2019 Corvette
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Your C6 GS is rapidly becoming a classic, especially w the M6. A classic, raw muscle car with beautiful lines.
Sports cars shouldnt feel refined.
If youre a "gadget" guy and need cameras, theft systems and heated seats in a sports car than maybe the C7 is the one.
I personally cant get over the cramped interior with the weird "bar" seperating you from your passenger. Or the square awkward body lines and the ugly rear end.
Alot of guys regret "upgrading" to the C7...
Sports cars shouldnt feel refined.
If youre a "gadget" guy and need cameras, theft systems and heated seats in a sports car than maybe the C7 is the one.
I personally cant get over the cramped interior with the weird "bar" seperating you from your passenger. Or the square awkward body lines and the ugly rear end.
Alot of guys regret "upgrading" to the C7...
Why can't it be refined AND a sports car? Using the C4 as a reference, the C5 and C6 blows it out of the water for refinement so what's the refinement limit and how do you draw the line? At C6 or C7 or C2?
I am a gadget guy and C7 WAS the one. Maybe the eRay currently is the one till the C9 comes out?
I don't know regret it. If I was more sure about the C8 platform, I'd say that is the better one. Regret is not daring to pull the trigger on it.
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aklim is providing good advice.
please realize, there are lots of C7 Corvettes out there. Don’t settle for anything. If you don’t see everything you want, such as 2LT which is highly desirable, keep looking. Prices drop in the Fall and Winter. And I love having the HUD
aklim is providing good advice.
please realize, there are lots of C7 Corvettes out there. Don’t settle for anything. If you don’t see everything you want, such as 2LT which is highly desirable, keep looking. Prices drop in the Fall and Winter. And I love having the HUD
I think they also start to rise after mid February, IIRC.
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From: Sewickley PA
"A lot of guys regret "upgrading" to the C7..."
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
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From: Hartford WI
"A lot of guys regret "upgrading" to the C7..."
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
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St. Jude Donor '13
"A lot of guys regret "upgrading" to the C7..."
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
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Huh? Really?
The C7 is an amazing generation of the Corvette. The C6 is great, too.
And, I'm sure C4 owners will say the same about their generation, despite problems that came with that generation (digital LCD displays, OptiSpark distributor, Cross-Fire Ignition, etc) Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the C4 as it evolved into a damn nice looking model.
But, with over 177,000 C7s sold (over 34,000 for 2019 MY)... I don't think you'd find many that regret upgrading to a C7.
Even some C8 buyers return to buy C7s.
Now at 7 years/60k miles on our C7, I wouldn't trade back. But it was a close call, and I never look down at people who chose a 2008 or later C6.
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It took me over a year, maybe two years to get over regretting my C7 purchase. The C7 is in most ways a better car than the C6, but packed with "WTF were they thinking?" items, stuff that was done just right in the C6 and now done dumb on the C7. Look under my name here back to 2017 and read the list of issues, it's too long for me to retype here.
Now at 7 years/60k miles on our C7, I wouldn't trade back. But it was a close call, and I never look down at people who chose a 2008 or later C6.
Now at 7 years/60k miles on our C7, I wouldn't trade back. But it was a close call, and I never look down at people who chose a 2008 or later C6.
I have never had an experience where I want to trade back for anything. If it annoys me enough, I will try the next iteration
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Racer
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From: Long Island, NY
Everyone has made a lot of good points for both the C6 and the C7. The only way for me to decide is to drive one. It has to be a M7 and have the Z51 package.
I'm not into bells and whistles so much because the Corvettes I've owned in the past never had them .
I'm not into bells and whistles so much because the Corvettes I've owned in the past never had them .
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You buy what suits you. I have the bells and whistles on my 19Z. I also had a 16 z51 M7 1LT with mag ride. Personally, wasn’t a DD for me, so didn’t care about cooled/heated seats or hud. It was a ripping through gears fun car.
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aklim is providing good advice.
please realize, there are lots of C7 Corvettes out there. Don’t settle for anything. If you don’t see everything you want, such as 2LT which is highly desirable, keep looking. Prices drop in the Fall and Winter. And I love having the HUD
aklim is providing good advice.
please realize, there are lots of C7 Corvettes out there. Don’t settle for anything. If you don’t see everything you want, such as 2LT which is highly desirable, keep looking. Prices drop in the Fall and Winter. And I love having the HUD
The 3LT interior and package is a bargain. It definitely was worth getting the whole enchilada instead of being ripped ala carte, buying 1lt or 2lt and adding the special sauce on a new purchase.
The used market is all over the place C7s in the $30,000.00s. Some are still delusional thinking their C7s with 25K miles are worth "$50,000.00 +."
That's just dreaming.
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Once you realize what those "bells and whistles" that some C7s have, you'll wish you had them on yours.
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HUD means nothing to me now, but having it has been a plus in the past.
The 3LT interior and package is a bargain. It definitely was worth getting the whole enchilada instead of being ripped ala carte, buying 1lt or 2lt and adding the special sauce on a new purchase.
The used market is all over the place C7s in the $30,000.00s. Some are still delusional thinking their C7s with 25K miles are worth "$50,000.00 +." That's just dreaming.
The 3LT interior and package is a bargain. It definitely was worth getting the whole enchilada instead of being ripped ala carte, buying 1lt or 2lt and adding the special sauce on a new purchase.
The used market is all over the place C7s in the $30,000.00s. Some are still delusional thinking their C7s with 25K miles are worth "$50,000.00 +."
That's just dreaming.At some point, adding a law carte will be more expensive than a package. Still, other than the PDR and the enhancement of the Touch Screen, I'm not sure what the benefit is. How is the touch screen enhanced?
Sure, you can price it based on how valuable it is to YOU. Doesn't make me have to agree and pay it. Maybe they don't really want to sell so they price it rediculous. If you bite, it's a win. If not, I can tell the wife I want to sell but no takers?
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I've had a 2019 1LT coupe for 5 years now and it's had zero problems whatsoever. Zero. You won't miss all the wacky gadgets on the higher trims but you will miss out on all the headaches they bring. The more I read these forum threads the more I'm glad I got the 1LT. I've owned a Lexus LS400 and bought a 5 series new - the C7 1LT is better than them all by a mile. What's great too is you can DD a coupe since it has more room in the hatch than most 4 door sedans. I can get two cart bags in the back and still have room for a couple small suitcases. Try that with a vert or Camaro/Mustang. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.
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I've had a 2019 1LT coupe for 5 years now and it's had zero problems whatsoever. Zero. You won't miss all the wacky gadgets on the higher trims but you will miss out on all the headaches they bring. The more I read these forum threads the more I'm glad I got the 1LT. I've owned a Lexus LS400 and bought a 5 series new - the C7 1LT is better than them all by a mile. What's great too is you can DD a coupe since it has more room in the hatch than most 4 door sedans. I can get two cart bags in the back and still have room for a couple small suitcases. Try that with a vert or Camaro/Mustang. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.
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I've had a 2019 1LT coupe for 5 years now and it's had zero problems whatsoever. Zero. You won't miss all the wacky gadgets on the higher trims but you will miss out on all the headaches they bring. The more I read these forum threads the more I'm glad I got the 1LT. I've owned a Lexus LS400 and bought a 5 series new - the C7 1LT is better than them all by a mile. What's great too is you can DD a coupe since it has more room in the hatch than most 4 door sedans. I can get two cart bags in the back and still have room for a couple small suitcases. Try that with a vert or Camaro/Mustang. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.
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The C7 is very well-made, that's why I bought one. Not sure that they're made better than present day Lexus. I think that's a reach. Your LS400 is ancient history from the C4 era by now. If you've only had a 1LT, then everything looks like a 1LT. You wouldn’t know what you're missing anyway. A whole lot of cool stuff at a bargain price package.
Stingray 3LT Coupe (Everything included in 1LT, plus…)
– Upgraded MyLink touchscreen display w/NAVigation, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
– Performance Data Recorder
– 3LT trim, seats, console, door armrests & instrument panel
– Perforated Nappa Leather seats
– Custom leather-wrapped interior package w/leather-wrapped upper instru panel,
door trim, and console storage cover
– Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped upper interior package w/headliners, visors, t above windshield, rear
window, A-pillar trim & area around quarter window
Any ide what the Upgraded MyLink touchscreen display does different? What is the option code?
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From: Dallas Texas
The C7 is very well-made, that's why I bought one. Not sure that they're made better than present day Lexus. I think that's a reach. Your LS400 is ancient history from the C4 era by now. If you've only had a 1LT, then everything looks like a 1LT. You wouldn’t know what you're missing anyway. A whole lot of cool stuff at a bargain price package.
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I have owned two C7 Stingrays and a 2013 Corvette. Also a C4. You have to ask yourself how long you plan to keep the C6 if you decide against the C7. Personally, I would suggest you buy the newest C7 you can afford. I bought a C4 over 20 years ago with 77,000 miles. I drove it 13 years even though some of the features had stopped working, such as the air conditioner, seat support and passenger seat power seat option. I called that car my “Corvette Automative School” because I had to replace the fuel pump myself, as well as the water pump, brake pads, computers, etc. If you keep the C6 long enough, you will have to do the same. Parts for your C6 could become scarce. Look on the C5 Forum, and you will read that some vital parts are nearly impossible to find. As for the extras with the 2Lt - 4Lt, some of those are gimmicks that cost Chevy pennies on a $100 bill but allow them to add $10,000 or more to the price of the car. Yet, some things would be nice to have, such as a front camera. To each his own.