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What would you do?
I have never driven, much less owned a Corvette, have the wants, but maybe not the patience.
Someone may ask the question "What do you intend to do with the car?" - my answer: "Drive"
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softouch
- Wait for the 2014 Stingray Convertible; or
- Get a 2013 427 1SC Convertible now
I have never driven, much less owned a Corvette, have the wants, but maybe not the patience.
Someone may ask the question "What do you intend to do with the car?" - my answer: "Drive"
Regards,
softouch
Last edited by softouch; Mar 22, 2013 at 12:30 AM.
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It's really a tougher question than it appears on the surface. You said your intention is to drive the car, and this is at it should be. But the question is how much? If by drive, you mean a daily driver, I would say wait for the C7. It's going to the first year, a base coupe, and depriciation will be quick. You won't have alot to lose by putting alot of miles on it.
But if you're talking about a weekend cruiser and good weather car, the 427 Vert is the one I would get right now if I had the means. It is a one year only car, limited production, and the last of a generation. Pretty much an almost instant collector. But, if your going to put alot of miles on it, you will have more to lose in potential resale. Not that either one will appreciate in value w/ in 20 years. But a low mile 427 will depreciate alot less.
But if you're talking about a weekend cruiser and good weather car, the 427 Vert is the one I would get right now if I had the means. It is a one year only car, limited production, and the last of a generation. Pretty much an almost instant collector. But, if your going to put alot of miles on it, you will have more to lose in potential resale. Not that either one will appreciate in value w/ in 20 years. But a low mile 427 will depreciate alot less.
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But if you're talking about a weekend cruiser and good weather car, the 427 Vert is the one I would get right now if I had the means. It is a one year only car, limited production, and the last of a generation. Pretty much an almost instant collector. But, if your going to put alot of miles on it, you will have more to lose in potential resale. Not that either one will appreciate in value w/ in 20 years. But a low mile 427 will depreciate alot less.
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Well, yes this is also true. I'm just saying the "uniqueness" of the 427 will keep more of it's value. As for the C7, even if it is trouble free, it is only the first in what I'm sure will be a long line special editions, and high performance models. In time it will be what an '05 base coupe is today, in terms of resale value.
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In terms of pure performance, the 427 would be tough to beet IMO. The LT1 sounds like it will be a great engine, but I doubt it will be as poweful as the LS7.
However, in terms of an overall package, I think the C7 is the one to get. Maybe it will be a little slower, but I think the interior features, the seats, the steering upgrades, the rev matching transmission, etc. will make it a more fun to drive car overall.
I personally like the C6, but really have no desire to own one. The C7 on the other hand really has me excited. I haven't been this intersted in a Vette since the C5 was coming out. I hope I'm not disappointed when we finally hear some reviews.
-T
However, in terms of an overall package, I think the C7 is the one to get. Maybe it will be a little slower, but I think the interior features, the seats, the steering upgrades, the rev matching transmission, etc. will make it a more fun to drive car overall.
I personally like the C6, but really have no desire to own one. The C7 on the other hand really has me excited. I haven't been this intersted in a Vette since the C5 was coming out. I hope I'm not disappointed when we finally hear some reviews.
-T
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and while all the above might be correct, if you're asking the question, I'd say wait for the C7. I don't know if you'll get any great deals on a 427 now, and even if you do, there is a radical departure to the new model soon to arrive. also, you don't say how much you'll drive (we've read about a '12 or '11 going for sale w. 500 miles on it) it, or how long you'll hold onto it if the spirit moves you to buy a C7, finances either not being an issue or only minimally so.
finally, I think there will be those who may/will dump their 427s after only a month or so in favor of the C7 (kinda like you might). if you find you can't wait, you'll knock off at least a few thousand buying one of these truly lightly-used cars.
finally, I think there will be those who may/will dump their 427s after only a month or so in favor of the C7 (kinda like you might). if you find you can't wait, you'll knock off at least a few thousand buying one of these truly lightly-used cars.
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Get what you want, when you want. Your main point of discussion is to "drive". Can't drive while your waiting.
I was in the same exact position as you and with the C7 being revealed just a few days later (despitr all the leaked photos and renderings), I still chose a 2013 C6Z over the C7.
Will I regret it? Only time will tell. But, it took me all of 9 years for the C6 to grow on me.....and that is what I decided on with 11 days to the unveiling of the C7.
"Drive"
That one single word says alot. Then again, so does your question of "Should I wait?".
"Wait" = "Not Driving"
Its a tough decision for sure. I had many sleepless nights wondering if I waited, I would pass up a dream at a steal of a price.
Despite all the cool guy bells and whistles of the C7, I am just as content behind the wheel of a brand new Corvette, regardless of year.
This is your decision. And yours alone. Choose wisely because no one else is making the final decision but you.
"Drive" "Wait"
You decide. Good luck.
I was in the same exact position as you and with the C7 being revealed just a few days later (despitr all the leaked photos and renderings), I still chose a 2013 C6Z over the C7.
Will I regret it? Only time will tell. But, it took me all of 9 years for the C6 to grow on me.....and that is what I decided on with 11 days to the unveiling of the C7.
"Drive"
That one single word says alot. Then again, so does your question of "Should I wait?".
"Wait" = "Not Driving"
Its a tough decision for sure. I had many sleepless nights wondering if I waited, I would pass up a dream at a steal of a price.
Despite all the cool guy bells and whistles of the C7, I am just as content behind the wheel of a brand new Corvette, regardless of year.
This is your decision. And yours alone. Choose wisely because no one else is making the final decision but you.
"Drive" "Wait"
You decide. Good luck.
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With the great discounts on the 427 convertible, you can go that route, drive it for a few years, have a lot of fun, & then slide over to a C7 when all the usual startup issues of a new model have been resolved. A win/win. Course if you are a gotta have the latest & greatest type, get the C7. Can't go wrong either way.
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I agree with what musclecar6 said above and add, that if you can really afford the 427 vert that lists for about $94k and can be had for around $80k, more or less, I would go for it. You could always trade up to a C7 down the road. But be forwarned, once you get used to that much power with the 427, you'll never go back to a base C7.
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Well, yes this is also true. I'm just saying the "uniqueness" of the 427 will keep more of it's value. As for the C7, even if it is trouble free, it is only the first in what I'm sure will be a long line special editions, and high performance models. In time it will be what an '05 base coupe is today, in terms of resale value.
That is a big maybe. I suspect many of us will not be here...
Get the C7Z. 
Le Mans Master
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IMO...words like "resale value, appreciation, collector car" do not equal a C6 of any model...including the 427. Perhaps, if one were to purchase a 2013, C6,427, 60th Anniversary model.....maybe, just a maybe will be worth a bit more 20-30 years in the future. That is a big maybe. I suspect many of us will not be here...
That is a big maybe. I suspect many of us will not be here...
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Actually, early reports support the fact, C7s will be available, maybe not plentiful at only the large volume Corvette dealers. Most of these dealers are already stating MSRP. GM plans to steer larger allocations to high volume dealers. The smaller dealerships will be lucky to see one in 2014, plus they will attempt to sell at MSRP++.