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Old 07-10-2015, 07:16 PM
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Get over it. A base model is a base model. A V6 Camaro is a base Camaro, regardless of whether it has a sunroof. Corvettes are no different.
Old 07-10-2015, 07:20 PM
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One day I saw a "base" Lexus LFA for sale at $375,000. Base doesn't always mean cheap
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Originally Posted by usdmpwr07
One day I saw a "base" Lexus LFA for sale at $375,000. Base doesn't always mean cheap
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Old 07-10-2015, 08:35 PM
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i like how polarizing this topic is, i wasnt sure what the reaction would be.
Old 07-10-2015, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by let er eat
i like how polarizing this topic is, i wasnt sure what the reaction would be.
Old 07-10-2015, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by simplegto
The last thing needed here is another one of those.
Old 07-10-2015, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 98Pace
It *shouldn't* matter. Unfortunately a lot of people here feel the need to justify their purchases by making them out to be somehow better than what others purchased rather than just being happy that there was an option that was suited to their needs. Even if that option is different than what someone else wanted or needed.
Truth ^^
Maybe everyone's self worth and ego is represented by their purchase and each step higher in model, or trim is somehow representative of how they are personally superior too.

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Old 07-11-2015, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by simplegto
Yeah cause things are way out of hand in this thread.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by vt65
you can't really call an '08 Z51, 4LT a base, no more than you can call a 1LT ZR1 a base, maybe just call them what they are instead .... just sayin'....
Have to agree. Even though I knew what base meant, it never really sat well with me when I heard people calling $50,000 4lt corvettes a
base.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:22 AM
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I made sure my GS was a 1LT, because I hate HUD, I hate perforated seats,I bought my own cargo net,and I have a bluetooth earpiece. And saved thousands in the process.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:22 AM
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Trim level and options have nothing to do with what model it is. Its either a base a Z06 a GS or a ZR1.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by EVRose
Trim level and options have nothing to do with what model it is. Its either a base a Z06 a GS or a ZR1.


It just slays me the way folks actually care about this stupid stuff.

Does anyone really think that the average person on the street can tell the difference between a "Base", or a "Grand Sport", or a "ZR-1".

Hell, every so often, some one will ask me if my car is the new "Stingray".

Anyone who would feel offended because their 'vette is referred too as a "Base" model, needs to re-evaluate priorities in their life.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Hameister


It just slays me the way folks actually care about this stupid stuff.

Does anyone really think that the average person on the street can tell the difference between a "Base", or a "Grand Sport", or a "ZR-1".

Hell, every so often, some one will ask me if my car is the new "Stingray".

Anyone who would feel offended because their 'vette is referred too as a "Base" model, needs to re-evaluate priorities in their life.
I'm not offended. I'm proud of my 05 A4 base.
Old 07-11-2015, 08:49 AM
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RPO Codes 1YY07 and 1YY67 are listed as the base model. That is the coupe and the convertible with no options. Once you start adding option even with the 1YY07 or 67, they technically are no longer a base unite. Be it as simply mentioned ordering the 1YY07 with the RPO code of Z51. Although this is not a specific model, it is an option added to a base unit.
Old 07-11-2015, 09:06 AM
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it's actually a coupe
Old 07-11-2015, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Tech
Get over it. A base model is a base model. A V6 Camaro is a base Camaro, regardless of whether it has a sunroof. Corvettes are no different.
Difference is that at base Camaro V6 runs quarter in 14 seconds while the base Corvette can run it as quickly as 12.3....."base" corvette is nothing like a V6 stang or camaro when it comes to performance and that is all that matters!
Old 07-11-2015, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by EVRose
I'm not offended. I'm proud of my 05 A4 base.
Me, too! It's a 1SB, Vert, so I'm special!

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Originally Posted by EVRose
I'm not offended. I'm proud of my 05 A4 base.
I don't know why? It's only a Base.
Old 07-11-2015, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Tech
Get over it. A base model is a base model. A V6 Camaro is a base Camaro, regardless of whether it has a sunroof. Corvettes are no different.
wgaf. Its a Corvette.
Old 07-11-2015, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
Truth ^^
Maybe everyone's self worth and ego is represented by their purchase and each step higher in model, or trim is somehow representative of how they are personally superior too.
Spot on 430. I like the way the term "Upgrade" is thrown around in these rooms. You always hear something like "I finally sold my base and "Upgraded" to a GS. Or something along those lines. To me its not the year or "Out The Dealers Door" price that makes the car. It doesn't really matter what year Corvette it is....if its taken care of and kept in top notch shape through hard work it needs no more upgrading to be a first class ride.


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