I am in the market for a sports car. Two weeks ago my short list was 997 twin turbo 09 or 10, Z06 12 or 981 boxster S 2013. In past years I have owned E46 M3 vert, TT Audi S4, 996 911 C2. I have not driven any of the potential cars as I am arm charing the short list prior to the test drives. HOWEVER, as of this week I am down to the C7 and 997 TT. I have always wanted and american V8 and no better bang for your buck than the Corvette. THe C7 is a big step forward. I dont believe the interior is on par with German cars but from the pictures I have seen it will be close. The seats look great! The outside looks great from almost every angle. the night time light signature is very unique. I like that. I have seen the round head light photo shops and it makes the car look like the C6 but old instead of modern. I am sure people will have four or five options for round head light conversion kits shortly and even rear diffusers that will change the back end. As someone who has modded every car I have owned I am always looking for a car that is close to perfection for me so that I dont have to do too many mods. SO for me, a new potential corvette buyer, never having an american sports car, the C7 is top on my list and I hope it is as great as it looks and as good as the specs.