Back in a Corvette
Feb 5, 2018 | 02:10 PM
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Instructor
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From: St-Colomban Quebec
Back in a Corvette
Grettings!
Traded my C6 during summer of 2016 for a Porsche Cayman.
Ended up not keeping the Cayman, didn't like it.
I have missed my Corvette ever since.
Well, I just signed for this little beauty. It's a left over 2017, 2LT Z51 with magnetic ride control.
The only drawback now is I have to wait 2 months before I can take it home, cold weather and those tires don't agree.
Glad to be back!
Feb 5, 2018 | 02:12 PM
Racer
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Welcome Back
I almost did the same thing in 14 rather than ordering my C7. What did you find about the Porsche that you disliked?
Feb 5, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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Instructor
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From: St-Colomban Quebec
Quote:
Originally Posted by
socaljet
I almost did the same thing in 14 rather than ordering my C7. What did you find about the Porsche that you disliked?
It was a combination of a few things. I bought a used 2011 from a Porsche dealer, but they kept some details from me. Like the fact that they had the car for many months in which it was sold and brought back a few times.
The shifter cable broke leaving me stranded. Then they told me a belt pulley was making some noise (I couldn't hear a difference).
I was lucky to have a warranty on it, but seeing the bills pile up I figured this car had been treated poorly and possibly used as a loaner for a while.
So in the end, I got rid of it as I didn't trust it for the long run. I took a hit but was glad to move on.
Feb 5, 2018 | 03:00 PM
Team Owner
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Welcome Back!
The new C7 looks bada**!
Feb 5, 2018 | 03:10 PM
Melting Slicks
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Feb 5, 2018 | 03:50 PM
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Feb 5, 2018 | 04:20 PM
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From: Katy TX
Feb 5, 2018 | 05:23 PM
Team Owner
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From: Rochester, NY
Congratulations and enjoy it.
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Feb 5, 2018 | 07:20 PM
Drifting
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From: Marshall Texas
Looks good and welcome back.. Enjoy your new Vette..
Feb 5, 2018 | 10:08 PM
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Congrats....here's to a short Winter!
Feb 5, 2018 | 11:18 PM
Race Director
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From: Virginia
Congrats, the wait will fly past!
Feb 6, 2018 | 12:43 AM
Instructor
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Same here, drove her home 250 miles in 35 degrees, but did get two warm days to put another 100 on her before she got covered in the garage..... Thanks to this forum for giving me a vet fix, or maybe it's making it worse lol
Feb 6, 2018 | 03:41 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Welcome back, beautiful car!
Feb 6, 2018 | 03:51 AM
Racer
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From: Tennessee
Welcome back. Depending on how far, you can drive home on MPSS tires if the roads are clear.
Feb 6, 2018 | 05:28 AM
Drifting
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Awesome color choice
Feb 6, 2018 | 07:21 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Delaware, OH
I did the same in December. Sold my 911 as it was killing me not to have a vette.
Too much manucha with the Porsche.
Feb 6, 2018 | 07:24 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Delaware, OH
Mine
Here's my yellow beast
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Feb 6, 2018 | 07:26 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Edmond, Oklahoma
Congratulations and welcome back.
Feb 6, 2018 | 08:07 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego
Looks great. 2lt, z51, w/ msrc is the sweet spot.
Feb 6, 2018 | 11:17 AM
Racer
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From: Oklahoma