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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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So I am selling my Shelby GT350 to get a convertible but I am at a loss in terms of picking which one. My wife likes the Collectors Edition convertible. I love the blue interior but am lukewarm on the grey exterior. I like the Carbon 65 with the blue top but not so sure of the ceramic matrix grey. In both cases getting anywhere from 10 to 13% off MSRP. And then there is the Hyper Blue ZL1 convertible which actually is very nice, but hey I would be driving a Camaro. I figured I would put it out there because this forum has the best opinions and knowledge of the cars I am thinking of. Thanks
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 06:36 PM
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10%>13% off MSRP seems to be the norm unless you find a real motivated dealer which in some cases will still amount to the same after they finish with 'add-ons'.

It's pretty much up to your preference; hard for anyone else to advise which to pick.
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So I am selling my Shelby GT350 to get a convertible but I am at a loss in terms of picking which one. My wife likes the Collectors Edition convertible. I love the blue interior but am lukewarm on the grey exterior. I like the Carbon 65 with the blue top but not so sure of the ceramic matrix grey. In both cases getting anywhere from 10 to 13% off MSRP. And then there is the Hyper Blue ZL1 convertible which actually is very nice, but hey I would be driving a Camaro. I figured I would put it out there because this forum has the best opinions and knowledge of the cars I am thinking of. Thanks
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 06:37 PM
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Happy wife, happy life.

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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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You can get great deals on a Collector's Edition....check out the Dealer Inventory section!
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 06:59 PM
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Get what you want if it's going to be your car. Don't listen to these whipped wusses.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:13 PM
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The collectors edition is really nice. I hate grey cars but dam this one looks amazing. Tension blue is even a bigger bonus
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:25 PM
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Z06 in any color..

2nd choice would be Carbon 65

3rd collector's edition.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:28 PM
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Default Maybe....buy both?

This isn't going to be much help but my opinion is that you can't go wrong with either of those.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AceG
The collectors edition is really nice. I hate grey cars but dam this one looks amazing. Tension blue is even a bigger bonus

And the fact is, in a community property state it's half her car anyway. She gets a vote. That doesn't mean you're a "wuss;" it just means you are in a mature relationship.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LimeRay
Get what you want if it's going to be your car. Don't listen to these whipped wusses.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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I'm not sure I've seen a convertible collectors addition, seen a heck of a lot of coups.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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my wife and i both really like our ce gs. imo, one of the best looking special editions chevy put out. carbon 65 just doesnt do it for me.

never cared for black headlamps and some of the other black trim on c7 corvette. only a couple of colors work for me. wg grey is one of them.

bottom line however is get what you think is best. thats all that really matters.
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This one is easy...

If you're paying for the car, get the one that you like. If she is paying for it, get the one that she likes. If you are splitting it, flip a coin... Last but not least, you can buy 2 to have his and hers versions. If you have to settle on one, you really can't go wrong either way. Be sure to post pictures of your new ride!!
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Originally Posted by mschuyler

And the fact is, in a community property state it's half her car anyway. She gets a vote. That doesn't mean you're a "wuss;" it just means you are in a mature relationship.
Yep.......


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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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I like the GS in all the colors you mentioned...
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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Sheesh, do you ask on a forum what clothes to buy? What do YOU like BEST? This is sooooo subjective! Given your decision as described, I'd suggest you buy whatever your wife likes. ;-)

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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 12:03 AM
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I'm just glad I'm not the only one who traded their 350 in on a vette. Started thinking I was crazy.
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 07:13 AM
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No not crazy. Shelby is a great car, but want open top performance and you can't get that with a Ford. So will see which one.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 08:50 AM
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I am not sure if this convertible counts as a Collector Addition, the colors seem right. They also have a Carbon Vette.
http://www.jakesweeneychevy.com/Vehi...-OH/2952049843
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