Potential C7 Buyer Tampa Area
11-20-2018, 06:00 PM
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Potential C7 Buyer Tampa Area
Hey Guys,
I am pondering purchasing a new or slightly used C7. I currently have an 07 XK Jaguar (been a great car) but want to step it up with a newer Vette.
In the Tampa area, where is the best dealer to start to look?
Thanks for your help!
Brett Horton
I am pondering purchasing a new or slightly used C7. I currently have an 07 XK Jaguar (been a great car) but want to step it up with a newer Vette.
In the Tampa area, where is the best dealer to start to look?
Thanks for your help!
Brett Horton
11-20-2018, 06:29 PM
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I would suggest a visit to Dimmit Chevrolet on 19 in clear water and then these folks for used https://vettenet.com/inventory/search
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11-20-2018, 06:33 PM
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If you are considering new, I'd recommend checking the big three dealers who are represented here. 
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11-21-2018, 09:38 AM
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Burning Brakes
Hey Brett -
I live in Orlando and have a loaded 14 M7 Z51 2LT with MagRide and much more including an extended GM warranty for sale (asking 45). I have a ZR showing up in a month and I do not have room in my garage for both of them without selling the Harley :-)
Check these links...
Corvette Forum
and
Used Corvettes For Sale
PM me if you want to know more or see more pictures.
Cheers, Kevin
I live in Orlando and have a loaded 14 M7 Z51 2LT with MagRide and much more including an extended GM warranty for sale (asking 45). I have a ZR showing up in a month and I do not have room in my garage for both of them without selling the Harley :-)
Check these links...
Corvette Forum
and
Used Corvettes For Sale
PM me if you want to know more or see more pictures.
Cheers, Kevin
Last edited by Repo Pilot; 11-21-2018 at 09:42 AM.
11-21-2018, 12:25 PM
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Thanks for the links, but I am looking for 2016 or newer and NOT Dark color lol.... My XK is Black, My wifes wrangler is black, I have owned over 15 other black vehicles.....
Thanks again though, certainly a nice ride
Thanks again though, certainly a nice ride
11-21-2018, 02:05 PM
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Burning Brakes
Hahaha - But this is Cyber Gray Metallic. Depending on the lighting it's Gray, it's Dark Silver, It's Blue Gray. A very cool color only available in '14 and never black.
I choose that lighting and angle for the pictures so you can see the paint is flawless. Zero orange peel, highly refeflective and deep, deep, deep. You don't get that in Yellow or Orange :-)
I like the color so much I'm getting the closest match I can on the ZR. Good luck on your search and let me know if you want to see it in person or take it for a drive. I would also suggest StingRay in Plant City as an excellent dealer with a very good inventory (new and used). Corvette specialist Brandon Brown would be a good sales person to talk to. I've been doing business with them for almost 7 years (previous Z06) and have never been disappointed. No hype or BS and they are so good that I drive there from Orlando to have my car serviced because none of the dealers here even come close to their level of professionalism and or the skill level in their service department. The service manager drives a C6 ZR1. Top notch dealer.
Cheers- Kev
I choose that lighting and angle for the pictures so you can see the paint is flawless. Zero orange peel, highly refeflective and deep, deep, deep. You don't get that in Yellow or Orange :-)
I like the color so much I'm getting the closest match I can on the ZR. Good luck on your search and let me know if you want to see it in person or take it for a drive. I would also suggest StingRay in Plant City as an excellent dealer with a very good inventory (new and used). Corvette specialist Brandon Brown would be a good sales person to talk to. I've been doing business with them for almost 7 years (previous Z06) and have never been disappointed. No hype or BS and they are so good that I drive there from Orlando to have my car serviced because none of the dealers here even come close to their level of professionalism and or the skill level in their service department. The service manager drives a C6 ZR1. Top notch dealer.
Cheers- Kev
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jbretthorton (11-21-2018)
11-21-2018, 04:29 PM
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Hahaha - But this is Cyber Gray Metallic. Depending on the lighting it's Gray, it's Dark Silver, It's Blue Gray. A very cool color only available in '14 and never black.
I choose that lighting and angle for the pictures so you can see the paint is flawless. Zero orange peel, highly refeflective and deep, deep, deep. You don't get that in Yellow or Orange :-)
I like the color so much I'm getting the closest match I can on the ZR. Good luck on your search and let me know if you want to see it in person or take it for a drive. I would also suggest StingRay in Plant City as an excellent dealer with a very good inventory (new and used). Corvette specialist Brandon Brown would be a good sales person to talk to. I've been doing business with them for almost 7 years (previous Z06) and have never been disappointed. No hype or BS and they are so good that I drive there from Orlando to have my car serviced because none of the dealers here even come close to their level of professionalism and or the skill level in their service department. The service manager drives a C6 ZR1. Top notch dealer.
Cheers- Kev
I choose that lighting and angle for the pictures so you can see the paint is flawless. Zero orange peel, highly refeflective and deep, deep, deep. You don't get that in Yellow or Orange :-)
I like the color so much I'm getting the closest match I can on the ZR. Good luck on your search and let me know if you want to see it in person or take it for a drive. I would also suggest StingRay in Plant City as an excellent dealer with a very good inventory (new and used). Corvette specialist Brandon Brown would be a good sales person to talk to. I've been doing business with them for almost 7 years (previous Z06) and have never been disappointed. No hype or BS and they are so good that I drive there from Orlando to have my car serviced because none of the dealers here even come close to their level of professionalism and or the skill level in their service department. The service manager drives a C6 ZR1. Top notch dealer.
Cheers- Kev
I will check with Stingray (Maybe this weekend) I am over in Dover, so not far at all.
Thanks,
Brett Horton
11-21-2018, 04:32 PM
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Thanks for the advice! I'm sure your car is awesome looking. I am very particular about my vehicles and cannot leave a dirty car alone for long, Hence wanting a lighter car. (Plus will be a change). I might head over to Stingray this weekend for a test drive. I have never even sat in a C7. I have owned a C3/C4/C5 but never driving newer. Looking forward to it!
Last edited by jbretthorton; 11-21-2018 at 04:33 PM.
11-21-2018, 10:51 PM
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Burning Brakes
Thanks for the advice! I'm sure your car is awesome looking. I am very particular about my vehicles and cannot leave a dirty car alone for long, Hence wanting a lighter car. (Plus will be a change). I might head over to Stingray this weekend for a test drive. I have never even sat in a C7. I have owned a C3/C4/C5 but never driving newer. Looking forward to it!
I will be around this weekend if you want to take a closer look. As I recall Dover is just an exit or two west on I-4 from StingRay. I PM'd you my cell so give me a shout if you want. I need to move the oil around in it anyway hahaha.
Cheers - Kev
11-22-2018, 07:09 PM
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Team Owner
go see my friend "Corvette Tommy" Farrugio at Ferman in Tampa......tell him Robert sent ya
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jbretthorton (11-22-2018)
11-27-2018, 02:41 PM
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Looks like I am purchasing Repo Pilots 2014 on December 10th!!
Hell of a nice car....
Hell of a nice car....
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Repo Pilot (11-27-2018)
11-27-2018, 08:46 PM
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Burning Brakes
12-09-2018, 07:04 PM
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Picking up my first C7 in the morning at 1000 at Stingray Chevrolet!!!
WHOOO HOOO
I'm so excited!!!!
WHOOO HOOO
I'm so excited!!!!
12-09-2018, 09:30 PM
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Burning Brakes
Bad-*** Z51. Enjoy !!
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