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Old 10-08-2017, 02:30 PM
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Got the itch to get into a new GS.
I have a perfectly running 2016 Racing Yellow M7 Convertible, but I started looking at a couple of M7 GS convertibles and I can't get rid of the itch.
Problem is, that I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get it since my friends at Kerbeck don't have what I'm looking for.
Is switching to the GS worth the drive?

Switched app my Racing Yellow Z51 M7 for Torch Red M7 GS. Very Happy.
Guys at MacMulkin were great. Drive up sucked (7 hrs). Traffic was horrible. Ride back was much better.(6 hrs)
Worst part was keeping it under 60-65 for the first 100 mi. At 380 now, Can't wait to get to 500.
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A good lunch is worth a 5 hour drive on a sunny Saturday! If you want the car, don't let a roadtrip hold you back.
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Any excuse for a good road trip is a valid excuse. Just sayin'
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The correct answer is your answer.
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If you want it that badly I guess it is worth it.
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Wait for the 19's, guaranteed to be painted in new paint shop.
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Originally Posted by Fcal
Got the itch to get into a new GS.
I have a perfectly running 2016 Racing Yellow M7 Convertible, but I started looking at a couple of M7 GS convertibles and I can't get rid of the itch.
Problem is, that I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get it since my friends at Kerbeck don't have what I'm looking for.
Is switching to the GS worth the drive?
Only you can answer what's worth a 5 hour drive to you.
To me, if I really want something a 5 hour drive is nothing.

I flew from Va to Ind to purchase my 2017 GS Vert. Took 22 hours after being jerked around every way possible by American airlines.

It was worth it though, it's great car!

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A five hour drive isn't what would stop me.
The financial hit is a different story!
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The 5 hour drive is the best part of the entire situation!!!!
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The 5 hour drive is the best part of the entire situation!!!!
If thats the car you want, then do it. Rent a car one way and pick it up. Thats what I will most likely do when my car comes in Chriswell Chevrolet. 5 1/5 hr. drive.
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Originally Posted by Fcal
Got the itch to get into a new GS.
I have a perfectly running 2016 Racing Yellow M7 Convertible, but I started looking at a couple of M7 GS convertibles and I can't get rid of the itch.
Problem is, that I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get it since my friends at Kerbeck don't have what I'm looking for.
Is switching to the GS worth the drive?
I drove 14 hrs to Chicago for my first 2 Corvettes. Nice overnight stays and dinners. Great trips home. Learned a lot about the cars on the way. No regrets.
Old 10-08-2017, 04:52 PM
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I flew down to a neighboring state with my grandson to purchase my 2nd Corvette from a private party and drove it 5 hours back home. Made it an unforgettable journey.
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Guess I'm spoiled cause Kerbeck had exactly what I wanted in my last 2.
Gonna call MacMulkin tomorrow and probably go up on Tue or Wed.
Seems like a Convertible manual is hard to find these days.

Originally Posted by Pisswilly
Wait for the 19's, guaranteed to be painted in new paint shop.
The paint on my 16 is fine. No complaints.
My 2007 was a different story.

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Guess I'm spoiled cause Kerbeck had exactly what I wanted in my last 2.
Gonna call MacMulkin tomorrow and probably go up on Tue or Wed.
Seems like a Convertible manual is hard to find these days.
Finding a GS convertible can be challenging period depending on color combo and features you want and how much you are willing to compromise on what you want.
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i don't think the hit upgrading to a GS from your car is worth it. Z06 Vert? yep.. but a bigger jump... good luck with your decision!
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Originally Posted by 16/C7Z
i don't think the hit upgrading to a GS from your car is worth it. Z06 Vert? yep.. but a bigger jump... good luck with your decision!
Yeah, the more I think about it the more I'm talking myself out of it.
My Z51 has magnetic ride, so not much difference other than wide body and aero parts.
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Originally Posted by Fcal
Got the itch to get into a new GS.
I have a perfectly running 2016 Racing Yellow M7 Convertible, but I started looking at a couple of M7 GS convertibles and I can't get rid of the itch.
Problem is, that I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get it since my friends at Kerbeck don't have what I'm looking for.
Is switching to the GS worth the drive?
Hello Fcsl.
As long as you asked, I think you're asking the wrong question.
Five hour drive is a bonus.
Happy hunting though.

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scratch the itch. went thru it going from z51 to z06
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You can have em shipped - both ways. No big deal.

It's a piece of cake. Pick up the phone and execute it.
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Originally Posted by Fcal
Got the itch to get into a new GS.
I have a perfectly running 2016 Racing Yellow M7 Convertible, but I started looking at a couple of M7 GS convertibles and I can't get rid of the itch.
Problem is, that I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get it since my friends at Kerbeck don't have what I'm looking for.
Is switching to the GS worth the drive?
We've got a yellow manual GS vert in stock, but that's it right now.

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