2007 corvette changes
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I'm still dying to know if the two-tone-embroidered seats are standard. Or if they're only on the upgraded 2lt or 3lt packs.
Isn't this a sports car? Shouldn't it come with Sport seats? Talk about the signs of a company being deep in penny-pinching mode--when they sell you their top-of-the-line sports car machine, and make you UPGRADE to the sport car seats. I can live without them, especially out of principle, it's just demeaning to me and I would assume to the GM brand.
I would think upgraded seats in this class of vehicle, would include some fancy imported italian leather -- heated and cooled, perhaps. I guess I should give'em a little credit for not making the standard be vinyl or cloth...
Oh well, we don't know yet with the 07. But I just think it's stupid to make On-star standard -- Sport seats, or nicer seats, NOT.
Edit -- Onstar on a sports car? I can't let this die...to me Onstar is synonymous with senior citizens, maybe cause it reminds me of Cadillacs or something. Onstar standard on the Corvette, sport seats not...man. Wierd. This is obviously not logical but more contractual. Onstars, not cheap man...so this is a real gripe.
Isn't this a sports car? Shouldn't it come with Sport seats? Talk about the signs of a company being deep in penny-pinching mode--when they sell you their top-of-the-line sports car machine, and make you UPGRADE to the sport car seats. I can live without them, especially out of principle, it's just demeaning to me and I would assume to the GM brand.
I would think upgraded seats in this class of vehicle, would include some fancy imported italian leather -- heated and cooled, perhaps. I guess I should give'em a little credit for not making the standard be vinyl or cloth...
Oh well, we don't know yet with the 07. But I just think it's stupid to make On-star standard -- Sport seats, or nicer seats, NOT.
Edit -- Onstar on a sports car? I can't let this die...to me Onstar is synonymous with senior citizens, maybe cause it reminds me of Cadillacs or something. Onstar standard on the Corvette, sport seats not...man. Wierd. This is obviously not logical but more contractual. Onstars, not cheap man...so this is a real gripe.
Last edited by DaveCorvette; Apr 13, 2006 at 08:18 AM.
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Originally Posted by AC's C6
Don't get me wrong, my car has plenty of power in stock form, but what does the Vette say when my wife, who is not a car person says; "why would GM put the same engine in a Trailblazer, a GTO, and a CTS-V", "isn't the Vette suposed to be the biggest and baddest?" Then I have to explain to her, and remember she is not a car person, the Vette is faster. So she replys with; "is that because it's lighter?"
HEY GM, GIVE US MORE POWER, SO WE CAN BE EXCLUSIVE!!!
HEY GM, GIVE US MORE POWER, SO WE CAN BE EXCLUSIVE!!!
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Originally Posted by shawn h.
I don't know why so many people complain about the power top. I mean if you can afford $60K for a car, you should want and expect this kind of luxury.
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Originally Posted by Lazerwolfe
Speak for yourself. It isn't a luxury car, and you can get it for $52k if you don't load up on options. Which is the point, not WANTING the forced options which jack up the price.
Tottally Agree 
Dont need unwanted options jamed down yout throat 
let the buyer equip his Corvette the way he wants it , as its his money >>>> "NOT" the way GM wants it 
Ill pick my own options >>> thank you very much ............................ Amendum >> wonder what the racing stipes will look like ??? hope they are like the stipes on big/bock C2 , 1966/1967......not gaudy like a pace car ...sorry pace car guys ...just my 2 cents ...The Dog....Woof
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You guys forgot one new option....
For the seats there will be an option for leopard felt interior which comes with matching felt dice.
This is part of the 3LT package and should knock yet another 2,000 on the price.
For the seats there will be an option for leopard felt interior which comes with matching felt dice.
This is part of the 3LT package and should knock yet another 2,000 on the price.
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Originally Posted by CLEAN
I wonder why the power top was standard on the Camaro 15 years ago for no extra cost?
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Think will go ahead and take the 06. One of my gripes have been no
audio controls on the wheel. But when really think about it
maybe no big deal. My f150 has them and find use the dash
buttons just as much. LOL I dont listen to that much music
anyway and will put the corsa on so wont even heard the
radio
audio controls on the wheel. But when really think about it
maybe no big deal. My f150 has them and find use the dash
buttons just as much. LOL I dont listen to that much music
anyway and will put the corsa on so wont even heard the
radio
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Originally Posted by TheKomoman
The integrated key would be a nice feature, along with the audio controls on the steering wheel. My Saab has the "emergency key" integral to the fob - you press the Saab logo button to release it and pull it out of the center. Beats having that big key floating around in your pocket for "just in case."
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Originally Posted by jbeyer
This is a good list of upgrades. I think GM got it right.
They still really need to work on fixing the rear decklid in the verts so you don't need to stand on it to get it to fully close. I think this is the only major design flaw in the whole car and can't believe it has not been addressed.
-Jeff
They still really need to work on fixing the rear decklid in the verts so you don't need to stand on it to get it to fully close. I think this is the only major design flaw in the whole car and can't believe it has not been addressed.
-Jeff
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Originally Posted by FastMover
Am I missing something here???? Isn't the key to let you in the car when you leave the FOB INSIDE the car???? So now both the FOB and key will be in the car
My question would be: Does the ignition on the 07 come with an option to insert the key like the Benz? If that's the case, it's a great option. We can turn on the accessories when the battery is dead and start the car. If not, I think the integrated key is useless.
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Originally Posted by steve miller
Great Point....except that I think that most of us have the FOB, and the Key on the same ring. Anyone?
My question would be: Does the ignition on the 07 come with an option to insert the key like the Benz? If that's the case, it's a great option. We can turn on the accessories when the battery is dead and start the car. If not, I think the integrated key is useless.
My question would be: Does the ignition on the 07 come with an option to insert the key like the Benz? If that's the case, it's a great option. We can turn on the accessories when the battery is dead and start the car. If not, I think the integrated key is useless.
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Originally Posted by Lazerwolfe
Speak for yourself. It isn't a luxury car, and you can get it for $52k if you don't load up on options. Which is the point, not WANTING the forced options which jack up the price.
The Dog, did i say ....Woof
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Originally Posted by FastMover
I keep the key on a ring with my other keys, house SUV etc. FOB by itself ALWAYS.............
If I did that, I'd lose the keys AND the FOB
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This makes my decision. I was thinking about an 06 because I wanted DSOM, but I'd rather have some of the features for 07. I'll want to see the twotone interior, but Atomic Orange looks like the bomb and the new goodies will be nice.
Adding wheel mounted radio controls has been far too long in coming. One thing I never agreed with Dave Hill's stance on. Some of us use our cars for touring and it's a nice touch. The 2 minutes you're on the autox track or the 13 seconds on the dragstrip, you aren't worried about the radio anyway.
Adding wheel mounted radio controls has been far too long in coming. One thing I never agreed with Dave Hill's stance on. Some of us use our cars for touring and it's a nice touch. The 2 minutes you're on the autox track or the 13 seconds on the dragstrip, you aren't worried about the radio anyway.
