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Initial Impressions
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Initial Impressions
1. I am impressed with the thoughtful design. There are a lot of small things that work well with the design elements
2. No big weaknesses - often a car will have a couple particular weaknesses but not the C7
3. Paint is good - like all of them mine has some orange peel but not more than other cars I have had - and it is even, which I consider important
4. A8 transmission is quite good - better than the AMG C63 I had
5. All of the controls feel good - brakes, steering, etc
6. Engine is responsive and impressive
7. Brakes have good feel
8. I wish the seat would go up another two inches - I am 5'9"
9. Interior stitching is straight and even ---- not easy to do
10. Standard mats are very cheap - easily rectified
11. Far superior to the C6 I had
12. It seems big but is actually not so, compared to other sports cars
Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita Springs Florida
1. I am impressed with the thoughtful design. There are a lot of small things that work well with the design elements
2. No big weaknesses - often a car will have a couple particular weaknesses but not the C7
3. Paint is good - like all of them mine has some orange peel but not more than other cars I have had - and it is even, which I consider important
4. A8 transmission is quite good - better than the AMG C63 I had
5. All of the controls feel good - brakes, steering, etc
6. Engine is responsive and impressive
7. Brakes have good feel
8. I wish the seat would go up another two inches - I am 5'9"
9. Interior stitching is straight and even ---- not easy to do
10. Standard mats are very cheap - easily rectified
11. Far superior to the C6 I had
12. It seems big but is actually not so, compared to other sports cars
The paddle shifters also seem to feel a bit "plasticey" and cheap. Had GM gone with a bit thicker material with smoother rounded edges, it would have a more substantial feel IMO.
Other than that, the car lacks nothing.
The "Top Stitch" in the car is beautiful.
Yes, your garage is awesome. Set up a cot and I'm there.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,176
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From: Henderson, Nevada Nevada
1. I am impressed with the thoughtful design. There are a lot of small things that work well with the design elements
2. No big weaknesses - often a car will have a couple particular weaknesses but not the C7
3. Paint is good - like all of them mine has some orange peel but not more than other cars I have had - and it is even, which I consider important
4. A8 transmission is quite good - better than the AMG C63 I had
5. All of the controls feel good - brakes, steering, etc
6. Engine is responsive and impressive
7. Brakes have good feel
8. I wish the seat would go up another two inches - I am 5'9"
9. Interior stitching is straight and even ---- not easy to do
10. Standard mats are very cheap - easily rectified
11. Far superior to the C6 I had
12. It seems big but is actually not so, compared to other sports cars
Do you have any more pics of this beauty?
Thanks and congrats!
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Word of advice. For normal driving, abandon "Tour" mode and drive routinely in "Sport" mode. The difference in driving characteristics is ASTOUNDING! You won't regret it...
Nice color by the way...
Nice color by the way...
Melting Slicks
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From: Bandon, OR
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As others have said, fantastic garage. But even more impressive is your C7. This is the exact configuration and color I will be ordering. What is your interior color and trim level? Mine will be 2LT Adrenaline Red, do we match again?
Do you have any more pics of this beauty?
Thanks and congrats!
Do you have any more pics of this beauty?
Thanks and congrats!
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Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Jacksonville FL
1. I am impressed with the thoughtful design. There are a lot of small things that work well with the design elements
2. No big weaknesses - often a car will have a couple particular weaknesses but not the C7
3. Paint is good - like all of them mine has some orange peel but not more than other cars I have had - and it is even, which I consider important
4. A8 transmission is quite good - better than the AMG C63 I had
5. All of the controls feel good - brakes, steering, etc
6. Engine is responsive and impressive
7. Brakes have good feel
8. I wish the seat would go up another two inches - I am 5'9"
9. Interior stitching is straight and even ---- not easy to do
10. Standard mats are very cheap - easily rectified
11. Far superior to the C6 I had
12. It seems big but is actually not so, compared to other sports cars
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 9,883
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From: Bergen County NJ
1. I am impressed with the thoughtful design. There are a lot of small things that work well with the design elements
2. No big weaknesses - often a car will have a couple particular weaknesses but not the C7
3. Paint is good - like all of them mine has some orange peel but not more than other cars I have had - and it is even, which I consider important
4. A8 transmission is quite good - better than the AMG C63 I had
5. All of the controls feel good - brakes, steering, etc
6. Engine is responsive and impressive
7. Brakes have good feel
8. I wish the seat would go up another two inches - I am 5'9"
9. Interior stitching is straight and even ---- not easy to do
10. Standard mats are very cheap - easily rectified
11. Far superior to the C6 I had
12. It seems big but is actually not so, compared to other sports cars
