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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:25:56 PM EDT
2018 Corvette Grand Sport 1LT with 55,000 miles. No warranty as I am buying from the owner. $48,500. I hate white cars and this might be the only white car I have ever liked. I chose this over red due to the retracting roof. What am I getting myself into? Good deal?
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:26:54 PM EDT
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Not a Corvette guy, but that thing looks pretty sweet.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:28:47 PM EDT
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I was behind one of those on the way back to Florida last week.
I too have been looking at one now.  Already have the NB shoes and jorts, so in for any info. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:29:11 PM EDT
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Grand sport is best sport.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:31:10 PM EDT
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I would go with a 2023 Stingray Convertable myself.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:31:18 PM EDT
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I like the C7. Get the biggest motor you can afford.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:32:26 PM EDT
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Does it come with Jean shorts and white new balances?
In all seriousness that’s a slick looking car. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:33:10 PM EDT
[#7]
Something is wrong with the front of it.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:36:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something is wrong with the front of it. Roadkill chupacapra? |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:37:22 PM EDT
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I have a 2017 Grand Sport 2LT and I love it..fantastic car. Get it it you won't regret it. Buying tires is the only ting that sucks about it. Might take it to a tire shop and make sure the wheels balance. The GS rims have a history of bending if you hit a pot hole hard.
 Got it in 2019, Flew to NC to pick it up and drove it back to TX |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:39:13 PM EDT
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Same year, slightly cheaper and less miles; $45,700 and 26,000 miles. Also hard top convertible. Z51 3LT with ZR1 body kit. What is the difference from the other?
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:39:38 PM EDT
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Throw a 427 in and some type of power adder and you can pass the Amish at any time.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:41:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not a Corvette guy, but that thing looks pretty sweet. I am not either but was shopping for cars and came across a beautiful red one and then started looking. The red one I fell in love with is not US specs so can’t be imported. These two are US specs. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:43:37 PM EDT
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3LT is a ton of upgrades on the interior. The HUD being a big one (at least for me) HUD only comes with 2LT and 3LT iirrc. The body kit is just personal preference. For me, I wouldn't want it on anything but a ZR1.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:44:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same year, slightly cheaper and less miles; $45,700 and 26,000 miles. Also hard top convertible. Z51 3LT with ZR1 body kit. What is the difference from the other? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/6D1FF544-E2DC-4C18-94FF-37332CB15E90_jpe-2728562.JPG That one is hideous? Our parts manager daily’s a c7 z06. I generally like the looks of it as well as the first car you posted. The second looks like it was modified by a 3rd grader. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:44:33 PM EDT
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I've been a licensed driver for over 20 years and have never owned anything but a truck. I don't even like cars and I live on a dirt road in the country. That said, I will own a mid-engine Vette in white in the next 5 years. Sexiest car on the planet! Enjoy OP!
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:47:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same year, slightly cheaper and less miles; $45,700 and 26,000 miles. Also hard top convertible. Z51 3LT with ZR1 body kit. What is the difference from the other? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/6D1FF544-E2DC-4C18-94FF-37332CB15E90_jpe-2728562.JPG It's a poser ZR1. Grand sport has Z06 chassis with stingray engine. It's the best C7. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:47:40 PM EDT
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Quoted: 2018 Corvette Grand Sport 1LT with 55,000 miles. No warranty as I am buying from the owner. $48,500. I hate white cars and this might be the only white car I have ever liked. I chose this over red due to the retracting roof. What am I getting myself into? Good deal?https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/0662B1AA-5483-407F-9D7B-64428A329E96_jpe-2728556.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/A922B053-97B1-44ED-9D2D-42F86AB70A8D_jpe-2728557.JPG Why not just buy a fast bike? If you go fast enough I’m that thing to make it worth having, you’ll die anyway…. Might as well mainline your adrenaline along the way.. Besides, the Vette leans the wrong way in corners. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:48:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a poser ZR1. Grand sport has Z06 chassis with stingray engine. It's the best C7. That is EXACTLY the info I needed! Thank you Sir! |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:51:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why not just buy a fast bike? If you go fast enough I’m that thing to make it worth having, you’ll die anyway…. Might as well mainline your adrenaline along the way.. Besides, the Vette leans the wrong way in corners. You can’t get a blowjob on a bike but you can get a reach around. So I will go car. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:52:44 PM EDT
[#20]
Congrats on the pending entry level NB Jorts car!
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Posted: 2/28/2023 12:59:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Congrats on the pending entry level NB Jorts car! In my mind I didn’t phrase it exactly like that but yes, I have considered that. I wonder how many times I might have to say; ‘Yes, I have a Corvette but I do not have a tiny dick and it works without drugs.’ Maybe I should go Porsche. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:01:30 PM EDT
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OP not a white car person but I would buy that one...and I am not sure where all the NB and jorts bullshit comes from, I dont get it
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:02:04 PM EDT
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Putting a ZR1 body kit on a Z51 vette is just terrible. Some people have no shame.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:02:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same year, slightly cheaper and less miles; $45,700 and 26,000 miles. Also hard top convertible. Z51 3LT with ZR1 body kit. What is the difference from the other? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/6D1FF544-E2DC-4C18-94FF-37332CB15E90_jpe-2728562.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:04:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP not a white car person but I would buy that one...and I am not sure where all the NB and jorts bullshit comes from, I dont get it My dude, we might be lost brothers. I am a Nigerian Prince apparently worth millions. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:06:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:06:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In my mind I didn't phrase it exactly like that but yes, I have considered that. I wonder how many times I might have to say; 'Yes, I have a Corvette but I do not have a tiny dick and it works without drugs.' Maybe I should go Porsche. Why do you think GD likes trucks so much?
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:06:50 PM EDT
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Are you going to drive it to the AARP meeting?
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:07:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP not a white car person but I would buy that one...and I am not sure where all the NB and jorts bullshit comes from, I dont get it The 911 guys have to have something to make fun of... they, after all, just paid way too much for what amounts to a 30 year old+ car with the engine in the wrong place.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In my mind I didn’t phrase it exactly like that but yes, I have considered that. I wonder how many times I might have to say; ‘Yes, I have a Corvette but I do not have a tiny dick and it works without drugs.’ Maybe I should go Porsche. One buddy has a 19 ZR1 incredible, one has a highly modded Z06 also incredible. Even a stock manuel Zcar would be a blast. Buy once cry once OP, dont buy a basic bitch. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:18:53 PM EDT
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If your are going to buy it get it fast and get it tht fuck out of that parking lot.
Second pic left side-shopping cart hiding behind that column stalking that mother fucker for a door ding |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:19:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same year, slightly cheaper and less miles; $45,700 and 26,000 miles. Also hard top convertible. Z51 3LT with ZR1 body kit. What is the difference from the other? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/6D1FF544-E2DC-4C18-94FF-37332CB15E90_jpe-2728562.JPG This is not a ZR1 body kit. Just a bumper and wing. And it looks terrible without the widebody fenders. Also keep in mind the 3LTs have issues with the dash peeling/bubbling. I'm far from a Corvette guru but you've said retractable hardtop and convertible hard top, I don't think the C7 ever had those options. Are you just talking about the removable targa top? It's not electric or a true convertible hard top like the C8 has. Someone correct me if I'm wrong |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:19:46 PM EDT
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Love the C-7 but I'm going to get a C-8, it's just a better car in so many ways.
Yes, I've already got a Tommy Bahama shirt. I'll definitely find some New Balances later this year before I get to Bowling Green. That C7 is a badass hotrod |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:22:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is a red 2016 but unfortunately not US specs. Is this interior custom? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/86EB32F2-3D8B-4A33-9643-173E9108B946_jpe-2728597.JPG Yes. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:25:43 PM EDT
[#35]
The first one is tasty OP. That gets my vote.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:27:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One buddy has a 19 ZR1 incredible, one has a highly modded Z06 also incredible. Even a stock manuel Zcar would be a blast. Buy once cry once OP, dont buy a basic bitch. Not necessarily directed at you, but what can I do to make #1 even faster? Can I chip it? Exhaust (assuming it is stock), etc? It maybe even more important; what issues should I be looking for? Based on feedback here I am leaning towards the first vehicle, I am going to have a mechanic experienced with performance vehicles take a look at it prior to buying; what should I tell them to look for? And some more sexy photos;  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:28:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:30:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not necessarily directed at you, but what can I do to make #1 even faster? Can I chip it? Exhaust (assuming it is stock), etc? It maybe even more important; what issues should I be looking for? Based on feedback here I am leaning towards the first vehicle, I am going to have a mechanic experienced with performance vehicles take a look at it prior to buying; what should I tell them to look for? And some more sexy photos; https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/EE6B29AA-C823-4305-A31E-EF5138B682FF_jpe-2728626.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/30C9344B-7B4A-4323-AA72-F3165B2BE4C8_jpe-2728627.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/0CBFFF53-AFB3-44BA-AE30-3F0717E5ABB7_jpe-2728628.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/E22DDA6E-66FD-48E5-AB41-06A035783ADF_jpe-2728629.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/227373/84DD312C-6EA2-4D51-9523-7A7F2534CC02_jpe-2728630.JPG If you want FAST get the Z06 or a supercharger. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:36:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is not a ZR1 body kit. Just a bumper and wing. And it looks terrible without the widebody fenders. Also keep in mind the 3LTs have issues with the dash peeling/bubbling. I'm far from a Corvette guru but you've said retractable hardtop and convertible hard top, I don't think the C7 ever had those options. Are you just talking about the removable targa top? It's not electric or a true convertible hard top like the C8 has. Someone correct me if I'm wrong Sorry, and that is one of the reasons I posted here. The 2015 I looked at was an electric hard top convertible. Both vehicles above listed this including #1. Also, resale value? If I snap up #1 for $48k, what can I sell it for in 3 - 4 years? |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:40:45 PM EDT
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Don't know if it's a good deal or not, but it sure is purty!
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:41:50 PM EDT
[#41]
hells yeah brother!!!!
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:43:28 PM EDT
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OP, I toyed with the idea of a C7 for a while, and things I was considering were, if I got one, I would want a front camera on it, since they are super low, and also I've read on the Corvette boards that GSs and ZR1s apparently have had issues with cracked wheels, so I if I had opted for one of those, I was kinda preparing myself to potentially need to replace wheels.
ETA, the cracked wheels thing even resulted in one or more kinda newsworthy lawsuits being filed. If you google for it, I'm sure you'll get info. Not saying that would keep me from getting one, but it's good to be prepared. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:44:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't know if it's a good deal or not, but it sure is purty! retail is about $49,995, so he did good. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:44:32 PM EDT
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That price seems high with that many miles.
How the hell orders a 1LT car any way?  |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:45:35 PM EDT
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I think Corvettes are cool and iconic sports cars. That looks really nice!
That said, my concern for something like that would be long-term reliability. 55,000 miles with no warranty would make me worry a little about a GM car. Then again, being a GM car, I would imagine that maintenance and repairs would not be insanely expensive. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:46:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That price seems high with that many miles. How the hell orders a 1LT car any way? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20220415_214833-2350491.jpg It's a 1LT grand sport. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:47:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think Corvettes are cool and iconic sports cars. That looks really nice! That said, my concern for something like that would be long-term reliability. 55,000 miles with no warranty would make me worry a little about a GM car. Then again, being a GM car, I would imagine that maintenance and repairs would not be insanely expensive. 55k ain't nothing for a vette. and like you alluded to, parts are cheap. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:49:32 PM EDT
[#48]
New Balance shoes that match is next
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:51:33 PM EDT
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That price seems decent considering most 2014 Stingrays are going for around that much.
That being said, white exterior is a deal breaker, and red interior is also a deal breaker.
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Posted: 2/28/2023 1:52:17 PM EDT
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