No WOW Factor
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Seneca SC
Re: No WOW Factor (BMadden)
BMadden i wasn't suprised to look at your sig and see you own a c5 after that comment i wasn't downing your c5 i have one in my family and it's great but the c6 does look WAY more agressive thats all i was saying. 
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: USA
Re: No WOW Factor (wildman738)
Well, like I said earlier, design is a very subjective thing and some will like the looks of the C6 while others will not. Personally, I think the C6 looks a bit wimpy and more like a Japanese sports car than any Corvette ever made, but that's just my opinion on the subject. The C5 may not be a perfect design either, but to call it a "soft little biatch" is just plain ignorant(take note, n1kki6).
Racer
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: MI
Re: No WOW Factor (BMadden)
I agree that the C6 looks good but so does the C5 with all the curves and that FAT AZZ. Every time I fill up or go to a store, someone always comments on this C5 on how good it looks or the other commment is "I'll trade you". The C5 doesen't look like a "soft little biatch" but sure can pull them. 
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Rochester NY
Re: No WOW Factor (newcorvetteguy)
I always hated the interior of the c5, because they look just like my Chevy Tahoe and My Chevy Truck....I welcomed the change with open arms a great transformation IMHO! But to each their own.
Wow, I never thought the Tahoe had that. that is some thruck you have.
Team Owner
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Re: No WOW Factor (Vampyre)
I always hated the interior of the c5, because they look just like my Chevy Tahoe and My Chevy Truck....I welcomed the change with open arms a great transformation IMHO! But to each their own.
You have a 6 speed in your truck and Dual climate controls? and 6 way adjustable sports seats with 3 memory settings and Aluminum race pedals, and a HUD and Bose 12 Disc player!
Wow, I never thought the Tahoe had that. that is some thruck you have.
You have a 6 speed in your truck and Dual climate controls? and 6 way adjustable sports seats with 3 memory settings and Aluminum race pedals, and a HUD and Bose 12 Disc player!
Wow, I never thought the Tahoe had that. that is some thruck you have.
Instructor
Joined: May 2001
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From: Boston, MA
Re: No WOW Factor (EMDExpress)
I have owned 4 C4's and currently own a 95 coupe. The C5 never really WOWed me, but as total package, the C6 has hit the mark. I'll wait for the Z06 before I make up my mind, but will surely buy a C6. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Minneapolis MN
Re: No WOW Factor (BMadden)
If anything, it's the C6 that looks like a ricer on 'roids.
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Drifting
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From: Flowery Branch GA
Re: No WOW Factor (geck)
geck, I went to the Det. show, and until I read your comment I did not really realize, that the only car I went WOW over was the GT40, I was just so dissapointed with the C-6, the Z06 is supposed to be a completely different car, I know someone that has already test drove it and have been told that it is Awesome and very different in appearence, the C-6 was in my opinion designed to target the overseas market, not the U.S. buyer, and if we get what we want in the Zo6 next year great, if not, I love and will continue to drive my C-5. (sorry Mr. Hill)
Drifting
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From: Mont Belvieu Tx
Re: No WOW Factor (EMDExpress)
I'll have to see one in person. But, for now.... I can't say that I'm a big fan of the new body styling.... (nor the interior) from the pictures I've seen. I am trying to like it, I REALLY am. And I don't DISLIKE it. I'm just really neutral about it. Which is bad I guess. I can honestly say that the C5 looks more unique and more "polished" to me than the C6 does. I love all generations of Vettes and I'm sure I'll learn to love this one too.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Burbank CA
Re: No WOW Factor (EMDExpress)
They've tamed the beast! I saw the C6 at the LA auto show and was underwhelmed. The front end looks like a cross between a lexus & viper. And the side panels... has anyone else noticed that the new side vents resemble a late 90's mustang door only flipped. Instead of being a design leader the folks at Chevy have become followers in an attempt to Euro-domesticize the vette. Where's that cutting edge stlye we've grown to love? I also think no one bothered to drive the convertable around on a sunny day or they would have realized that a large silver center console is going to bounce a major glare into the drivers eyes when the sun is overhead or even worse when it's behind the car. The new Vette has fallen victim to taking an American Icon and transforming it to euro-blandness. 
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: USA
Re: No WOW Factor (Coyote)
I'll have to see one in person. But, for now.... I can't say that I'm a big fan of the new body styling.... (nor the interior) from the pictures I've seen. I am trying to like it, I REALLY am. And I don't DISLIKE it. I'm just really neutral about it. Which is bad I guess. I can honestly say that the C5 looks more unique and more "polished" to me than the C6 does. I love all generations of Vettes and I'm sure I'll learn to love this one too.
