Accidentally bought a new Z 51 today!

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10-11-2013, 05:26 PM

VNAMVET

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Accidentally bought a new Z 51 today!

3 days ago I priced the 2014 Z 51, red with red interior, automatic transmission ,no navigation, Magnetic Ride, red calipers and NPP.

today I brought my car in to have an engine light checked and lo and behold there was the car that I had priced 3 days ago sitting on the showroom floor.

it just arrived yesterday and the gentleman who ordered it didn't want it. Personal problems.

its sitting in my driveway now and I couldn't be happier.

Paid sticker and got a fair trade in on my 46,000 mile Z06.

1.9% also.

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10-11-2013, 05:27 PM

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Congratulations. I look forward to your review of the car

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10-11-2013, 05:27 PM

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Congrats! What year was your Z06 and what did they give you for trade in value?

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10-11-2013, 05:27 PM

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Gratz!

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10-11-2013, 05:28 PM

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Immediate, gut level power difference sensations? Any other immediately apparent performance differences?

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10-11-2013, 05:33 PM

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congrats! What year was your z06 and what did they give you for trade in value?

2008 $38,000

I purchased it new. It had 46,680 miles on her, no tracked and 2 times down the 1/4.

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10-11-2013, 05:34 PM

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Congrats! What year was your Z06 and what did they give you for trade in value?

Congrats.. Ditto. Out of curiosity

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10-11-2013, 05:34 PM

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Congratulations. I look forward to your review of the car

And you my friend shall have one.....brutally honest!

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10-11-2013, 05:37 PM

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I guess that can somewhat be called spontaneity! That's the way to roll OP, congrats and best of luck!

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10-11-2013, 05:43 PM

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Those check engine lights sure can be expensive.

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10-11-2013, 05:45 PM

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Congrats! Pics and feedback!

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10-11-2013, 05:48 PM

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I "accidently" bought my last truck too!!
Congrats!!

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10-11-2013, 05:51 PM

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Those check engine lights sure can be expensive.

About $65,530...............

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10-11-2013, 05:59 PM

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Congrats ...... This is why I'm staying away from four specific dealers in OH, NH, NJ and, MD next spring when I drive to up state NY from TX and back. In fact, I may just drive a rental car to be extra safe .................

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10-11-2013, 05:59 PM

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lol nice congrats!

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10-11-2013, 06:02 PM

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lol nice congrats!

Thanks!

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10-11-2013, 06:11 PM

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Congrats! Pics and feedback!

Added pics to my album...

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10-11-2013, 06:16 PM

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Immediate, gut level power difference sensations? Any other immediately apparent performance differences?

30 miles...........55 to 70 mph, no rpm over 3,000 yet.

I"LL GET THERE!!!!

Its quiet. Mag ride option is pretty cool. Sport is aggressive and loud.

Crisp handling, paddle shifts are crisp w/ no lag.

Saw a steady 38 MPG on a 3 mile stretch going home (68 mph).

More info to follow.

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