C7 interior question
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C7 interior question
Hi all,
I'm based in the UK and looking to buy a C7. Theres only two available country-wide with the Z51 pack, one is Yellow+Black the other White+Red.
As they are over completely different sides of the country I've been checking out the pictures to get an idea of which one I like best.
What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
Are these different trim levels, and if so are there any other missing features I'd loose by going with the non-carbon interior?
Thanks
I'm based in the UK and looking to buy a C7. Theres only two available country-wide with the Z51 pack, one is Yellow+Black the other White+Red.
As they are over completely different sides of the country I've been checking out the pictures to get an idea of which one I like best.
What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
Are these different trim levels, and if so are there any other missing features I'd loose by going with the non-carbon interior?
Thanks
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Hi all,
I'm based in the UK and looking to buy a C7. Theres only two available country-wide with the Z51 pack, one is Yellow+Black the other White+Red.
As they are over completely different sides of the country I've been checking out the pictures to get an idea of which one I like best.
What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
Are these different trim levels, and if so are there any other missing features I'd loose by going with the non-carbon interior?
Thanks
I'm based in the UK and looking to buy a C7. Theres only two available country-wide with the Z51 pack, one is Yellow+Black the other White+Red.
As they are over completely different sides of the country I've been checking out the pictures to get an idea of which one I like best.
What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
Are these different trim levels, and if so are there any other missing features I'd loose by going with the non-carbon interior?
Thanks
Last edited by cam30era; Feb 2, 2017 at 01:54 PM.
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I'm trying to push myself towards the yellow one as I fancy something a bit different. But in order to justify the choice, I need as many 'pros' as possible not to just simply play it safe and get white.
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The two cars MAY have different interiors, but you can't tell by the faux carbon fiber trim (or lack of it). The carbon fiber trim pieces are (about) a $1,000 option. Separately, the features available will be designated by 1LT (base trim), 2LT and 3LT. Have a look at the listings and/or ask the sellers which trim package the vehicles have. 2LT is the most popular and includes features like HUD, heated and cooled seats, and navigation.
2LT doesn't include navigation. That's 3LT.
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Maybe I should disregard the CF option as a positive, and just get the whole dash CF dipped or wrapped.
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I'm more than used to Fisher Price interiors with my C6, but if I'm spending £55k on a Vette I want the interior to be as nice as it can be.
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For sure.
I know the 'smart' money would be on an R8...especially as we can probably get them cheaper in the UK than you lot can in the USA. But I love being different, even if it is a compromise.
In the UK there are a total of 28 Corvette C6 Z51's! When I roll out, I get more looks and attention than the guy with the Lambo.
I see R8's 2-3 times a week, Lambo's once month and Porsche's several times a day. I've never seen another C6 on the road, and the C7 is rarer still!
I almost feel like its a public service, bringing some of the USA muscle to the UK for people to see.
I know the 'smart' money would be on an R8...especially as we can probably get them cheaper in the UK than you lot can in the USA. But I love being different, even if it is a compromise.
In the UK there are a total of 28 Corvette C6 Z51's! When I roll out, I get more looks and attention than the guy with the Lambo.
I see R8's 2-3 times a week, Lambo's once month and Porsche's several times a day. I've never seen another C6 on the road, and the C7 is rarer still!
I almost feel like its a public service, bringing some of the USA muscle to the UK for people to see.
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What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
I guess about 90% of us here will have to survive with our nasty looking dash. It may not be all that glittery but far from nasty Imho.
I guess about 90% of us here will have to survive with our nasty looking dash. It may not be all that glittery but far from nasty Imho.
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That said, I've only seen it in photographs and not in flesh, so maybe I'm jumping the gun.
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I have a 2LT with most of the 3LT options except the wrap around interior color. I don't have the CF dash either. It's up to individual taste and I just though it would be a distraction to me. I think it looks great without it. (My eye folks. 
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What strikes me the most though is that the Yellow one has a carbon (effect?) dashboard, whereas the white one has what appears to be a really nasty looking plain plastic dash.
I guess about 90% of us here will have to survive with our nasty looking dash. It may not be all that glittery but far from nasty Imho.
I guess about 90% of us here will have to survive with our nasty looking dash. It may not be all that glittery but far from nasty Imho.
Last edited by C7Joy; Feb 2, 2017 at 01:51 PM.