Moving on from the C5
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 9,270
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From: Riverside CA
St. Jude Donor '12
It's official. After just over 5 years of ownership I sold my C5 last Saturday and today I received my order number for my 2017 GS/Z07 convertible R8C. It was a dependable and enjoyable car despite it's troubled history, and the CF community here is great. I just hope the folks over in the C7 section are as knowledgeable and friendly.
On Monday my C5 will be on the block getting sold to hopefully a not-too-shady dealer.
On Monday my C5 will be on the block getting sold to hopefully a not-too-shady dealer.
http://www.wildvettes.com/product_in...roducts_id/125
Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 361
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From: Kentucky
About 2 weeks ago I picked up my new C7. Hanging on to the C5 for now. I am still in training to figure this C7 out. Hours in the Garage with the battery tender on and the owners manual in hand.
I wish I had the extra coin to go with the Grand Sport. What a car.
The wider stance with the GS is the way to go.
I Like it.
I wish I had the extra coin to go with the Grand Sport. What a car.
The wider stance with the GS is the way to go.
I Like it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
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From: Long Grove IL
It's waiting patiently at the NCM for me..
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/explor...ms/delivery-4/
The video looks much better at night time when there's no light shining through the windows of the NCM.
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/explor...ms/delivery-4/
The video looks much better at night time when there's no light shining through the windows of the NCM.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 13,283
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
My C5 was my first and I still miss it after 3 more newer cars. We are OK but the C7 guys are not as fun as the C5 section and frankly I come back in here every so often to see whats up. Some folks in C7 think that theirs does not smell to be honest, but JMHO.
IDK how many regulars in here realize the prices of the C7s are at a firesale. Overproduction, fewer buyers means that a C7 may be more reasonable than you think both new and used.
The C7 is certainly a leap forward and for the years and money should be. You will enjoy the C7 but I have great memories of my first Corvette a 2000 red coupe.
IDK how many regulars in here realize the prices of the C7s are at a firesale. Overproduction, fewer buyers means that a C7 may be more reasonable than you think both new and used.
The C7 is certainly a leap forward and for the years and money should be. You will enjoy the C7 but I have great memories of my first Corvette a 2000 red coupe.
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Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
Curious what is ur concern? Keep it is 6th if that is your preference. So much torque 7th works too. I shift many times 1st to 6th there is that much torque.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,600
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From: Carmel Indiana
(quote) IDK how many regulars in here realize the prices of the C7s are at a firesale. Overproduction, fewer buyers means that a C7 may be more reasonable than you think both new and used.
Thats the problem I have. We want to order so we can do the NCM delivery and watch it being built, plus we get about $8K off the sticker with GM family discount. Trouble is you can get new one off the lot for about $15K off sticker. Lot of extra $$$ just to watch it being built
Thats the problem I have. We want to order so we can do the NCM delivery and watch it being built, plus we get about $8K off the sticker with GM family discount. Trouble is you can get new one off the lot for about $15K off sticker. Lot of extra $$$ just to watch it being built
Last edited by jdsaengine; Dec 23, 2016 at 10:34 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Garland TX
Thats the problem I have. We want to order so we can do the NCM delivery and watch it being built, plus we get about $8K off the sticker with GM family discount. Trouble is you can get new one off the lot for about $15K off sticker. Lot of extra $$$ just to watch it being built
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
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From: Long Grove IL
I always thought of the NCM delivery as more of a novelty thing than anything else. It's kinda like watching your child being born and the excitement and miracle that goes with it. It's an experience that is hard to put a value on because you are paying for a lifelong memory.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: SE WI
Same here. I could actually buy a new C7 with cash but that would burn my entire emergency savings. It is tempting but stupid. I'd rather keep driving my C5 Z and retire when I'm 59 1/2. 😊
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 763
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From: Long Grove IL
Brought it home on Monday 1/9. The whole experience is amazing and something I'll remember forever! I just hope it doesn't take two more generations for the C7 section to be like here...
As for my old C5... It's now here...
http://www.classicmotorcarsinc.net/c...d_6197235.html
As for my old C5... It's now here...
http://www.classicmotorcarsinc.net/c...d_6197235.html
