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Old 01-13-2013, 09:17 PM
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What was GM smoking. Unbelievable I need some valium . How do you say ugly. They grafted the rear of a camaro to the front of the bette. Grab your C6's while you can......MIke.
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Actually, they had some rear facia panels leftover from the Pontiac Aztek...remember that pig?
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lol - the new design will take a while to grow on me.
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Seems like I heard the same stuff when the C6 came out.
Still want to see it in person. Not a fan of the rear.
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my 2cents I do not like it, I find it a great disappointment I guess I will wait for the c8
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I don't like it. Way too much Camaro in the rear end. Lots of neat technology all hidden in an ugly package. Just my opinion!
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Looks like it was designed to appeal to the younger generation that would consider a GTR/911. Screw the owners that kept the brand alive the last 60 years.
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For me, a couple things stood out. I did like what they did with the interior and the seats look great, but since I'm not a big fan of either solid red or black wheels, my view was a bit conflicted. I like the lines and use of carbon fiber and functional scoops, not really sold on the rear end though. I'll reserve judgement until I see one in person, hopefully in the Corvette Corral at Sebring in March.
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Forget aftermarket bigger exhaust tips without facia replacement
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I like it and want one
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I will have to lose 100lbs and 4 inches in height to get in it.
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
Looks like it was designed to appeal to the younger generation that would consider a GTR/911. Screw the owners that kept the brand alive the last 60 years.
I think you are correct, considering the younger crowd is not buying the current model (just look at the decrease in sales over the past several years). I think the real issue is going to be finding enough future buyers that can afford a corvette (not to mention those other super cars).
I am disappointed in what they did to the car, but I am not jumping up and down now, as the first time I saw the remnants of a camaro anywhere on the car, I.knew I wasn't going to be thrilled with it.
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When I saw the spy photos, the first thing I saw was the Camaro back end. I didn't like it when the Camaro came out and I still don't like it. I think some of the interior is similiar to the Camaro as well.
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I like it and want one
yup..me too
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The interior is totally uninspiring, and they can't possibly fit any more paddles on the dumb looking steering wheel. What ever were they thinking?
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I am not a carbon fiber fan. Its nice that its light and very strong, just dont care for the look.
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I like it. Kind of a let down, though. I expected it too be totally different and I am surprised it has the cadillac angular design.

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Just not feeling this one..The back hatch area and rear deck look all wrong.
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
Just not feeling this one..The back hatch area and rear deck look all wrong.
They need to get rid of the camaro tail lights and make the body on this car a little shorter.
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
Just not feeling this one..The back hatch area and rear deck look all wrong.
Is this car available for sale now? It's a 2013 or 2014 Corvette?


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