billsee

Blogs are usually people describing problems with their car. While the C7 sometimes feels like trying to operate Windows 9, and I still can't get my 60GB iPod to work, none are the end of the world.

I'm not rich, but I do have a string of multiple Mustangs, Camaros, Porsche 911's and RX7s in my past.

With one week of C7-Z51 under my belt I have to say it pulls toward redline without hesitation, like the Wankel in the '93 twin turbo RX7 except it pulls harder, maked sounds like it is loving to be doing it. It corners as well as any 911 I ever owned but with enough hint of being tail happy to put a big smile on my face drifting through a tight corner. And it brakes better than any car I've ever owned, period. If I took the big Z51 spoiler off and the nomenclature on the back of the car, it could pass for a Ferrari.

Thank you Bowling Green, thank you every one. If someone had told me this was going to happen I would have scoffed at them....but I think I'm falling in love.

Billsee

VETJAZZ

congrats. Looking forward to the same experience.

Dusty Starbucks

Nice to hear Bill. Congrats on your new ride! Round these parts, we love pictures, too!

Couple questions if you have time;
a) I assume a 7 spd manual, yes?
b) Ride stiffness with the Z51 and MSRC? (compared to 911 if you can)

Thanks and thoroughly enjoy yourself!

450hp mike9

Same here after 3 weeks , just could not be more pleased . Thank you all @ GM and BG for making such a great car and you workers for the quality build.

c6rod

I have owned every series Corvette over the years and have not been without a Corvette in my garage for over 50 years. Have a 2010 GS and will be buying a C7 next year.
I was surprised to see this post from Forum members who actually love their C7's. I have heard nothing but complaints from Forum members every since the final concept drawings came out.
Maybe it takes actually owning and driving one to appreciate a fine performance car that rivals European performance cars for 1/2 to 1/3 the purchase and maintenance cost.
I will buy my C7 next year even if there were still many naysayer's. I have had the worst years (1958) and the best years, so far (2010) and they continually get better.

red2012

That may apply to your car but I'm sure some forum members would beg to differ.

BlueOx

You are clearly not reading many of the posts here in CF7.

peter pan

Congrats and like the review

MikeC4C5C6...C7

1300 miles, no problems, lots of fun and "new friends" at every gas station and parking lot!

billsee

Yes, 7 speed manual. I was on the fence. I read Porsche reviews where the PDK tranny was praised, but at the same time saying driving wasn't "as involving" (I read that "as fun"). At the end of 15 minute talk with a GM engineer who's driven everything, he said "Order the stick". I did, and I've not regretted that decision.

My Porsches were older, much modified, and gone now so I can't make a suspension comparison that would be valid. Today it would be a comparison of Corvette MSRC to Porsche MSRC: they (and Ferrari, Audi, etc) are using the GM shock design in their high-end cars. They have validated the MSRC technology that GM invented/patented.

My wife HATED the 2005 Z51 ride. Stiff shocks and sway bars were the only way then and it really was overdone for a daily driver. My 2006 and 2007 both had MSRC and she went across country multiple times in those without any complaints. But I tracked the 2007 a few days on a rough surface track in Montana and it did very well.

In Touring position the C7's MSRC seems to provide less transfer of road harshness into the cabin. It's not dramatic, but clearly it is a little less road noise than Sport. I drive it in Sport because it seems to have slightly quicker response to throttle and steering inputs and hearing the road surface noise isn't a big deal to me. I've not driven it in Track mode for any distance.

I enjoy driving and love the Z51-MSRC combination. This is a real "drivers" car. Everyone is different and others might well say "t'aint worth it to me". It's nice to have the option, right?

I throw skis in the back and drive my car in the winter. A set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3 A/S tires will be here Friday. I'm taking this opportunity to powder coat the rims before putting the A/S tires on. I'll post a picture in about a week, that will undoubtedly produce some flames.

Billsee

oldschoolvette

Congrats and great report..

keep driving it

C7Joy

Great, hoping to share that experience in the future.

bigblock427

Thanks for sharing your view of the Vette. I am glad you like it.

GOLD72

Great report!!!

GOLD72

[QUOTE=c6rod;1585249800.............. ..and have not been without a Corvette in my garage for over 50 years. ...............[/QUOTE]

Nearly 41 years for me of continuous ownership.

450hp mike9

I bet half of them don't even own one just come on here to bash.

450hp mike9

Great car way to go GM !!!

450hp mike9

This is about people who have a C7 and what they have experienced . You own a old Vette so how can you add any experience first hand about a C 7 ???.

JoesC5

I bet half of them(CF members) don't even own one(Corvette) just come here to praise.

JoesC5

You can also remove those that don't have any first hand experience with a C7 and you have eliminated most of the Corvette forum.