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Clean after a hand wash. I'd like to know how many BWs are people's daily drivers - Almost 4k miles in 6 months!!
 
Smott said:
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Clean after a hand wash. I'd like to know how many BWs are people's daily drivers - Almost 4k miles in 6 months!!
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I DD mine but don’t drive very far so I’m at just under a year of ownership (next Friday will be 1yr) with 7k miles almost on the dot.
 
I was DD'ing mine 150'ish a day when I had it. The worst part about it was the gas mileage and having to fill up every other day. I was spending close to $1k a month in gas.

Would do it again. I LOVED driving my car every day.
 
Roadhawk said:
Would love to hear your thoughts on how they compare. I've always thought the ATS-V was a better looking car (exterior) but prefer the BW interior and control layout. Hard buttons>haptic or on screen IMO. I imagine the ride is better in the BW (updated Mag ride) but otherwise I imagine they're very similar.
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My V was my daily for the past 5 years and it had over 110k when I traded. No, I didn't buy the same car twice. The Blackwing is an upgrade but I do miss the hood scoop on the ATS-V.
I didn't hate cue as much as others but greatly appreciate the upgraded electronic interface. The BW's infotainment system is logical and intuitive will not overwhelm with unnecessary information. What I love the most is that you have physical buttons and knobs to for every function. Your screen can be fingerprint free if you want to. My ATS-V had the Recaro seats and I am glad that the BW didn't come similarly equipped. The new seat is more comfortable and come with heat, cool and massage while still providing the best support during enthusiastic rides.
The ATS-V's engine was great but the 8 speed transmission was a complete let down. The BW's 10 speed transmission (yeah, I know I got the wrong transmission but I couldn't pass up a good deal) is amazingly crisp and responsive. The ATS-V didn't have as many drive modes and often it was hard to tell them apart. The BW magnaride modes are all different and make you know the car is ready to do track work or a 300 mile cruise on the interstate.
I loved my ATS-V but it looks like I started a new love affair with the Blackwing.
 

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Appreciate that! I went back and forth regarding blacked out wheels but felt having them would be too much black. Did you put custom color on your front splitter?
 
Retired guy here. I drove my C7 Corvette 21K miles in 8+ years. I suspect the 4BW will get more mileage because the C7 wasn't the most practical road trip car, still, nothing like you DD guys.
 
Kenny said:
Appreciate that! I went back and forth regarding blacked out wheels but felt having them would be too much black. Did you put custom color on your front splitter?
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No Sir, same factory carbon as yours. You, me, and Nick have full carbon packs with Black Diamond Tricoat. I am trying to get production numbers of our cars, but they did not make many. Congratulations on yours!! I frequently go to my garage to look at it, almost 3 months since it arrived. I still can't believe I got one. Is yours manual?
 
It is a manual. Had to wait 14 months for the car. When I saw the 2025 facia update I initially thought of trading in my 24 but after this baby arrived and I got used to her look; I'm keeping her! Love the aggressive look of the 24 and don't like the big infotainment screen on the 25. My build was 86-480
 
Kenny said:
It is a manual. Had to wait 14 months for the car. When I saw the 2025 facia update I initially thought of trading in my 24 but after this baby arrived and I got used to her look; I'm keeping her! Love the aggressive look of the 24 and don't like the big infotainment screen on the 25. My build was 86-480
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I am happy for all the buyers who prefer the 25. It is exciting to see new cars popping up on the forum. I happen to prefer most everything about the 22-24. The reality is the cars will drive the same, except for track guys who get the new performance package and will enjoy those specific benefits.

Real happy you got the one you wanted in the end!
 
Burrito pics?!
 
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