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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 06:43 PM
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Had the itch to pick up another C3, or.....................go with this style CTS (non-V) , some classy luxury with a tad pinch of sportyness. Not looking to track, not even looking for spirited driving, just a bit of old man's scootin' around the neighborhood, errands, and a nice looking ride. Have had 2 C3's, both were money pits, maybe I'll get lucky with this one. Sunday looks like a clay bar day for me, no donuts, will get by with coffee and bagels.










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Nice...Hoping you get a lot of happy scooting in the Cad...
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Very nice! Love the car and think you made a good choice. Not a fan of the black wheels though. Think they detract from the overall classy or clean appearance. But that’s just me.
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Thanks for the nice comments. have wanted this style coupe since they first came out but was always wrapped around the Vettes. I think I'm going to enjoy owning this.

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I'd rather have a fully resto modded c3 over that. But I'd rather have that over a stock c3.

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Was going to relax today but since I got this new to me Corvette substitute, decided to clay bar the finish, whew did it need it, white clay turned light brown, quite happy with the outcome.








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Looks beautiful, including the black wheels.
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I had a red 2011 CTS coupe many years ago. It was a nice car and I really liked the body style. But that 6 cylinder was pretty weak. The day a girl in a V-6 Dodge Charger beat me from a stop light I knew it was time to trade it in.
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I had a red 2011 CTS coupe many years ago. It was a nice car and I really liked the body style. But that 6 cylinder was pretty weak. The day a girl in a V-6 Dodge Charger beat me from a stop light I knew it was time to trade it in.
Don't race or track and even spirited driving for me now is 5-10 miles over the limit. Has the 3.6 in it, plenty peppy for me.
Bought it more for the looks, whistles and bells, and luxury refinements, good sound system.

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Oh yeah, the sound system is pretty good.
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Originally Posted by ChiefBoats
Don't race or track and even spirited driving for me now is 5-10 miles over the limit. Has the 3.6 in it, plenty peppy for me.
Bought it more for the looks, whistles and bells, and luxury refinements, good soumd system.
Bought our Chevy Impala for the same reasons. Clean one owner with only 6k miles! Loaded with features and very comfortable. The 3.6 V6 is plenty quick enough for me.





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Originally Posted by ChiefBoats
Thanks for the nice comments. have wanted this style coupe since they first came out but was always wrapped around the Vettes. I think I'm going to enjoy owning this.

Were you not able to find a stick ?

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
Were you not able to find a stick ?
Stick? Oh hell no, first 20 years of my driving was a stick, haven't had one since '86 or so, auto all the way for me.

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