Why do I want to sell my car?

sebaztianl · 11-28-2009, 01:54 PM

Well I'm asking this question to myself over and over this week,
I went to a Chevy dealer yesterday to check out a 08 corvette and as soon as i arrived about 5 salesmen and a few customers were drooling around my car and asking me questions, I didnt get the corvette even though they offered me a good trade in value for my car.

I really dont know why i want a faster car, i dont even race this one!! LOL

I guess i want to own a piece of American History with the Corvette

END of RANT!!

frost · 11-28-2009, 02:04 PM

I've gone on like, 20 rants about how my 06 vette was inferior to the Z in everything except speed, so I'll skip it; but that's a lot of money to lose just to "own a piece of american history." Unless you make serious money, this is a bad decision.

Modshack · 11-28-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebaztianl

I guess i want to own a piece of American History with the Corvette

END of RANT!!

Seriously don't bother if you like driving and cars in general. I just got rid of my '08 vette (470HP) for the Z. Much happier now.

My buddy just broomed his '06 Vette for a 370 to go along with the 350 he already has. Neither of us are expressing any remorse..

The vettes were just something we needed to try.

NYBladeZ · 11-28-2009, 03:18 PM

for arguements sake, how much did they offer on the trade in?

sebaztianl · 11-28-2009, 03:55 PM

They offered $26600 on a $33k vette
not bad

Brazilbro · 11-28-2009, 04:00 PM

including taxes you just lost 10k in less then a yr with this trade

sebaztianl · 11-28-2009, 04:08 PM

No sir, I did not,

I bought it from a private with only 600 miles , killer deal!

But I didn't get the vette though

kenchan · 11-28-2009, 05:20 PM

I thought he was needing to buy his future wife an engagement ring and was deciding to keep the car or the girl...

sebaztianl · 11-28-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i thought he was needing to buy his future wife an engagement ring and was deciding to keep the car or the girl...

what!! Lol

ho6950 · 11-28-2009, 06:37 PM

If you have to decide between a ring or a car...always choose the car lol

ho6950 · 11-28-2009, 06:39 PM

To the OP, you can always modify the car if you really need that extra BOOST(TT)...you'll be completely satisfied with that, IMO

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2009, 06:44 PM

I want more power, too. I love the car but every now and then I wish I had a 'Vette!

theDreamer · 11-28-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I want more power, too. I love the car but every now and then I wish I had a 'Vette!

I think about this also, then I just Google an image of the current Vette and it reminds me why I came here. Also, many people I talk to who have owned Vettes and drive them (not just baby them), say they are great weekend cars or track cars, but to daily drive a Z06 can get "rough."
Now I am young and sort of blew the rough comment off, but the more I think about it, I do like having an enjoyable daily drive with the Z but also being able to push it and know it can handle somethings. Not saying the Z06 is bad, since I have not tested one personally.

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I think about this also, then I just Google an image of the current Vette and it reminds me why I came here. Also, many people I talk to who have owned Vettes and drive them (not just baby them), say they are great weekend cars or track cars, but to daily drive a Z06 can get "rough."
Now I am young and sort of blew the rough comment off, but the more I think about it, I do like having an enjoyable daily drive with the Z but also being able to push it and know it can handle somethings. Not saying the Z06 is bad, since I have not tested one personally.

I still love the look. I think the interior is a big let down but the rest of the car is great.

I have driven the Z06 and, IMO, it's roughness is about the same as the Z. It didn't really stand out as a harsh riding car.

Most of the complaints are probably from the older guys with bad backs who have enough trouble as it is getting in and out of anything lower than an SUV.

motoextreme · 11-28-2009, 06:54 PM

First and foremost, too each their own!

BUT... I can honestly say I've owned every car you could want. An M3, M6, SL550, Rovers, F360 Spider, 996 Turbo and yes a Z06 (not to mention about 10 others or so)

Out of all my cars I can only tell you two I really couldnt stand, the M6 as it felt HUGE and not fun and yes the Vette. It felt really big, front was just too long and its hard to get comfortable on tight roads as you just can't see much of the car when driving. The Turbo was one of my favorite cars but I lost my *** when I sold it and the Ferrari is too rich for me. I sold all my street bikes to get it only to find that the maintenance is absolutely disgusting....still paying for that damn car and its been nearly a year.

Why the Z...parts are somewhat reasonable and I dont feel bad pulling it apart. Vette's are cool yes but my neighbors Zr1 has 650+ HP and I can tell you right now it doesnt handle as good as my Z. Get another Z and make it your own!!!!

My 2 cents

PS. I lost 18K on that damn vette and barely drove it.

11-28-2009, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
sebaztianl Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 51 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	Why do I want to sell my car? Well I'm asking this question to myself over and over this week, I went to a Chevy dealer yesterday to check out a 08 corvette and as soon as i arrived about 5 salesmen and a few customers were drooling around my car and asking me questions, I didnt get the corvette even though they offered me a good trade in value for my car. I really dont know why i want a faster car, i dont even race this one!! LOL I guess i want to own a piece of American History with the Corvette END of RANT!!

11-28-2009, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	for arguements sake, how much did they offer on the trade in? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

11-28-2009, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	including taxes you just lost 10k in less then a yr with this trade __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

11-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
sebaztianl Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 51 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	No sir, I did not, I bought it from a private with only 600 miles , killer deal! But I didn't get the vette though Last edited by sebaztianl; 11-28-2009 at 04:21 PM.

11-28-2009, 06:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I want more power, too. I love the car but every now and then I wish I had a 'Vette! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-28-2009, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I've gone on like, 20 rants about how my 06 vette was inferior to the Z in everything except speed, so I'll skip it; but that's a lot of money to lose just to "own a piece of american history." Unless you make serious money, this is a bad decision.

11-28-2009, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
sebaztianl Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 51 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	They offered $26600 on a $33k vette not bad

11-28-2009, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I thought he was needing to buy his future wife an engagement ring and was deciding to keep the car or the girl...

11-28-2009, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
ho6950 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 08 EVO X Rep Power: 16	If you have to decide between a ring or a car...always choose the car lol

11-28-2009, 06:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
ho6950 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 08 EVO X Rep Power: 16	To the OP, you can always modify the car if you really need that extra BOOST(TT)...you'll be completely satisfied with that, IMO

11-28-2009, 06:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	First and foremost, too each their own! BUT... I can honestly say I've owned every car you could want. An M3, M6, SL550, Rovers, F360 Spider, 996 Turbo and yes a Z06 (not to mention about 10 others or so) Out of all my cars I can only tell you two I really couldnt stand, the M6 as it felt HUGE and not fun and yes the Vette. It felt really big, front was just too long and its hard to get comfortable on tight roads as you just can't see much of the car when driving. The Turbo was one of my favorite cars but I lost my * when I sold it and the Ferrari is too rich for me. I sold all my street bikes to get it only to find that the maintenance is absolutely disgusting....still paying for that damn car and its been nearly a year. Why the Z...parts are somewhat reasonable and I dont feel bad pulling it apart. Vette's are cool yes but my neighbors Zr1 has 650+ HP and I can tell you right now it doesnt handle as good as my Z. Get another Z and make it your own!!!! My 2 cents PS. I lost 18K on that damn vette and barely drove it. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports**

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