Photos of C7 at Cincinnati Concours
#21
Burning Brakes
#22
Pro
#23
Unfortunately, with all the noted and welcomed interior improvements in the C7, they did not address , IMO, one the most glaringly el cheapo areas of the C5/C6 : the wide flat featureless swath of " commercial work van " - looking ABS plastic around and on the HVAC/storage /cup holder lids/console . That area is one of the first surfaces that any casual looker turns their eye to first time they look inside to " check out the interior " of any car .
( It is where , 16 years ago, I plastered an aftermarket stick-on C5 carbon fiber kit , which helped a bit to reduce the " Designed by Tupperware " feel. )
The $995 Carbon option stops before that area - it should have extended down though the entire center console (and for balance , around the window controls on the doors too , where more ABS plastic sits ) . I think many here would gladly pay $1295 for the full kit, than $995 for just the area surrounding the gauge cluster , which would represent a better perceived value and visual enhancement for that option.
Hope GM notes this and alters the option in the second year .
( It is where , 16 years ago, I plastered an aftermarket stick-on C5 carbon fiber kit , which helped a bit to reduce the " Designed by Tupperware " feel. )
The $995 Carbon option stops before that area - it should have extended down though the entire center console (and for balance , around the window controls on the doors too , where more ABS plastic sits ) . I think many here would gladly pay $1295 for the full kit, than $995 for just the area surrounding the gauge cluster , which would represent a better perceived value and visual enhancement for that option.
Hope GM notes this and alters the option in the second year .
Last edited by usroute66 MKW; 06-10-2013 at 01:49 PM.
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Weird. The car has too many black spots sprinkled all over it so the make a bigger one on the hood.
#26
Pro
Good point - I like the way it sits in the photo. I could really see your point with that as an issue if you had the carbon flash painted mirrors and spoiler on top of all of this.....and black wheels.
#27
Safety Car
Yes, agreed and it almost looks as plain as the C6 interior. I think the carbon fiber, aluminum accents and alcantera are must have options. If the magazine rags get a C7 with a plain interior as this C7, it will be interesting to see what they will say.
#29
AIR FORCE VETERAN
I think at this point it is a mystery. We may see more of them. It does help blend in the hood vents rather then having them have a stuck on look. Those black vents are like the prom queen getting a pimple just before the dance. IMO
#30
Its been kinda seen before (the stripe that is) on a white car with split down center. Just can't figure out how to upload, but it's here somewhere.
#32
Melting Slicks
Everyone needs to keep in mind, you can order the base car for $51,000 and get a great looking car with a good interior. Or option it up from there. Some people will buy the base and add all the aftermarket custom stuff. Or rip it out and put in a cage to go racing. And thats fine, too.
I think it is great GM offers a car with no frills but allows you to check the boxes and get all the goodies if you want. Remember, not everyone can afford or want the $8005 3LZ package.
The car can be configured many different ways and thats what people deserve....a choice.
I think it is great GM offers a car with no frills but allows you to check the boxes and get all the goodies if you want. Remember, not everyone can afford or want the $8005 3LZ package.
The car can be configured many different ways and thats what people deserve....a choice.
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Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
#37
Melting Slicks
excellent point. For 1k I don't see the value in what you get; which to me is a "starter kit." I would imagine for around that price or less we'll see a complete interior kit available very soon on the aftermarket. I am however, conscious that for some folks less is more and the GM offered CF dash will be just right. For those folks, the 1k might represent great value.
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