C3 vs C7
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The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
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I get the nostalgic reference.
But if you are about to buy the new flat screen TV at Costco are you going to pause and say......yeah......but......I could buy that sweet black and white Zenith and polish it up.........
The good ole days.....I get it.....butterfly collars buttoned down to your belly button, a fat gold chain that sparkles in the sun and chest hair so mammoth that it looks like a rabid honey badger jumped you.....
But if you are about to buy the new flat screen TV at Costco are you going to pause and say......yeah......but......I could buy that sweet black and white Zenith and polish it up.........
The good ole days.....I get it.....butterfly collars buttoned down to your belly button, a fat gold chain that sparkles in the sun and chest hair so mammoth that it looks like a rabid honey badger jumped you.....
Not sure what people's clothes and chest hair has to do with it. I guess if you were too old and couldnt enjoy the women of the 70's (hairy as they were) you could be a bit bitter on the whole 70s thing
And oddly enough my 14 year old son has a vintage radio collection and even set up a personal analogue TV station so he can watch cable TV on his Sony watchman collection.
There is no doubt a C7 is 'better' than a C3, but some people like to be a little different.
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I drove my father's '78 a lot and it was "fun" but not "fun" like the C7. It was loud, crude, rough and a lot of "holy **** I almost lost it" kind of fun.
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
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I actually had a pretty good time in the 70s, not much of a disco fan though - I was at the Steve Dahl disco demolition in Comiskey park. But I met my wife in a '75 Corvette, had a few other C3s that were fun cars.
Not sure what people's clothes and chest hair has to do with it. I guess if you were too old and couldnt enjoy the women of the 70's (hairy as they were) you could be a bit bitter on the whole 70s thing
And oddly enough my 14 year old son has a vintage radio collection and even set up a personal analogue TV station so he can watch cable TV on his Sony watchman collection.
There is no doubt a C7 is 'better' than a C3, but some people like to be a little different.
Not sure what people's clothes and chest hair has to do with it. I guess if you were too old and couldnt enjoy the women of the 70's (hairy as they were) you could be a bit bitter on the whole 70s thing
And oddly enough my 14 year old son has a vintage radio collection and even set up a personal analogue TV station so he can watch cable TV on his Sony watchman collection.
There is no doubt a C7 is 'better' than a C3, but some people like to be a little different.
Dude, all of the above is epic. Good times. You forgot the Cheryl Tiegs poster in the bedroom but I'll let that slide.
Just don't let that nostalgia take your opportunity to experience the new Stingray away....there is NOTHING like it.
Melting Slicks
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I drove my father's '78 a lot and it was "fun" but not "fun" like the C7. It was loud, crude, rough and a lot of "holy **** I almost lost it" kind of fun.
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
Now you are traction controlled, anti lock braked, stability controlled, tires that actually grip etc, granted its much safer but from someone who grew up with 60s musclecars it does take some of the 'holy crap I cant believe I didnt die' fun out of it. But myself I'm getting a little too old for that kind of fun
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I drive a C7 every day, 4000 miles in the last two months, its a great car. But anyone with a decent credit score can buy one, classic cars are a labor of love and more power to the people that own and maintain them. I'm done with them, mostly because they are just ridiculously priced these days, but I have nothing against people wanting to own/build one.
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I had a 1970 Convertible and would have it back in a heartbeat if I could (and if I could have it in like new condition), but not if I had to give up my C7. If the C3 is a fair weather/weekend/parade car it might be fun. If it is a car you have to depend on to get you some where the C7 is it.
My friend has a 1978 that he bough new. It pretty much sits immobile for weeks at a time while he fixes the latest thing to go wrong. Nice hobby, I guess...
My friend has a 1978 that he bough new. It pretty much sits immobile for weeks at a time while he fixes the latest thing to go wrong. Nice hobby, I guess...
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Old Corvette's are wanted by the boomer's! C3 is a pile compared to even a C6 let alone a C7. Then what are going to use it a C3 for!
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I drove my father's '78 a lot and it was "fun" but not "fun" like the C7. It was loud, crude, rough and a lot of "holy **** I almost lost it" kind of fun.
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
The C7 is more super fast, powerful, precise and "holy **** I can't believe the car just took that corner that fast and I wasn't scared" kind of fun
sounds from the young guy but this answer was maybe I wanted to hear.
I just turned into 30s
was a bit scared that if I put those strong motor on C3 and b/c of that power I may lose control rather than playing around with risks.
I was pretty amazed how ppl reviewed C7 with grips and all that.
well..its tough decision but happy one
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Some people like dangerous fun, and the older cars provide plenty of that
Now you are traction controlled, anti lock braked, stability controlled, tires that actually grip etc, granted its much safer but from someone who grew up with 60s musclecars it does take some of the 'holy crap I cant believe I didnt die' fun out of it. But myself I'm getting a little too old for that kind of fun
Now you are traction controlled, anti lock braked, stability controlled, tires that actually grip etc, granted its much safer but from someone who grew up with 60s musclecars it does take some of the 'holy crap I cant believe I didnt die' fun out of it. But myself I'm getting a little too old for that kind of fun
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I recall cruises we went on when we owned a C5 and belonged to a club in San Diego. On an extended cruise, the older cars would have to stop for gas twice as often as the newer ones.
No thanks - I'll take my C7 every time.
No thanks - I'll take my C7 every time.
Melting Slicks
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I have had two different 73's over the years, kept each one about ten years. I just got tried of working on them. Nothing major , just little things and the driving enjoyment disappeared. I am thinking about a C7 for my Fun Car. A 2LT in Torch Red or Laguna Blue are my favorites. Just not certain that my old back will keeping getting in and out of something that low. I am driving a 10 Mustang GT now and love it. Its no Corvette but has all the get-up-and-go I can use on the road now-a-days. As far as getting a C6, no way, it just does not have the body look appeal of a C3, which I believe the C7 has, minus the rear end of course. For me the C7 has much more shoulder and hip room than my old '73's and is easier to drive. While I really enjoyed my 73's I would never go back.
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OP you aren't going to get much good advice here when it comes to anything against the 7.
Which C3 are you referring to, an early old school pre gas crunch big block or a 1982 with CFI and T-tops or something in between?
Don't compare the two, compare what makes you happy driving and how you'll use it.
Which C3 are you referring to, an early old school pre gas crunch big block or a 1982 with CFI and T-tops or something in between?
Don't compare the two, compare what makes you happy driving and how you'll use it.
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Yea....Love my "73" but every bump in the road makes my C7 feel like it's floating on air. Funny but if I could somehow improve the ride on the "73" I would be driving it all the time