C7 interior recognition
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Its almost the same style dash that was in the 1990-1993 C4s except for the additions if modern Gm parts bin eletronics. Nothing new at all, In fact I would call it retro. The C4s of that decade I think had the best interiors Corvette has ever had including the C7. I think the new Impala's interior is far nicer looking and feeling to the touch. In fact I would say its equal to and better than any mid level Cadillac I have been in.
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We should all just ignore them and they will eventually go away. It's no fun if no one engages with them.
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I've never had the pleasure of sitting in an Aston or a Ferrari, but by that comparison, I'm sure you're correct. However, it's a huge leap forward from the C6, and in 3LT form, I think it holds it's own against similarly priced cars. Previously, the Corvette was known for having the best bang for the buck in spite of it's interior, and that's no longer the case.
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Its almost the same style dash that was in the 1990-1993 C4s except for the additions if modern Gm parts bin eletronics. Nothing new at all, In fact I would call it retro. The C4s of that decade I think had the best interiors Corvette has ever had including the C7. I think the new Impala's interior is far nicer looking and feeling to the touch. In fact I would say its equal to and better than any mid level Cadillac I have been in.
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I love the design and layout of the C6 and C7 interior. My only beef with the interior of almost all the American made sports cars these days is the lack of color selection. Almost all the Vettes, Mustangs, Camaros etc (unless special ordered) are a sea of black with a lot of plastic. I like a bit of contrasting color in the carpet or side door panels with a few subtle pieces of chrome trim here and there. To the Vettes credit, you can at least order some variety and I think the two tone packages look very nice. But good luck finding that on the majority of cars sitting on the dealers lots, wether new or used. Also wish the rear side cargo panels of the C7 coupe was carpeted like the C5&6.
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I did not mind the c6 interior - it was very simple yes but did not thinked it look bad. What I did not enjoy during my 1 year of ownwership was how it held up. The seats looked 25 years old after 2 months (lots of wrinkle) the paint on the dials was rubbing off...I would say the fake leather round the shifter was real crap.
Now the C7 I nice...I think they should have not put plastic by the shifter - I think the fake carbon fiber in the c6 would have been nicer. I want to see how it hold up over time...I looked at 2014 at a dealership that had 50,000 plus miles on it and the seats and everything else looked OK.
Now the C7 I nice...I think they should have not put plastic by the shifter - I think the fake carbon fiber in the c6 would have been nicer. I want to see how it hold up over time...I looked at 2014 at a dealership that had 50,000 plus miles on it and the seats and everything else looked OK.