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Jul 2, 2025 | 09:54 PM

#21

got2hav1

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Originally Posted by Dzv69

Nice !! C7Z is an animal !! what made you decide to get an automatic on this one after seven manuals ?

Just wanted to try the A8. It shifts a lot quicker than most if not all of us. I have enjoyed it, just came back from a trip to the NC mountains and it was a blast to drive on some of those roads.

Jul 3, 2025 | 05:39 AM

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Vettefanboii

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Originally Posted by 449er

Tough to beat the body lines on a C6 wide body

To each their own… IMO, a C7 wide body has it beat.

Jul 3, 2025 | 07:16 PM

#23

Dzv69

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Originally Posted by Vettefanboii

To each their own… IMO, a C7 wide body has it beat.

I love them both equally , ........ and the plan is to one day have one of each in my garage

Last edited by Dzv69; Jul 3, 2025 at 08:01 PM.

Jul 3, 2025 | 07:18 PM

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Dzv69

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Thanks for the feedback all, good food for thought here,....for now......i'll enjoy my 2012 Grand Sport.....Long Live Corvette !!!

Jul 4, 2025 | 11:03 AM

#25

PJRNM

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Originally Posted by Dzv69

sort of, that is the dealers parking lot.

I don't know about Florida, but in most states handicapped parking can be enforced by LE on private property.

Just trying to save someone from a potential ticket......

Long Live Corvette !!!

Jul 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM

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Dzv69

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Originally Posted by PJRNM

I don't know about Florida, but in most states handicapped parking can be enforced by LE on private property.

Just trying to save someone from a potential ticket......

Long Live Corvette !!!

I appreciate it, thank you. The red C7 in the photo was the car they are selling and that parking lot and that space is that dealers property, the C7 was only in that spot for a few minutes for me to look at.

Jul 4, 2025 | 12:25 PM

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bearone2

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Originally Posted by PJRNM

I don't know about Florida, but in most states handicapped parking can be enforced by LE on private property.

Just trying to save someone from a potential ticket......

Long Live Corvette !!!

only if dealer/property owner requests l e assistance!!

Jul 4, 2025 | 05:04 PM

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Dzv69

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Originally Posted by Mike OR

I bought a C5, manual and loved it. Sold it and bought a C7 manual- it was too cushy, too smooth and not engaging enough even though it was a manual. Beautiful Vette.
Within 2 months I sold it and bought a C5 ZO6, low milage, pristine condition and it's the best ride and body of them all.
I completely understand where you're coming from.
I hope I don't make a mistake by buying an HTC C8, because I'd likely sell the C5 (and I might regret it!)

I would definitely love to have a black C5 Z06 in the stable some day as well !