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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Talking C6 purchased.

Finally, after a 15+ year obsession with wanting a Corvette, I got one last week. It has exceeded my expectations in nearly every way with few exceptions. As far as mods for now it has a MTI Xcelerator CAI, Corsa Sport cat-back and it was lowered on the stock bolts.




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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Congrats Leo man
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Only 15 years? since I knew what a Corvette was I had an obsession. Nice car congrats.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Great looking car
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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Only 15 years? since I knew what a Corvette was I had an obsession. Nice car congrats.
Didn't really care for the pre '93 Vettes with the exception of some of the late 60's and early 70's models. However, once the C5 Z06 came out, I was seriously hooked from that point.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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good job leo, hate to see ya leave the GTO world but hell we all have to get old some time lol hahahaaa j/k, congrates.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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good job leo, hate to see ya leave the GTO world but hell we all have to get old some time lol hahahaaa j/k, congrates.
If you know Leo, he owns multiple of the same plat form and then moves on to the next, Mustangs, 4th gens, GTOs and I am sure this is the first Corvette of many to come.
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Nice car!!
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Congrats on the purchase.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Welcome to the vette family...
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Congrats. Not sure how it compares to the GTO, but when I went from my Camaro to my C6, the difference was pretty staggering, in a good way.

Because I've seen a few cases of this lately - THERE IS A MANUAL RELEASE LEVER FOR THE DOOR ON THE FLOORBOARD. YOU CANNOT LOCK YOURSELF IN THE CAR, EVEN IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD.


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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
Congrats. Not sure how it compares to the GTO, but when I went from my Camaro to my C6, the difference was pretty staggering, in a good way.

Because I've seen a few cases of this lately - THERE IS A MANUAL RELEASE LEVER FOR THE DOOR ON THE FLOORBOARD. YOU CANNOT LOCK YOURSELF IN THE CAR, EVEN IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD.


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Thanks all. Mike, I've seen that lever. Their are pretty big differences between the GTO and C6. I would say the 500+ lb weight reduction is immediately noticeable upon driving, effects the whole experience - braking, handling, and acceleration are substainally improved. The car feels more focused, connected to the road and has less drivetrain "slop". Having a Z51 car the shorter trans. gearing is also a plus. Another advantage is I'm getting 4-5 mpg more with the Corvette, that is 70-90 miles more to the tank!

Now for the cons: poor quality seats, one of the worst modern car stereos I've ever heard (non-Bose unit), the quality of the plastic buttons makes a Corrolla feel expensive.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Congrats. Let the mods begin. You should skip more bolt ons and go straight for some boost
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atta boy! congrats Leo
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Congrats on the Vette i'm 25 and i've wanted a vette since I was about 15 i'll have one some day hopefully soon !
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Yeah, I guess you are old enough to buy a Corvette now, old man.

If you start wearing any Corvette apparel however, we'll have to kick you in the nuts. Just sayin'
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Yeah, I guess you are old enough to buy a Corvette now, old man.

If you start wearing any Corvette apparel however, we'll have to kick you in the nuts. Just sayin'
What? I already got my subscription to WCC and Mid West and ordered my Corvette watch, denim jacket, hat and a few chrome accent pieces for the ride.
And the cologne will be here next week.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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Very nice. I always think about upgrading. One of these years.
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Very nice car!
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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I like it. Ditch the red interior trim or at least the red shifter boot and handle.
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