Interior disappointing.......
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Interior disappointing.......
I have seen the interior and read a lot of complimentary comments of it being nice....but, I am disappointed with that fact that this is a $50k+ car and the appearance could have been more eye appealing. The use of plastic "aluminum" on the console and the faces of the radio and heater/AC controls are very plain at best. One feature I noticed immediately was the loss of the embroidery of CORVETTE on the backs of the seats like the C5. I am one that likes small details that set an expensive car apart from the everyday car. I am anxiously waiting for my museum delivery, TPW 9/27.....I hope aftermarket suppliers offer some subtle add-ons to improve the interior looks.
The exterior is awesome!!!!
The exterior is awesome!!!!
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Originally Posted by C6VettePilot
The use of plastic "aluminum" on the console and the faces of the radio and heater/AC controls are very plain at best.
I totally agree! I've never been a fan of metal looking plastic trim.
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Well the C6 interior is a HUGE jump over the C5's. And performance is better too, along with everything else. I don't know how much profit GM makes per car at this price, but I figure it's a healthy amount. Sure some things could've been done to spice it up more, but you'll always have to pick performance vs. "Audi" interior. Prime example, the M3 has a very very nice interior, but its performance is hugely disappointing, and their sticker price is unreal, same situation with the Boxter S. Both are around $60K+, comparatively the C5 and now C6 are much lower priced. Maybe I'm just not into a "Lexus" or "Audi" interior IN A SPORTS CAR, but when I drive the Vette, the interior is the furthest thing from my mind. Now if you're talking about a luxury sedan, it's a different story.
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Originally Posted by Humy
I don't see anything wrong with it, I really like it - then again, I would probably paint over it to customize it.
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One of my biggest complaints with the C6 is that no matter what color interior you get, you are still faced with lot's of black. Upper doors and dash on all colors, and even the carpet is black on every color except Cashmere. I thought the special edition C5's that had no black were a preview of things to come on the C5.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
I totally agree! I've never been a fan of metal looking plastic trim.
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Originally Posted by John George
From what I have seen I'd agree. I'm hoping it will look better to me in person than in photos.
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Originally Posted by jschindler
One of my biggest complaints with the C6 is that no matter what color interior you get, you are still faced with lot's of black. Upper doors and dash on all colors, and even the carpet is black on every color except Cashmere. I thought the special edition C5's that had no black were a preview of things to come on the C5.
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Originally Posted by Rapid Transit
Well the C6 interior is a HUGE jump over the C5's. And performance is better too, along with everything else. I don't know how much profit GM makes per car at this price, but I figure it's a healthy amount. Sure some things could've been done to spice it up more, but you'll always have to pick performance vs. "Audi" interior. Prime example, the M3 has a very very nice interior, but its performance is hugely disappointing, and their sticker price is unreal, same situation with the Boxter S. Both are around $60K+, comparatively the C5 and now C6 are much lower priced. Maybe I'm just not into a "Lexus" or "Audi" interior IN A SPORTS CAR, but when I drive the Vette, the interior is the furthest thing from my mind. Now if you're talking about a luxury sedan, it's a different story.
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Originally Posted by C6VettePilot
I have seen the interior and read a lot of complimentary comments of it being nice....but, I am disappointed with that fact that this is a $50k+ car and the appearance could have been more eye appealing. The use of plastic "aluminum" on the console and the faces of the radio and heater/AC controls are very plain at best. One feature I noticed immediately was the loss of the embroidery of CORVETTE on the backs of the seats like the C5. I am one that likes small details that set an expensive car apart from the everyday car. I am anxiously waiting for my museum delivery, TPW 9/27.....I hope aftermarket suppliers offer some subtle add-ons to improve the interior looks.
The exterior is awesome!!!!
The exterior is awesome!!!!
