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Re: Never had a Vette [tsy] by jayelleseven
Aug 25, 2006 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: tsy (Aug 25, 2006 12:15 pm)

Ive read the past few post about shifting/trans on the C6.
 
   Now how does one get to really see what its like.. when one is a 20 yr old in SoCal.
 
  I do not think a dealership will take me seriously, especially if I do not show up with my father. I already drive an 05 G35 Coupe so hopefully they'll see I am serious.
 
  Any advice??
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Re: Never had a Vette [defrit2000] by brianapal
Aug 25, 2006 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: defrit2000 (Aug 24, 2006 1:16 pm)

As regards the antenna, I am yet to figure out where it is on my Corvette. Others may wish to weigh in on this issue. My wife drives a Honda Accord and the antenna is on the back of the roof. I also have a Jeep Liberty (for the winter) and that does not have a built in XM antenna as I added it myself.
If your son thinks the XM antenna is ugly on the Vette he better educate me as to where it is because I have yet to figure that out. The owners manual says that it is "on" the roof or the trunk lid. Again, I don't see where it is. (I had read that it was hidden and that appears to be true.) I have the coupe. I suggest that you look at and try to figure out where the antenna is. Also, drive the manual for the experience of the manual but give it a chance.
  
The car truly is awesome. The S2000 may have a shorter throw and feel lighter on the road. But this is a world class 400HP car. It truly is awesome! The Z06 is comparable to cars that cost $100,00 to $200,000 and that is not my opinion but the opinion of the car magazines.
 
The 6 speed manual takes some getting used to. My first impression was that I hated the 1-4 skip shift but it is easily avoided once you get used to the car. (Shift from 1st to 2nd below 15 mph or above 20.)
 
Try it.
 
To the guy who is 20, drive up in your present car and hopefully you can convince them that you are serious.
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Re: Never had a Vette [jayelleseven] by bhill2
Aug 28, 2006 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: jayelleseven (Aug 25, 2006 2:06 pm)

With your present car, I think you have a shot; especially since dealers are trying to clear out the '06 inventory. Alternatively, would you be willing to have your father come with you? With him there saying 'Yeah, he's serious and he has the means' you should be in.
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XM Antenna Re: Never had a Vette [brianapal] by rayainsw
Aug 28, 2006 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: brianapal (Aug 25, 2006 4:33 pm)

I believe that the XM Antenna was changed for 2006 ( and 2007, of course ) and is now incorporated in the rear view mirrors.
 
I believe that in 2005 ( only ) on the C6 it was the same "wart" I have on my 2005 GM Sedan.
 
"(U2K) XM Satellite Radio included with Bose audio systems and features hidden antenna" - GM \ Corvette Changes for 2006
 
Enjoy the drive!
- Ray
Still debating . . .
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Re: Never had a Vette [defrit2000] by defrit2000
Aug 28, 2006 (2:30 pm)
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Thank you for all the helful replies. Brian, my wife and I read your response to the antennae and you had us in stitches. You have a great sense of humor. They must have changed things since my son last looked at the car.
 
To all who have commmented on the transmission, I am going to test drive both but, let's face it, I'm a guy who likes to shift so I know I'm going to get the 6-speed. Know anyone who wants a S2000, 2001 with only 18,100 miles?
 
To Jayellenseven I must tell you the local dealership would not provide me a test drive in their single example of the 6-speed Vette. I am a physician and their store is only a 3 minute drive from my office! If a doctor whose office is around the corner can't get a test drive God help a 20 year old. Best bet is to actually write or email a few dealerships with your story and see if anyone responds: I quess.
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Re: Never had a Vette [defrit2000] by jayelleseven
Aug 28, 2006 (4:57 pm)
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Replying to: defrit2000 (Aug 28, 2006 2:30 pm)

Wow, defrit, I cannot believe they wouldnt let you. First let me thank you guys for the tips, I will have to contact a few dealerships before showing up because even some Infiniti dealerships did not take me seriously when I was 19 (when I got the G Coupe)
 
  I have an idea, call a couple local dealerships and let them know what I want and what Im willing to pay and that I will be ready for purchase...
 
   Even then, ill need luck since one dealership has already not called me back...
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Re: Never had a Vette [jayelleseven] by pony_pirate
Aug 28, 2006 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: jayelleseven (Aug 28, 2006 4:57 pm)

Forgive me for being more than a little skeptical. I find it a bit hard to believe any car salesman would overlook a high-ticket sale because of a customer's age. If you put your money where your mouth is, they bow and scrape, grin and sweat.
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Re: Never had a Vette [pony_pirate] by jayelleseven
Aug 28, 2006 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: pony_pirate (Aug 28, 2006 7:34 pm)

That is very true. When I purchashed the Infiniti, I visited the dealer the day I called them and they had the Exact vehicle I wanted. Once I told them I had $9000 down they agreed to negoiate. Then the sales manager started sweating and turning reddish when we were about to walk away.
 
   Another dealership (Infiniti) only contacted me once after I visited so I knew they were skeptical.. that time I did show up on my own tho..
 
   Ill let you guys know what happens.
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Re: Never had a Vette [defrit2000] by starrow68
Aug 28, 2006 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: defrit2000 (Aug 28, 2006 2:30 pm)

As to test drives, I have yet, after 5+ years in Vettes found any dealer in Nor. Calif. that will test drive a new Vette. The best bet is to find the nearest dealer with a large used inventory and try to get as close as possible or try several that have all the things you want to see. That's from a leading edge baby boomer who is the prime demographic for Vette's. But it also taught me that I can every so often go out and get a fun ride in something I see used on a lot. Not all bad.
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Re: Never had a Vette [starrow68] by jayelleseven
Aug 29, 2006 (1:05 am)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Aug 28, 2006 8:51 pm)

Wow, this really gets my hopes up. ahhh. Man I dont know what I'll do. I'll need a test drive tho' and the dealer I will be ordering from is too far for that (a few hrs).

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