New member...hello!
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Toronto
New member...hello!
Hello, a new member.
As you can tell (by the handle) I already have a GTO. This is a project car (which will take me a while to finish as I am building it myself)
I have really been craving a 'fun car' I can just drive and enjoy, and while I am not a Vette guy (by tradition) I have always very much admired the style and capabilities of the C6.
Recently looked at a 2009, but the wife nixed that. I am considering trying to pick up a C6 that is a few years old (an 06 or 07) as these seem to be about half the cost of a new one (even with the great deals).
A C6 in yellow (millenium or victory yellow) is my favourite colour (as it reminds me of the C6R). I am located in Canada, but good cars (used) seem to be a little harder to locate. Would Kerbeck be a good option for importing? I wonder if they can do the necessary conversion (I would prefer guages that read off in km/h).
Many thanks for allowing me to join this forum!
Brian.
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As you can tell (by the handle) I already have a GTO. This is a project car (which will take me a while to finish as I am building it myself)
I have really been craving a 'fun car' I can just drive and enjoy, and while I am not a Vette guy (by tradition) I have always very much admired the style and capabilities of the C6.
Recently looked at a 2009, but the wife nixed that. I am considering trying to pick up a C6 that is a few years old (an 06 or 07) as these seem to be about half the cost of a new one (even with the great deals).
A C6 in yellow (millenium or victory yellow) is my favourite colour (as it reminds me of the C6R). I am located in Canada, but good cars (used) seem to be a little harder to locate. Would Kerbeck be a good option for importing? I wonder if they can do the necessary conversion (I would prefer guages that read off in km/h).
Many thanks for allowing me to join this forum!
Brian.
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!! Best of luck finding that YELLOW C6!! Enjoy the Forums. 
As to your question, I am not an expert so don't take this as gospel but....we have seen this issue with Canadian members many times here. Our GM dealers in the US CANNOT sell and/or export cars to Canada. It is a legal thing between GM and the Canadian and US govt's. You have to buy from a dealer/importer in Canada or buy from a private party or used car dealer in the US and bring the car into Canada yourself and take it to a certified converter, at significant expense as I recall. I hope you can work something out as the C6's are great cars.
Best of luck finding that YELLOW C6!! Enjoy the Forums. As to your question, I am not an expert so don't take this as gospel but....we have seen this issue with Canadian members many times here. Our GM dealers in the US CANNOT sell and/or export cars to Canada. It is a legal thing between GM and the Canadian and US govt's. You have to buy from a dealer/importer in Canada or buy from a private party or used car dealer in the US and bring the car into Canada yourself and take it to a certified converter, at significant expense as I recall. I hope you can work something out as the C6's are great cars.
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Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Toronto
Thanks everyone! My wife now says that Vette's are for young guys - I replied that I thought I was still young (I am only 43).
Looks like I have some more work/convincing to do 8^)
Cheers,
Brian.
Looks like I have some more work/convincing to do 8^)
Cheers,
Brian.
Welcome to the Corvette Forum!! 
