. I would like to see it a little more plain NOT all dressed up with junk and trim
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I was at the dealership yesterday having my C5 serviced and they just happened to have a couple of new arrivals. The salesman spent about forty five minutes showing me everything the car has to offer. It was a beauty but way too many bells and whistles for my liking and way too much money at $78,000 before tax and license. I'm satisfied owning the pink slip on my '02.
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I was at the dealership yesterday having my C5 serviced and they just happened to have a couple of new arrivals. The salesman spent about forty five minutes showing me everything the car has to offer. It was a beauty but way too many bells and whistles for my liking and way too much money at $78,000 before tax and license. I'm satisfied owning the pink slip on my '02.
This trend disturbs me. Already we can't get some parts for the C5.
As my buddy says, even when talking about the c4-C5, they are throw away cars. So if you don't plan on having it for a long time and can afford it, why not buy one? But the poor sap who buys it used may be in for a rude awakening as I was not being able to get a pre 01 EBCM.
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I was at the dealership yesterday having my C5 serviced and they just happened to have a couple of new arrivals. The salesman spent about forty five minutes showing me everything the car has to offer. It was a beauty but way too many bells and whistles for my liking and way too much money at $78,000 before tax and license. I'm satisfied owning the pink slip on my '02.
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I like it because I think it represents a leap forward in technology and styling whereas, the C6 was more of a C5.5 in terms of design and improvements. From a styling perspective, I never warmed up to the C6 interior, especially the Malibu-style steering wheel and passenger dashboard. The Z06 and widebody Grand Sports were better, however I'm glad I chose my then new 2004 C5 vert over the 2005 C6. Many other former C5 owners tell me they wished they would have kept their C5s in hindsight.
I plan to get a C7 Z06 in the future and add it to the stable. For me, there is no reason to trade in or sell my personalized/modified C5 vert. It's my weekend toy, it's personalized, it has many, many miles left and it's worth more to me emotionally than the trade-in value.
Plus, it still gets plenty of compliments at car shows. As dramatic and edgy as the C7 is, the C5 still holds its own due to the great design and flowing curves.
I plan to get a C7 Z06 in the future and add it to the stable. For me, there is no reason to trade in or sell my personalized/modified C5 vert. It's my weekend toy, it's personalized, it has many, many miles left and it's worth more to me emotionally than the trade-in value.
Plus, it still gets plenty of compliments at car shows. As dramatic and edgy as the C7 is, the C5 still holds its own due to the great design and flowing curves.
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I love the looks of the C7 as well as the upgraded interior and the performance numbers. I really like my C5 as well, but someday I will have a C7 in the garage.
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I love it, but won't buy one new. Maybe in a few years when it's broke in and worth a lot less I might, but it's tuff to follow the C5. When the C7 is the throw away car and the C8 comes out.
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That kind of money just can't be justified for a newer car when mine is just all I need and looks great ! 
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Dislike for me. Disappointed in the rear change as well, and the front reminds me of a Ferrari 
Just isn't a Corvette anymore. I sat in one at the autoshow here, and could hardly figure out how to open the door to get out at first glance. Ha. But I'd still have it of course.
Just isn't a Corvette anymore. I sat in one at the autoshow here, and could hardly figure out how to open the door to get out at first glance. Ha. But I'd still have it of course.
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