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22 September 2021, 01:19 AM | #61 |
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What a color!
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22 September 2021, 01:51 AM | #62 |
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22 September 2021, 05:21 AM | #63 |
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Congrats!
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22 September 2021, 05:55 AM | #64 | |
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22 September 2021, 06:06 AM | #65 |
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Absolutely stunning car! Congratulations!! Can you tell us a bit more about the specs?
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22 September 2021, 06:21 AM | #66 |
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I went 2LT, GT2 seats with the hardtop-convertible option. At 7k or so, it felt like a necessary step up for our FL / CA family, especially when compared to what a convertible premium usually is for cars like this. Carbon Flash roof and nacelles at $1400 was also a must for me...it just looks cool. I skipped the Z51 package, as 1.) I don't like the look of the rear with the spoiler and 2.) I'm not tracking this car. So with that being said, the cost / benefit just wasn't there for me to add it. All in, it came out to 85k after taxes / fees, which to be quite honest, feels like a steal (if you can call it that). I just don't see any competition at that price point. If I want to go mid-engine, I'd have to go 150k+ for the NSX / R8 or anything truly exotic. They have the Cayman listed as a competitor, but I don't buy that - the Cayman is FAR from my list, personally. I'm a huge 911 fan, but again, it's way above the price here. So all in all, the C8 is just a killer looking car IMO with performance to match. I know the Corvette purists don't love it, but I was never a Corvette fan before this. Now, I'm a Corvette guy for life.
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22 September 2021, 07:19 AM | #68 |
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Now you also have the issues of a cooler climate in Monterey as well.
When I bought my Jeep in 2005 I could get a hardtop or soft. In LA I had a soft top with the top off 6 months of the year. In northern CA it seems either too hot or too cold for a convertible that you can’t quickly change out. Inland can be 20 -30 degrees more than the coast and you could also leave home at 85 and when you return at 5 PM, the marine layer could show up and be down to 65.
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22 September 2021, 07:31 AM | #69 |
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Great color! Congratulations!
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22 September 2021, 07:35 AM | #70 | |
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That's why the hardtop convertible option was a must - hot or cold, I can get the top up in 10 -15 seconds. Plus, the roof doesn't take up trunk space like the coupe roof does.
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22 September 2021, 09:54 AM | #71 |
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Oddly, you're getting 10X the play here, then the CF......?
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22 September 2021, 09:59 AM | #72 |
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The TRF crew is my favorite!
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22 September 2021, 10:39 AM | #73 |
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Love the pics! Gave me an instant smile. Enjoy!!!
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22 September 2021, 06:45 PM | #74 |
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Beautiful car. Congrats and enjoy in good health The last pic is priceless
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22 September 2021, 08:53 PM | #75 |
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Wow, that seems to be a great deal. I imagined these would cost quite a bit more. Good play.
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22 September 2021, 08:56 PM | #76 |
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Major congrats !
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I’ve driven the pacific coast highway many times over the years … this would be a great car to trip in with the family - well I guess maybe you and one of your family
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23 September 2021, 04:10 AM | #78 |
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I think if that little guy has any say in the matter, mom could be sitting at home a lot.
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Haha, he definitely wins - and mom usually allows it. These kiddos are spoiled.
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23 September 2021, 11:28 AM | #81 |
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Absolutely beautiful!!
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23 September 2021, 02:28 PM | #82 |
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Beauty!! I got my Elkhart Lake blue 3 weeks ago. Absolute love!!
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23 September 2021, 02:33 PM | #83 |
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Ok a few pics....second is with a buddy’s red one
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23 September 2021, 08:54 PM | #84 |
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Love it! The HTC is definitely the way to go - I think the nacelles make it look even better. I don't know to see the engine to know it's back there!
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