Getting cold feet - Page 2

Steven Bell · 11-19-2013, 03:14 PM

Look Binko, at the end of the day, the C7 is just a car. Yes, it might be over-simplifying it, but cars have problems from time to time....plain and simple.

I ordered a C7 too-it was supposed to be delivered in April 2014. I got lucky-a married couple pre-ordered a C7 AND WALKED AWAY FROM IT. I was the lucky recipient. I grabbed the car fast! I've just turned 1,000 miles on it and couldn't be happier.

Buying this kind of car is not for the weak at heart. No, you don't expect problems. Yes, you expect the car to perform flawlessly (relatively). All in all, this is a great ride. It's a kick in the ass to drive.

I went back and forth too. I didn't need this car-I wanted the car! When this car became available, I jumped on it. I have not regretted it-to this day......

binko · 11-19-2013, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the feedback from all of you. The comments were well stated and meaningful.
It's a go for me!!!!!!

Stingray · 11-19-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binko

Thanks for the feedback from all of you. The comments were well stated and meaningful.
It's a go for me!!!!!!

Just the beginning. Wait 'til you have it!

GQ4Life · 11-19-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binko

Thanks for the feedback from all of you. The comments were well stated and meaningful.
It's a go for me!!!!!!

I thought some were just mean

Sweet.. u wont regret it.. Welcome to the family..

Just saw from NJ.. you got to head out to Lime Rock Race track with me when it opens

And to the Drag Strip too..

binko · 11-19-2013, 06:43 PM

Thank you-looking forward to be a part of the Corvette family.

S3XPanther · 11-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

I thought some were just mean

Sweet.. u wont regret it.. Welcome to the family..

Just saw from NJ.. you got to head out to Lime Rock Race track with me when it opens

And to the Drag Strip too..

Question about Lime Rock. I've always wanted to go, but the site makes it seem as though you need a membership to participate. Can you explain please? Or are most people only allowed on certain track days?

Tprefo · 11-20-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by binko

Although I have an order in with the dealer for a non-Z51 Stingray, I am seeing more and more quality/reliability posts. Will owners please weigh in on their overall experience with their cars. My order has not been placed yet so I still do have an out.

Binko, dude, chill. The car rocks. I've had zero issues and I'm at 800 miles. Everything is perfect. Well, it wouldn't start the other day because I didn't have my key in my pocket. It was in the house. LOL Other than that, its an incredible car. Have a Scotch on the rocks and chill out bro !

binko · 11-20-2013, 09:59 AM

Thanks to all of you who responded.
Order is in for a Base 7 speed 2LT with Nav.
Now the waiting begins.

Stingray · 11-20-2013, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binko

Thanks to all of you who responded.
Order is in for a Base 7 speed 2LT with Nav.
Now the waiting begins.

Nice little build! Stayed well below 60K too. What color ext/int did you end up choosing?

wnickk · 11-20-2013, 10:53 AM

I picked mine up (#4332) at the museum, now at only 1000 miles.
No issues of any kind. No malfunctions, no squeaks or rattles. Also, I am a perfection is. I have looked at every seam and gap, fit up of body panels, interior, under hood lay out and neatness. I am convinced the car is nearly perfect. The only near gripe is paint "orange peel". It's not as good as I know GM can do but it's not bad. I've seen worse on some Mercedes and BMW's.

GunnyG · 11-20-2013, 12:03 PM

Congrats binko...you'll love it.

topry · 11-20-2013, 12:46 PM

Only issue I've had is with speech recognition.
Press the 'off-hook' button on the wheel and the center display shows 'Unable to Start speech recognition'.

I've seen it twice so far, fortunately turning the car off/back on - resolved the issue.

Overall, my impression is that it is well built and QC for something with over 90% new components / new model is quite good. Looks great and is damn fun to drive!

binko · 11-20-2013, 12:53 PM

Crystal Red with Kalahari interior.

Steven Bell · 11-20-2013, 01:20 PM

Congrats-I hope you don't have to wait too long!

11-20-2013, 12:03 PM	#25
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Congrats binko...you'll love it. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

11-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#15
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	Look Binko, at the end of the day, the C7 is just a car. Yes, it might be over-simplifying it, but cars have problems from time to time....plain and simple. I ordered a C7 too-it was supposed to be delivered in April 2014. I got lucky-a married couple pre-ordered a C7 AND WALKED AWAY FROM IT. I was the lucky recipient. I grabbed the car fast! I've just turned 1,000 miles on it and couldn't be happier. Buying this kind of car is not for the weak at heart. No, you don't expect problems. Yes, you expect the car to perform flawlessly (relatively). All in all, this is a great ride. It's a kick in the ass to drive. I went back and forth too. I didn't need this car-I wanted the car! When this car became available, I jumped on it. I have not regretted it-to this day......

11-19-2013, 03:39 PM	#16
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	Thanks for the feedback from all of you. The comments were well stated and meaningful. It's a go for me!!!!!!

11-19-2013, 06:43 PM	#19
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	Thank you-looking forward to be a part of the Corvette family.

11-20-2013, 09:59 AM	#22
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	Thanks to all of you who responded. Order is in for a Base 7 speed 2LT with Nav. Now the waiting begins.

11-20-2013, 10:53 AM	#24
wnickk Drives: '14 3LT Z51 7sp Cyber Gray Kalahari Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 21	I picked mine up (#4332) at the museum, now at only 1000 miles. No issues of any kind. No malfunctions, no squeaks or rattles. Also, I am a perfection is. I have looked at every seam and gap, fit up of body panels, interior, under hood lay out and neatness. I am convinced the car is nearly perfect. The only near gripe is paint "orange peel". It's not as good as I know GM can do but it's not bad. I've seen worse on some Mercedes and BMW's.

11-20-2013, 12:46 PM	#26
topry Drives: 2014 Corvette 2LT velocity yellow Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Waleska, GA - United States Posts: 15	Only issue I've had is with speech recognition. Press the 'off-hook' button on the wheel and the center display shows 'Unable to Start speech recognition'. I've seen it twice so far, fortunately turning the car off/back on - resolved the issue. Overall, my impression is that it is well built and QC for something with over 90% new components / new model is quite good. Looks great and is damn fun to drive!

11-20-2013, 12:53 PM	#27
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	Crystal Red with Kalahari interior.

11-20-2013, 01:20 PM	#28
Steven Bell Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 162	Congrats-I hope you don't have to wait too long!