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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by KMART10
Yes bothe are coupes

I'm locked in aroumd 94.5k for the 3lt but not the 2lt as he would have to submit a other order so its basically the same price and yes bothe have sky cool gray two tone. I do like how the 3lt has more of the sky gray on the pillars and roof top and back.
As you pointed out the positives and your likes go the 3LT option.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 06:26 AM
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Have a 3lt '20 and my "19 and "14 were 3lt as well. My stitching matches the seat belts and calipers. Spend Time in Fl and IL. Love the interior
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 07:38 AM
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Personal opinion here, but it may fit for you and some others...
Not a fan of suede anywhere in a car, and could care less about a leather dash pad.
2LT is my vote...
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 09:22 AM
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2 LT for me , not a fan of the suede like steering wheel .
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KMART10
Hello

I just got confirmation that my dealership will have an allocation next week. I have already been locked in with a fully loaded 3LT at MSRP around 95k. I read the problems with the dash but I live in Kansas it doesn't get extremely hot so I wonder would I have a problem? Or risk it. Now the 2lt I would pay around 94k fully loaded. due to me changing my order. They both are z51s two tone seats stealth interior. Carbon fiber interior. Front lift and select magnetic ride. Like I said both are fully loaded but question the leather of the 3lt is it bad as people are saying or what's the percentage rate? Also I know it would be covered under warranty but is the problem going to be sooner or later with the leather pulling away?

Any help as im on a time crunch haha

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No problem here with my two toned HXO 3LT. I love the interior. Go big or go home. Sam
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 10:36 AM
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I originally ordered a 2LT but once i saw them side by side in the showroom I switched to 3LT.

Lots of functionality is fully available on the 2LT, but to me the 3LT felt a couple notches above in terms of luxury and refinement
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 10:47 AM
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Not even close. Go with the 3LT. Its worth the extra $7k that we have to pay in Canada... in your case you're almost getting it for free.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
Don’t waste your money. Get a 1LT HTC.same car and don’t have all the bells and whistles you don’t need
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But he's already evaluated the list of features and benefits you get with 2LT and decided he wants/needs those since they are worth getting.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by khearon23
If there's only $1,000 difference between the two, GET THE 3LT MAN! I think it's a no-brainer if that's correct info.

Just make sure it's Red Mist.
3LT is $4800 more than 2LT. ~$3000 more if you compare a 2LT with the GT2 seat option, ~$2500 with GT2 and 2-tone.

If the difference is only $1k then something is off.

I could see this being possible if the 3LT car was already on a lot, dealer giving a discount on a highly optioned 3LT Stingray is very feasible. But comparing MSRP order to MSRP order, there should be a bigger price difference going to 3LT if all the other options are the same. If it is only $1k then an option, possibly several, are missing on the 3LT build.

If due to some factor that isn't explained, it truly is only $1k, then I'd stick with the 3LT build for sure, especially on a coupe.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
Don’t waste your money. Get a 1LT HTC.same car and don’t have all the bells and whistles you don’t need
I would never buy a 1LT....it doesn't have the bells and whistles I want! Why would I waste money buying a car that does not have the features I want? Maybe you are happy with a 1LT...I would not be.
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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 05:03 PM
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The reason for the price of only around 1k is because i was price protected for the 3lt back in 2023 but since the strike and price went up the dealer is saying he can keep that price of 95k since they had an allocation before and didnt call me and because it was already locked in with GM and put in the system but if I want to change to a 2lt then it would have to cancel my 3lt order and submit 2lt order with today's prices and that is 94.5k

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Riptide blue z51
Front lift
Magnetic ride
two tone sky cool
carbon interior the 3 pieces
Stealth interior
Black calibers
Black 20 spoke wheels
Carbon flash outside mirrors
edge red engine cover

I called my dealer this morning and told him i would stick with the 3LT since I'm locked in as a sold vet for the 3lt with him and can't pass up the 3lt as it's only 95.5k and if I changed the 2lt would be 94.5 k or somewhere around there and he agreed.

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Old Jan 20, 2024 | 07:36 PM
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If you need 3LT to spec your build exactly how you want it (no regrets, no compromises, etc.) , then DAMN THE DELAM (which you may not get).
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 02:19 AM
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Get the 3LT and invest in some kind of tint to protect the dash. Many people on this forum have recommended ceramic tint for the front so that’s what I’ll be getting.
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 06:03 AM
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I'd definitely go 3LT.
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by J-Fly
Get the 3LT and invest in some kind of tint to protect the dash. Many people on this forum have recommended ceramic tint for the front so that’s what I’ll be getting.
Has nothing to do with delamination.
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
Don’t waste your money. Get a 1LT HTC.same car and don’t have all the bells and whistles you don’t need
Disagree. I had a C7 1LT and was disappointed at the lack of features. My C8 is a 3LT and I couldn't be happier. Not only that but resale is much easier with a 3LT.
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Old Jan 21, 2024 | 06:44 PM
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Never had an issue with my 3LT and would not change it if I could. The only reports you see on here is people with issues... the 99% without issues don't say anything because they don't have a problem with the trim.

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Old Jan 22, 2024 | 10:03 AM
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Love my 2LT interior and would not want the fake suede on steering wheel and pillars. Looks tacky as hell as it ages and the dash bubbles.


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Old Jan 22, 2024 | 10:11 AM
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You know what looks tackier than the 3LT's suede steering wheel (imho it's not, but whatever)? The 3LZ's suede/carbon steering wheel.
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