keeping black clean? And would you buy black again?
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So who is paying the fine for parking in a handicap spot?

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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Because they look sleeker and faster than the so called wide body. Didn't we have this discussion before with the C6?
Yeah, I thought GM would learned after the base C6 but what better way to milk sales.

Sleeker and faster is one way to spin it.
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That black GS is one sexy biotch!
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Originally Posted by KratosBear
I never owned black but had numerous white cars which I didn't think was that bad keeping clean. How bad is it keeping black clean? And would you buy black again?
Black is not a color, it is a career choice.

I don't blame you waiting. As stated you don't want to be driving down the road, and say I wish I would have bought the GS. Check out the prices of the forum dealers here, Criswell, MacMulkin, Coughlin, etc. You may be able to buy one, pay the shipping, and still come out cheaper. Good luck.

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