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Obviously, you're entitled to your opinion, but I think it's impossible to call the C7 a failure. Like LOTS of others here, I've owned several C6 Z's and ZR1's, and found the C7Z to be a major leap forward. I don't think you'll find a lot of love for your viewpoint here...assuming you care.
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Trollin', trollin' trollin'
Keep them trolls 'a rollin'
Make this thread 'a slowin'
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Just smack 'em 'round then ban 'em
Soon they'll be starting their own blog
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I agree.
I think we should start a thread covering all the things that are LIKELY to **** us off about the C8.
You covered the tail lights (Spot on...by the way, what do they look like?)
Head lights (got to be...also, what do THEY look like?)
Weight (I'm sure it will be too heavy)
I think we should start a thread covering all the things that are LIKELY to **** us off about the C8.
You covered the tail lights (Spot on...by the way, what do they look like?)
Head lights (got to be...also, what do THEY look like?)
Weight (I'm sure it will be too heavy)
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I don't think 2019 is realistic for the C8 for a couple of reasons:
1. We have the ZR1/whatever it will be called coming out for MY2018. Doesn't make sense to spend that R&D money for a one year car.
2. If the mid-engine car is indeed a Corvette (!/?), I think it is coming out in M/Y 2019. It wouldn't make sense to release a new gen Corvette (front engine/rear drive) along with a mid-engine car (again, assuming the M/E car is a Corvette)
1. We have the ZR1/whatever it will be called coming out for MY2018. Doesn't make sense to spend that R&D money for a one year car.
2. If the mid-engine car is indeed a Corvette (!/?), I think it is coming out in M/Y 2019. It wouldn't make sense to release a new gen Corvette (front engine/rear drive) along with a mid-engine car (again, assuming the M/E car is a Corvette)
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Then the torque converters fail and GM pretends like there are no problems.
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