c7 is butt ugly
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It has it's nice points and it has some new things that will take a bit to get used to.
But every time a new generation is introduced a lot of people say they don't like it, it's happened on every generation.
The rear is out of character for a vette though, that I do agree with.
But every time a new generation is introduced a lot of people say they don't like it, it's happened on every generation.
The rear is out of character for a vette though, that I do agree with.
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I would like to buy a base model and change everything on it.
That's just the way I am.
That's just the way I am.
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In my opinion it is obvious that a lot of members don't like change.
Just so you know change is good, Some times it takes a while to adjust.
Mr.Bill
Just so you know change is good, Some times it takes a while to adjust.
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I thought I would eventually begin to like it but, I tend to agree with the OP. It's not clean. It's just too busy. I don't know what else to say. If you compare it to a Porsche 911, it looks tacky. When it comes to car styling, I believe in the "less is more" philosophy. GM obviously felt that it had to look boy racer in order for it to be acceptable to the younger crowd. But, what they do not seem to understand is that the younger crowd can't afford it.
The straight-on side view is decent, but from any other angle it looks like one of the Teutels got drunk and customized a Ferrari or Lamborghini.(Then again, I'm not all that fond of the last two generations of Porsche 911s either, especially the nose.)
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I haven't warmed up to the car yet either. I don't think it is butt ugly, but I also don't consider it to be a thing of beauty. First thing I'd do is to paint all of the black scoops, vents and panels to match the car. Between all of the sharp creases and black scoops, vents and panels the car looks too cluttered for my taste. I'm hopeful the GM will offer this as a factory option in the future. My 2 cents.
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Guess that will be one more C7 available for someone who does like it. I sure hope to have one in my garage in a couple of years.
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I have to say that the C7 really makes the C5 look dated a lot.
Do I plan on selling my dated C5?...No way, I like it the way it is, But it is starting to show it's age. Gracefully I must add.
Mr.Bill
Do I plan on selling my dated C5?...No way, I like it the way it is, But it is starting to show it's age. Gracefully I must add.
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Some may find it ugly, however I think the C7 Z06 is going to look great in my garage next to my C5 convertible! 
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Hard to justify selling my for $20k and spending another $40k to keep a toy in the garage. My car already sits a lot, I barely drive it once a month.
But I'd jump on the C7 right away if I had the means. Doesn't matter how pimped my car is or if it has 1000hp. It will never turn heads, be more reliable or more comfortable than a 2013 model.
But I'd jump on the C7 right away if I had the means. Doesn't matter how pimped my car is or if it has 1000hp. It will never turn heads, be more reliable or more comfortable than a 2013 model.
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