aj98

Its a process

Amazing how many seps are involved in something so seemingly simple.

The worst time I had getting in/out was after I broke my shoulderblade.
Had to figure out the sequence of steps without needing to lean forward at the waist, which put too much stress on the broken bone.

It can be done, but each step has to be slow and deliberate.

The weirdest part of that experience was although my vettes were harder to get into an out of, they were more comfortable to be in, than my SUV.

mbaessler

Well guys I actually bit the bullet and bought my Corvette. I will pick it up at Macmulkin and drive it home to Utah. Got a great deal. I haven't sold My Challenger yet, as I want to make sure I get the Corvette home and make sure there are no bugs to iron out. Hopefully after driving a couple 1000 miles in the Vette, selling the Challenger will be a little more easy to part with. That car has been great. No issues. I hope the Vette is the same. Thanks for all your help and answering my questions. This is a great forum. I'm sure I will be on it quite a bit as I still have lots of questions. I don't want to track the car so I got a base 1LT 7 speed manual with the performance exhaust and the battery protection package. This will be a back road cruiser. So my focus was on ride quality. Also the standard 1LT seem to have enough comfort for me. 2LT gave me things I really didn't want. Thanks again.

Kent1999

Welcome to the Corvette Family! Be sure to post pics when you get her home!

(See, I *told* you I'd be the first to welcome you! LOL)

joemessman

Good! Just be sure to make sure they have done the checklist as well as check the panel installation joints for possible paint rubbing issues.
Let them know before you get there that you will be looking for this:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...heck-list.html
Believe me that it is important!
You have a great car!

C82LT

I tend to agree. I drove a bunch of cars and the corvette just kept making sense to me. But that’s me. If you’re driving other cars and feel uncertain, then you need to keep looking until you find what you want.

Norton24

Congratulations on your Corvette. I made this exact same decision. I had a 2013 Challenger RT Classic. I also had a manual. I purchased a 2017 1LT 7M with the performance exhaust. Love the Corvette. Yes the interior of the Dodge was more spacious, but there isn't anything I regret about getting the Corvette. I love it!

Mike00

Congrats on the vette. Entire thread is interesting as I'm considering a Hellcat (unlikely since I want a manual), a ZL1, and a Vette.

The vette for me is obviously the best looking car. But I have to admit I'm struggling with the idea of paying essentially same price as a ZL1 and missing out on that HP.

I play to test drive both but man if this won't be a hard decision.

rmorin1249

Great time of year for a cross country trip. If you get into the rain from Irma do not worry, your Corvette won't melt. Use Weather mode if the roads are wet. Enjoy the trip.

06nine

Congratulations! If you're anything like me, the only regret you'll most likely have is that you'll wished you'd gotten it sooner.

Jeffer

good job you will be really happy

let us know that is a fact in a while. Jeff

mbaessler

I hope so. Though the Challenger was a nice ride.

mbaessler

Will do!

fyreline

Yes.

Yes, you do.

ptran00

I test drove a new 2016 Miata in stick and while it was a little more fun than a Camry I rented, it's a slow car and it doesn't have the traction and it leaned a lot, and doesn't have the thrilling exhaust note like a Corvette with the performance exhaust. Miata also felt unsafe because it's sooo small as I was in the middle of all the big SUVs around me. Miata also doesn't feel as masculine.

fsvoboda

Challenger is essentially a slightly shortened Charger, a big, comfortable American car with a lot of space. (I DD an AWD Charger, FYI.)

C7 is a sports car/GT car, but I would say more on the sports car side of the equation. That is, when the designers had to choose between comfort/refinement or performance they tended toward performance. C7 is big enough and comfortable enough to be used as a GT (car suitable for trips for a couple), but it isn't going to be the cushy cruiser that Challenger or Charger is at heart. C7 isn't as confining and basic as a Miata or one of the old British sports cars like TR3, TR4, MGB, however.

If you want the comfort of the Challenger in a C7 you can do slight mods to achieve it: more sound insulation, more compliant/quieter tires. You won't increase interior space of course, but there's enough, including a lot more luggage space than in most sports cars.

However, since you've been modding your Challenger in the direction of increased performance/cornering, C7 may be your thing.

In making the decision, think of whether you really want a sports car or a GT, as I mentioned above. Think about how much you like your Challenger, and whether you want to keep its many good qualities.



PS: I'm one of those older guys who spends more time in my very comfortable DD, a lot more, but still appreciates C7s many great qualities.

fsvoboda

I'm only 5' 11" and don't really fit into a Miata. Miata owners I know are women who use them as a second car, would find C7 more car than they need but appreciate the size of Miata, more in scale with themselves.

mbaessler

Well just got home with the New vette. Drove it from New Hampshire (Macmulkin) to Utah.
Long drive, 3000 miles. Surprisingly comfortable. No issues at all. Need to get the oil changed now. Thanks to all of you that helped me out answering all my questions. I did use the checklist provided on the forum to help check the car out.