2008 Coupe or 2010 coupe?
11-06-2009, 10:08 PM
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Team Owner
I saved these.
No opinion on your last question.
2009 Corvette Changes
Deletions
(67U) Machine Silver Metallic exterior color
(QX3) 5-spoke Original Design, chrome aluminum wheels
New Features
(17U) Blade Silver Metallic exterior color
(57U) Cyber Gray Metallic exterior color
CLICK HERE FOR COLOR CHIPS!
(1YY87) ZR1 - highlights include (LS9) engine, (F55) Magnetic Selective Ride Control, (FE5) ZR1 Performance Package, (Q6A) 19″ front and 20″ rear sterling silver-painted aluminum wheels, available (Q6B) 19″ front and 20″ rear chrome aluminum wheels, specific Michelin PS2 tires, sill plates with ZR1 logo and (UV6) Head-Up Display with boost gauge, Brembo ceramic composite brakes, body color unique full width spoiler, carbon fiber components: roof, roof bow, raised hood with window, front splitter, rocker extension, unique dual port fenders and unique VIN sequence
NEW FOR 2009 1LT package now available on Convertible
(195) Ebony Custom Leather Wrapped interior trim
(785) Dark Titanium Custom Leather Wrapped interior trim
(UPF) Bluetooth for phone (not available on 1LT)
(Q9V) 18″ front and 19″ rear 5-spoke, forged chrome aluminum wheels (Coupe and Convertible)
(Q10) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 Silver-painted aluminum wheels
(Q44) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 Competition Gray-painted aluminum wheels
(Q8A) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 chrome aluminum wheels
Changes
(UK3) Steering wheel-mount audio controls are now standard on all models
Power hatch pull down is now on Z06 and ZR1
Variable ratio now on power steering
9 Corvette colors available, ZR1/Z06 is now available in 7 exterior colors
New badge with chrome surround
Z06 interior accent color now on doors and instrument panel
Z06 sill plates now have the Z06 logo
Acoustic Package is now standard on all models
Updated traction control and active handling hardware and software
(CM7) Power top is now packaged on Convertible 2LT
from Rick CorvetteConti 4/27/08
Deletions
(67U) Machine Silver Metallic exterior color
(QX3) 5-spoke Original Design, chrome aluminum wheels
New Features
(17U) Blade Silver Metallic exterior color
(57U) Cyber Gray Metallic exterior color
CLICK HERE FOR COLOR CHIPS!
(1YY87) ZR1 - highlights include (LS9) engine, (F55) Magnetic Selective Ride Control, (FE5) ZR1 Performance Package, (Q6A) 19″ front and 20″ rear sterling silver-painted aluminum wheels, available (Q6B) 19″ front and 20″ rear chrome aluminum wheels, specific Michelin PS2 tires, sill plates with ZR1 logo and (UV6) Head-Up Display with boost gauge, Brembo ceramic composite brakes, body color unique full width spoiler, carbon fiber components: roof, roof bow, raised hood with window, front splitter, rocker extension, unique dual port fenders and unique VIN sequence
NEW FOR 2009 1LT package now available on Convertible
(195) Ebony Custom Leather Wrapped interior trim
(785) Dark Titanium Custom Leather Wrapped interior trim
(UPF) Bluetooth for phone (not available on 1LT)
(Q9V) 18″ front and 19″ rear 5-spoke, forged chrome aluminum wheels (Coupe and Convertible)
(Q10) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 Silver-painted aluminum wheels
(Q44) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 Competition Gray-painted aluminum wheels
(Q8A) 18″ front and 19″ rear Z06 chrome aluminum wheels
Changes
(UK3) Steering wheel-mount audio controls are now standard on all models
Power hatch pull down is now on Z06 and ZR1
Variable ratio now on power steering
9 Corvette colors available, ZR1/Z06 is now available in 7 exterior colors
New badge with chrome surround
Z06 interior accent color now on doors and instrument panel
Z06 sill plates now have the Z06 logo
Acoustic Package is now standard on all models
Updated traction control and active handling hardware and software
(CM7) Power top is now packaged on Convertible 2LT
from Rick CorvetteConti 4/27/08
2010 Changes
2010 Corvette News:
NEW Grand Sport Model – Coupe or Convertible
Grand Sport Heritage Package with Iconic Hash mark Stripes and Seat Embroidery
Grand Sport coupe manual with Z52 Dry Sump Performance Package standard includes rear mounted battery and differential cooler
Torch Red is back – Z06 and ZR1 available in all 8 colors for the 1st time
Launch Control standard with all manual transmissions
6-speed paddle shift automatic - Push and hold feature allows easy return to auto mode using’+’ paddle
Side Airbags standard on all Corvettes
New interior console trim plates - Orbit and Gunmetal patterns
Crossed flag logo embroidery seat option
Convertible includes Z06 style tall spoiler
Z06 and ZR1 now available with cashmere interior
Z06 3LZ package now includes power sport seats and power passenger seat
ZR1 includes PTM - Performance Traction Management Technology
PTM is an advanced system that integrates your Traction Control, Active Handling, and Selective Ride Control systems to enhance racetrack driving consistency and overall performance. With PTM you can now push full throttle while exiting a corner on a racetrack as the system automatically manages your overall acceleration dynamics
Available Competition Gray wheels for ZR1
1 year XM subscription included with 3LT – 2LZ – 3ZR option packages
Cashmere custom leather wrapped interior – interim availability
from the Corvette Museum via EuroVette07 - 4/28/09
2010 Corvette News:
NEW Grand Sport Model – Coupe or Convertible
Grand Sport Heritage Package with Iconic Hash mark Stripes and Seat Embroidery
Grand Sport coupe manual with Z52 Dry Sump Performance Package standard includes rear mounted battery and differential cooler
Torch Red is back – Z06 and ZR1 available in all 8 colors for the 1st time
Launch Control standard with all manual transmissions
6-speed paddle shift automatic - Push and hold feature allows easy return to auto mode using’+’ paddle
Side Airbags standard on all Corvettes
New interior console trim plates - Orbit and Gunmetal patterns
Crossed flag logo embroidery seat option
Convertible includes Z06 style tall spoiler
Z06 and ZR1 now available with cashmere interior
Z06 3LZ package now includes power sport seats and power passenger seat
ZR1 includes PTM - Performance Traction Management Technology
PTM is an advanced system that integrates your Traction Control, Active Handling, and Selective Ride Control systems to enhance racetrack driving consistency and overall performance. With PTM you can now push full throttle while exiting a corner on a racetrack as the system automatically manages your overall acceleration dynamics
Available Competition Gray wheels for ZR1
1 year XM subscription included with 3LT – 2LZ – 3ZR option packages
Cashmere custom leather wrapped interior – interim availability
from the Corvette Museum via EuroVette07 - 4/28/09
11-07-2009, 01:00 AM
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Short answer: yes, I recommend a 2008 for the right price.
Unless you want the look of the Grand Sport, there are not enough improvments from 2008 to 2010 to justify spending a lot of extra money. The engine and transmission are the same. The main interior changes (faux, and imho much better looking) carbon fiber center console appointments, steering, etc. were improved in 2008. The things I can think of are bluetooth integration in 2009, and launch control in 2010. Not worth it, in my opinion.
Unless you want the look of the Grand Sport, there are not enough improvments from 2008 to 2010 to justify spending a lot of extra money. The engine and transmission are the same. The main interior changes (faux, and imho much better looking) carbon fiber center console appointments, steering, etc. were improved in 2008. The things I can think of are bluetooth integration in 2009, and launch control in 2010. Not worth it, in my opinion.
11-07-2009, 01:23 PM
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Split the difference and get a 2009. The current GM cash back on a 2008 is $6,000, the 2009 is $4,000. The 2009, other than a 1LT, has Bluetooth if that matters to you. The 2009 should always be worth at least the cash back difference over the 2008 and you can work a great deal on a 2009. There is still a nice selection of new 2009s available, especially if your willing to travel to get exactly what you want.
11-08-2009, 01:14 AM
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Split the difference and get a 2009. The current GM cash back on a 2008 is $6,000, the 2009 is $4,000. The 2009, other than a 1LT, has Bluetooth if that matters to you. The 2009 should always be worth at least the cash back difference over the 2008 and you can work a great deal on a 2009. There is still a nice selection of new 2009s available, especially if your willing to travel to get exactly what you want.
11-08-2009, 07:57 AM
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Race Director
buy the heavily discounted 08 coupe..IMO as long as its the color and options you want...
11-08-2009, 08:23 AM
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In addition to the Bluetooth on the '09, side airbags were added to the 2LT and up.
In 2010, side airbags were added as standard to the 1LT, too.
I think you can get that black Corvette for cheaper than $49K. If they know you're serious, they would be dumb not to knock off a $2-3K more.
It would be great to know what the factory to dealer cash would be.
oz
In 2010, side airbags were added as standard to the 1LT, too.
I think you can get that black Corvette for cheaper than $49K. If they know you're serious, they would be dumb not to knock off a $2-3K more.
It would be great to know what the factory to dealer cash would be.
oz
12-24-2009, 05:30 PM
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Safety Car
In addition to the Bluetooth on the '09, side airbags were added to the 2LT and up.
In 2010, side airbags were added as standard to the 1LT, too.
I think you can get that black Corvette for cheaper than $49K. If they know you're serious, they would be dumb not to knock off a $2-3K more.
It would be great to know what the factory to dealer cash would be.
oz
In 2010, side airbags were added as standard to the 1LT, too.
I think you can get that black Corvette for cheaper than $49K. If they know you're serious, they would be dumb not to knock off a $2-3K more.
It would be great to know what the factory to dealer cash would be.
oz
12-24-2009, 06:59 PM
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Race Director
Besides the GS addition for 2010 and launch control for the manuals, not much really. The GS might even be slower than a 2008 Z51 due to less weight/resistance.
