New Sonic RS in the STL!!

[Bama Sonic STL]

Well, I have officially returned to clutch pedals on all rides!! Tonight I just picked up a 2013 Summit White Sonic RS with a stick shift. It also has the sunroof. I did not realize until recently how rare the RS Manuals are. Well, at least if you want a white or red one in the Central US. Mine was one of two white ones within 250 miles of St. Louis! I traded in my 2011 Malibu 1LT (also Summit White) for my new work ride, and I am thrilled with it!

I am seeing a tune for my engine in the future....

And to all you Sonic Heads out there: Excellent choice, my friends!

See ya on the road....

Sincerely,
Brian G.

 

[Insanika]

My cyber gray mt was the only one on a lot anywhere near me in NC Kansas. Good pick! Looking forward to some photos!

 

[Eric Smit]

welcome to the family. shoot me a PM if you need more info on a tune.

 

[Maddog2020]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Welcome and great choice!! :banana:

 

[corbetts67]

welcome! i was just in STL last weekend

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Welcome to SOF! Good choice on the man pedal.

 

[PoormanSonic]

Welcome from another STL area sonic driver. Did you get it from Johnny Londoff? When I bought mine a month ago they had nothing but RS hatches.

 

[Bama Sonic STL]

Welcome from another STL area sonic driver. Did you get it from Johnny Londoff? When I bought mine a month ago they had nothing but RS hatches.

Actually, I did not. I got mine from Jim Trenary of Union. They had the only White RS Manual within about 180 miles. And when I looked last night, there are (according to cars.com) a total of 50 White RS stick shifts in the USA that are currently for sale on dealership lots. So it's not an everyday sight, which I appreciate.

And I am really glad I got mine!!

Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Brian G.

 

[carshots]

Welcome! :banana:

 

[Bama Sonic STL]

welcome! i was just in STL last weekend

I hope you enjoyed our fair city! You saw us get some of our snow on, din'tcha?

I took a look at your build, and I have to say:

(Using the Darth Vader voice...)

Impressive. MOST impressive!

My car is all icky from driving it home in the snow last night from the purchase and from driving around in the snow today that it is not ready for prime time, photographically speaking. BUT!! Once it is ready, I'll be sure to snap away and post some good ones.

And hopefully I'll get to Austin sometime. My late wife went to school there for a couple of years, and I know a couple other folks who live down that way. Oh, and there's that F1 and MotoGP thing you have on the outskirts of town, I think.

Keep the shiny side up!

Sincerely,
Brian G.

 

[PoormanSonic]

Actually, I did not. I got mine from Jim Trenary of Union. They had the only White RS Manual within about 180 miles. And when I looked last night, there are (according to cars.com) a total of 50 White RS stick shifts in the USA that are currently for sale on dealership lots. So it's not an everyday sight, which I appreciate.

And I am really glad I got mine!!

Have a good one!

Sincerely,
Brian G.

Cool, I'm glad you find what you wanted. It's always nice having a somewhat rare car, or atleast one you know you won't see again. I got my LT from Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, who stole it from Weber Chevrolet Waterloo. I also had to search for what I wanted and most places in the STL area don't carry manual transmission, especially with the turbo.

-Brandon

 

[Bama Sonic STL]

Yeah, tell me about it, Brandon!! Stick shifts are just a rare breed on everything nowadays. Unfortunately, I think. But I am very pleased with my new ride. I do wish it'd stop snowing so that I could have a "bit more fun", shall we say!

Have a fine weekend!