Options C6 Convertible
 

I am shopping (and trying to keep the price of the car in check). At this point, know a few things I "must" have: manual, Z51, 3LT. Outside of those, looks like the best bang for the buck is to choose the exterior color (if you really like Monterey Red: pay the $750) and interior (if you really like the 2 tone. pay the $695). Other items don't seem like they are a relative value (DVD, Onstar, Chrome Wheels). For as much as I would use DVD and Onstar, hard to justify the added expense. I'm all for nice wheels, but the $1850 chrome upgrade seems pricey - what would a set of quality aftermarket wheels cost that would make your car more unique? Just want to see if you folks feel the same way - let me know what you think!

RE: Options C6 Convertible
 

I am in the same "boat" and have to agree with your reasoning on this one.

RE: Options C6 Convertible
 

mines monteray red metallic & it's beautiful...well at least in my opinion!

RE: Options C6 Convertible
 

Brian after market wheels will be much cheaper than ones from the dealer. MUCH cheaper.
You can check out
www.tirerack.com

or have you checked out Ebay

http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/Sal...&fcl=3&frpp=50

RE: Options C6 Convertible
 

Well, some aftermarket wheels are less, although I think a good set will cost you $1200+ regardless, but some cost much more (check out Fikse and HREs on Lingenfelters or anyone else's site, or the top end BBS wheels). Tirerack and discount tire have a bunch.

My experience in a lot of reserach and buying three or four sets of aftermarket wheels is:
1) if you want just good looks (same size as stock) yoou can find nince looking custom wheels for $250-$325, maybe 400$ if you want really a good special look.
2) a diameter of an inch or two more (i.e., 19s instead of 18s, 20s instead of 19s) costs only a little more.
3) width costs a lot: upgrading from 10 inch wide rear wheels to 12 or 13 inch costs a lot: you can pay up to $1300 per wheel.
4) light weight costs a lot, many aftermarket wheels that look aggresive and nice are actually heavier than stockk.