Reactions from people on the C7 being a classic
06-03-2014, 06:51 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Reactions from people on the C7 being a classic
Last week was my first week driving the car around and showing it to my family (they were all glad I got a Corvette). It was interesting the reactions I got from friends, family and observers of the car.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
06-03-2014, 06:55 AM
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Race Director
I have had many times where someone will go like hell to catch up to take a look, linger a while, then back off. Folks hanging out of there cars sometimes for a better look. 
06-03-2014, 08:17 AM
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Le Mans Master
The C7 is a beautiful head turning vette that looks like an exotic to many people. They hit it out of the park with this one. That said, it is a mass produced car, with over 30,000 hitting the streets in the 2014 MY alone and many more to come in 2015,2016,2017 etc. Long term, it likely won't be a classic anymore than the tons of other vettes produced over the years.
06-03-2014, 08:25 AM
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Le Mans Master
Too many cars produced to be a classic. Maybe the 2015 Z06 might be considered a collectible in 30 or so years, depending on the number produced.
06-03-2014, 09:12 AM
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Not a classic, but it will be forever notable that it relaunched Corvette to a new generation (not me!) of owners that became the underlying support for the C8, C9 ......
While I likely won't be in the market for a C8 and almost certainly not for a C9, it will gladden my heart, wherever I am, to see the Corvette continue and prosper.
And now, after too much philosophy, time to drive my car!
While I likely won't be in the market for a C8 and almost certainly not for a C9, it will gladden my heart, wherever I am, to see the Corvette continue and prosper.
And now, after too much philosophy, time to drive my car!
06-03-2014, 09:21 AM
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Pro
No classic here with all that are being produced now and in the years to come, just a great looking car that has had a fantastic looking makeover and new to most everyone you meet.
Those of us that have the Torch Red version are also subjected to the Ferrari comparison. That's okay, but the Camaro taillight comparison is, besides getting old, it's just annoying. The unique C7 taillight shape is no where near the Camaro style in my book. It's the rear and side views of the C7 that attracted me to this car in the first place and the attraction just grew for all the other great looking new features, interior included.
I'm not one looking for, or to be, the center of attention and I get a little worried with strangers coming out of nowhere at the gas station or parking lot to talk to you about the car. That will subside in time, I know. Anyway, it's my first "vert" and haven't enjoyed a car (driving and just looking at it) this much in a long time!!
Those of us that have the Torch Red version are also subjected to the Ferrari comparison. That's okay, but the Camaro taillight comparison is, besides getting old, it's just annoying. The unique C7 taillight shape is no where near the Camaro style in my book. It's the rear and side views of the C7 that attracted me to this car in the first place and the attraction just grew for all the other great looking new features, interior included.
I'm not one looking for, or to be, the center of attention and I get a little worried with strangers coming out of nowhere at the gas station or parking lot to talk to you about the car. That will subside in time, I know. Anyway, it's my first "vert" and haven't enjoyed a car (driving and just looking at it) this much in a long time!!
06-03-2014, 09:22 AM
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Maybe a classic decades from now when the numbers thin out due to wrecks, poor maintenance and whatnot, but even then it's hard to say as we don't know how long it will be until c8 arrives. I'm not that concerned either way about the longterm, if this is as fun to own as it seems to be from everyone on here, i'll be happy to have it in the garage for a very long time! A future upgrade for me would only be out of boredom or because I like the look of something else/something new. This thing will have far more power and speed than I need, I won't need to switch up due to it being too soft, that's for sure.
06-03-2014, 09:41 AM
#8
Drifting
I think we're mixing up the concepts of "classic" and "collectible." The C7 is certainly a classic but almost certainly not a collectible because so many will be made.
06-03-2014, 01:12 PM
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06-03-2014, 08:31 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
Last week was my first week driving the car around and showing it to my family (they were all glad I got a Corvette). It was interesting the reactions I got from friends, family and observers of the car.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
06-03-2014, 08:38 PM
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Safety Car
I don't know if it will ever be a classic, only time will tell. But, in my opinion, it is the model that will alter the future of the Corvette brand. With a focus on new materials, European styling, beautiful interior etc it will forever change the brand's direction and for that reason it will be a classic to me.
06-03-2014, 08:46 PM
#13
Drifting
Last week was my first week driving the car around and showing it to my family (they were all glad I got a Corvette). It was interesting the reactions I got from friends, family and observers of the car.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
Last edited by wgood; 11-03-2014 at 11:22 PM.
06-04-2014, 12:27 AM
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I don't know if it will ever be a classic, only time will tell. But, in my opinion, it is the model that will alter the future of the Corvette brand. With a focus on new materials, European styling, beautiful interior etc it will forever change the brand's direction and for that reason it will be a classic to me.
What surprises me most is how people who never cared for Corvettes before go out of their way to compliment this car
Even after 8 months people come along side in traffic and ask what kind of car it is. First it was BMW drivers, last week an older gentleman in an E class.
Even in yellow people keep saying "Ferrari"
Pay attention when you hear "Camaro tail lights" comments. That almost always comes from Corvette owners, others don't see it.
06-04-2014, 12:44 AM
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A classic - way, way too early to describe it as having that potential. It is a great looking car, but time will tell how it goes down in automotive history.
And congrats on getting your C7 - obviously it turns heads.
And congrats on getting your C7 - obviously it turns heads.
06-04-2014, 11:59 AM
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Last week was my first week driving the car around and showing it to my family (they were all glad I got a Corvette). It was interesting the reactions I got from friends, family and observers of the car.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
These are some of the common comments
1. What kind of a car is that, because it doesn't look like anything I have seen before.
2. Is that a Maserati ?
3. This car will be a classic....hold on to it....(really?)
4. I like the car except the Camaro tailights ( 2 people)
5. That is the most beautiful car I have EVER seen. (4 people)
6. Your really going to drive this on a race track? (Mom and Dad)
7. How much did this car cost because it looks like it was at least 100k
8. How many HP does it have
The crazy thing is how many people drive beside you on highways, linger just beside you and check the car out. I drove on the interstate for 10 miles and counted no less than 15 cars do this....it was crazy, and frankly a little unsafe when they are doing this.
Lastly I had three cops wave at me, my wife goes "Did that cop just wave at you?". I said I think he did, and down the road another one did. I honestly never got that in my M3.
Cool car starts discussions everywhere. So many people have said hold on to this car it will be a classic, my statement has always been when you build 20k of a car it isn't going to be that collectible. None the less several have commented that they think it is the most beautiful Corvette they have ever seen.
06-04-2014, 09:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
First year maybe two, it will get all this attention, then it will die off.
It is nice to have AMG's and 6 and 7 series BMW's stop to look
06-05-2014, 10:43 PM
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Safety Car
Yeah, what's with BMW and Mercedes owners making so much fuss over the C7? I don't get it, they generally pay no attention to Corvettes