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<blockquote data-quote="2018carbonz06" data-source="post: 116599" data-attributes="member: 3744"><p>Thank you for the very impressive and welcoming write up Derek! </p><p></p><p>I actually went to look at a used white 2016 2lz mt with z07 package. When I showed up they pulled the "typo" ad. They ended up wanting 99k for it and it had chips all over it, bald tires, burnt tailpipes and I literally told them to beat it within 5 minutes of viewing it as the ad said 91k.. I had my eye on this one I bought sitting on the lot for probably 3 months. Watching this forum I knew some people were getting 7-12% off msrp. It was a battle getting the price down as they started saying 1k off was best they could do. (First dealer I visited told me they sold above msrp and gave me a bad attitude considering I'm only 32.) I had to tell the salesman I deserved to talk to the guy making the call as it is basically the most expensive vehicle on the lot. I couldn't think of a catchy name hence the carbon in mine.. There is a carbon hood feature yes, as well as the carbon ground effects feature. The carbon 65 feature is an extra 16k feature I would like, but was not willing to buy as I was already stretching at this point. It is the 3lz trim level, with the A8 transmission yes. I'm still learning all the true corvette lingo, as yes this is my first corvette!! I was set on either this color scheme, the burgundy with beige interior, or white with black. If I were to bring in a factory order I would've went with the burgundy option, but I am just as happy with this scheme. </p><p></p><p>I really only plan on driving it home this year and parking it for the winter. I knew best chance at haggling the price down was end of season, and that was my pitch. Of course I will like to get a day or two in first because who can stand looking at such a beauty and not driving it?!?!! I know driving vehicles like this this time of year is a death trap. I had a 500hp 383 stroker in a grandprix me and my dad hand built when I was 19, then a 01 s**t stang with long tubes, x pipe, open exhaust (never again), and a 2010 cummins with tuner, dpf delete, egr delete, turbo back exhaust that my ex wrapped around a bus stop. Nothing in this performance category but I know how things can get squealy.. I am planning to drive it home on a sunny day and will make them wait for me to pick it up until then. Tuesday is looking sunny, and I am crossing my fingers!</p><p></p><p>I am glad to hear all the advice you have as an experienced corvette guy! Did you get rid of your 2015 because of the overheating issues? I was stuck on getting the Manual transmission as well, as I love rowing the gears! I have heard such good feedback on the A8 as well tho, that I am willing to give it a whirl. I am excited to try the paddle shifting. I really did not want the z07 package either when I looked at the used one and I was just gonna settle. I have heard horror stories about the 3k/each rotors. I feel standard brakes will be more than sufficient as it will see minimal tracking. Although I do live close to the raceway! I am quite excited to play around with the different modes, I really just want to hear that baby purr! Noisy tires shouldn't bother me too much and yes I cant wait to hear 10 speakers in a 2 seater! I am quite the music enthusiast as well! Although I'm sure I'll be wanting to hear that motor for a while first (glad there is some tunnels on the way home).</p><p></p><p>I have wasted so much money on vehicles over the last 13 years. My end goal is to keep this baby until the day I pass. We all know things change, but its nice to dream. And this is why I went all out getting the one I wanted. This is why I am considering the extended warranty, seeing all the gadgets and electronics. Although I do trust GM, I am sure they will get pricey come repair time 5 or 6 years down the road. I do have a friend who opened up a ceramic coating detail shop recently, funny that you mentioned that. I considered getting it, I would like to protect my investment. I've never had handouts and came from a low income family. So this was a very big purchase. </p><p></p><p>Thanks again Derek for the very warm welcome, and I will upload more pics upon pickup. Next step is building a garage! I'm getting framework for a slab made up on Saturday and starting the build! </p><p></p><p>Awesome to hear you love your Z06, makes me want mine that much more now!</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2018carbonz06, post: 116599, member: 3744"] Thank you for the very impressive and welcoming write up Derek! I actually went to look at a used white 2016 2lz mt with z07 package. When I showed up they pulled the "typo" ad. They ended up wanting 99k for it and it had chips all over it, bald tires, burnt tailpipes and I literally told them to beat it within 5 minutes of viewing it as the ad said 91k.. I had my eye on this one I bought sitting on the lot for probably 3 months. Watching this forum I knew some people were getting 7-12% off msrp. It was a battle getting the price down as they started saying 1k off was best they could do. (First dealer I visited told me they sold above msrp and gave me a bad attitude considering I'm only 32.) I had to tell the salesman I deserved to talk to the guy making the call as it is basically the most expensive vehicle on the lot. I couldn't think of a catchy name hence the carbon in mine.. There is a carbon hood feature yes, as well as the carbon ground effects feature. The carbon 65 feature is an extra 16k feature I would like, but was not willing to buy as I was already stretching at this point. It is the 3lz trim level, with the A8 transmission yes. I'm still learning all the true corvette lingo, as yes this is my first corvette!! I was set on either this color scheme, the burgundy with beige interior, or white with black. If I were to bring in a factory order I would've went with the burgundy option, but I am just as happy with this scheme. I really only plan on driving it home this year and parking it for the winter. I knew best chance at haggling the price down was end of season, and that was my pitch. Of course I will like to get a day or two in first because who can stand looking at such a beauty and not driving it?!?!! I know driving vehicles like this this time of year is a death trap. I had a 500hp 383 stroker in a grandprix me and my dad hand built when I was 19, then a 01 s**t stang with long tubes, x pipe, open exhaust (never again), and a 2010 cummins with tuner, dpf delete, egr delete, turbo back exhaust that my ex wrapped around a bus stop. Nothing in this performance category but I know how things can get squealy.. I am planning to drive it home on a sunny day and will make them wait for me to pick it up until then. Tuesday is looking sunny, and I am crossing my fingers! I am glad to hear all the advice you have as an experienced corvette guy! Did you get rid of your 2015 because of the overheating issues? I was stuck on getting the Manual transmission as well, as I love rowing the gears! I have heard such good feedback on the A8 as well tho, that I am willing to give it a whirl. I am excited to try the paddle shifting. I really did not want the z07 package either when I looked at the used one and I was just gonna settle. I have heard horror stories about the 3k/each rotors. I feel standard brakes will be more than sufficient as it will see minimal tracking. Although I do live close to the raceway! I am quite excited to play around with the different modes, I really just want to hear that baby purr! Noisy tires shouldn't bother me too much and yes I cant wait to hear 10 speakers in a 2 seater! I am quite the music enthusiast as well! Although I'm sure I'll be wanting to hear that motor for a while first (glad there is some tunnels on the way home). I have wasted so much money on vehicles over the last 13 years. My end goal is to keep this baby until the day I pass. We all know things change, but its nice to dream. And this is why I went all out getting the one I wanted. This is why I am considering the extended warranty, seeing all the gadgets and electronics. Although I do trust GM, I am sure they will get pricey come repair time 5 or 6 years down the road. I do have a friend who opened up a ceramic coating detail shop recently, funny that you mentioned that. I considered getting it, I would like to protect my investment. I've never had handouts and came from a low income family. So this was a very big purchase. Thanks again Derek for the very warm welcome, and I will upload more pics upon pickup. Next step is building a garage! I'm getting framework for a slab made up on Saturday and starting the build! Awesome to hear you love your Z06, makes me want mine that much more now! Dave [/QUOTE]
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