The Perfect Corvette?
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Racer
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The Perfect Corvette?
GM should really listen to everyone on the forum here and fix, upgrade, update, add to, take away, ect...from the Corvette to make it how the people want it~the seats could be upgraded for one thing and so could the center consel.
Safety Car
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Instructor
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From: Westfield NJ
You are aware that this is a company on the verge of bankruptcy, aren't you? They are not upgrading or changing anything on a sports car. Look for the focus to be on "green" crap. The gov't gets involved and the consumer suffers. If you drive a C6 it may very well be the last "C" ever. My guess is that they're bankrupt next month.
Le Mans Master
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From: Rochester New York
So could you afford the final results.
Drifting
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From: Durham NC
OK, I'll play.
1. V8 twin turbo
2. Seats with more bolster, so you feel more planted in the car.
3. No more plastic dashes.
4. Stop any tackiness, such as the equipping the GT1 edition with window decals.
1. V8 twin turbo
2. Seats with more bolster, so you feel more planted in the car.
3. No more plastic dashes.
4. Stop any tackiness, such as the equipping the GT1 edition with window decals.
Last edited by Mr Guns; Apr 23, 2009 at 08:45 AM.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
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You don't like yours? I'm sorry. 
I really like mine and wouldn't change a thing about it. Love the seats- love the console.
Maybe it's just not the right car for you?
I really like mine and wouldn't change a thing about it. Love the seats- love the console.
Maybe it's just not the right car for you?
Drifting
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Key word is personalization. That is what most of us want and most of us do.
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Personalization is
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Le Mans Master
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GM brought us performance, style and comfort in a reasonable price range.. It's reliable, fast and fun... One of the best buys on the planet.. It's not perfect... but just try and find something else that compares...
There will always be those who bitch about the seats, ticking noises or whatever... who cares... They are missing the big picture... too bad for them..
Melting Slicks
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The GM model is flawed. but the people in charge are the problem.
They have not listened to he consumer (US!) for many, many years and that is one part of the reasons they are on the brink of bankruptcy. I would be surprised if they started listening now............
Their quality reputation has suffered against foreign competition and that is a hard reputation to change. Let's hope it's not too little too late....
They have not listened to he consumer (US!) for many, many years and that is one part of the reasons they are on the brink of bankruptcy. I would be surprised if they started listening now............
Their quality reputation has suffered against foreign competition and that is a hard reputation to change. Let's hope it's not too little too late....
Team Owner
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It would be a never ending impossible task to incorporate all the changes people on this forum would like. There are "obvious" improvements that could be made, but cost is always a factor. Right now they are headed for Chapter 11 and that is their real battle.
Race Director
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Getting rid of all the gimmickry and "mass-marketing" junk would be a good start from a purist point of view. Eliminate:
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
Racer
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From: colts neck NJ
as far as i'm concerned i already own the perfect corvette an 08 z06. also why would anyone or company in their right mind listen to a bunch of suggestions from a group of unqualified **** retentive fanatics who know nothing about the car business?
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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Getting rid of all the gimmickry and "mass-marketing" junk would be a good start from a purist point of view. Eliminate:
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
Drifting
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Posts: 1,358
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From: LA Area CA
Getting rid of all the gimmickry and "mass-marketing" junk would be a good start from a purist point of view. Eliminate:
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
cupholders
keyless ignition
NAV
OnStar
XM radio
auto on/off headlights
quiet mufflers
And only produce what real customers order ala Dodge Viper - no "for stock" dealer orders.
Seems Corvette has become the new "Buick."
And what has happened to the Viper?
