My turn - NCM Delivery. Very long.
10-30-2013, 07:53 PM
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Enjoy your "7" sir
10-30-2013, 08:01 PM
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Not sure if it was covered in the pages, but just wondering why you skipped on the Z51 and NPP? Being so close to the C7, I would think they are some of the coolest features (well at least the NPP), if you didn't want big rims and don't track the car I understand about no z51.
EDIT: saw your reason for Z51, figured about the comfort. What about NPP?
I can't wait till mine comes in. I am so jealous!
EDIT: saw your reason for Z51, figured about the comfort. What about NPP?
I can't wait till mine comes in. I am so jealous!
10-30-2013, 08:03 PM
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Le Mans Master
Congratulations on your new Vette.
An outstanding looking Vette.
I am sure you will enjoy it.
An outstanding looking Vette.I am sure you will enjoy it.
10-30-2013, 08:07 PM
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Burning Brakes
Your comment about seeing your car on the Boulevard hit home. I still think about my NCM delivery last November. Could not believe it was happening.
BTW yours is beautiful!!!
BTW yours is beautiful!!!
10-30-2013, 08:15 PM
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Would you please point me in the direction of this 90 minute seminar? Thanks!
10-30-2013, 08:17 PM
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Paul, although we have never met personally I feel I know you from mutual friends here in Ri and Ma, and all the great help topics you have posted on your web site. They have saved me on many occasions and many thanks in that regard. I actually saw the car on the web cam As Peter A. posted it on facebook and I happen to be on at the time. A sincere thank you for all you do, and my best wishes, and congratulations on your beautiful new C7.
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10-30-2013, 08:49 PM
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10-30-2013, 08:55 PM
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Race Director
Congratulations Paul! I was wondering if you had taken delivery of your car yet, and this thread answers that question!
Someday I will definitely own a C7 but I probably won't be able to afford a new one, so I'll have to wait a few years for the prices to come down on the used ones. Even though I'm not in a position to buy a new one, I find it disappointing that us Canadians can't get museum delivery. I guess there is too much red tape involved with a foreign purchase though, but maybe someday in the future it will become available to us.
Enjoy the car! I look forward to hearing all about your experiences with it and wish you many miles of smiles!
Someday I will definitely own a C7 but I probably won't be able to afford a new one, so I'll have to wait a few years for the prices to come down on the used ones. Even though I'm not in a position to buy a new one, I find it disappointing that us Canadians can't get museum delivery. I guess there is too much red tape involved with a foreign purchase though, but maybe someday in the future it will become available to us.
Enjoy the car! I look forward to hearing all about your experiences with it and wish you many miles of smiles!
10-30-2013, 09:01 PM
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It was a difficult decision for me. Honestly, primarily budgetary. For me, if I got the Z51 it would have had to have been with the magnetic ride. That bumped an otherwise value package up to a slight discomfort for me.
The way I use the car, I needed to be realistic in what I "needed" vs. what I "wanted". This car (as all my Corvettes are) is a touring car first and foremost. My wife and I like to travel and we will take this on long road trips. I needed the convenience features of the 2LT. My wife will also drive this car from time to time while I'm away on business and I wanted a car that was easy for her to deal with. I track my car once, maybe twice in a year. I drive my car a lot. I went with the package that cost less and made sense for my driving habits. We'll see what happens in the end but I'm perfectly content with my decision. I figured that I might miss the Z51 for the day that I get to be on a track but I was sure I'd miss the other comfort and features the other 364 days of the year.
The way I use the car, I needed to be realistic in what I "needed" vs. what I "wanted". This car (as all my Corvettes are) is a touring car first and foremost. My wife and I like to travel and we will take this on long road trips. I needed the convenience features of the 2LT. My wife will also drive this car from time to time while I'm away on business and I wanted a car that was easy for her to deal with. I track my car once, maybe twice in a year. I drive my car a lot. I went with the package that cost less and made sense for my driving habits. We'll see what happens in the end but I'm perfectly content with my decision. I figured that I might miss the Z51 for the day that I get to be on a track but I was sure I'd miss the other comfort and features the other 364 days of the year.
I think a lot of future buyers, myself included, are debating the same 'needs' vs 'wants'. Since this is a 'want' car to begin with, the line gets blurred more than putting a sunroof in your wife's minivan.
10-30-2013, 09:14 PM
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10-30-2013, 09:23 PM
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Great post, Paul! Congrats on your new 7. I'm sure that you will have many happy miles and years.
Thanks so much for all your advice and counsel over the years on the Corvette Forum. I look forward to reading your future posts on the new Red Lion.
All the best to you and yours.
Gary
Thanks so much for all your advice and counsel over the years on the Corvette Forum. I look forward to reading your future posts on the new Red Lion.
All the best to you and yours.
Gary
10-30-2013, 10:41 PM
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Hi Paul - as one who's practically been counting the days until you got your new Stingray right along with you, I couldn't be happier for you. Your new car is beautiful! Thanks very much for the close-ups of the 2LT details; your photos confirm to me that my Stingray (when I get one) will be a 2LT. Here's wishing you and Becky many miles of smiles in your new Stingray!
10-30-2013, 11:23 PM
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Paul - Congratulations on your purchase and delivery. We (the members of CF) are blessed to have your experience and expertise to lean on. You have been extremely helpful and always pleasant. Enjoy the car, you deserve it.
Thanks from Philly!!!
Thanks from Philly!!!
10-30-2013, 11:29 PM
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Beautiful car! Really happy for you. I did my museum delivery with my brother. it was an awesome experience neither of us will forget. Only problem is I let my brother drive it all the way home to Houston and now he is hooked. My guide was Larry and he is just awesome. Enjoy your beautiful new car!
10-30-2013, 11:44 PM
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Great Write Up
I plan on a museum delivery also. You just made my day with this write up. Now I find myself just waiting for a few more bucks to save before I start the best journey of my life. This will be my first Corvette. I have been a long time follower of Vettes but soon I will have that GRIN that can't be wiped off. My order will be AW Z51 2LT 
