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Old Oct 18, 2023 | 04:26 PM
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I just bought a 2014 Stingray 1LT on October 4th, so I decided to join this forum since that's what I do for each performance car I end up having at the time. In my life, I have always had a second car, like a variety of Turbo Buicks (Regal T and Grand Nationals), Mustang Cobras, Monte Carlo SS, Honda S2000, and a few others. Right now, I have the 2014 Stingray and 2001 Honda S2000.

I originally went to look at a 2008 Corvette Z06 that was on Facebook Marketplace, but it ended up being a dud and I knew in my heart I wouldn't be happy with it because of the issues it had at just 41,000 miles. I had traveled 3.5 hours to look at it, so I ended up looking online for others in the area. I happened upon a 2014 Stingray 1LT automatic with 31k miles at a dealership. I wasn't too keen on that until I drove it and, honestly, it was kind of fun to not have to shift. I could just mash it and go like I did with the Buick GN's I used to own. The interior was just awesome when compared to previous generations, at least in my eyes. After thinking it over, I made them an offer of 38k on the road and they accepted it. I have been driving it for a couple of weeks now and I am just in love with it. I am missing a few options I didn't know about from higher tier Corvettes, but I didn't know what I didn't know. I am going to be sad to put it in storage soon, but I am having so much fun with it while I can.
I know mine is plain, but I like it that way. I have always been a fan of understated looks.



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Old Oct 18, 2023 | 06:13 PM
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Welcome and enjoy your new ride the Honda is also bunch of fun!
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Welcome and congrats on your C7. Beautiful car and the C7 is a blast to drive.
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Congrats and welcome Steve!!
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Thanks for all of the comments and welcomes! Looking forward to tapping the knowledge of the friendly members here.
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