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Old 01-14-2013, 12:43 AM
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Old 01-14-2013, 01:09 AM
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The 4 exhaust tips are no bueno. Here's a quick photoshop

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Old 01-14-2013, 03:29 AM
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I like it!
It looks like a more muscular Ferrari 599.

Wonder how they will power a Z06 version.

Just wish they would've done an SMG trans.
Old 01-14-2013, 04:03 AM
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I'll pass. The new gen Camaro transforms into a walking radio. This C7 transforms into a rolling turd.
Old 01-14-2013, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by russ_777
After looking at some of those *** shots, I'm left asking myself if the Pontiac brand has been revived. Too much, too busy, not classic. I bet there are some aftermarket body kit vendors on here who are drooling at the potential sales for tail light/rear end do-over kits...
Russ, I agree with your assessment. Pontiac designers did tend to go overboard and the C7 is just too busy looking. Not clean or classic.

Now I understand why the guys with older cars hang on to them... I am one of 'em.
Old 01-14-2013, 10:56 AM
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Right now, I can take it or leave it. Maybe it'll grow on me, I don't know.

Sure glad I just bought a new 2012 C6 4 months ago.
I know what you mean! I bought my brand new 2013 C6 last month (which came with the 60th anniversary badging) and just love it! I like the shape of the C6, which doesn't have all of the edges. The C6 lines flow together really well. In my opinion, there is some Camero DNA in the C7, which isn't bad - I like Cameros, too. However, I'll be keeping my C6 for a long time!
Old 01-14-2013, 12:18 PM
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Yes the dual 31/2 inch tips are the way I would go and you would not sacrifice the NPP option of mild to wild either. It just takes a good welder to connect the 2 exhaust pipes into 1 larger pipe.


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The 4 exhaust tips are no bueno. Here's a quick photoshop

Old 01-14-2013, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chuck1026
Russ, I agree with your assessment. Pontiac designers did tend to go overboard and the C7 is just too busy looking. Not clean or classic.

Now I understand why the guys with older cars hang on to them... I am one of 'em.
The elegance is gone for sure.

This car is way over styled and there are significant aspects of both the exterior and interior that are hideous....
Old 01-14-2013, 01:06 PM
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I've watched every video so far. I love how they thought about the design and the history of the designs and decided to shake it up. It needed a fresh look and once people realize that and see it on the streets I think opinions will change. I mean hell look at this p/s with hre wheels on it.

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Love it

Likely putting a deposit down this week.




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Old 01-14-2013, 01:15 PM
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Any interior pictures, in particular the seats? I saw a couple but nothing close up....

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Old 01-14-2013, 01:22 PM
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Standard Seats



Competition Seat

Old 01-14-2013, 01:37 PM
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I think they've done a great job with it and the rear end will grow on me. I love the front clip.
Old 01-14-2013, 01:53 PM
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I believe the car looks great...especially the front end... gives a nod to C2 and C3 lines. Curious about pricing and performance. My unstanding is its quicker than the grandsport with performance package.

Good job GM. Still I cant part with my C3 and C5 FRC to get one... I need a bigger garage and a lot more money.
Old 01-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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When I look at the new C7 from specific angles, I keep finding a different car. So far I've found a Ferrari F12, 2013 Viper, Mclaren Mp4, Nissan Gtr, and a Camaro of course. This doesnt really concern me. It just means that wind tunnel testing had a lot to do with the ultimate look of the car. So, what I'm really interested in is, how does it make you feel when you drive it? Corvettes have always been known for being one of those rare vehicles that can bring out passion and emotion from the driver simply by driving it. I'm quite interested in seeing if the new C7 can deliver that emotional punch that makes us fall in love with them.

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Old 01-14-2013, 02:36 PM
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I want to see one up and close. Pics are nice but until I see the roof height, length, balance not a lot of commenting. However in about 10 minutes after the car is sold someone will have aftermarket tail lights of your choosing. Bet on it.
Old 01-14-2013, 02:53 PM
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I've not seen anything about leg room yet. I know we lost some from C-5 to C-6. Hoping they gave it back in the C-7

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Old 01-14-2013, 03:18 PM
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The C7 looks so much better with these wheels...those black wheels look awful that we first saw yesterday.

I like the C7...the rear will have to go on me...bet when we see it on the street we will like it even more.
Old 01-14-2013, 03:25 PM
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Looks like a Corvette SS grille on it!
Old 01-14-2013, 04:04 PM
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its one bad *** setup an design an the people that think it looks like **** must be blind or are in the old folks home on meds


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