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Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 490
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From: Slinger WI
If 7% of the people do not like some aspects of the car that does not make them unpopular.
So no, they will not change it next year.
They were trying to make a bold enough redesign to **** off at least 10% of the population that don't like to see any changes in their sacred cows. It looks like they missed their target.
So no, they will not change it next year.
They were trying to make a bold enough redesign to **** off at least 10% of the population that don't like to see any changes in their sacred cows. It looks like they missed their target.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2012
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If 7% of the people do not like some aspects of the car that does not make them unpopular.
So no, they will not change it next year.
They were trying to make a bold enough redesign to **** off at least 10% of the population that don't like to see any changes in their sacred cows. It looks like they missed their target.
So no, they will not change it next year.
They were trying to make a bold enough redesign to **** off at least 10% of the population that don't like to see any changes in their sacred cows. It looks like they missed their target.
LMAO!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 8,099
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From: Oakland, CA
GM Accessories might sell body-colored vents/inlets for those who don't like the stock contrast.
But if you think there will be any rear fascia changes in the second model year, you need to think again. There's way too much positive response to engender a Honda-Civic / Chevy Malibu ohcrap update. You'll be lucky if a non-cartoonish aftermarket option appears.
But if you think there will be any rear fascia changes in the second model year, you need to think again. There's way too much positive response to engender a Honda-Civic / Chevy Malibu ohcrap update. You'll be lucky if a non-cartoonish aftermarket option appears.
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GM Accessories might sell body-colored vents/inlets for those who don't like the stock contrast.
But if you think there will be any rear fascia changes in the second model year, you need to think again. There's way too much positive response to engender a Honda-Civic / Chevy Malibu ohcrap update. You'll be lucky if a non-cartoonish aftermarket option appears.
But if you think there will be any rear fascia changes in the second model year, you need to think again. There's way too much positive response to engender a Honda-Civic / Chevy Malibu ohcrap update. You'll be lucky if a non-cartoonish aftermarket option appears.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Philadelphia PA
the only reason why GM is changing is that Ford and Honda have been handing them their azzes in the midsize car market.
In fact I can't remember seeing as many mid sized Ford sedans since the early 90's with the Taurus.
In fact I can't remember seeing as many mid sized Ford sedans since the early 90's with the Taurus.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 461
Likes: 5
From: Richmond VA
If Chevy can redo the Malibu after one year there is hope that some unpopular elements of the C7 could disappear as well. 
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_1...-chevy-malibu/
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_1...-chevy-malibu/
Does corvette typically make changes when 7 of the members of corvetteforum.com do not like a style???nope
Get some common sense man. The c7 is hot!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,191
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From: Tucson Arizona
The C7 is a beautiful, well engineered, high performance sports Car. Why would they change it after one year? They will sell all they can build. 
Afterrmarket will take care of the small "details". Probably, the hi HP Model will be a little different. But, face it the C7 "look" is what we will have for the forseeable future. 
Afterrmarket will take care of the small "details". Probably, the hi HP Model will be a little different. But, face it the C7 "look" is what we will have for the forseeable future. 
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Unbelievable. Thats all I asked for and you want it too. Hypocrite. I don't like the rear end with the black paint. Then a lot of you simpletons ganged up on me. Yes I think the demographic on the Corvette was successfully lowered - to 8 year olds. 
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Unpopular? The only ones who think it's "unpopular" are C6 owners who realize their car instantly looked "old".
What C6 owners want is a car more like the C6 so that won't happen.
The Malibu has to fight against the Fusion, which is a darn nice looking car (now that they stole the front from Aston Martin).
What C6 owners want is a car more like the C6 so that won't happen.
The Malibu has to fight against the Fusion, which is a darn nice looking car (now that they stole the front from Aston Martin).
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I've said I wanted the body-colored option on the vents since day one.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
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I personally like the new rear and the black lower panel. But, if the feedback is overwhelmingly negative it would be an easy thing for Chevy to change. Remember in 1984 there was a black body molding around the whole exterior of the car. Chevy changed it in 1985 to body colored. Not sure if it was customers complaining, but they did change it the next year.
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I personally like the new rear and the black lower panel. But, if the feedback is overwhelmingly negative it would be an easy thing for Chevy to change. Remember in 1984 there was a black body molding around the whole exterior of the car. Chevy changed it in 1985 to body colored. Not sure if it was customers complaining, but they did change it the next year.
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