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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 07:14 AM
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This is the best car I have ever owned.
Great balance of power, style, economy, comfort, and it looks like the batmobile.

I bought the ten year extended warranty and my dealer has warranty for life. I will have it serviced there and drive it till either I or it can no longer do so.

I'd like to have better blind spot help so maybe there is an opportunity there but I honestly love this car. I had a 2002, 2008, 2013 and this thing simply delights me every time I drive it.
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Life is good behind the wheel of a Vette.
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ryoder
This is the best car I have ever owned.
Great balance of power, style, economy, comfort, and it looks like the batmobile.

I bought the ten year extended warranty and my dealer has warranty for life. I will have it serviced there and drive it till either I or it can no longer do so.

I'd like to have better blind spot help so maybe there is an opportunity there but I honestly love this car. I had a 2002, 2008, 2013 and this thing simply delights me every time I drive it.
You nailed it, and I echo your sentiments.

I've owned a 94, 98, and 04 coupe, plus an 01 and 11 GS convertibles. IMO, my current 16 3LT Stingray coupe tops them all in terms of performance, styling and comfort. Absolutely love it, but at my age this may be my last one, unless they add that blind spot help.
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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I know they are a bit ugly, but the little stick on round blind spot mirrors do help. I figured they were better than missing a car coming up to pass me.
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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Good that you are enjoying the car.
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I didn't do extended warranty, GM's bumper to bumper is always superior. I decided on a three year trade in cycle. When you factor the cost of the best available extended warranty, yearly depreciation is reduced and your have another new car.
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Oh I have the warble. Will post as I work through this. It doesn't bother me that much.
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