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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-24-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,430
Posted By THE BUD MAN

you can measure all the decibels you want, the...

you can measure all the decibels you want, the end result will still be that it is BY DESIGN a VERY NOISY car
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-30-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,073
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I don't care what you do to it, the road noise...

I don't care what you do to it, the road noise will be well beyond most any other car you would compare. It is built for performance which it certainly delivers and part of that performance is due to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-23-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By THE BUD MAN

Strange NAV problem

I drove from Virginia to Florida on Friday..... NAV worked perfectly until I got onto I75 South.... then it started coming on just before each exit telling me to take the next exit (it showed me...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,407
Posted By THE BUD MAN

a better design for what purpose? No doubt it...

a better design for what purpose? No doubt it will be a better performer but will it have enough "functionality" (storage, comfort, transmission options etc) to meet current sales levels? Or maybe,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,407
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I fully intend to drive and enjoy the C7, I'm...

I fully intend to drive and enjoy the C7, I'm just not going to drive them for a year or so, 12-15k miles and then get a new one like I have done for many years. I remember having this same feeling...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-08-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,407
Posted By THE BUD MAN

C7 - post C8 status?

I am just wondering how the C7 (especially C7 MT) will be viewed and/or valued after the C8 arrives and the front engine becomes a part of Corvette history. I am driving mine less (but enjoying every...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-02-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I had the same thing in Sept '2018...… 4 months...

I had the same thing in Sept '2018...… 4 months recovery and good to go...… NO PROBLEM with getting in or out OR riding in the Vette.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-14-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,259
Posted By THE BUD MAN

nope.....it only sat over night. Car only has 690...

nope.....it only sat over night. Car only has 690 miles and I put the trickle charger on it for 2 days when it was delivered. I have had 9 Corvettes, my 3rd C7 so I am pretty familiar with a lot of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-14-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,259
Posted By THE BUD MAN

Stange startup issue

I went out today, started the car (2019 GS m7.... 690 miles)...… immediately noticed that the entire DIC area was dark and stayed that way for another 45 seconds. When it came on, it showed...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-11-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By THE BUD MAN

THANKS EVERYONE...…. I just went out and drove...

THANKS EVERYONE...…. I just went out and drove around and you all are correct. I just somehow thought it used to appear in the area where the alerts show.... obviously it doesn't. I don't use ECON...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-11-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By THE BUD MAN

THANKS.....I just found one little sentence in...

THANKS.....I just found one little sentence in the owners manual...… you are right, it is shown under the INFO section, FUEL ECONOMY..... I'll check it out on my next drive...… thanks again for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-11-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By THE BUD MAN

V4 mode icon

I have a 2019 GS M7...… I drove it in ECO mode the other day and didn't see any lighted icon indicating that it was in 4 cylinder(AFM) mode. I was sure that my 2017 displayed a green V4 icon when it...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-02-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,414
Posted By THE BUD MAN

OK, I didn't join the discussion until the 2017...

OK, I didn't join the discussion until the 2017 model year.... probably mid 2016...… so I would not have been aware of previous issues and don't recall any conversations with any forum members at the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-02-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,414
Posted By THE BUD MAN

You guys are missing the point here...…. it has...

You guys are missing the point here...…. it has NOTHING to do with what the damned manual says...… in 2017, there was an issue on this forum regarding EARLY metallic deposits being found in the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-02-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,693
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I just got $11k off of a 2019 GS (75K - 64K) at...

I just got $11k off of a 2019 GS (75K - 64K) at MacMulkin...…. seems like they should better
that on a 2018
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-31-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,414
Posted By THE BUD MAN

THANKS everyone...…. I think I will opt to have...

THANKS everyone...…. I think I will opt to have it changed at the first service date...… better safe than sorry....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-30-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,414
Posted By THE BUD MAN

It is not an issue the manual deals with...… in...

It is not an issue the manual deals with...… in 2017 there were issues with metal shavings being in the differential after relatively few miles..... I had mine changed and did in fact find a small...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-30-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,414
Posted By THE BUD MAN

Change differential fluid

Is it still advised to change the differential fluid at the initial (500 mile) oil change? It was a big deal in 2017 when I got my last new GS.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-29-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,570
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I have had 2 Z06's and 2 GS's...…. other than...

I have had 2 Z06's and 2 GS's...…. other than satisfying the EGO thing, I found the GS to be much more fun for "everyday" driving...… the Z06 power can be an issue pulling out into traffic having to...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,670
Posted By THE BUD MAN

Oh I agree it will be worth it, I ordered one...

Oh I agree it will be worth it, I ordered one Corvette and had to endure 3 months of waiting and checking on codes to follow the build and shipping process.... I almost went crazy! I just let my...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,670
Posted By THE BUD MAN

No, I went too far with my comments and for that...

No, I went too far with my comments and for that I am sorry. I told them I wanted the car by Friday (1/25) and would pay extra to accomplish that. I was told that it "shouldn't be a problem"...……....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,670
Posted By THE BUD MAN

Disappointed in MacMulkin

Sorry I vented here...… just disappointed they didn't deliver what they said they would. I have removed the comments and as some of you suggested, I will wait patiently!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By THE BUD MAN

I will still bet you that CRISWELL, MacMulkin or...

I will still bet you that CRISWELL, MacMulkin or KERBECK will have a better deal and definitely better selection EVEN after paying shipping than ANY Florida dealer. I have bought 8 Corvettes (C5-C7)...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,514
Posted By THE BUD MAN

you are better off contacting Mike at Criswell or...

you are better off contacting Mike at Criswell or Mark at MacMulkin...…. you will find what you want at one or the other and buying from them couldn't be easier. I just purchased a 2019 GS MT from...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-22-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By THE BUD MAN

MacMulkin has 33 Manual Transmissions IN...

MacMulkin has 33 Manual Transmissions IN STOCK..... talk to Mark..... I just got $10K off of sticker on 2019 GS
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