Opinion: 427 now or wait for C7
12-01-2012, 09:28 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
Buy now...do not hesitate
Buy now and enjoy it! I went through a similar thought process when I bought my 2007....buy now or wait for the 2008. Yes, the 2008 had some improvements but I am very happy with my 2007.
Chevy is going to make some improvements in the C7 as the years pass, so if you wait for a C7 the subsequent model years will have some enhancements anyhow. Whatever you buy will be obsolete, in a sense, in a couple of years. That is their plan.
Larry
Chevy is going to make some improvements in the C7 as the years pass, so if you wait for a C7 the subsequent model years will have some enhancements anyhow. Whatever you buy will be obsolete, in a sense, in a couple of years. That is their plan.
Larry
12-01-2012, 10:49 AM
#42
Melting Slicks
I'd wait to see what the C7 has to offer. If it LOOKS anything like the latest C&D mag. publication, you'll be waaaay better off with the C6. I'm waiting too...
tomorrow is promised to no1...
12-01-2012, 12:27 PM
#44
Instant gratification
I bought a used 2006 (white 32k mi) a couple of weeks ago and hadn't even considered getting into another Corvette two days prior to the buy. It was just talking to me and telling me to take it home! LOL Oh, those darned voices. Go with the voices in YOUR head. What do they tell you to do?
12-04-2012, 04:13 PM
#46
Team Owner
12-04-2012, 04:30 PM
#47
Instructor
12-04-2012, 04:33 PM
#48
Safety Car
12-04-2012, 04:40 PM
#49
Melting Slicks
Personally i would wait to decide.. but one thing i have learned is that almost every "frist year " GM car ends up being problomatic and having issues..
97 c6... 05 c6... while many of the others love them, i personally would never touch a first year GM model. If you fall in love with the c7.. either wait for the 2nd year c7.. or if not , get the 427 vert.
97 c6... 05 c6... while many of the others love them, i personally would never touch a first year GM model. If you fall in love with the c7.. either wait for the 2nd year c7.. or if not , get the 427 vert.
12-04-2012, 05:51 PM
#50
Team Owner
It's to early to see what is happening with the 427 Convertibles but there is a lot of chatter in the Z06 section about the exhaust valve problems with the 2006 through 2012??? Z06's. Seems to be a hit or miss problem. Of course, only GM knows the full extent of the problem and they aren't talking.
. Good luck with the decision.
12-04-2012, 08:20 PM
#52
Instructor
12-04-2012, 09:30 PM
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I'd wait just to see what the C7 looks like. If it looks anything like what Car and Driver has on it's front cover I'd get the 427.
12-04-2012, 11:11 PM
#55
Racer
12-05-2012, 05:56 AM
#57
Race Director
Wait until January 13th.the advancements on the c7 transcend any or should say many of the fine achievements of the c6 corvette.
You will still have the ability to pay less for the 427 if that's the direction you chose after the January 13th full reveal.
It's a win win to wait and make an informed decision
You will still have the ability to pay less for the 427 if that's the direction you chose after the January 13th full reveal.
It's a win win to wait and make an informed decision
12-05-2012, 08:41 AM
#58
Team Owner
The 427's are like hotcakes in many places. may or may not be around by the time you decide. The reality is it really depends on when you want it. If you want a vert for spring, the C7 wont be the one as it wont be made yet. heck, it may not even be a first year car, no one really knows yet.
As far as the valve issue, it is widely discussed elsewhere in this forum, and may or may not be an issue on the verts. I knew about it, and didnt care. I have a warranty, and dont plan on modding my motor in any way or tracking it. if it blows, it is what it is. I have only 500 miles, but have none of the symptoms thus far, and they say it often shows up early as noisy valve train due to incorrect geometry in some cases. There is no single answer yet, but gm says drive it, so I am.
In my case, we do a lot of work with manufacturer of other products and see flaws from time ot time, so I am sortof numb to hearing about production issues.
I know this, I was sitting on the fence next to you for a few months, and finally jumped with no regrets. The deals are real, and the car is awesome thus far.
As far as the valve issue, it is widely discussed elsewhere in this forum, and may or may not be an issue on the verts. I knew about it, and didnt care. I have a warranty, and dont plan on modding my motor in any way or tracking it. if it blows, it is what it is. I have only 500 miles, but have none of the symptoms thus far, and they say it often shows up early as noisy valve train due to incorrect geometry in some cases. There is no single answer yet, but gm says drive it, so I am.
In my case, we do a lot of work with manufacturer of other products and see flaws from time ot time, so I am sortof numb to hearing about production issues.
I know this, I was sitting on the fence next to you for a few months, and finally jumped with no regrets. The deals are real, and the car is awesome thus far.
12-05-2012, 09:22 AM
#59
Le Mans Master
If I were in your shoes and could afford either one this is what I'd do. I'd get the 427. Why? Because you can get fantastic deals on them right now and it'll be at least 2 years before you'll get great deals on a C7. Besides that, the cars are constantly updated and improved. That reasoning is why I got a 2006 C6. Then when the great deals start, and if you're so inclined, trade it for a C7. If you wait, who knows what will happen to the potential deals, the economy, etc. Plus, one final note. The 427 Verts will always be in demand. Go for it! 
12-05-2012, 09:25 AM
#60
Le Mans Master
I am torn between getting a new 427 or waiting for a C7 vert.. I am in the east coast and don't really drive the car much over the winter so I'm not in a rush, but there are some great deals on 427's out there.
I wish I knew more about the schedule of the C7 and how it will compare to a 427 C6.
What do you guys think?
I wish I knew more about the schedule of the C7 and how it will compare to a 427 C6.
What do you guys think?
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