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Old 04-18-2014, 03:13 PM
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this my third and best corvette ever
however
a couple weeks ago and after hunting for one for more than 9 months finally I got my hands on a Z51 3LT artic white with black wheels, red interior
it is a show car and an attract a lot of attention every one loves the car, a lot of fun to drive
make a long story short, the car is sitting at the dealer in sunrise Florida (Ed Morris) with a blown engine @1500 miles
GM offered to ship a new motor and install it in less than 14 days??!! l gave the dealer an option
either replace the car or put a z06 motor

I have owned and still own many corvettes and many many Chevy vehicles , never had any engine problems even come close to a blown rod in an engine with less than two weeks old and with sticker price more than $80,000.00 car
for most, very disappointed in GM and their quality control
still love the car but hate the game
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It's my 2nd. Had C6, A6 coupe before.
Old 04-18-2014, 04:21 PM
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Had a C2 for 16 years...wonderful experience!!
Old 04-18-2014, 04:44 PM
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The C7 is the first Corvette to catch my eye, and the tech specs caught "my brain". Never imagined buying an American car, and certainly not a Corvette.
I've owned many sports cars, from a 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mark III, through Honda Preludes, Alfas and a couple of Nissan Z-cars. Was considering an Audi TT and a Porsche Cayman S, but when the C7 was introduced, I knew I had to have one -- I was in love!
The problem was how to buy one here on Grand Cayman, where the Chevy dealer did not sell Corvettes. They do now, after bringing in mine through a special deal with GM's Mexico City headquarters for Latin America Caribbean (a pilot-production C7, #14).
Having had the Corvette now since mid-January, I'm more in love than ever! Best car I've ever owned, fastest, and most fun to drive.
I'm just hoping that reliability is up to that of my Nissan 370Z, which was never returned to the dealer in almost five years of ownership! However, I must add that my C7 has so far been flawless -- everything operates perfectly!
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Our Arctic White convertible is number six for us.
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Yes - 1st Vette
Prior I had 2001 Boxster, 2009 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited, 2005 Subaru Legacy GT, and 1994 MX-6

Subaru is my family/crappy weather car and the wife drives an '12 Acadia Denali (aka the VIR tow vehicle)

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Old 04-19-2014, 03:50 AM
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My third one 2002, 2008 and now 2014
Old 04-19-2014, 04:22 AM
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My second. Owned a '76 for 24 years.
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I thought my C-6 was my last one that is until I saw the new Stingray!
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Yup, my first.
I've wanted one since 1958. Never could afford one with family and such. Had a Mopar muscle car as a teenager in the 60's which I loved (couldn't afford vette insurance at that age). Loved the '67 427 convertible vette with side pipes but that's out of my reach even now. Quite frankly, the 2014 is the best any most advanced and reliable ever so I'm ecstatic waiting for it's 4/28 TBW.
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It's my 5th after a 65, 67, 94, 06.
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It's my 5th after a 65, 67, 94, 06.
Do you still have the '67?
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My first. I drove a couple previous year models including a Z06 and there were just too many things I didn't like so I just couldn't bring myself to buy one.

Yes this should have been a poll.

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Originally Posted by SoCalC7
My first. I drove a couple previous year models including a Z06 and there were just too many things I didn't like so I just couldn't bring myself to buy one.

Yes this should have been a poll.
I had a chance to track the C7 with an invitation from Chevrolet when they visited South Florida recently. I have driven modified Sti's for the past 8 years. Bittersweet but I have a TPW date of 4/28 for a white Z51. The C7 was awesome on the track. Looking forward to delivery.
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this is my 7th corvette
2001,2008,2014,2015,2016,2017,2020
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First for me, 2019 GS
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Originally Posted by Supersonic 427
It seems the C7 Corvette has brought interest to many that were never interested in the Corvette. Is the C7 your first Corvette?
No, I had a C6 previously

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Old 08-11-2020, 08:50 PM
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First. I came from a CTS-V.
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this is my 4th one
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My 2019 grand sport is my first corvette.


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