Repost of Censored Thread Re C7 Taillights
03-29-2013, 12:56 AM
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Catering to older folk would only be a short term success. Marketing to to a younger crowd and aspiring the teenagers while losing a few older buyers is a more viable long term success.
03-29-2013, 12:57 AM
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Yes, younger does not mean 30. The goal for GM on the C7 is to have the average buyer be the same age as the average Porsche/ Super car buyer. (Mid to upper 40's). Average C6 buyer was 56, GM is trying to hit that 40 year old guy who has the money for a 2nd car.
03-29-2013, 12:57 AM
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03-29-2013, 12:59 AM
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Based on real world people I know the number is larger than 5 to 10 percent by quite a margin. I think we should be glad they are there though because they take some of the heat off of the uglier than sin remainder of the back of the car underneath them.
Meh whatever, I don't have to look at it cause I'll be in the car and t's kind of amusing to think that when you pass someone you are then practically hanging your hairy *** out and mooning them just by letting them see the back of the car. Maybe thats what their true plan was, auto mooning? lol
Meh whatever, I don't have to look at it cause I'll be in the car and t's kind of amusing to think that when you pass someone you are then practically hanging your hairy *** out and mooning them just by letting them see the back of the car. Maybe thats what their true plan was, auto mooning? lol
03-29-2013, 01:03 AM
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Based on real world people I know the number is larger than 5 to 10 percent by quite a margin. I think we should be glad they are there though because they take some of the heat off of the uglier than sin remainder of the back of the car underneath them.
Meh whatever, I don't have to look at it cause I'll be in the car and t's kind of amusing to think that when you pass someone you are then practically hanging your hairy *** out and mooning them just by letting them see the back of the car. Maybe thats what their true plan was, auto mooning? lol
Meh whatever, I don't have to look at it cause I'll be in the car and t's kind of amusing to think that when you pass someone you are then practically hanging your hairy *** out and mooning them just by letting them see the back of the car. Maybe thats what their true plan was, auto mooning? lol
03-29-2013, 01:03 AM
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Not again ...................
IBTL second time around ................
03-29-2013, 01:04 AM
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IBTL? If this thread is censored a second time, it will reflect very negatively on this forum. I hope that is not the case.
If this was so pointless, why did Tom Peters make a Youtube video on the topic? I've never seen a design team head basically go on TV to try and explain and justify a mistake. And if you watch that video, it is hard to conclude Mr. Peters does not at least begin to appreciate that putting Camaro tail lights on a new Corvette is a major error.
If this was so pointless, why did Tom Peters make a Youtube video on the topic? I've never seen a design team head basically go on TV to try and explain and justify a mistake. And if you watch that video, it is hard to conclude Mr. Peters does not at least begin to appreciate that putting Camaro tail lights on a new Corvette is a major error.
03-29-2013, 01:07 AM
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Toyota headlights? First time I have personally heard of that comparison. Your other points may, MAY be valid, but overall I think you are projecting what YOU would buy.. You are, of course, welcome to your opinions but I don't feel you have convinced many others that your thoughts are valid and I believe most wont agree that boycotting GM will do any good. But kudos for an otherwise well written post.
And for one final point of reference, I am four years older than you.
And for one final point of reference, I am four years older than you.
03-29-2013, 01:09 AM
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Pop up head lights ? They've been illegal for how many years now ?
03-29-2013, 01:11 AM
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Imagine if the Corvette still had popup headlights. Wow it would be the only car that had one and would be the joke of the auto industry for it's outdated look.
03-29-2013, 01:20 AM
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I was talking with a young Cadillac rep the other day. The corvette
came up and age market. He felt few young people under 45
can justify or afford the car. Said Cadillac is getting some younger
but not like the other brands. Cadillac does offer seating for 4, in all,
with SUV and Wagons. Corvette is not practical outside single,
empty nesters, or the few that happen to be able to afford a toy.
On the taillights, sorta shrugged his shoulder and went well
they could have spent a little more time there. Too busy back
there with vents and angles. Front good.
For the price, a V Caddy would give a taste of both worlds
If your 50, your old.. In the eyes of marketers.
came up and age market. He felt few young people under 45
can justify or afford the car. Said Cadillac is getting some younger
but not like the other brands. Cadillac does offer seating for 4, in all,
with SUV and Wagons. Corvette is not practical outside single,
empty nesters, or the few that happen to be able to afford a toy.
On the taillights, sorta shrugged his shoulder and went well
they could have spent a little more time there. Too busy back
there with vents and angles. Front good.
For the price, a V Caddy would give a taste of both worlds
If your 50, your old.. In the eyes of marketers.
03-29-2013, 02:14 AM
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There is only one way the tail lights may become an issue-if this thing does 0-60 in 3 flat and quarter mile in 11 flat, then people would start noticing them. Chances are very good, C7 owners will be complaining about other cars tail lights
03-29-2013, 02:15 AM
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It was likely locked because there have been ENDLESS threads on this topic that you could have posted in. It has been discussed ad nauseum. Instead you HAD to create a another new thread. Then that thread gets locked and instead of inquiring to a moderator as the TOS request, you open yet another new thread.
The likelihood this will be locked approaches 100%. Perhaps you should read the Terms of Service you agreed to, and inquire of a moderator before you open another new thread on this topic.
Just a little bit of friendly advice.
The likelihood this will be locked approaches 100%. Perhaps you should read the Terms of Service you agreed to, and inquire of a moderator before you open another new thread on this topic.
Just a little bit of friendly advice.
Although I think the C7's rear end looks very fugly and does not fit the rest of the awesome design of the C7, this new thread is certainly 
IBTL!
03-29-2013, 02:25 AM
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Sixty six years old, twenty lifetime Vettes. Glad to see the pop ups gone. OK with the rear of the C7. 
Also, don't salivate looking at C2s. Love the C3s, though. My GS and the C7 remind me of the C3s. The C7 has a killer look. And, will take the Vette to a higher level.
Also, don't salivate looking at C2s. Love the C3s, though. My GS and the C7 remind me of the C3s. The C7 has a killer look. And, will take the Vette to a higher level.
03-29-2013, 02:38 AM
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IMO the tail lights are great. They finally got rid of one of my biggest car related pet peeves - the red turn signal. Thank goodness they have amber ones now (not that people use blinkers anymore anyway).
It's the running mascara vents around the lights that is the problem. I would likely get a C7 in a darker color in order to make the vents less noticeable. Everything else about the car is great IMO.
-T
It's the running mascara vents around the lights that is the problem. I would likely get a C7 in a darker color in order to make the vents less noticeable. Everything else about the car is great IMO.
-T
03-29-2013, 02:40 AM
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IMO the tail lights are great. They finally got rid of one of my biggest car related pet peeves - the red turn signal. Thank goodness they have amber ones now (not that people use blinkers anymore anyway).
It's the running mascara vents around the lights that is the problem. I would likely get a C7 in a darker color in order to make the vents less noticeable. Everything else about the car is great IMO.
-T
It's the running mascara vents around the lights that is the problem. I would likely get a C7 in a darker color in order to make the vents less noticeable. Everything else about the car is great IMO.
-T
