Hi People!
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Hi People!
New forum member here.
Have been in love with the vette for over 35 years, since I was a little kid
Finally this past weekend I went and drove an '11 Convertible GS Automatic. Wow - that car just put a smile on my face.
I am now in the search for an 08-10 used vette.
I can afford a new one no problem, I just can't force myself to spend that kind of cash on a depreciating asset. It seems like there are so may great deals out there on low mileage 2-3 year old ones, that it's a no-brainer.
The car I drove had the magnetic shocks, I played with the control during the test drive, but it was difficult to notice much difference between the 2 settings.
Thanks in advance for the welcome and would appreciate any helpful comments.
Have been in love with the vette for over 35 years, since I was a little kid
Finally this past weekend I went and drove an '11 Convertible GS Automatic. Wow - that car just put a smile on my face.
I am now in the search for an 08-10 used vette.
I can afford a new one no problem, I just can't force myself to spend that kind of cash on a depreciating asset. It seems like there are so may great deals out there on low mileage 2-3 year old ones, that it's a no-brainer.
The car I drove had the magnetic shocks, I played with the control during the test drive, but it was difficult to notice much difference between the 2 settings.
Thanks in advance for the welcome and would appreciate any helpful comments.
Team Owner
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!! 
Good luck with your research, search and purchase. Regarding the F55 Mag Shocks option, for now I'll just say they aren't about a "hard" setting and a "soft" setting that you can "feel" as you drive on typical, smooth roads. The system is about "wheel control". Here's a link to a 2003 article by one of the developers. Enjoy the Forums. 
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s+the+50th+Car
Good luck with your research, search and purchase. Regarding the F55 Mag Shocks option, for now I'll just say they aren't about a "hard" setting and a "soft" setting that you can "feel" as you drive on typical, smooth roads. The system is about "wheel control". Here's a link to a 2003 article by one of the developers. Enjoy the Forums. http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...s+the+50th+Car
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Welcome to the forum. I purchased a used 2009 Corvette with 8600 miles after looking for many months to find exactly what I wanted. Saved a considerable amount from sticker. I was extremely lucky to find one with low miles but it took many months. The magnetic shocks were important to me and I can tell a considerable difference between the two settings.
One thing I have noticed is that in 2010 there seemed to be many more used Corvettes on Autotrader then this year. The selection seems limited compared to last year and the prices have increased.(IMO)
I know you will never regret purchasing either a new or used Corvette.
Old buckeye
One thing I have noticed is that in 2010 there seemed to be many more used Corvettes on Autotrader then this year. The selection seems limited compared to last year and the prices have increased.(IMO)
I know you will never regret purchasing either a new or used Corvette.
Old buckeye