Rank the C7
Racer
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The C5 was the first time I was able to afford a new Corvette and came a long at a time of general resurgence of more powerful engines. Yes I know there were others and there were earlier ones but this is combined with the fact that it was the first time I could actually buy one.
C6. Nice and if I did not already have a C5 at the time might have bought one...but since I already had a C5, it seemed like too much of an evolutionary car and not a big enough step up.
C7 - got me lusting after a new one again...and here we are.
So:
C2
C7
C5/6 - seem like almost the same car to me
C1 - got to love the original from a nostalgia point of view
C4
C3 - a 1970's mobile
i for one love the evolved and almost perfected generation cars.. not evolutionary.. as with the C4/C7, the C7 may not age all that well... to me it's reminding me more and more of the C3's... appearance wise.. and on the inside, the C4's and neither of those (couple stand alone models withstanding) didn't age too gracefully.. 1969-1970 C3's and all ZR-1's and the '96 GS being the exceptions
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NO its not "rude" here in the C7 forum. Howevrr It would be "dumb" in the C5 forum to single out C5 that way. This thread is all about our personal opinions on which generation we think looks better than another. Why are you calling me rude for liking the C1 more than C5? I can't voice my ranking in words?
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NO its not "rude" here in the C7 forum. Howevrr It would be "dumb" in the C5 forum to single out C5 that way. This thread is all about our personal opinions on which generation we think looks better than another. Why are you calling me rude for liking the C1 more than C5? I can't voice my ranking in words?
I also don't think it would be rude ranking a C1 ahead of a C5 in the C5 section. Since when do the different sections preclude us from expressing an opinion?
And just because someone ranks the C1 ahead of the C5, that doesn't mean they don't like the C5. I think Scarlet Johansson is more attractive than Jennifer Lawrence, but I still think Jennifer Lawrence is a babe
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If I started with, "C5 is a nice looking car, but..." would that have been better?
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i understand your favoring your first new corvette. but i will say that ANYONE that can afford a C5 or C6, today, buys the C6 everytime unless they cannot afford a C6z then they buy a C5z....
i for one love the evolved and almost perfected generation cars.. not evolutionary.. as with the C4/C7, the C7 may not age all that well... to me it's reminding me more and more of the C3's... appearance wise.. and on the inside, the C4's and neither of those (couple stand alone models withstanding) didn't age too gracefully.. 1969-1970 C3's and all ZR-1's and the '96 GS being the exceptions
i for one love the evolved and almost perfected generation cars.. not evolutionary.. as with the C4/C7, the C7 may not age all that well... to me it's reminding me more and more of the C3's... appearance wise.. and on the inside, the C4's and neither of those (couple stand alone models withstanding) didn't age too gracefully.. 1969-1970 C3's and all ZR-1's and the '96 GS being the exceptions
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excellent choices
1956 and 1964 for car shows/cruises
z06 for performance
z06 for performance
C1
C2
C6
C5
C3
C4
C7
I don't buy cars that I don't like the appearance of. I guess that's why I have owned every generation of the Corvette except for the C4 and C7.
But, putting them in order is difficult for me, so I guess my wallet does the choosing for me, thus I currently own a C1(1956), a C2(19640 and a C6(Z06).
C2
C6
C5
C3
C4
C7
I don't buy cars that I don't like the appearance of. I guess that's why I have owned every generation of the Corvette except for the C4 and C7.
But, putting them in order is difficult for me, so I guess my wallet does the choosing for me, thus I currently own a C1(1956), a C2(19640 and a C6(Z06).
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Sure you can ! My point was that the C1 was at the bottom of the list that you referenced meaning that every other generation was ranked above it. You were incredulous as how anyone could find C5 parked beside a C1 to be more attractive.... Had you said the same about the other generations including yours, than it would have been a fair comment. That's all! Have a great day!
C5
C1
C3
C4
C7
C6
C2
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I realize this is an old thread but, I'll chime in just for fun.
I would rank the Corvette generations appreance as follows:
C2 - by far the best looking Corvette!
C7
C4
C3 - Plastic bumper
C3 - Chrome bumper
C1
C6
C5
I've never really liked the look of the C5 although I do respect that is was a huge leap forward in technology. I love the mid year Corvettes they have amazing styling!
I would rank the Corvette generations appreance as follows:
C2 - by far the best looking Corvette!
C7
C4
C3 - Plastic bumper
C3 - Chrome bumper
C1
C6
C5
I've never really liked the look of the C5 although I do respect that is was a huge leap forward in technology. I love the mid year Corvettes they have amazing styling!
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Ranking by what I own.
C2 - 1966 coupe
C7 - 2016 Z06
C3 - 1970 coupe
C5 - 2004 Z06
Followed by
C6
C1
C4
C2 - 1966 coupe
C7 - 2016 Z06
C3 - 1970 coupe
C5 - 2004 Z06
Followed by
C6
C1
C4
Last edited by bradc6; Aug 2, 2016 at 01:43 PM.