Wow, since it's a domestic car, under NAFTA you wouldn't have to pay duties or associated fees? So just pay the GST and bring it across the border? What a steal.....

 

Hahah, this is like a bad drama/soap opera.

First off, big thanks to Ian @ T&T Honda. He has went out of his way to get me the hardtop at our agreed-upon price, but they're still quoting 5 months for delivery. Not the end of the world, since it'll show up in time for fall.

The front and rear spoilers are showing up tomorrow morning @ 11 AM. Tomorrow afternoon the car will be PDI'ed, they'll install the spoilers, and then get it over to their shop that does 3M.

I'll have it on Wednesday morning... not the end of the world, but was hoping to have it tomorrow.

But Ian talked a bit of sense into me, and waiting til Wednesday allows them to get the car properly prepared for me, instead of rushing it.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
I'd love an SLK AMG except for the price.

 

Well, I was just thinking out loud. I doubt I'd do it. Besides, the new C6 looks way better but alas, I'm sure the prices of those will be kept substantially higher. I've had 2 Vettes already and I'm extremely reluctant to give GM my money 3 times. The first 2 were pieces of junk. I'm still doubtful they've got it right yet.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by chrissa
It says your s2ki age is 3 years, 0 days.

 

Dave, You had a ZR1 right ? I still think they are neat cars with their Mercury Marine LT5 engines. I never see them on the road anymore. It would be interesting to see what type of money they trade hands for now. I don't think we will ever see a motor like that in a Corvette again. It's unfortunate (for LT5 enthusiasts) that large displacement pushrod engines come about power so easily.

 

Yes, I had the ZR1. It was a great engine - very unique, lots of moving parts, made all the right noises. The problem with my year was the engine management. They reprogrammed the chip for later years and the problem was solved. After about 6 months, the car leaked out almost every fluid it had in it onto my garage floor. It was in the shop every other month for some little dumb thing or another. In the 3 years I owned it, I lost $30,000.00.

 

Ouch !! That is the trouble with American cars in general, they consistently lag way behind the Japanese and Europeans (even the Koreans now) in almost all regards, quality and reliability being the two big ones.

 

What's that saying Dave? Fool me twice, shame on you. Fool me three times, shame on me?

I guess another 'vette isn't a good idea?

 

Or, third time lucky?

 

congrats on the new car! I haven't seen any 04's on the road here yet...so I guess...damn I wanna go test drive one...