Regret buying your C6?
10-16-2012, 10:29 PM
#121
Burning Brakes
I sold my 07 ragtop because i was getting tired of repair bills.
40000ks ( 25000 miles ) it needed both front brake lines replaced as well as the steering pump assembly and the oil pan gasket. What the heck hey .......only $3000 for items that last way longer on any other car i ever owned. I pampered this car and I would never buy another vette. Nice car to drive, handled almost as well as my m3 , great motor but the lack of quality really scares me.
40000ks ( 25000 miles ) it needed both front brake lines replaced as well as the steering pump assembly and the oil pan gasket. What the heck hey .......only $3000 for items that last way longer on any other car i ever owned. I pampered this car and I would never buy another vette. Nice car to drive, handled almost as well as my m3 , great motor but the lack of quality really scares me.
On my 5th Vette...love it..every model has improvements...
If you don't like 'em, then don't go away mad, just...go away....
10-16-2012, 10:41 PM
#122
Drifting
Love my '08 with 18,000 trouble free miles.
Comfy seats for those long trips to Carlisle. Next year going to visit Bowling Green.
With F55 suspension, the ride is as sweet as my Caddy.
I couldn't - wouldn't - comprehend going to an EVO. Yuk.
Go back to your EVO and try another forum.
M.....
Comfy seats for those long trips to Carlisle. Next year going to visit Bowling Green.
With F55 suspension, the ride is as sweet as my Caddy.
I couldn't - wouldn't - comprehend going to an EVO. Yuk.
Go back to your EVO and try another forum.
M.....
10-16-2012, 10:41 PM
#123
Drifting
I also purchased my 1st C6 a couple of months ago. I found the exact color inside & out, LS3 engine, manual transmission, price, and it was local...but I rarely drive. After picking it up and driving home, I almost felt immediate regret. A car like that is a selfish purchase, but I wanted it. My wife commented that she can't drive it and won't be able to enjoy it. I also have not driven my car to work because I'm not ready to inform my co-workers just yet and have them in my business. I read through these forums quite a bit and see issues that make me wonder if it's going to happen to me. In fact, I wash the Vette and "think" about driving more than I actually do. I think it's more of circumstance than the car itself for me not driving much. You don't deserve to be bashed for how you feel about your former car and your C6. Maybe there is something else that makes you have regret; such as the costs or the friendship that you had with the EVO community. I have 2 co-workers with the Evo X and they love them. They try to convince me to buy 1 also, but it's not my thing...although they are nice cars. Hang on to the Vette and truly figure out what you regret before making a decision. Take a real drive with no tasks in front of you...no grocery shopping, no errands, and not driving to work. On that note, I have the day off today and will take a nice drive and forget about the hang ups that I have. Good luck.
10-17-2012, 12:03 AM
#125
Racer
No regrets. Bought a 2010 this summer with only 1100 miles. No problems! some of my coworkers kidded me a bit about being an overpaid government worker, but my wife and I bought it to have some fun with and take some short trips. We drove to northern Michigan (700 miles) to see the fall colors about two weeks ago and found the Vette seats comfortable. Moreso than the 2012 Durano Citadel seats.
10-17-2012, 12:30 AM
#126
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I'm on C6 number three - just picked it up three weeks ago and drove home from Montana. Beautiful car - 'vert, Grand Sport, 60th Anni package, Arctic White with silver stripes.
Just had my second flat tire repaired today. Get out and drive!
Just had my second flat tire repaired today. Get out and drive!
10-17-2012, 01:55 AM
#128
Burning Brakes
I regret selling my '08 3LT in March.
Now I'm hunting for a replacement, which I plan to keep a long time.
Anyone want to sell me their Crystal Red Metallic or Blue '08 or newer 3LT in Northern california?
Now I'm hunting for a replacement, which I plan to keep a long time.
Anyone want to sell me their Crystal Red Metallic or Blue '08 or newer 3LT in Northern california?
10-17-2012, 03:20 AM
#129
It is a tough move from an Evo to a Corvette as they are different cars entirely. If you enjoyed your past Evos a lot, it's no surprise that you can't really find your place in a Vette. When you can, get out from under your Vette and get into another Evo-type car and enjoy.
10-17-2012, 10:34 AM
#132
Le Mans Master
I traded a 2008 Jaguar XK convertable for my 2012 2LT coupe. The fit and finish, reliability,flat out speed, and overall quality of the Corvette is superior.
Nope, for me, no regrets at all.
Nope, for me, no regrets at all.
10-17-2012, 10:55 AM
#133
Le Mans Master
The OP comes here and says he still likes his car but is not crazy about the seats and a few of you dump on him for having an opinion. Everybody is entitled to an opinion and you don't have to agree with him but give him the respect he deserves. Lighten up people. 
10-17-2012, 11:04 AM
#134
Burning Brakes
Liking an Evo X better, on a Corvette forum, is going to get you the big smack-down....
10-17-2012, 11:34 AM
#136
Team Owner
I bought one a couple months ago and ithas it's cool factor and nice V8 sound. I am disappointed on the quality and the seats do suck like all the mags say. That aside it has potential but I'm not in love with it as I was with my two Evo X's I had.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Anyone else in the same boat?
Corvettes aren't the right car for everybody.
10-17-2012, 11:42 AM
#137
Drifting
I bought one a couple months ago and ithas it's cool factor and nice V8 sound. I am disappointed on the quality and the seats do suck like all the mags say. That aside it has potential but I'm not in love with it as I was with my two Evo X's I had.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Anyone else in the same boat?
10-17-2012, 11:42 AM
#139
Le Mans Master
If you would have read his post thoroughly, the EVO comments are what has sparked most of this....seats aside, liking an Evo X better just means you're probably not a true Corvette guy...
Liking an Evo X better, on a Corvette forum, is going to get you the big smack-down....
Liking an Evo X better, on a Corvette forum, is going to get you the big smack-down....
