c6 Not Dated, IMHO
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
C6 Corvette will never be mistaken for anything but a C6 Corvette whereas the C7 might be seen as a 350Z FROM ONE ANGLE and god knows what else from another. It's a Corvette,but it ain't pretty by any means.It looks like it got into a bar fight with a Nissan or infinti and an ACURA TL (back mid section)...and all 3 lost!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Charleston SC
c7 looks like the F12 (see car and driver )
I enjoy the fact that every generation is unique, and doesn't look outdated to me, there are enough changes that it doesn't seem to "age" rather, it evolve.
I enjoy the fact that every generation is unique, and doesn't look outdated to me, there are enough changes that it doesn't seem to "age" rather, it evolve.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Canon City CO
Let's be honest. If we had the opportunity to trade our C6 for a C7 straight up, no strings attached, no money exchanged, probably 90% or more of us would. For me, I am waiting until the circumstances are right including the settling down of the current frenzy.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Harrisburg Pennsylvania
You must be crazy, I'd take that Velocity Yellow Z06 Pictured above over any C7. Breathtakingly beautiful car!
Drifting
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From: O'Fallon Illinois - Currently own a 2016 Z06 1LZ A8 Coupe
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From: Rochester, NY
C6 Corvette will never be mistaken for anything but a C6 Corvette whereas the C7 might be seen as a 350Z FROM ONE ANGLE and god knows what else from another. It's a Corvette,but it ain't pretty by any means.It looks like it got into a bar fight with a Nissan or infinti and an ACURA TL (back mid section)...and all 3 lost!Corvette Stories
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Don't feel sad, we own a great sports car, the C7 is just like the C6 was to the C5, a step up. I really did not want to get a C6 but I wanted a vert and I worked for GM at the time-how could I resist. Now if I only still worked for GM.......
Le Mans Master
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From: Milford NH
I bet most non car guys will not even know the C7 is a Corvette. And not just because of the rear.
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From: Milford NH
Race Director
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From: Toronto, Canada
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
I just came back from the garage after taking a peak and it's been almost seven years since I've had her
Le Mans Master
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From: CA
St. Jude Donor '17
If my 06 vert had proper driveline tunnel insulation it would be the perfect uber sport touring machine. Fits me perfectly. Just returned from an eight state tour from sea level to over 11,000' at over 4,300 miles and had nary a problem. Performance was very satisfying and, my grey over silver C6 Convertible is just beautiful! C7s from the front look like their grill has teeth (and) braces, and their rear is just a bit too angular to suit me. IMO the C6 is a gorgeous car, top up or top down. Maybe the C7 vert will be better looking.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Missouri
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
The C6 is a classically handsome car, so it will be aesthetically appealing for many years. The C7 is much more modern looking however. Not necessarily better looking, but definitely updated.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rosewood Heights IL
I am 25. I own a C6. I prefer it over the C7. I think they are nice, but with the added weight, and ugly rear, they aren't really an upgrade. The engine and gadgets are cool, but aren't enough.
The C5 is and was MISERABLE looking. Ugly, dated, girly, rounded and just plain disgusting. C5Zs are an exception to this. I never liked Corvettes until the C6.
The C5 is and was MISERABLE looking. Ugly, dated, girly, rounded and just plain disgusting. C5Zs are an exception to this. I never liked Corvettes until the C6.