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Old 04-30-2013, 09:08 AM
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These were shot from the car so the quality through a dirty windshield is certainly not ideal. However, here are 6 C7s travelling on I-65 Northbound. Probably going from Bowling Green to Louisville.







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They look great. Thanks for posting.
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What a sight to see. Can't wait to see more on the road.
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The lighter-colored cars are definitely more distinctive.
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The lighter-colored cars are definitely more distinctive.
Yeah, that silver one looks pretty amazing.
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I never liked silver before but very much do in these pictures. I really NEED to see white in real life. I have no idea now what color I want...
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Are you guys 'feeling it' with all that black on the rear of the C7 combined with the light colored silver paint?

As pretty as the C7 is ... I am really starting to think the whole rear facia of this gorgeous car was just not thought out real well by the design team.

I am starting to get some second thoughts about all this. I really would like to replace my C6 with a new C7, but the more I see, the more I might hold off for awhile.

shakes head ...





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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
Are you guys 'feeling it' with all that black on the rear of the C7 combined with the light colored silver paint?

As pretty as the C7 is ... I am really starting to think the whole rear facia of this gorgeous car was just not thought out real well by the design team.

I am starting to get some second thoughts about all this. I really would like to replace my C6 with a new C7, but the more I see, the more I might hold off for awhile.

shakes head ...
Yep... it is subjective but let's not train wreck this discussion like so many others... let's just admire the photos the OP was kind enough to take and post here
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Originally Posted by gthal
Yep... it is subjective but let's not train wreck this discussion like so many others... let's just admire the photos the OP was kind enough to take and post here
Exactly, lol.
The polarizing opinions on the rear fascia seem to find their way into 75% of the threads here.

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No, I have no intention of train wrecking this thread. And as much as I am excited about the new C7, I just keep getting 2nd thoughts about all of it. Just confused I guess.

Maybe others are in the same dilemma as me ... maybe not?
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In fact, here is what I already put together as my C7 possible purchase (it's a little blurry):







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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
In fact, here is what I already put together as my C7 possible purchase (it's a little blurry):
That's almost the same exact car I am planning to order through Criswell, only differences are black leather and MRC.

But I will say the pics from the bash of the Laguna Blue sure are tempting me to change the color.
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
Are you guys 'feeling it'
Nope, not feeling it at all.

Originally Posted by gthal
Yep... it is subjective but let's not train wreck this discussion like so many others... let's just admire the photos the OP was kind enough to take and post here
Its a forum, a discussion. The OP posted them, I happen to not like the new design. All of it, not just the rear. The C5 & C6 only took a couple weeks and I loved them. Actually the C6 took a day. This one not so much, I just don't think all the angles of the car match up. I hope I come to like the car more once they are out on the roads.
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA

Are you guys 'feeling it'

Nope, not feeling it at all.
Ah ha! That's exactly the car I would like to order, except I'd get chrome wheels, which IMO look better with the CRM than the painted ones. Let me know when you get it because I'd love to see it and I live in SW Florida as well.
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They will be at the seat manufacturer in Louisville today for the employees. I was invited but cannot attend. :-(
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Mike ...

The only nice side shot of the Crystal Red car I could find had the black wheels as shown in the photo I posted ... If I order, I will stick to the silver painted Z51 wheels.

The deal is though, I still like the looks of my Z06 Comp Gray Spider wheels a little better than the new Z51 'Split Spoke' wheels.

oh well

BTW, I still feel bad that GM dumped the Supersonic Blue paint with the C7 ... big mistake!

Mike ... I live in Cape Coral (I still just might keep my 2011 GS)
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
Are you guys 'feeling it' with all that black on the rear of the C7 combined with the light colored silver paint?

As pretty as the C7 is ... I am really starting to think the whole rear facia of this gorgeous car was just not thought out real well by the design team.

I am starting to get some second thoughts about all this. I really would like to replace my C6 with a new C7, but the more I see, the more I might hold off for awhile.

shakes head ...
This is why I think Cyber Gray and Black will be the 2 best colors for the C7. You won't have the issue of all that black on the rear end standing out so much. Also, if I've read everything correctly, with Cyber Gray you'll have the option of getting all the grills painted body color including the ones around the tail lights which I think would definitely benefit from that treatment.

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Well, GM could have easily done this to the rear fascia (no black here)

Shoulda .. Woulda .. Coulda


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Me likie...........
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The more I see it on the road the more I like it. I originally did not like the rear end when seen in promo shots, but out on the road it looks a lot more natural.


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