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C7 or C6?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 772
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From: Chicagoland
Good Evening All. This is my first post on the forum so my apologies if this is in the wrong discussion category. That being said, I've found myself in quite the conundrum, I can't decide between a Late model C6 or C7.
I've only owned Cadillac SUVs, a Mustang GT, and a 392 Challenger once. I've always wanted one since I was a kid but don't feel like I know enough about them to make an informed decision. Can anyone provide any insight to what owning one, either or both is like, are there any common issues in specific years? Anything to be wary of with the Automatic Transmissions in either generation? Any insight would help! Thank you so much
I've only owned Cadillac SUVs, a Mustang GT, and a 392 Challenger once. I've always wanted one since I was a kid but don't feel like I know enough about them to make an informed decision. Can anyone provide any insight to what owning one, either or both is like, are there any common issues in specific years? Anything to be wary of with the Automatic Transmissions in either generation? Any insight would help! Thank you so much
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 1,355
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From: MN
Unless you want more fun. The C7 doesn't have the awesome engine growl, it doesn't have the powerful feel either. Its just not as fun. Its more civilized. I'm actually leaning towards getting a C6 Z06 to add to the garage. I've never driven one, but its probably just more of the C6 I had. More power, less weight.. That thing should be a blast to drive!
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,855
Likes: 694
From: Lagrange KY
Unless you want more fun. The C7 doesn't have the awesome engine growl, it doesn't have the powerful feel either. Its just not as fun. Its more civilized. I'm actually leaning towards getting a C6 Z06 to add to the garage. I've never driven one, but its probably just more of the C6 I had. More power, less weight.. That thing should be a blast to drive!
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8th Gear
Joined: May 2024
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So, quick recap of my events this morning. Test drove a 2LT Z51 C7 and a 3LT C6 with the LS3. Since my current daily driver is a '16 Escalade, I can't sacrifice the interior quality and tech. If I still daily drove my '06 Escalade, I wouldn't mind the C6 interior as much, as everything is pretty much the same, heated seats, onboard nav, etc etc.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,406
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So, quick recap of my events this morning. Test drove a 2LT Z51 C7 and a 3LT C6 with the LS3. Since my current daily driver is a '16 Escalade, I can't sacrifice the interior quality and tech. If I still daily drove my '06 Escalade, I wouldn't mind the C6 interior as much, as everything is pretty much the same, heated seats, onboard nav, etc etc.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,855
Likes: 694
From: Lagrange KY
So, quick recap of my events this morning. Test drove a 2LT Z51 C7 and a 3LT C6 with the LS3. Since my current daily driver is a '16 Escalade, I can't sacrifice the interior quality and tech. If I still daily drove my '06 Escalade, I wouldn't mind the C6 interior as much, as everything is pretty much the same, heated seats, onboard nav, etc etc.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
But me and my wife have gotten WAY too used to the ventilated seats to give them up, especially if this vehicle is going to be driven mostly in the spring and summer. Not to mention carplay, cameras and advanced safety systems.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 25,009
Likes: 2,707
From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
A minute later, you wonder if they are even working.
They just draw cabin-temp air from the floor and blow it up through the seat, so no big deal.
Some people will manually set the A/C to a cool temp and manually set the system to blow that cool air down low, so the seat fans can blow it up through the seats. I'm still unimpressed.
I like the C7, but consider the ventilated seats to be about as non-useful as the mechanical speedometer on the dash.
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8th Gear
Joined: May 2024
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Yes, the Z51 I test drove had the seats and they worked just as good as my Cadillacs. Only reason I didn't buy that car that day was they wouldn't budge on their $50,000 ask even though all the paint on the hood, trunklid and roof was faded lol.
