I'm amazed at the number of people who come on this forum to explain, in detail, why they don't like the C6. They don't like the front, they don't like the back, they don't like the door pulls, the wheels, the seats, the interior, and they all hate the headlights. This whole phenomenom of coming to a board full of people who obviously like the car, and then complaining about it, seems incredibly rude and tactless to me. I was never a really big fan of the C4 or C5....great cars, but not for me...but I would never even dream of going on those forums to post negative, purely subjective comments about a car they love. I think the new Cadillacs are gross, but I know others love them. Why would I post my contrarian view on their board? I wouldn't because it would be discourteous and immature of me to do that.

I am buying a new C6 because I think it is a beautifully styled car that also offers world class handling and performance at a reasonable price. I like the headlights, I like the front end, I find the rear of the car well done. The interior looks just fine to me and I couldn't care less about a little orange peel in the paint. Am I concerned about the reliability of a first year GM product? Sure, but I have a warranty and a dealer close by. I have always liked Corvettes...just not enough to buy one. The C6 changes that dramatically for me and breaks a long string of European sports cars that I've owned.

Granted, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But.....I AM THE BEHOLDER. My own opinion is what I based a $50,000 purchase on. If I'm wrong, it's my mistake. I have no use for those who feel their opinion is so important that they have to show me the error of my ways. Not everyone will like the C6 and that's just fine. Those who don't like it shouldn't buy one. No one is trying to force anyone to buy the car.

I read all the inflammatory posts that seem to appear daily on this forum and wonder what the point is. I also wonder why members of this forum feel so compelled to enter into prolonged arguments about what the C6 is or is not, with posters who obviously couldn't care less. In real life, I walk away from people who exhibit no manners. On this forum, my ignore list is starting to get very long.

Stan

 

Here's to Stan

 

Congratulations on your new car!

 

 

well said, great car, great name

 

Well, of course. Our little town hosted a Stanley Steamer rally this summer. Talk about your Stanleys letting off some steam.....

Stan

 

 

YEAH! Thats what its all about. AMEN Brother thanks for a GREAT post.

 

Tell it like it is Stan......Hang in there buddy yours is just around the corner......DWIGHT

 

Congrats Stan... I have a C5 and also love the C6... For myself, I'm waiting to see what the C6 Z06 has in store....

As to those bashing the car, many are doing it just to justify not buying one, of to feel better about what they have...

If you remember back to 1997, how many people were bashing the C5, comments like

What a big butt..
The front looks like Mazda Rx-7
It looks just like an NSX
Why did they do away with the clamshell hood..
Seats aren't as nice as the C4..
Why didn't they keep the roll over lights ..

And so on.....

When they C7 comes out... there will be those who will slam that as well

Enjoy your new ride... Its's a Corvette, and it's a great car...

 

Stan my Man! Thank you for that!!!!! You have expressed EXACTLY my feelings in EVERY regard! Matter of fact, my VIN 4949 rolled down the line this very day and I am really looking forward to it! And, feel exactly the same way you do about all of the quibbly, picayune, nit-picky criticisms from those who obviously aren't putting their $50K on the line for a car they love... but still have the audacity to add their negative feedback that I, quite frankly, could NOT care less about!!!!

Right on Stan!!!!!

 

The nature of the Corvette owner is DEFINITELY different than the average buyer of the average car. We nit-pick the details, always have, always will. ****-compulsive, we are, but proud of it! Only through that continual push toward perfection can we hope to attain it.
I agree that the C6 is closer to perfection, than the C5, and C5 owners, and their complaints have helped the Corvette team in designing the new one.
Remember, that these forums generally cater to, and are frequented by, the enthusiast, the hobbiest, the ****. You will hear about many more complaints and problems that will ever exist, in any great numbers, in the real word.
If you want to hear and read about teething problems and real disasters, just check out the mini cooper forums. After 3 years I gave up and never did buy one.

 

Excellent post, Stan! Many of us have some nits and picks, but when you look at alternatives in the same price class, the C6 has no peer.

Too bad there isn't "Whine about the C6" forum so the whiners could have their own place go. If I see a "Things I don't like about the C6..." or similar title, I just skip past it.

Duke

 

Me too. Am I a tad nervous over it? Probably, but this is unjustified. Have you seen the JD Power Reports on some of the pricey Euro sport/luxury cars lately?

I'm sure I can do no worse with C6.

I'm giving it a try!

 

Perhaps it's because it's pretty well-known that GM officials do read the forum threads, and people would like their observations/opinions/suggestions heard, even if not acknowledged.

Even if it wasn't that well-known, it's still pretty obvious based on many of the new things seen on the C6. There's just too many of the popular "C5 add-on mods" that now appear standard on the C6 to disagree. They ARE watching and listening to us and are noting what we are doing with our cars, and what we like/dislike about them.

I know you think this is just meant to be a forum for owners and people who LIKE it, but the fact is it's a discussion forum, and many people who discuss things, especially brand-new things, may not reflect your opinion.

I respect the C6, and love many things about it, and am not complaining about it at all in this post. But since you wanted to know what motivates "the other side"...

 

I don't get it either. It's THE NEW CORVETTE. End of debate, the point is MOOT.

I'm enjoying my 2003 C5, waving at all Vettes, enjoying C6 owners excitement, pictures, & stories, and am saving for mine in a year or two. I'm happy.

Sly

 

Someone above suggested a new forum for the C6 and I agree...

Oh TROY! PLEASE add a new forum:

"WHY I HATE THE C6!"

Then, the supposed folks at GM who want to read all the hate mail, as well as all the other folks of similar interest, can have their place without having to waste any time on constructive comments from those of us who have invested in the product and will drive it and will have the "inside" information on what is and is not quite right on this amazing piece of machinery! Just my $0.02 worth!

 

Sounds good to me.

 

Best Corvette Ever Built!!!!!!!!

 

I think all opinions should be welcome on this or any other board and I would never suggest that people with dissenting views should, in any way, be discouraged from posting. How those opinions are expressed, however, is what I'm having trouble with. It's one thing to say, for example, that you aren't pleased with the new headlight treatment. It's quite another thing to call it an "abomination" or "the ugliest thing I ever saw", especially when that post is deliberately put on a C6 board.

A healthy mix of opinions can be stimulating and informative, but it doesn't ever have to be insulting or demeaning. Simple consideration and respect for the feelings of others goes a long way.

Stan

BTW great looking wheels!