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Old 12-15-2009, 01:37 PM
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I should qualify/clarify the parking lot comment. There are few if ever times I will even consider parking close to the entrance, typically I'm looking to the very back of the lot on an end space as close to the curb as possible. Unless I'm in a rental car truth be told.
The ideal end spot....I'll walk a mile for one.
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Y, being obviously partial to Vettes, (though that 'Stang is Titz), I am surprised you didn't drive a C6 Vert, in addition to the Z06.
But, verts/cabReOhLays, regardless of brand, are fun: sort of m'cycle feeling with the top down, but one has the comfort of 4 wheels...
GL on your hunt.
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You make a good point - I should drive a C6 convertible - 430 or 436 hp in a 3250 lb balanced car with no roof is going to be fun.

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Old 12-15-2009, 01:39 PM
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The ideal end spot....I'll walk a mile for one.
That's me for sure - some of my friends laugh and give me a hard time but I don't care. Incredibly though, some nitwits once and a while will park right next to me (thinking they are funny or like to annoy people) even though there is an empty parking lot.
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Old 12-15-2009, 04:42 PM
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Y, being obviously partial to Vettes, (though that 'Stang is Titz), I am surprised you didn't drive a C6 Vert, in addition to the Z06.
But, verts/cabReOhLays, regardless of brand, are fun: sort of m'cycle feeling with the top down, but one has the comfort of 4 wheels...
GL on your hunt.
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Considering that the C6 coupes have a hatch roof, he could also save some $$$ and go with a coupe instead of the vert, depending upon how much "hair in the wind" feeling one wants to have
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:01 AM
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Pulled the trigger -
Ended up picking a 2010 Shelby GT500 Convertible - It has the only 3 options available, Navigation, HID lights and a car cover.

540hp stock with a 36month/36k miles bumper to bumper warranty, 5 year 60k mile powertrain warranty.

Was thinking of flying down to Atlanta to pick it up and drive it home but a 650 mile highway trip isn't the way I intend to break it in. I need to find a reputable car carrier to ship it from Atlanta to Maryland in an enclosed trailer.

Can anyone provide a recommendation for a carrier out of Atlanta?

Thanks in advance.

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Old 12-25-2009, 09:10 AM
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If it wasn't winter, I would think picking it up and spending a day and a half or two,
driving back on secondary roads, would be titz...
Someone here will know of a carrier. Congrats on your new ride!
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nice , i love supercharged v8s, the 2010 gt500 is a nice improvement on previous models; although,if you are taller than 6ft the lack of a telescoping steering wheel is annoying....
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I don't think you need a local carrier, just call one of the big carriers and see if they have a scheduled pick up in the same area or if they're going through.

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Fineazz car, Y!
If it wasn't winter, I would think picking it up and spending a day and a half or two,
driving back on secondary roads, would be titz...
Someone here will know of a carrier. Congrats on your new ride!
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Thanks and you read my mind, it would be a blast.
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nice , i love supercharged v8s, the 2010 gt500 is a nice improvement on previous models; although,if you are taller than 6ft the lack of a telescoping steering wheel is annoying....
That is an impressive combo you have n the picture - looks like lots of fun!
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