Any one prefer the base C6 over the Wide Body?
#22
Racer
I like the sleeker look of the narrow body. Comparing the two is like comparing a beautiful brunette to a beautiful blonde, the blonde's alway going to get more attention, but I prefer brunettes.
#23
Burning Brakes
I like both body styles but prefer the narrow body c6's. Don't like the side scoops on the Grand Sport. Z06 and ZR1 look great, but not that crazy about Grand Sport front fenders.
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I bought an 07 narrow body and love it. Paid cash. The wide bodies would have set me back another 10k. I mistakenly told the wife one day that the wide body vettes give me a woody. Her response ' so you bought a car that you don't like?' My response ' its like you honey, I love you but Victoria Secret models give me a woody'. I've been on the sofa ever since....
#25
My first C6 was a 2011 1lt coupe. It was an impulse buy. I traded it in on my 13 GS because I could not afford a Z06 that I really wanted. The coupe was faster and all over the place when you put the pedal to the floor.
#26
Drifting
I like both but for the money the base was right for me. At the time I bought in 2011 the GS was selling for sticker and big discounts for the base. I wish they would have a GS C7 so I could get a deal on the base C7.
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#29
Drifting
I like this photo ... It's interesting how the reflection of the blue sky on the hood and tail mimic the blue of the calipers.
#30
Le Mans Master
I generally prefer the "pure" version a given car design, and the C6 Coupe is no exception. But I think the 2006 Z06 design was well-executed, in part because GM resisted the urge to overdo it.
The various tack-on parts they introduced on later C6s just look tacked-on.
The various tack-on parts they introduced on later C6s just look tacked-on.
#32
Burning Brakes
One reason the corvette does not appeal to all ages is because it's so large. If GM shortened this car another 12" . the under 40 age would notice. The wide body is a very attractive car . Just needs to be shorter and not as wide. GM wants so much to sell these cars to young professionals, and us over 50 guys. GM will never make a dime off young professionals with a car this large. My opinion is the narrow body convertible is the most attractive.
#33
Le Mans Master
One reason the corvette does not appeal to all ages is because it's so large. If GM shortened this car another 12" . the under 40 age would notice. The wide body is a very attractive car . Just needs to be shorter and not as wide. GM wants so much to sell these cars to young professionals, and us over 50 guys. GM will never make a dime off young professionals with a car this large. My opinion is the narrow body convertible is the most attractive.
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#35
Drifting
If there’s an option of the two I would always go with the wide body. The wide body has more aggressive style and nicer curves. My C4 I purchased was the ZR-1, my C6 I also purchased was a ZR1. Base models aren’t an option for mw if there’s upgraded models.
#36
Melting Slicks
I ordered my C6 November '05 and took delivery in December. No such thing as wide body till the "Z" appeared. I love the looks of my car and have toyed with the idea of a buying a GS but, when I get home I'm always glad I did not trade. I have a '67 coupe also in the same color and I love looking at both and seeing the Shinoda ques still present today. C7 and the C6 GS are no doubt great cars but, for me I'm gonna stay narrow C6. BTW good thread
Earl
Earl
However, it was rarely if ever referred to as a wide body as it had so many other unique attributes besides having a huge rear end. That model was truly worth more than just being a wider body, from mid-door to tail end.
#37
Drifting
Actually, that is not true. The original production wide body if you will, was the ZR-1!
However, it was rarely if ever referred to as a wide body as it had so many other unique attributes besides having a huge rear end. That model was truly worth more than just being a wider body, from mid-door to tail end.
However, it was rarely if ever referred to as a wide body as it had so many other unique attributes besides having a huge rear end. That model was truly worth more than just being a wider body, from mid-door to tail end.
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