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So I decided to pull the trigger on my dream car... no, not the upcoming Shelby, I had always wanted a Corvette.
After much work on the Stang and latest modifications, guy fell in love with it and offered way more than I had ever thought. Just happened to fall in line with a 2014 Corvette I found in Chicago with only 3,500 miles on it. Couldn't say "no". It was parked with $7 million in exotic inventory (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Aston, etc.) and when I walked in, I knew it was the right choice. Not a Z06 or ZR1, but no need, more than enough car.
Although I loved my Stang (and previous Stangs), this "car" is incredible. On the lot only 10 hours and the deal I got was amazing. Thanks Ultimo!!! First impressions are: handling no comparison, acceleration much better as throttle response instantaneous, lighter car more than makes up for minimal loss of 15 HP off Stang. Comfortable ride but feel every bump, hear every piece of debris in road. 5-mode tuning **** is cool, haven't taken to track but will update on that when I get a chance.
Just enjoying the hell out of it right now. Glad I pulled the trigger... you only live once!!!!!
Manual or automatic???? I've been wanting to drive one of those new Corvettes with the 7 speed manual, see if its easy to get confused as to which gate is which if you're downshifting like from 7th to 4th or 3rd.
Normally I'd feel bad for anyone who picked up a car that was just about to be completely redesigned, but fortunately every Corvette is a classic. Live well and enjoy!
Congratulations.
My eyes have strayed many times when I see one
But why can't it sound as good as Mustang GT?
Didn't think I'd find something that sounded better than my Roush exhaust... I was wrong
Originally Posted by Aron9000
Manual or automatic???? I've been wanting to drive one of those new Corvettes with the 7 speed manual, see if its easy to get confused as to which gate is which if you're downshifting like from 7th to 4th or 3rd.
Auto... shifts are seemless
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Congratulations, Russ. Haven't seen you post much lately, but that obviously makes up for it.
You know it my friend!!!!
Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Normally I'd feel bad for anyone who picked up a car that was just about to be completely redesigned, but fortunately every Corvette is a classic. Live well and enjoy!
True dat!!! Sitting in amoungst all the Porsches, BMW Ms, etc... truly a classic already!!!!!!!!!!!
Manual or automatic???? I've been wanting to drive one of those new Corvettes with the 7 speed manual, see if its easy to get confused as to which gate is which if you're downshifting like from 7th to 4th or 3rd.
The coworker of mine who has one has the 7 speed and it's quite easy to drive. I did not have any issue.
Nice score! I'm not a huge fan of domestic sports cars but the Corvette is by far the most cosmetically-appealing to my eye and I think offers the best value for the performance. What color is the interior? Tan/saddle? Looks awesome in white- don't see many white ones in my part of the world.
White Corvette, I don't see those often. Love the lines, how sultry Congrats man!!!
Thanks... I keep going to the garage just to look at it....
Originally Posted by jrmckinley
Nice score! I'm not a huge fan of domestic sports cars but the Corvette is by far the most cosmetically-appealing to my eye and I think offers the best value for the performance. What color is the interior? Tan/saddle? Looks awesome in white- don't see many white ones in my part of the world.
Drive it in good health!
The color is a tan called Kalahari... really cool color...
06-05-18, 08:01 AM
Uh oh... look what I did... new toy :)
Haven't seen you post much lately, but that obviously makes up for it. 
Congrats man!!!
