@ jinx, best post I've read on this forum in a long time, thank you for contributing and taking the time to express your opinions!! WELL DONE SIR
@ red2012, yes I know it's you Ron...lol. A very diplomatic approach for I know we have both had styling complaints. As we all know the dynamics of the cars perf, power and overall drivability remains to be seen and discussed. GOOD JOB PAL.
@ tux, yes he did and yes you can!

Glad to see we are actually all involving each other and doing it politely!

 

I'm gonna wait a bit.

 

Rework the back a little. Remove the black air vents. Lights are
OK. But work on getting more body color and reduce angles.

 

Likes;
Interior, layout and materials and new instrumentation. Also the real CF trim. Track seats, even the standard seats are nice, cooled, leather feels thick and soft, nice stitching.
Pretty much all views, even the back after seeing up close.
Aluminum frame.
Vents... I like them and think the carbon flash paint is much better than the dull plastic inserts on the C6 (swapped my Z vents for hydrocarbon finished).
Lighter removable exposed CF top, I like the body color trimmed version, also the painted A pillars vs. the rubber ones.
Hatch, I like it.
Suspension choices.

Dislikes;
I wish the rear quarter seam was hidden, maybe in a tuck on the rear or at least like the C6 - just something about that beautiful expanse interrupted with the line.
Front fangs, the aftermarket should come up with something to better integrate that portion.
Stingray emblems and rear lettering, easily addressed with dental floss.
Possibly colors, will miss the JSB. Would like some crazy choices like the bright green or Lambo orange - not for more attention but just because I like them.
Waiting to see the (if) wide body version.

Neutral;
Steering wheel, better but could be wow.
Wheels, will go with the black Z51 style.
Exhaust note, I like it more raw like the ZR, less throaty.


Overall, to me the car is awesome. The Torch Red Z51 on display is jaw-dropping, the sharp lines are much more subdued than on the CG. My biggest dislike is not being able to rationalize having more than three cars to the wife, so the C6 has to go. Obsolete my ***, it's still a beautiful car and always will be. They would look great sitting next to each other.

 

From photos & reports only:

Like: 95% of new design - Maranello-esce front end and side profile - Interior Materials, Fit & New Seats - Rev Matching - Attn to Weight Savings - V8 Power - American Made

Dislike: Rear design - Narrower Tires - Larger F&R Emblems

Nervous About: Abundance of Electronics

Patiently Waiting: HP, Torque, Weight &Pricing - Driving Experience

 

The thread is going well.

I am only going to say my dislikes are the engine and more specifically the AFM. I am going to keep an eye on this forum and see what the next 2-3 years bring with real world ownership.

 

@ stingray, smart IMO to do so be it for bugs, perf. models or supply and demand!
@ tex, I like it, some minor tweaks but seemingly all else is good!
@ Dan, you and jinx have offered the best write ups so far. I like you end comment about the C6 too.
@ Michael, I agree with your comment about the tires, it takes away from the stance.

 

[427 c5]No DCT, no all wheel drive, FAIL [/427 c5]

I figured that would be the first responder.

As for my opinion on what I've seen so far...
I like most of the exterior design except the back is a bit busy.
The wheels are fairly plain, but I'll probably choose black so not much of an issue there.
I like the interior, but thought they could've designed a better looking steering wheel.

 

Thats right. I want to see the big dogs first before deciding.

 

@ ByBYBMW, in part to you early post, thanks again! I am going to hold up my end and stay involved positively. The engine remains somewhat a mystery, I am very curious to see how the DI and cylinder management perform flawlessly on a car with so much power.
@ B-Myster, seems like the wheels are becoming a common denominator of dislike.
@ stingray, FYI your namesake got either launched or put on vacation...lol. Glad you're still here with us though, you involvement in this thread is appreciated.

 

Hey, I said I liked everything about it! Sorry, I don't have any dislikes. Seeing as I've been here around 14 years now, I've already got advanced degrees... no 'next grade' exists. This new vette sure has brought some weirdness to the forum.

 

@ muttin', no worries, it was just the dead horse and the follow up quote to it that got the thread off on the wrong foot. It's great you like everything, I assume you'll get one and thoroughly enjoy it.

 

LIKE
all of the exterior
interior
new softer leather
motor
all high tech features

Dislike
I can't see all the color combinations before I place my order
( have an early deposit with expected delivery in August)

 

Dan I like the way this thread is going because NOBODY IS ASSUMING ANYTHING WITHOUT HARD DATA. We are all making our comments on what we know and seen so far. No bickering.

 

@ George, I assume you mean "see" in person? With any luck GM will have a build feature on their site that might give you some sense of combos. Either way best of luck with your order choice and love you pooch in your avatar.
@ Ron, and everyone's opinion has not been tainted with vile venom. It's a testament to ALL the contributors here, I've noticed some usual suspects are absent but they may be busy, I hope they chime in!! Thumbs up buddy...

 

I will stack another $100 on Dan's 427!

 

Only dislikes I have are:

Rear to busy
Round exhaust
Steering Wheel looks sissy
Same old crappy Auto
Fangs
Skinny rubber
Vents will be a bitch to keep clean
AFM and all the other Cafe crap

Over all like the car and think some of my dislikes will be addressed with the High Performance model. Also think the HP should have been closer to 500 and less weight than the GS (yet to be determined)

 

Dislikes - The rear end, tail lights, cylinder de-activation.

Likes - Front view looks awesome, 475 hp for base, the Laguna blue (I would have gotten this color in my '13 GS were it available), driver cockpit layout, not to mention the new car smell!

I remember when Chevy introduced the '88 model year pickup truck. At first I thought it looked like shiet, but over time it grew and grew on me, so much that I ended up owning 4 of these. I though the C7, save a few flaws, was pretty amazing the first day GM unvailed it in Jan. In a couple years I think alot of fence riders will begin to fall in love with it.

Without seeing the C7 in person I can only go off what GM has announced and the pictures of it on the net, but I can say there's more to like about the C7 than to dislike. JMHO.

 

Pros:
Gorgeous car all the way to the rear wheel and including it.
Chiseled looks, has all the right curves, just looks mean.
For the first time, I think black vents on a color body just looks bitchin.
Appears to retain / build on the Corvette value proposition
All Corvettes will finally will come to the fight with good tires
Interior appears much improved, at least in appearance.
Good seats - finally (it appears)
Performance models will have removable roof

Cons:
Ridiculous, assinine, retarded Mattel rear end design. Fix it.
Lots of new technology, especially the engine
More e-nannies

Unknowns:
Weight and actual performance - but seems will be incremental rather than revolutionary

Reliability - lots of new technology + cost cutting = trouble - hope not, but I'm not counting on it.

What performance models will look like.

 

Excellent posts Sam, Icon and TT! And don't worry Sam, your money is safe! lol