If the pics of the C7 are accurate...
12-26-2012, 03:25 PM
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There are a number of folks that just bought a C6 and are in complete denial that the C7 will trash the C6 in almost every way. That car is going to make a C6 look very old, tired and outdated in a hurry. C6 resale will be on par with the C5 resale when the C6 was introduced. Remember when people thought pop ups were cool? 
I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.
I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.
12-26-2012, 03:44 PM
#22
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Lambo forums have the real deal design up, the dash looks like the vipers dash, the front end looks very nice, similar to C6 but nicer, side is still C5/C6. back end 
looks like a camaro and gtr mated.
Seats are better, but you will be disappointed with the rest(still allot of plastic)
It is a very corporate design, as I suspected for a mass produced vehicle , it will sell well , but as stated above , not many purists around anymore.
People are raving about heated/ cooled seats that will be in the C7.....
looks like a camaro and gtr mated.Seats are better, but you will be disappointed with the rest(still allot of plastic)
It is a very corporate design, as I suspected for a mass produced vehicle , it will sell well , but as stated above , not many purists around anymore.
People are raving about heated/ cooled seats that will be in the C7.....
Jimmy
12-26-2012, 03:48 PM
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12-26-2012, 03:54 PM
#25
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Nothing wrong with a 2013 Corvette, I bought one too. But I expect the C7 will be hot for the first 2-3 years, even if it looks like the leaks we've been seeing since the original Jalopnik rendering appeared.
Cheers,
JB
Cheers,
JB
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12-26-2012, 03:57 PM
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It's a shame so many C6 owners don't like the back end. I'm betting that's the view most will see.
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12-26-2012, 04:01 PM
#27
Team Owner
I think the original statement is dead wrong. There are lots of reasons for folks to buy the new model. Be it performance gains, appearance gains, the idea of having the latest greatest, or just that it time in a person's cycle for a new car. The change will also likely draw in different buyers who previously owner other brands. Its all good though.
for me, I bought my car now for several reasons. First, I am a cheapskate to a degree, and favored a discounted 427 vert over a hot new design. Second, I couldnt have a new design in time for spring, and after an eight year hiatus, wanted one NOW, not in september. I am not sure there will even be a vert first year, so its a dice roll for me, as thats what I wanted, a vert, NOW. I also dont like the idea of paying list or more, when I can drive the "old model" for two or three years, get a better car and incentives, and finally. if I REALLY want a C7, I will just get in line and buy one.
But to the original commentary, its doubtfull they will be blocking up dealers lots, keeping them from moving out all of those volts or avalanches.
for me, I bought my car now for several reasons. First, I am a cheapskate to a degree, and favored a discounted 427 vert over a hot new design. Second, I couldnt have a new design in time for spring, and after an eight year hiatus, wanted one NOW, not in september. I am not sure there will even be a vert first year, so its a dice roll for me, as thats what I wanted, a vert, NOW. I also dont like the idea of paying list or more, when I can drive the "old model" for two or three years, get a better car and incentives, and finally. if I REALLY want a C7, I will just get in line and buy one.
But to the original commentary, its doubtfull they will be blocking up dealers lots, keeping them from moving out all of those volts or avalanches.
12-26-2012, 04:03 PM
#29
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Let's see
1) More HP = Good thing, but not the most important thing.
2) Better fuel economy = Could care less, how's the Volt selling?
3) Better interior = Says who? Just looks redesigned so far. Dont know about better (wait & see).
4) Better dash = Ok, you got a updated C4 dash
5) Fresh new style = Are you smokin' crack?
Yah, you're right they won't sell any all all
1) More HP = Good thing, but not the most important thing.
2) Better fuel economy = Could care less, how's the Volt selling?
3) Better interior = Says who? Just looks redesigned so far. Dont know about better (wait & see).
4) Better dash = Ok, you got a updated C4 dash
5) Fresh new style = Are you smokin' crack?
Yah, you're right they won't sell any all all
1. The car can have all the HP in the world.
2. The worlds best fuel economy.
3. Redesigned seats.
4. A updated C4 dash.
5. A wacky/copied/hybrid design from multiple cars.
But many people still buy things because they "like" them... Honey Boo Boo's mama mave have a lot of HP in bed, but i dont know how many people would pay $100k to be seen with her.
I hope the car sells good. Thats good for the folks at the BG plant and the dealers. I kinda like the front end. Dont really like the rear end. But thats just my opinion. But there also seems to be a lot of people out there that have issues with the design. I would think it would be at least a small concern to look at the issues a loyal customer base has with the product that they've spent many years buying.
EDIT: Some parts of this were in good fun so dont take to seriously. Or please make sure you take your meds
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12-26-2012, 04:05 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
GM is excellent at making cars that we get excited about. We might not love the tail lights now, but give it some time and we will wonder why it took them so long. I love my 2011 GS but I am counting the months left on my lease to when I can get the new C7. I am confident that when I see the car at Cobo in a few weeks I won't need my Cialis for a few days!
12-26-2012, 04:08 PM
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There are a number of folks that just bought a C6 and are in complete denial that the C7 will trash the C6 in almost every way. That car is going to make a C6 look very old, tired and outdated in a hurry. C6 resale will be on par with the C5 resale when the C6 was introduced. Remember when people thought pop ups were cool? I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.
I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.I traded my 98 C5(original MSRP of ~$40,000) in on a 2009 C6 Z06 in July 2008. I got $17,500 trade in(that's ~44% of the 98's new cost). Dealer then sold my C5 on his used car lot for $21,600(~53%). If you think the dealer gave me a high trade in value because he screwed me on the Z06's price, think again. I made the deal of the Z06 for $69,058(MSRP of $80,015) before I made the deal on trading the C5 in. I gave the dealer my 10.5 year old C5 and a check for $51,558 for the new(made in June 2008, one of the very early 2009 C6's built).
Of course, there are always those that just have to have newest and will pay stupid prices to have it including giving away their old car to get it.
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12-26-2012, 04:20 PM
#32
AIR FORCE VETERAN
The looks of the new C7 is subjective. You like it or you do not like it. The new technology is fact. Lighter weight, better transmissions etc. I really like C6's but they will fall in value that is an economic fact of life. Every Corvette owner has a great ride.
12-26-2012, 04:20 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
http://www.lamborghini-talk.com/vbfo...orvette-22470/
12-26-2012, 04:24 PM
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I just checked em out. You're 100% correct! I now know with certainty that GM "adopted" magnetic shock technology from Ferarri. Even more interesting, the c7 will have Lamborghini doors and nearly identical seats.
http://www.lamborghini-talk.com/vbfo...orvette-22470/
http://www.lamborghini-talk.com/vbfo...orvette-22470/
People are the same everywhere.
12-26-2012, 04:35 PM
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12-26-2012, 04:36 PM
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Enjoy your new grand sport as it's an awesome car. I dig my 2008 yet I know without a shadow of a doubt the c7 will be calling my name.....
12-26-2012, 04:52 PM
#37
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There are a number of folks that just bought a C6 and are in complete denial that the C7 will trash the C6 in almost every way. That car is going to make a C6 look very old, tired and outdated in a hurry. C6 resale will be on par with the C5 resale when the C6 was introduced. Remember when people thought pop ups were cool? I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.
I remember when the ZO6 came out for C6 and how I could not wait to dump the C5. The same will happen for the majority when the C7 comes out- I think you can bet on it.You sure on C6 values when the C7 arrives. C5 prices didn't tank when the C6's came out.
I traded my 98 C5(original MSRP of ~$40,000) in on a 2009 C6 Z06 in July 2008. I got $17,500 trade in(that's ~44% of the 98's new cost). Dealer then sold my C5 on his used car lot for $21,600(~53%). If you think the dealer gave me a high trade in value because he screwed me on the Z06's price, think again. I made the deal of the Z06 for $69,058(MSRP of $80,015) before I made the deal on trading the C5 in. I gave the dealer my 10.5 year old C5 and a check for $51,558 for the new(made in June 2008, one of the very early 2009 C6's built).
I traded my 98 C5(original MSRP of ~$40,000) in on a 2009 C6 Z06 in July 2008. I got $17,500 trade in(that's ~44% of the 98's new cost). Dealer then sold my C5 on his used car lot for $21,600(~53%). If you think the dealer gave me a high trade in value because he screwed me on the Z06's price, think again. I made the deal of the Z06 for $69,058(MSRP of $80,015) before I made the deal on trading the C5 in. I gave the dealer my 10.5 year old C5 and a check for $51,558 for the new(made in June 2008, one of the very early 2009 C6's built).
I have to agree with JoesC5 on this and question a lot of what Frankie2blue wrote. We sold our 2003 C5 vert ourselves in October of this year to buy a new 2013 GS. We sold our 2003 C5 for 50% of what we paid for it new. That is a lot of resell value for a 10 year old car. Too, I have been watching used Corvette prices closely. Used C5s and C6s in this part of the country are in short supply and bringing premium prices. I fully expect this trend to continue for some time to come, especailly with the economy the way it is now.
12-26-2012, 04:57 PM
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12-26-2012, 04:57 PM
#39
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Let's see
1) More HP = Good thing, but not the most important thing. Geez What is important to you -- Status. that's just foolish
2) Better fuel economy = Could care less, how's the Volt selling? I could buy a Ferrari but I'm just not into status or spending big at the gas pump -- only an idiot would be.
3) Better interior = Says who? Just looks redesigned so far. Dont know about better (wait & see). Everybody says it and if you don't believe it you don't believe anything so why even comment here -- just making noise I guess
4) Better dash = Ok, you got a updated C4 dash So now you know everything about the dash when you're saying wait and see on the interior -- again just noise
5) Fresh new style = Are you smokin' crack? No, I don't it doesn't go well with my 180+ IQ and you're an idiot for suggesting it.
Yah, you're right they won't sell any all all
Im sure a lot of people will drink the coolaide and talk about how great it is because its the newest greatest thing. But at some point the new will wear off and the unliked issues will still be there.
1. The car can have all the HP in the world.
2. The worlds best fuel economy.
3. Redesigned seats.
4. A updated C4 dash.
5. A wacky/copied/hybrid design from multiple cars.
But many people still buy things because they "like" them... Honey Boo Boo's mama mave have a lot of HP in bed, but i dont know how many people would pay $100k to be seen with her.
I hope the car sells good. Thats good for the folks at the BG plant and the dealers. I kinda like the front end. Dont really like the rear end. But thats just my opinion "which means nothing" how true. But there also seems to be a lot of people out there that have issues with the design. I would think it would be at least a small concern to look at the issues a loyal customer base has with the product that they've spent many years buying.
Let's see
1) More HP = Good thing, but not the most important thing. Geez What is important to you -- Status. that's just foolish
2) Better fuel economy = Could care less, how's the Volt selling? I could buy a Ferrari but I'm just not into status or spending big at the gas pump -- only an idiot would be.
3) Better interior = Says who? Just looks redesigned so far. Dont know about better (wait & see). Everybody says it and if you don't believe it you don't believe anything so why even comment here -- just making noise I guess
4) Better dash = Ok, you got a updated C4 dash So now you know everything about the dash when you're saying wait and see on the interior -- again just noise
5) Fresh new style = Are you smokin' crack? No, I don't it doesn't go well with my 180+ IQ and you're an idiot for suggesting it.
Yah, you're right they won't sell any all all
Im sure a lot of people will drink the coolaide and talk about how great it is because its the newest greatest thing. But at some point the new will wear off and the unliked issues will still be there.
1. The car can have all the HP in the world.
2. The worlds best fuel economy.
3. Redesigned seats.
4. A updated C4 dash.
5. A wacky/copied/hybrid design from multiple cars.
But many people still buy things because they "like" them... Honey Boo Boo's mama mave have a lot of HP in bed, but i dont know how many people would pay $100k to be seen with her.
I hope the car sells good. Thats good for the folks at the BG plant and the dealers. I kinda like the front end. Dont really like the rear end. But thats just my opinion "which means nothing" how true. But there also seems to be a lot of people out there that have issues with the design. I would think it would be at least a small concern to look at the issues a loyal customer base has with the product that they've spent many years buying.
12-26-2012, 05:12 PM
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