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TPAJETSKI · 11-10-2015, 08:14 AM

I may be trading in my 12 SS for a Grand Sport. This is probably the wrong area to post this but I was wondering if anyone here that works at a dealership that can run the vin and tell me if the car has had warranty work, recalls, etc. The carfax came back clean but I'm not sure how reliable those are. Thanks for any help. If this post needs to be moved or deleted please do so.

pickwithaustin · 11-10-2015, 09:08 AM

I can't help you with the background check on the car (Carfax is a start, but checking public records can help some), and you can take the VIN to your Chevy dealer service dept and see if it has any outstanding recalls, I think.

I own 4 Corvette's right now (as well as many other fun rides) and I can tell you that the Grand Sport is a fantastic car! I did have to mod the exhaust first thing, and I highly recommend you go with the Billy Boat setup for it!

Enjoy. Here's some eye candy of mine.

TPAJETSKI · 11-10-2015, 09:25 AM

What is the Billy Boat? Thanks!

pickwithaustin · 11-10-2015, 09:28 AM

Billy Boat exhaust. You can see mine installed with the black ceramic tips. It is deep, loud, growly... with zero drone. When you step on it or rev though, it's terror. I spent a lot of time evaluating exhausts for the C6 and there is no better, IMHO. It's almost as sweet sounding as my 1980 Vette, which is headers straight to side pipes.

drew peacock · 11-10-2015, 09:31 AM

pickwithaustin

you a billionair?

TPAJETSKI · 11-10-2015, 09:32 AM

Thanks! I'll look at that. Is your's auto or manual? That's the part I'm struggling with. I really enjoy driving manuals and the one I'm considering is an auto.

MrChrisLS3 · 11-10-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

Thanks! I'll look at that. Is your's auto or manual? That's the part I'm struggling with. I really enjoy driving manuals and the one I'm considering is an auto.

In that case, I would hold out for the manual. When it comes to cars like this, get it because you want it, not just because it's there.

Also, when you feel you are just about ready to pull the trigger, take it to a dealership and pay for a PPI. They can find just about any skeletons in the car's closet.

GMTool · 11-10-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

pickwithaustin

you a billionair?

A very successful guitar player named Austin. That's my guess.

Swacer · 11-10-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

pickwithaustin

you a billionair?

"Billionaire"

My god our educational system has failed....

CapeCruisin · 11-10-2015, 11:13 AM

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"Billionaire"

My god our educational system has failed....

Don't get me started.

Sweet car OP. Get it. I was looking at GS' as well, but found an awesome 1LE instead.

pickwithaustin · 11-10-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TPAJETSKI

Thanks! I'll look at that. Is your's auto or manual? That's the part I'm struggling with. I really enjoy driving manuals and the one I'm considering is an auto.

My Grand Sport is auto with paddle shift. Why limit yourself to manual when you can have the best of both worlds? At least that's how I see it.

drew peacock - Just hard working, self employed. Downside is I'm on duty 24/7 and my boss is mean and I won't give me any vacation or days off.

It helps to not "drive it like you stole it" also. Zero tickets means my insurance on all vehicles total is probably less than some folks with just one car. (also factor in limited use miles and multi car discounts)

motorhead · 11-10-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

drew peacock - Just hard working, self employed. Downside is I'm on duty 24/7 and my boss is mean and I won't give me any vacation or days off.

It helps to not "drive it like you stole it" also. Zero tickets means my insurance on all vehicles total is probably less than some folks with just one car. (also factor in limited use miles and multi car discounts)

my life too brother.. Not always sure it's worth it until I look in my garages.

Love the Grand Sport. To me, it's the 1LE of the C6 generation.

pickwithaustin · 11-10-2015, 01:03 PM

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my life too brother.. Not always sure it's worth it until I look in my garages.

Love the Grand Sport. To me, it's the 1LE of the C6 generation.

LOL, tell me about it. Had rack and pinion and wheel bearing and brakes done on my wife's Silverado yesterday ($$$) and addressing some issues (think it's fixed!) with my little Audi. Just when I'm about to curse cars in general, I go out into the garage and my eyes melt and I know it's all worth it in the long term.

I just wish there were more hours in a day though!

gajagfan · 11-10-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

My Grand Sport is auto with paddle shift. Why limit yourself to manual when you can have the best of both worlds? At least that's how I see it.

Glad you enjoy your rides, but the inability to rev match on the down shifts is my only complaint with automatics. When playing on a good road, that ability is pretty important. And with the current day automatics (like in the C7), it is not even an issue.

11-10-2015, 08:14 AM	#1
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	Looking at a C6 Vette I may be trading in my 12 SS for a Grand Sport. This is probably the wrong area to post this but I was wondering if anyone here that works at a dealership that can run the vin and tell me if the car has had warranty work, recalls, etc. The carfax came back clean but I'm not sure how reliable those are. Thanks for any help. If this post needs to be moved or deleted please do so.

11-10-2015, 09:08 AM	#2
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	I can't help you with the background check on the car (Carfax is a start, but checking public records can help some), and you can take the VIN to your Chevy dealer service dept and see if it has any outstanding recalls, I think. I own 4 Corvette's right now (as well as many other fun rides) and I can tell you that the Grand Sport is a fantastic car! I did have to mod the exhaust first thing, and I highly recommend you go with the Billy Boat setup for it! Enjoy. Here's some eye candy of mine. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-10-2015, 09:28 AM	#4
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Billy Boat exhaust. You can see mine installed with the black ceramic tips. It is deep, loud, growly... with zero drone. When you step on it or rev though, it's terror. I spent a lot of time evaluating exhausts for the C6 and there is no better, IMHO. It's almost as sweet sounding as my 1980 Vette, which is headers straight to side pipes. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-10-2015, 09:25 AM	#3
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	What is the Billy Boat? Thanks!

11-10-2015, 09:31 AM	#5
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	pickwithaustin you a billionair?

11-10-2015, 09:32 AM	#6
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	Thanks! I'll look at that. Is your's auto or manual? That's the part I'm struggling with. I really enjoy driving manuals and the one I'm considering is an auto.