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Hambone1

Thank you gents. I was at a loss there

Landon7

also i am eligible for that VPP discount because of who i work for. so thats the best its going to get? not any lower than that?

dixon cider

Check Lou Fusz Nissan in the St. Louis area (I am not affiliated with them), he is a member on this site and runs specials from time to time, like $1500 below invoice (invoice, not MSRP). Lou is a great guy, I did buy my car from him, and even though you live in LA, people from all over the country have bought from him. Google the dealership and give him a call. He will work with you.

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Landon7

By the time I would pay for the gas or flight or shipping it would be the same dofference or close enough to it to not warrant the $1500. I appreciate the advice none the less.

flashburn

Hey Import,

Do you have any Corvette forums you'd suggest checking out? I'm having some thoughts about the future.

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ImportConvert

http://www.corvetteforum.com/ is a pretty good place.

I am considering either trading my '11 Z in on a '13 Z if they do a 60th anniversary package that is tasteful and it's the last year for the C6, or going '10 SRT-10.

The reason I am back-pedaling on the C7 is that every time GM comes out with a new 'vette, it takes another year or two to come out with the performance model, and then another few years to work out the kinks. It's only natural, but I would rather the fully evolved C6 platform for a "keeper". This car will have built my credit and given me experience in a 500+ hp 3200# vehicle as well as having owned one, I now better know what options I like, and would like.

That being said, the 370Z I drove felt like a slower Z06 with a softer suspension and better sterio. It's a really really nice car in its price-range. If $35-40K were my budget, and 280whp were enough, it's the car I would buy.

flashburn

Yeah, I'm definitely a bit wary of a new model 'Vette, but if it is actually mid-engine (I know, it's unlikely), and split window, I probably won't be able to resist.

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ImportConvert

Strong doubts that it will be mid-engine. That's a rumor that just won't die.

I'm the opposite on split window. If it is, I'll definitely buy the '13 (or '14, or whatever) C6Z and call it good. I'm going to keep my '11 in positive equity until I know for sure what/when the C7 is and then decide. I will say, though, the Z06 is an awesome car. I can putter around town all day in it, or I can hit tripple digits so fast its scary. The car really does have a Clark Kent/Superman persona. Not so much the suspension, though, which is one thing that has me wanting a '13. Will order the F55 option this go around.

flashburn

F55 = Magnetic Ride?

They have said that the C7 is going to be a big departure from the previous models (or something like that), so I'm really curious to see what they come up with. I'm doubting it will be mid-engine too, but man, I'm still crossing my fingers.

Why are you against a split-window? Just not into that style?

Have you done any engine mods to the Z06? Not that you really need to, but listening to some clips of the C6 with headers + exhaust, it sounds scary awesome. The idea of modding for a big American V8 is sounding really great to me.

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PM sent to keep OP's thread on track

flashburn

Boo! I live to derail threads!

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335i...

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I think the 370Z is the best value for a two seat sports car with some amazing engine tech and some really nice options available.

If you want nicer/pricier, you can go up to a Cayman S, Lotus Evora, Audi R8, a Ferrari 458 (I like mid-engine cars ).

I don't think the 335i is the same type of car at all, so it really depends on what you want from your car.

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Landon7

I like BMWs i really do but its just time for something different. if i get the Z i would like to do a few things to it but nothing major. if anything a set of deep dish 20's, twin turbo, titanium tip exhaust, carbon fiber lip kit all the way around i believe thats the correct term, 2 solar baric 8 in squares in the back, and some other engine mods. a clean look with out making a nice car look like its cheap.

brado

the 370 is going to be more fun to drive but you are going to miss the luxury of the bmw. if i was you i would trade for a 335is. i think that would be equally as fun and look bad *** imo.