Who's planning on a C7?
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Who's planning on a C7?
I know this will be a spirited conversation, but I wondered how many of you will have a C7 as their next vette? I've been going back and forth with some additional mods on my base C6 or moving to a GS C6, as I do like the wide body look and frankly the unique name the GS carries. That said, as I price out lower miles GS models, I find that for another $10k I'm in a base C7. Don't get me wrong, another $10k is a lot of money for a weekend car, but the C7 thought is tempting. I haven't driven one but might so. What are you guys planning for your next purchase?
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I will at some point!
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.....the new Corvette does not move me to want....... I think they are ok and glad they are selling a lot of them......but nothing about them says....I gotta get me one of those.....
When I saw the C6's especially the Z06 and then the Grand Sport.....I said to myself now I gotta have one of those and so I do........ but never say never is what I always say......
When I saw the C6's especially the Z06 and then the Grand Sport.....I said to myself now I gotta have one of those and so I do........ but never say never is what I always say......
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I tried and then I tried again to like the C7. The interior is just too cramped. Can't compare to my C6. Exterior is ok by me but......I still LOVE my little old base '08.
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I'm not planning on it, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. I'm not always a fan of the looks of the C7 in general, but I do find the new C7 GS more appealing than the base Stingray and the overall looks have grown on me a little. I was in the same situation as you when I was looking at low mileage C6 GS's last fall. I thought for a little more I could get a almost new or new C7. But I just didn't like the car enough to justify the expense and to seriously consider it at the time.
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I'm deadended on this C6. Only bought it as a learning laboratory. Learning just about done and I will likely head in a different direction. Not bashing Corvettes. They're cool cars.
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I did the same research and after negotiating with a local dealer, I stepped into a new '16 Z51 3LT and spent about $10K or so more than I would have on a '13, low-mileage GS. All things considered, it was, for me anyway, a no-brainer.
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When I first saw them and drove a few, I started thinking I would make the move. I like them as much as a C6. As time went on, I decided to keep my C6. I'm kinda curious to see what the next generation holds at this point.
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I'm still in love with my 2013 C6 427 Convertible. Never really warmed up to the C7 looks - especially the rear end. I still mistake them for a Pontiac when approaching at a distance from the rear. Maybe the C8 will be better.
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...and that's exactly why I'm in a C7 today.
I did the same research and after negotiating with a local dealer, I stepped into a new '16 Z51 3LT and spent about $10K or so more than I would have on a '13, low-mileage GS. All things considered, it was, for me anyway, a no-brainer.
I did the same research and after negotiating with a local dealer, I stepped into a new '16 Z51 3LT and spent about $10K or so more than I would have on a '13, low-mileage GS. All things considered, it was, for me anyway, a no-brainer.
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The interior is nothing to speak about, I don't like the star wars dashboard, the car does not have smooth lines and if you closed your eyes you wouldn't know if you were driving a C6 or a C7. To me it is not what a Corvette should look like and doesn't follow the Corvette styling. Granted THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.
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Maybe now they are in the $38-39K range, but when I was looking last summer, a low mileage '13 GS fully equipped was in the $45-$49K+ price range, at least out here on the West Coast.
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I kept my C6 and added a 2017 Z06 coupe. No regrets. The Z is a monster with a warranty. The C6 is no slouch, either. I added a Vortech V2 to the C6 right after the warranty expired.
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I'm thinking a used '16 is in my future in a couple of years. Love the C6 but I want the technology. Plus the rear end never bothered me on the C7 and I like the front end. It may not look better to some but it is a better car or GM would have NEVER built it.
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