Checking out the new mustangs isn't a bad idea. If you are into corvettes I dont think you will like it much but it is a nice car. That being said I would pickup a used vette over a new mustang any day. As stated they have more power stock, less weight, better handling, etc.

Also I would still say a C6 vette looks better than the new 5.0 mustangs. Also they are VERY mod friendly. Not saying a new 5.0 isn't but not many people with half a brain are going to buy a new mustang thats just within their budget and then mod it to possibly void the warranty if something happens.

if i was being particular i would also look for one with magnetic ride suspension. i believe that was an option and not standard equipment on them wasnt it?

camaro zl1 has it.

Yes but I believe its either the magnetic ride or the Z51 package, not both. From what I just read the Z51 is more performance oriented and is a little rougher on the street where as the magnetic has options with a tour mode for the street and a performance mode that stiffens everything.

yeah, the more i research the equipment packages, the more complicated it gets.

and WHY are there sooo many silver corvettes, they look soooooo ugly

i really like one that was kind of a burnt orange color

yeah, orange is in my 2nd level of colors, for me it goes

Really Want: Black / Red / Blue
Would buy if the Price is right: Orange / White
Would never ever drive in a million years: Silver / Yellow

have you been able to test drive one yet?

also automatic or manual?

auto w/ paddle shift

And I haven't yet. Getting out of the house during business hours is pretty much impossible for me right now. My girl takes my car to work every day since her car died a month ago. She's a teacher who works 35-40 min away, so the earliest she can get home is 445 if she rushes out the door. I have a work van (with gps so I cant drive it after hours) I take home so its normally no big deal.

Getting my financing in order now though. Been offered a 2.59% and 2.90% financing from companies on lending tree. Wanted to keep my payments <$400 / month and this would allow me to borrow $20k @ $355/month over 5 years.

After I get my financing in order and can figure out a day I'm going to give this dealer a car regarding this one. Hopefully he's flexible on the price:

http://cargur.us/gJWr

This post was edited by MrShowtime on Feb 19 2013 04:12pm

found a pretty decent deal from a dealer that doesn't know what he has.

VIN check shows a 3LT car with NPP (Performance Exhaust) and Z51 package.
Dealer assures me its a base model with "heated seats" as its only option.
People on corvette forum have confirmed based on pictures its a 3LT car and taught me where to look to find the codes to see if its really z51/npp

going to try to get out of work early and test drive it tomorrow evening. If all goes well it might be mine