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Old 12-09-2012, 10:55 PM
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I am sure the C7 will be great, but if it is a disapointment I am thinking of going with the new Viper. I am curious what everyone is thinking... If not the Viper, what will you do? Keep and upgrade your C6? ZL1 or Shelby? I just cannot get into the 911s. I am praying GM nails the C7 and spares me this dilemma!!!
Old 12-09-2012, 11:02 PM
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59 years of previous Vettes to choose from... or Superformance Cobra or keep my 08. I toyed around with the idea of changing flavors all together and getting a V series Caddy or an Audi S5, but when I start thinking that way I get sad.

The C7 is growing on me so in time it might be a moot issue.

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Old 12-09-2012, 11:03 PM
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I fully expect the c7 to be awesome.

But if not...I'll hang with my mint c6 z51 NPP m6.

I do look forward to the new mustang and 6th gen camaro,

I also dig the new 911S with pdk.
Old 12-09-2012, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JerriVette
I fully expect the c7 to be awesome.
I do as well.

But in the far distant outside chance that the car might turn out to be a total disappointment (it won't) I would likely just keep my current C6 (which I might've been doing anyway even if I were to get a C7), possibly get a later model C6 LS3 or even C6 Z06.
Old 12-09-2012, 11:21 PM
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Hoping the LT4 Corvette is out by Summer 15 and we have some concrete information on it by early 14.
Old 12-09-2012, 11:43 PM
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I have had my C6 for 1 year, 4 months. Not gonna do anything as far as I know for about 2 years, minimum. None of us have any idea what the world will look like at that time so my plan A and plan B coincide.
Old 12-10-2012, 04:48 AM
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If C7 is a disappointment I might just keep the C6 and wait for GM to correct their mistake.
Old 12-10-2012, 06:18 AM
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new cayman if the c7 does not work out
Old 12-10-2012, 06:38 AM
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Already driving mine....2013 ZL-1. Great ride and will hold me over till the first year bugs and price gouging subside
Old 12-10-2012, 06:54 AM
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Plan A - keep my 2009 coupe.

Plan B - run out and buy a nice & hugely discounted 13 GS coupe when the 14 arrives.
Old 12-10-2012, 08:57 AM
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No matter how much I may like the new C7, I won't be a buyer for least a couple of years. If I don't like it, plan B would be a slightly used 427 convertible.
Old 12-10-2012, 09:06 AM
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If it's something I just can't warm up to I'll keep my '05 and look for a low mileage '11 or '12 Z06. I'm hoping it doesn't come down to that, as "Plan B's" by nature are kind of second choice alternatives and not what you were hoping for.
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Originally Posted by Velocita
I am sure the C7 will be great, but if it is a disapointment I am thinking of going with the new Viper.
I'm thinking bye-bye!
Old 12-10-2012, 09:53 AM
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I am waiting on the LT4, going to keep my Z forever. IF the LT4 somehow dissappoints I am looking at the new 911 Tri Turbo
Old 12-10-2012, 11:05 AM
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Plan B is a 2013 C6 GS.
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My plan B made sure I can care less what plan A is

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If I don't like the C7 (which from what I've seen, I seriously doubt) I'll just mod the heck out of my C6.

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Old 12-10-2012, 11:21 AM
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Used, low mileage C6 ZR1 or a 4th generation viper. If the C7 impresses me, I'll wait and buy the high performance model used after its had a chance to depreciate...I am really liking the latest renderings...
Old 12-10-2012, 11:32 AM
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Plan A all the way.
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Plan B? I will be keeping a close eye on the '13 GS vert prices along with wether I like the look of the c7 exterior balanced against its interior and performance.

If I like the C7, done deal, I will buy one (Default Plan A).

If I don't like it along with others similarly opinioned, '13 GS prices may go up with increased demand. Tougher decision and may make me look elsewhere.

If I don't like the C7 but many do thus reflected in progressively lower prices for a '13 GS vert, early January, 2013 may be a time to buy one with the most inventory to pick among.

I think I'm in control of myself, so far.

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