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Great Car I want it
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LIke the Body but need more details
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5.78%
I need to see it in person first
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20.79%
I hope it grows on me
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8.81%
They could have done better
153
11.05%
They ruined the Corvette
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First Poll Do you Like it ?

Old 01-15-2013, 05:20 PM
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I need one of these in my life.
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:23 PM
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Front half OK, Back could have done way better. But look at the mess made of the 1984,
took a few years but cleaned it up
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:02 PM
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Can't wait to see it in person
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by texvette2
Front half OK, Back could have done way better. But look at the mess made of the 1984,
took a few years but cleaned it up
The back is far from a mess. Its better than the C6 and any other Corvettes. You haters will have to give up and go away eventually.
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Old 01-17-2013, 02:05 AM
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I don't like the rear end, but I did not like the rear end of the C6 either and I have owned two of them. I think it will grow on me, but having just purchased a C6 427 Vert, I will wait for 3 years and decide then.

I think the technology in the car is amazing. I just really need to see one in person before making a final decision. Regardless, it is a Corvette and will get the wave from me every time I see one.
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Old 01-17-2013, 04:19 AM
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I told the wife last night we are getting one and she didn’t say no.
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Old 01-17-2013, 09:18 AM
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Over time, I quess with all the pre-production hype build-up, then hordes of advertising, followed by substantial volumes of what was actually falsely-perceived-positive word-of mouth reduncancies...anybody can grow into liking anything...similar conditions in the diamond market have been artificially inflating their value ever since they were first mined. However, did anyone ever think that if a launch of a Boeing Dreamliner could turn into a disaster...why couldn't the same thing happen with the C7?...just sayin'

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Old 01-17-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hwhiteco
Over time, I quess with all the pre-production hype build-up, then hordes of advertising, followed by substantial volumes of what was actually falsely-perceived-positive word-of mouth reduncancies...anybody can grow into liking anything...similar conditions in the diamond market have been artificially inflating their value ever since they were first mined. However, did anyone ever think that if a launch of a Boeing Dreamliner could turn into a disaster...why couldn't the same thing happen with the C7?...just sayin'
Your C6 didn't turn into a disaster, did it?
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Old 01-17-2013, 10:02 AM
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Technology ++

(Anticipated) Performance for a "base" model ++

The styling is provocative, edgy and pushing the envelope. I like the car from some angles, but other views lead me to agree with some who have said the car appears to be a mish/mash of styles that don't entirely flow together. Also not crazy about the interior.

I think it's a bold move from Chevy, and I applaud them for having the stones to approve something that is a more dramatic generation change than C4 to C5 or C5 to C6.

It may very well grow on me, so that's what I voted.
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Old 01-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinStrife
Your C6 didn't turn into a disaster, did it?
If you're referring to my car and not the C6 model line in general...I can't express an accurate opinion on that...like the C7...not enough time or miles on my C6 yet...was just trying to point out that despite Boeing being a leader in their industry & having global success with most of their previous models of aircraft...minor or major problems can sometimes surface...only when the consumers start piling on the hours after the launch.

IMO, too many folks are trying to turn this into a C6 vs C7 war. For the record, I'm not one who's bitter on the C7's because I have a C6...I may even buy a C7 whenever I feel like too!
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Old 01-17-2013, 06:17 PM
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Having gone to take a look today, I think they laid a good foundation. To me, there is more under the body. The frame has some nice components to it. The engine and manual trans speak for themselves.

From a design standpoint, it kinda looks like they gave it to a committee made up from the Camaro and Cadillac team. Front looks very good, not so sure on the fanny.

Did not see the interior so I'll leave that for another day.

If it were me, I'd wait a couple cycles because the foundation is there, it needs a little time to work over the rough spots.

Think 05 C6 versus 08 C6. This one is evolutionary, not revolutionary.....
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Old 01-17-2013, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06PSI
Yeah I will be buying one.
Me too, but not until '15 or '16
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Old 01-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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Looks great, congrats to Chevrolet and the Corvette team!
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Default Velocity Yellow Please

Can't wait to see it in YELLOW!
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Old 01-17-2013, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle Ray 7
I told the wife last night we are getting one and she didn’t say no.
Sounds like you got yourself a gooooood woman, go give her a kiss.
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Old 01-17-2013, 11:27 PM
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I'm getting used to it...
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Old 01-18-2013, 03:35 AM
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It well grow on people , even the guys who say they hate it well own one in the future
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Old 01-18-2013, 07:09 AM
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I just don't like it at all and the rear end is the worst part. I cannot believe that GM did this. It is not something that will grow on me either....Sorry.
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Old 01-18-2013, 10:24 AM
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Default My take

When the first C5 came out, it took a long time for me to warm up to it. Eventually, I bought one.
When the first C6 came out, it took me a while, but not quite as long to like it. Eventually, I bought one.
Now, with the C7, I like it already. Yes, there's one in my future. Probably a 2015.
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Old 01-19-2013, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by arkus
Most people dont like the rear and GM knows it.
I believe they will change the rear in a few years for the performance models.
Imagine how many more they would sell if they designed a nice looking rear !!!
I think GM will leave that up to the aftermarket suppliers like Lingenfelter, Callaway and Hennessy. To change it now would admit they didn't do enough homework on design heritage.
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