c7 quality
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
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After hours of inspection and careful analysis, by new C7 - Vin 7683 is damned near perfect. The amount of orange peel is very minimal. Less than my neighbor's new Ferrari California or another neighbor's new M5. The fit and finish are spot on. The rear deck is easy to close. Car is tight, no rattles, all electronics work as expected. Frankly, I was surprised. My first thought was I just wasn't looking closely enough. Wrong. The more I look the better it gets.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2012
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And even then they are just as guilty of orange peel as everyone else, or poorly fitting body panels.
I've seen more than one Acura that had paint issues.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,377
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From: Danbury CT
Aaron I wouldn't say the C7 has a waiting list, people were just "waiting" for the new car to arrive, they are everywhere to be had right now. As for the lack of prep with their vendors, well only GM can be blamed for not being preparred for the launch which is why the Z51 package is tough right now.
I won't get into the Acura comparison b/c there isn't one.
I won't get into the Acura comparison b/c there isn't one.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 700
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From: Florida
I'm on my second generation Acura (TL) and I've seen only two c7's (not counting the one in the auto show) up close. IMO the C7's top my current TL in interior fitment.
Aaron I wouldn't say the C7 has a waiting list, people were just "waiting" for the new car to arrive, they are everywhere to be had right now. As for the lack of prep with their vendors, well only GM can be blamed for not being preparred for the launch which is why the Z51 package is tough right now.
I won't get into the Acura comparison b/c there isn't one.
I won't get into the Acura comparison b/c there isn't one.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Danville California
My only issue - and it's minor - is that with the sun directly on the dashboard (I have a 3LT Kalahari) the dash is bumpy and you can see the cutout for the passenger airbag. Only when the sun is on it though...
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 10,084
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From: CA
After hours of inspection and careful analysis, by new C7 - Vin 7683 is damned near perfect. The amount of orange peel is very minimal. Less than my neighbor's new Ferrari California or another neighbor's new M5. The fit and finish are spot on. The rear deck is easy to close. Car is tight, no rattles, all electronics work as expected. Frankly, I was surprised. My first thought was I just wasn't looking closely enough. Wrong. The more I look the better it gets.
The other thing I have seen is the rear facia fit at the wheel opening having a step (not a smooth arch).
Michael
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2002
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The second picture shows the overly long rear fascia which creates a "step" into the wheel well opening. This has been on many, many C7s. I don't think too many Acuras have that problem (though I could be wrong).
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Mine too... but driver side only. Not a deal breaker to me. So close to the ground that no one will likely notice it. Everything else is pretty impressive.
Last edited by SoCalC7; Dec 1, 2013 at 03:52 AM.
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