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Old 08-24-2013, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fyreline
C7 rear end is still fugly. I like your C6 .
Agreed. The GS resembles an Acura NSX when it is next to the C7.
I bet within a year they get rid of the black *** and color coordinate it to the body.

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Old 08-24-2013, 11:54 AM
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I personally like the C7 a lot except for all that black on the rear (just don't look right to me).

Paint some flat black over that chrome bar in the nose, and the front of the car would look fantastic.

I personally like the small rear quarter windows.

I'm still not trading in my 2011 GS for a C7 though.
Old 08-24-2013, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jr3
I like'em both... but if I had to pick only one, I'd have to go with the C7.

And I also have to be honest and say the rear end has grown on me.

I like the C6 rear bumper.. But the new C7 does make it look a little dated now.
in spades.
Old 08-24-2013, 12:54 PM
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Nice GS... that C7 looks nasty ugh...
Old 08-24-2013, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Too-Fast
The rear end still looks like a Pontiac Trans Am to me
Old 08-24-2013, 12:58 PM
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I'm sure the C7 will grow on my just like other cars have done (MB changed its body lines a few years ago and I went thru denial and now acceptance), but right now it does not appeal that much to me. I believe the C6 is more appealing.
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Originally Posted by funymuny
I'm sure the C7 will grow on my just like other cars have done (MB changed its body lines a few years ago and I went thru denial and now acceptance), but right now it does not appeal that much to me. I believe the C6 is more appealing.
Not to get off the beaten path, but that's one of the reasons I got off the Benz, I didn't like where they were going style wise. I'm not sure I will get use to the C7 either, but on the other hand I'm very happy with the '427'.
Old 08-24-2013, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingspoke
Not to get off the beaten path, but that's one of the reasons I got off the Benz, I didn't like where they were going style wise. I'm not sure I will get use to the C7 either, but on the other hand I'm very happy with the '427'.
The 427 has a nice ring to it. I jumped on the GS when it came out in 2010. It had the widebody, removeable roof and auto tranny, which were my 'must haves'.
Old 08-24-2013, 02:25 PM
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the C7 backend is so, so much better than the C6. the added degree of angularity is perfect. however, the side profile is a bit much like the Cadillac XLR crossed with a camaro.

having said that, I am still buying an c6 08 z06 until i can step up to a ZR1.

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Old 08-24-2013, 05:40 PM
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Just noticed the rear side lights on the C7. They're ... different.
Old 08-24-2013, 08:06 PM
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Just noticed the bowtie on the back of the C7. Is that factory? I could be wrong but I think that's the first time I've seen one on a Corvette.
Old 08-24-2013, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroRod
Seeing the C7 next to the C6 makes the older car really look dated, I'm sorry to say!
That's because it IS.
Old 08-24-2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by markmott
Nice pics Rhett! You working the weekend of 14th and 15th(Vettes and Jets) I'm thinking about coming down.
Yep i am working day lights. Guess I could always park the vette on the Lex
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A quick question to the OP. Do you consider yourself lucky or unlucky that you appear to be parked by the outhouse. [/QUOTE]

Lucky I guess. I happened to be there when they unloaded the last C7 off the tractor trailer. Two blue C7's (pace cars) and one yellow C7 along with two blue cameros. Had to park next to the C7 for the chance to snap some pics. I could always try figure out how to photo shop and add some women.......but then no one would look at the vettes.
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I may upgrade to C7 Z06 in two years. "Living the American Dream in Europe"[/QUOTE]

Thanks for posting nice to compare the C6 models to the only C7 model. Guess the Z guys (Z06 and ZR1) will have to wait for the C7.R's to get an idea what the body will look like with a wide booty and tires.
Old 08-24-2013, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhett Loveday
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I may upgrade to C7 Z06 in two years. "Living the American Dream in Europe"
Thanks for posting nice to compare the C6 models to the only C7 model. Guess the Z guys (Z06 and ZR1) will have to wait for the C7.R's to get an idea what the body will look like with a wide booty and tires.[/QUOTE]

There is a video of the C7R (in camo) running around Laguna Seca for a couple of laps at the events in Monterey last weekend.

Old 08-24-2013, 10:19 PM
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In the first frontal picture I actually think that the C7 looks better but I can not get used to the coupes back end and square back window . The C7 VERT to me looks awesome probably beacause it looks more like a C6 than the coupe does JMHO!!!11

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Old 08-24-2013, 10:28 PM
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It's interesting how much taller the C7 looks next to the GS in the photos silver to AW, but not s o much in the red cars.
Old 08-24-2013, 10:32 PM
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It's interesting how much taller the C7 looks next to the GS in the photos silver to AW, but not s o much in the red cars.
It's supposed to lower..
Old 08-24-2013, 11:15 PM
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I`m glad I didn`t wait. I`ll take the GS.


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