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Old Jul 16, 2025 | 11:32 AM
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New to this forum, but not new to Corvettes.. I have joined as I'm in the market for a 2024/2025 Z06 convertible (highly optioned car) to add to my collection. I have learned a LOT about the C8 over the past few weeks, but always looking to learn more...



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Old Jul 16, 2025 | 11:38 AM
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I hope you find a great machine and drive the bejeebies out of it!!!!
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Thank you… Found a couple highly opted, now need to decide if I want Torch Red or Carbon Flah
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Carbon Flash was a 2024 only year (except in 2023 with the 70th anniversary package). Not too many of those cars around.
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You said collections, let's see some picture we all love cars no matter what manufacture!
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You said collections, let's see some picture we all love cars no matter what manufacture!
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Help!, Which one!!



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Originally Posted by 1GRZ06
Done!!
Nice.. like you I feel a "variety" on what vehicles we drive helps fuel the auto enthusiast passion...
As for the color of the C8, I would favor the black / gray choice over the red for obvious reasons.


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Done!!

Our RF class determined that those with more than two cars is not a "collector" but rather .... a HOARDER !!!
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Help!, Which one!!


Either one without the Honda civil spoiler..Go no spoiler alert!
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It is not a Z06 but I prefer the Carbon Flash. 2024 C8 Z51 HTC.

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Pulled the trigger this afternoon on a 2024 Z06 HTC with an original MSRP of $183,689!!

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