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07-23-2004, 06:14 PM
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In reading the 2005 C6 ordering guide it makes the point that GM expects a 65% penetration with automatics for C6's - how many are ordering autos v manual and what color combo's?
07-23-2004, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RTY2005
In reading the 2005 C6 ordering guide it makes the point that GM expects a 65% penetration with automatics for C6's - how many are ordering autos v manual and what color combo's?
07-23-2004, 08:04 PM
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Just got my Corvette Quarterly to day and I am with Dave Hill To be built first week of August. Daytona Sunset Orange 6 speed Z 51 Cashmere interrior chrome wheels. Where is my car ???????????? ? ?
07-23-2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by charlietuna
Just got my Corvette Quarterly to day and I am with Dave Hill To be built first week of August. Daytona Sunset Orange 6 speed Z 51 Cashmere interrior chrome wheels. Where is my car ???????????? ? ?
07-23-2004, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RTY2005
In reading the 2005 C6 ordering guide it makes the point that GM expects a 65% penetration with automatics for C6's - how many are ordering autos v manual and what color combo's?
07-23-2004, 11:09 PM
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Automatic transmissions accounted for over 70% of the Corvettes sold in 1997 and 1998 before the hardtops and Z06s came along. That dropped to about 50% when the hardtops came along. When the Z06 came along, autos. dropped to 38.8% (in 2001).
For 1997 through 2001, there were usually more torch red vettes made than any other color (20% to 25%). Black accounted for 17% to 21% most of those years. Some shade of silver was usually 3rd, with 13% to 18% of the vettes made.
For 1997 through 2001, there were usually more torch red vettes made than any other color (20% to 25%). Black accounted for 17% to 21% most of those years. Some shade of silver was usually 3rd, with 13% to 18% of the vettes made.
07-23-2004, 11:35 PM
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My Firehawk is an A4, drives just fine. My Vette will be a six speed. I'll have the best of both worlds if I can keep the Hawk when I get the Vette.
Ain't nuthin wrong with an auto.
Ain't nuthin wrong with an auto.
07-23-2004, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sneezy
My Firehawk is an A4, drives just fine. My Vette will be a six speed. I'll have the best of both worlds if I can keep the Hawk when I get the Vette.
Ain't nuthin wrong with an auto.
Ain't nuthin wrong with an auto.
07-24-2004, 12:36 AM
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Ever since the 70's I have had automatics. A manual transmission got in the way of my gold chains and it wouldn't allow me to pimp correctly. I always thought that the arm rest was in the passenger seat not on the stick.
Ordered a Silver/Black with Auto Z51
Still go the 66 with a 5 speed!
Ordered a Silver/Black with Auto Z51
Still go the 66 with a 5 speed!
07-24-2004, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RedC6Coupe
Automatic transmissions accounted for over 70% of the Corvettes sold in 1997 and 1998 before the hardtops and Z06s came along. That dropped to about 50% when the hardtops came along. When the Z06 came along, autos. dropped to 38.8% (in 2001).
For 1997 through 2001, there were usually more torch red vettes made than any other color (20% to 25%). Black accounted for 17% to 21% most of those years. Some shade of silver was usually 3rd, with 13% to 18% of the vettes made.
For 1997 through 2001, there were usually more torch red vettes made than any other color (20% to 25%). Black accounted for 17% to 21% most of those years. Some shade of silver was usually 3rd, with 13% to 18% of the vettes made.
07-24-2004, 05:46 AM
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"all corvettes are red" a good book
"all sports cars should be stick" I think I'll write this one
My c6 coupe -mag red- cash interior Mn6-1sb -pol wheels-nav-mag ride control (guess I'll hear from Z51 fans)
All corvettes are great regardless of you persanal choice of options.
"all sports cars should be stick" I think I'll write this one
My c6 coupe -mag red- cash interior Mn6-1sb -pol wheels-nav-mag ride control (guess I'll hear from Z51 fans)
All corvettes are great regardless of you persanal choice of options.
07-24-2004, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RedC6Coupe
Just don't forget which one you're driving!
. (I'm only 34 too). I have 3 cars, so a 4th can't be much worse 