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<1 year
11
2.53%
1-3 years
78
17.93%
3-5 years
97
22.30%
5+ years
158
36.32%
Till the C8
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How long will you keep your C6?

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Old 01-17-2013, 12:02 PM
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Im probably going to sell mine at the end of the summer. Im in love with the c7!
Old 01-17-2013, 12:18 PM
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well I had mine custom made for me so I can't see parting with it within the poll timeline
Old 01-17-2013, 04:11 PM
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WELL kept my car before this one for 24 years and still going strong as daily driver. Will have to see how long this Corvette lasts with all the electronics and different quality control.
Old 01-17-2013, 04:55 PM
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According to the poll, only 20% of C6 owners, some of whose cars are eight years old, intend to buy a C7 in the next three years. Hardly a strong endorsement of the C7. If 80% of Corvette devotees don't intend to buy it within three years, who will?
Old 01-17-2013, 05:03 PM
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I'm keeping mine until the end.
Old 01-17-2013, 05:43 PM
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We love our roadster C6. The C7 vents engine heat over the top, I think owning a soft top version (if it comes out) would create a "hot" back wash into the cabin when the top is down.
Old 01-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowboat66
We love our roadster C6. The C7 vents engine heat over the top, I think owning a soft top version (if it comes out) would create a "hot" back wash into the cabin when the top is down.
That may help in fall and winter.
Old 01-17-2013, 07:26 PM
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till I die,which I hope is NO time soon.
Old 01-17-2013, 08:36 PM
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just committed to a 2013 427
Old 01-17-2013, 08:40 PM
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I can't see parting with my 2003(just bought in august), 2008 or 2012 but I would buy a C7 once i figure how to get additional garage space, maybe a lift.
Old 01-17-2013, 08:46 PM
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The c7 rocks !!!!

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Old 01-17-2013, 10:28 PM
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The plan is to be in a c7 by 2016
Old 01-17-2013, 11:21 PM
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I love my C6. No plans to ever get rid of it. My next car will be a Z06. The one after that probably a ZR1, oh yeah, all C6s. I don't hate the C7. It looks good. Well, everything but the rear. It may grow on people. It is just that the C6 was such an awesome design.
Old 01-17-2013, 11:22 PM
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I witnessed the birth of my 2012 GS. It was built specifically for me with the options I wanted. I started her up the first time and drove her off the line. This is the first time that I can admit I feel a connection with a car. That probably sounds crazy! I have gone through so many different cars. Usually only lasting 1-3 years tops. But this time I can feel its different. I plan on keeping this Vette for ever. My 3 year old son will enjoy it one day. It will be great to see it in 15-20 years and reminisce on my experience with him and take it for spins together and compare it to the C8 sitting next to it. If I am financially able I will be looking at a C7 in 2-3 years. Not sure if I can ever buy a used Vette though. The buyers tour was so amazing I would want to do it the same way!
I actually found myself shopping for lifts the other day. Already planning ahead!!

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Old 01-18-2013, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lemansblue65
From the looks of the C7 will have my c6 for a looooong time!
Old 01-18-2013, 12:53 AM
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Default Will keep the Corvette and

My next car will be more spacious on the inside (I hope) with a nice smooth ride on real world roads that won't cost as much to purchase and be a better daily driver as far as parking and viewing out goes.

Mustang GT (bumpy ride again on these real world roads? but very maneuverable car with 6spd. 3.73 rear end).
Best buy performance for $$$$ 32 valve screamer
Currently having problems with 6 spd. manual transmission made in China.

vs.

Challenger (Which Challenger model)? V-6 for better gas mileage?
I am getting tired of paying the cost of gas

R/T middle of the road between all 3 models with nicest decal package and priced right if you don't go overboard with unnecessary options

SRT-8 and or Yellow Jacket The top dog of the Challenger models with $1,000 gas guzzler tax

Which ever model Challenger avoid the 5.7 engine with auto transmission that comes with that failing Multiple Displacement System blowing off timing chains.

Times are a changing and so am I.

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Old 01-18-2013, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by laconiajack
According to the poll, only 20% of C6 owners, some of whose cars are eight years old, intend to buy a C7 in the next three years. Hardly a strong endorsement of the C7. If 80% of Corvette devotees don't intend to buy it within three years, who will?
I hardly think that the number of CF members posting in this poll on this forum is a broad enough sample of Corvette owners to make any kind of judgement of how well-liked the C7 is among all Corvette owners.

It'll be just like all the previous new models...maybe some brief resistance giving way to wide acceptance once production starts up and the cars are out in the wild. I'm just worried that I might like it so much that I could start looking at my Red Racer a little differently in a few years. I hope not but you never know...

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Old 01-18-2013, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RamAir972003
Forever....you forgot to put that in your poll...
...........or till I die.
Old 01-18-2013, 06:37 PM
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I like the C7 look and a lot of the new features, buy I'm going to keep my 427 for a very, very long time.
Old 01-18-2013, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6
I'm glad I bought an extended warranty and I'm covered till 2019. Still loving my C6.

My extended warranty is good till 2017.
2010 GS.


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