C5 Still has it.
01-26-2013, 02:56 PM
#62
Melting Slicks
My order of favorites is based on looks alone. As I think Bill's opinion was as well.
#1: C2 any year but love the 63' split window
#2: C6 Widebody (ZR1 or Z06) not the Grandsport (Carbon Edition Z06 might be my #1)
#3: C5 all models
#4: C7
#5: C3 68' or 69'
If I had a choice right now to have only 1, give me the Carbon Edition C6 Z06. When the C7 Z06 gets released, I'm sure I will say that one at that point. Bottom line, GM makes every new year better and better in terms of performance so the new C7 I'm sure is the best Vette ever made. But on looks alone, give me my list above.
#1: C2 any year but love the 63' split window
#2: C6 Widebody (ZR1 or Z06) not the Grandsport (Carbon Edition Z06 might be my #1)
#3: C5 all models
#4: C7
#5: C3 68' or 69'
If I had a choice right now to have only 1, give me the Carbon Edition C6 Z06. When the C7 Z06 gets released, I'm sure I will say that one at that point. Bottom line, GM makes every new year better and better in terms of performance so the new C7 I'm sure is the best Vette ever made. But on looks alone, give me my list above.
01-26-2013, 03:14 PM
#63
Melting Slicks
Love it, looks are so important someone would remove a highly functional air inlet (top of rear fenders) to improve the "looks". The C7 has probably the best or near to it airflow management of any car made, all towards "Performance"...I love it when a company takes performance over looks...
I expect Corvettemods or someone will soon come up body colored grilles for all over the C7. Prepare to pay.
I expect Corvettemods or someone will soon come up body colored grilles for all over the C7. Prepare to pay.
01-26-2013, 03:30 PM
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The placement for the exhaust tips is tons better than the stock location. Beautiful job
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
C7 Awesome
C4 Ugliest
Uh oh. I stirred up a hornet's nest last week by saying the same thing! c4 people got their knickers in an uproar along with some others.
Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
C7 Awesome
C4 Ugliest
Uh oh. I stirred up a hornet's nest last week by saying the same thing! c4 people got their knickers in an uproar along with some others.
01-26-2013, 05:06 PM
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I like all of them too. As far as owning them goes...I guess I'm an "odd" guy. I've owned C3s and my current C5. I'll go for a C7 for my next Vette.
01-26-2013, 05:11 PM
#69
I like the look of the C7 but why the air intake on the hood and four tail pipes together. Makes it look weird. Guess aftermarket mods will take care of that though.
Ill stick with the c5 until the price is right for a c7 vert
Ill stick with the c5 until the price is right for a c7 vert
01-26-2013, 05:27 PM
#70
Melting Slicks
Wow..that is not an "air intake" on the hood, it is an air exit for exiting under nose air. Why you ask? Because it improves cooling and downforce and is extremely rare in a street car...
01-26-2013, 06:28 PM
#71
I am warming up a bit to the c7, but I remember when the c5z06 came out....one drive and I was just hooked....the fixed roof top was just too sexy....I had to have one no matter what it was gonna cost me....I cant say the same about the c7 though....but to be safe, I better not take one for a test drive!!
compared to the c5, it sure looks a little busy, and one thing I aint thrilled about, is the resemblance to a ferrari....too bad they picked the wrong ferrari and not an enzo....if they did I would be making arrangements to buy one....again no matter what it cost!!
compared to the c5, it sure looks a little busy, and one thing I aint thrilled about, is the resemblance to a ferrari....too bad they picked the wrong ferrari and not an enzo....if they did I would be making arrangements to buy one....again no matter what it cost!!
01-26-2013, 07:53 PM
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Safety Car
01-26-2013, 08:46 PM
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If we're talking pure looks over all other considerations, I have to say the C3 Stingray is the best. Not just the best looking of vettes but one of the best looking cars of all time. I think all vettes are great looking, though.
01-26-2013, 11:28 PM
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White C7 --Blechk
With all those black plastic vents, mine would have to be a black C7
I am 100% positive that aftermarket will be offering the painted to match vents for non black painted cars
With all those black plastic vents, mine would have to be a black C7
I am 100% positive that aftermarket will be offering the painted to match vents for non black painted cars
01-27-2013, 02:06 AM
#77
Corvette Cowboy
I will say this the C7 is okay and I say this because their are a few things I would say would have made it a triple crown winner for me.
1) rear side windows would have been better if they were air vents for the brakes.
2) If they would have used the traditional 4 round lights in the rear
3) I don't like the the side emblem of the stingray would have like to seen the word instead.
My Fav. yrs.
55, 62, 63, 67, 69, all C5'S
1) rear side windows would have been better if they were air vents for the brakes.
2) If they would have used the traditional 4 round lights in the rear
3) I don't like the the side emblem of the stingray would have like to seen the word instead.
My Fav. yrs.
55, 62, 63, 67, 69, all C5'S
01-27-2013, 02:36 AM
#78
Le Mans Master
Still partial to my C5,,and still love my C3! The C7 is growing on me,,But that back end can't hold a candle to either of mine
! The over all look falls in with the slightly over the top styling of modern sports cars,,but IMO the rear end went too far,,not to mention that the tail lights are much too Camaro-esk!!
I, for the foreseeable future' will be more than happy with driving my C5 on a regular basis,,and having my C3 as a fun play toy!!
! The over all look falls in with the slightly over the top styling of modern sports cars,,but IMO the rear end went too far,,not to mention that the tail lights are much too Camaro-esk!!I, for the foreseeable future' will be more than happy with driving my C5 on a regular basis,,and having my C3 as a fun play toy!!