awesome pic
biased old c5 guy
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Conejo Valley CA
Plan on keeping my C5Z until I can't drive it anymore. Sure, owning a new corvette with the latest technology would be nice. But I do really think the designers at GM should spend more time on these forums so they can figure out the car designs people like. I have heard many times over that people hate the rear of the C7 and I also fall into that camp.
A closing general comment is the cost of a C7. An earlier post in this thread stated that you with taxes, the out the door price for C7 is $76K... rediculous. New car prices in recent years have gone through the roof. Recently bought a new heavy duty 3500 truck and it was an astronomical $50K....for a truck. Inflation is only about 2.5, 3% a year.
A closing general comment is the cost of a C7. An earlier post in this thread stated that you with taxes, the out the door price for C7 is $76K... rediculous. New car prices in recent years have gone through the roof. Recently bought a new heavy duty 3500 truck and it was an astronomical $50K....for a truck. Inflation is only about 2.5, 3% a year.
Drifting
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From: Laguna Niguel California
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From: South East TN
well guys, before the thread becomes a repeat of other threads with c5 vs c7 attributes, i would like to clarify my original intent of posting and that being a shout out to anybody who had a hand in the creation of the c5 and may still be visiting the forum. Yep i am biased because i fell hard in love the 1st time I saw the 97 c5 but had to wait 13 years to own one......i am with most everyone on the fact my taste will change and a c6 or c7 might one day be mine (especially if the price falls into my range) but as far as sheer design magic, the c5 will always be my choice and again, just a note to let the design/engineer guys know i love their work.....by the way, are there any still on the forum?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Pittsburgh suburbs Pa.
Most of you seem to be struggling with the decision between your C5 and the new C7 . I feel fortunate that I don't have to struggle with that decision because I've hated the design of the new C7 in the coupe since first seeing it . The convertible design looks to be a winner but still not as good looking as the C5 design. Paying cash for the C7 would not be a problem , but why buy something that I don't want or need ? 
Team Owner
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
It happens with every new generation. Some cannot accept change, some people are envious, some people want the newest and baddest.
What gets me though are the ones who diss on past generations. That's nothing more than a pecker meter if you ask me and are the ones who only have the newest because they like to throw cash around.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Bedford MA
Relative youngster here.... The timeless design of the C5 keeps me happy for sure.
However if I had a choice between the 2 cars and $$$$ was no object. Sadly I would be doing this:
Preferably in this though: Z51 Of Course! And I am liking the yellow or Lime Rock Green.
Taken at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant just before Carlisle this year..
However if I had a choice between the 2 cars and $$$$ was no object. Sadly I would be doing this:
Preferably in this though: Z51 Of Course! And I am liking the yellow or Lime Rock Green.
Taken at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant just before Carlisle this year..
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From: Pueblo, CO
Advanced
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From: Leamington Ontario
[QUOTE=Derf;1585157030]Had it - sold it - missed it 
HEY! That looks like mine!
As much as I'd love to own a C7, I still think the C5 front is the best vette ever. It is so low and sleek! I just love running my hands over her curves every time I go into the garage. A 427 engine would be just perfect transplanted in her and I would not have to feel inferior to C7s in power.
HEY! That looks like mine!
As much as I'd love to own a C7, I still think the C5 front is the best vette ever. It is so low and sleek! I just love running my hands over her curves every time I go into the garage. A 427 engine would be just perfect transplanted in her and I would not have to feel inferior to C7s in power.
