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Forum: Canadian Events
05-05-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

I agree with you - you made a very good decision!...

I agree with you - you made a very good decision! Best thing to do when you want to drive something different for awhile - yet you won't put up with market demands getting in your way. Thanks for...
Forum: Canadian Events
05-05-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,067
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

But wait. Everyone who already owns a "Specialty"...

But wait. Everyone who already owns a "Specialty" car - has also seen the value of their car increase over the past few years. So sure - prices may be unusually high right now - but then again - you...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-31-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,919
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

It'll sell well enough. But if they'd put on...

It'll sell well enough.
But if they'd put on round taillights - they woulda had to add a 3rd shift at the factory!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-31-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Wait - I'll bet the trunk in our SL is bigger...

Wait - I'll bet the trunk in our SL is bigger than the space you'll find behind that engine!
Even with the glass top stored - 2 golf bags no problem.
But I'm not sure about the added space in the...
Forum: Canadian Events
04-27-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,007
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

I was born & raised in Toronto - & came of age...

I was born & raised in Toronto - & came of age when the Leafs were still winning Cups.
Now retired after a career is sales - when I enjoyed the good fortune of being responsible for the distribution...
Forum: Canadian Events
12-08-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,447
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Great looking car - congratulations! I guess...

Great looking car - congratulations!
I guess you really didn't want us to talk you down too much - hahaha.
Forum: Canadian Events
11-29-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,447
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

And as you can see - I ordered my plain old 2011...

And as you can see - I ordered my plain old 2011 2LT in Supersonic Blue.
Forum: Canadian Events
11-28-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Get rid of the 06 & trade it in on a C7 - I think...

Get rid of the 06 & trade it in on a C7 - I think you'll find you're glad you did.
I've done the same several times - gotten rid of some fine rides I was comfortable owning.
I think you know it is...
Forum: Canadian Events
11-24-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,447
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Well if the glaring warning of the harness isn't...

Well if the glaring warning of the harness isn't enough...
From my experience with them - I'd just make sure to check the VIN with a local dealer to see all repair work orders during the warranty...
Forum: Canadian Events
11-22-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,676
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

BUT - once you cover it - you can't see it.... ...

BUT - once you cover it - you can't see it....
In my own garage - I prefer to leave it uncovered & dust it off regularily.
Maybe rethink your need for a cover...?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-30-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,391
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

After 6 years of great M6 fun - this past Spring...

After 6 years of great M6 fun - this past Spring I sold the 2011 seen as my avatar - for one with an automatic.
I'm enjoying the more relaxing drive - but maybe the next will again be a M car!
Forum: Canadian Events
09-06-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,330
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

I agree totally! Way too many time wasting test...

I agree totally!
Way too many time wasting test pilots & dreamers - let alone the low balling tire kickers - to make the private sale of a sports car worth your while.
Trade it in - take the tax...
Forum: Canadian Events
08-01-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

So is Callaway saying the car becomes more...

So is Callaway saying the car becomes more aerodynamic with a raised roof - or are they just making a styling statement...?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-30-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,325
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

With the expected high cost of C8's - the average...

With the expected high cost of C8's - the average age of buyers will likely be 70 years!
So there really is no problem - whether a golf bag will fit or not.
These buyers will have enough trouble...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 32,680
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

My problem is these renderings look a lot more...

My problem is these renderings look a lot more exotic than I want the actual car to be...
Way too much for an old guy like me to drive.
So if this is what they put into production - guess I'll have...
Forum: Canadian Events
07-26-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,093
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Hmm... Thanks but I'll just order in. Haha -...

Hmm... Thanks but I'll just order in.
Haha - hope you have a great cruise!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,325
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Ok - so lets be completely honest for a moment......

Ok - so lets be completely honest for a moment...
Anyone who is truly SERIOUS about buying a mid engine C8 - obviously has the money & good sense to ALREADY OWN own a 2nd everyday vehicle - likey an...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-25-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,325
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Whether you like to golf or not - GM knows a BIG...

Whether you like to golf or not - GM knows a BIG number of potential new C8 buyers do!
So having room for a set of clubs is an important part of the design process.
And if you have to worry about...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-14-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 20,789
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

The C6 is not boring - but like any car,...

The C6 is not boring - but like any car, Corvettes included - you can tire of driving the same thing after awhile.
This had happened to me with my Vettes in the past - & once again just this month....
Forum: Canadian Events
04-28-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,443
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

So I finally found my new ride today - after a...

So I finally found my new ride today - after a few months of searching.
My 2011 Corvette is being traded in - 2 roofs, glass & solid panel - on a 2013 Mercedes SL63.
And here is how I worked the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-17-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 20,789
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

If you find the C6 boring - I pity your wife.

If you find the C6 boring - I pity your wife.
Forum: Canadian Events
04-13-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,192
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

How does an insurer even start to put together a...

How does an insurer even start to put together a quote on something like this - Hahaha!
Forum: Canadian Events
04-12-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Sounds great - have fun!

Sounds great - have fun!
Forum: Canadian Events
04-11-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,568
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Hmm... more than just an oil change I'd guess. ...

Hmm... more than just an oil change I'd guess.
Details please.
Forum: Canadian Events
04-09-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,443
Posted By Stickshiftsteve

Yea - but I can see it sitting around for years...

Yea - but I can see it sitting around for years before anyone is interested.
I'm supposed to declutter the garage - not add to the problem...Haha
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