Camaro this / Camaro that
01-03-2013, 06:11 PM
#21
Drifting
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It seems to me that you are lumping everyone who has expressed dislike for the C7 rear design in to a contrived group of "they don't like it because they think it looks like a Camaro". While some may feel that way -and I do think there is an intentional "Camaroesque" family resemblance-
there are many of us who have expressed dislike for other reasons, such as:
- the design is discontinuous with the rest of the car; it does not flow well from the side to the rear.
- the rear is too cluttered, with too many different features in one area.
- the spoiler shown is hideous
None of those have anything to do with a Camaro.
BTW, as of this posting the poll is now a 50/50 split of those who have an opinion at this time!
there are many of us who have expressed dislike for other reasons, such as:
- the design is discontinuous with the rest of the car; it does not flow well from the side to the rear.
- the rear is too cluttered, with too many different features in one area.
- the spoiler shown is hideous
None of those have anything to do with a Camaro.
BTW, as of this posting the poll is now a 50/50 split of those who have an opinion at this time!
Not at all, if you hate it solely because of design elements that is acceptable in my mind. As I said earlier.
If your SOLE reason is because of the Camaro likeness then I said what I said.
Very different.
01-03-2013, 06:15 PM
#22
Team Owner
It is widely known that both the camaro and corvette will once again utilize vapor compression technology for the air conditioning systems.
01-03-2013, 06:19 PM
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01-03-2013, 06:32 PM
#26
Race Director
Yes but sweetheart this car is going to be on the up side of 80 grand for the most part. For my 80K I don't want my car looking like anything else but a Corvette. I also don't want a C4 shaped dash with Camaro ***** I owned this design shape before on my many C4s. I want Corvette heritage in a swoopy modern package. The front end I can stomach even the 2013 Taurus grill but the rest needs to be more Corvette for my dalla$
And finally, WE GET IT! YOU DON'T LIKE THE "RENDERINGS" OF THE C7. WHY DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO BE SO CONDESCENDING IN YOUR POSTS ("SWEETHEART"....REALLY)????
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01-03-2013, 06:33 PM
#27
What years? My 98 t/a and 01 c5 bare no resemblance in the radio dept. Or sound system for that matter. The c5 has bose, t/a has monsoon. And the higher mileage c5 has far more quality in speakers and head unit
01-03-2013, 06:35 PM
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01-03-2013, 06:38 PM
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01-03-2013, 06:45 PM
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01-03-2013, 07:12 PM
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Yes but sweetheart this car is going to be on the up side of 80 grand for the most part. For my 80K I don't want my car looking like anything else but a Corvette. I also don't want a C4 shaped dash with Camaro ***** I owned this design shape before on my many C4s. I want Corvette heritage in a swoopy modern package. The front end I can stomach even the 2013 Taurus grill but the rest needs to be more Corvette for my dalla$
01-03-2013, 07:38 PM
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PS - still a 50/50 split as of this posting!
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01-03-2013, 08:05 PM
#34
Drifting
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I am not referring to "you" personally but the collective "you" meaning all the others.....
01-03-2013, 08:13 PM
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Ya know what, the first thing i thought of when I saw some of the renderings was from the back it looks like the Camaro, and it does not matter how much you argue about it , it does. The rest of the car is going to look like a Sported up C6 with some minor changes. That's it, when the car display's at the auto show that is what everyone is going to see. A little sleeker and a little more power with a different engine with a different price. Everyone is going to like it because......It's a Corvette, period.
01-03-2013, 08:29 PM
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Yes but sweetheart this car is going to be on the up side of 80 grand for the most part. For my 80K I don't want my car looking like anything else but a Corvette. I also don't want a C4 shaped dash with Camaro ***** I owned this design shape before on my many C4s. I want Corvette heritage in a swoopy modern package. The front end I can stomach even the 2013 Taurus grill but the rest needs to be more Corvette for my dalla$
01-03-2013, 08:41 PM
#37
Team Owner
1965 Shelby Gt 350 has the EXACT same gauge cluster and radio as the Ford Falcon.
The 1967 Shelby GT 500 has the exact same sequential tailights as the Ford Thunderbird.
What is my point?
Two of the the most historic, most valuable, most universally respected muscle cars in history borrowed EXACT pieces from lesser models.
So I guess Carrol Shelby was an idiot...
If you hate the new corvette because you hate the design that IMO is an acceptable position and one many wil take.
If you hate it solely on the basis of perceived brand similarity then you have made a tired weak arguement that the herd has made.
Every time someone makes the camaro point I go out in my garage, sit in my 66 Shelby and thank the car Gods for Carrol Shelby.
The 1967 Shelby GT 500 has the exact same sequential tailights as the Ford Thunderbird.
What is my point?
Two of the the most historic, most valuable, most universally respected muscle cars in history borrowed EXACT pieces from lesser models.
So I guess Carrol Shelby was an idiot...
If you hate the new corvette because you hate the design that IMO is an acceptable position and one many wil take.
If you hate it solely on the basis of perceived brand similarity then you have made a tired weak arguement that the herd has made.
Every time someone makes the camaro point I go out in my garage, sit in my 66 Shelby and thank the car Gods for Carrol Shelby.
Nearly EVERY high line car shares at least something with a lower priced model within the brand's line up.
I don't hear too many Porsche Carrera S owners complaining about some of the elements their $96k+ car shares with a $49k Boxster.
Or even a $172k
Turbo S Cabriolet owner overwhelmingly saddened about the similarities of his car to a $93k base Carrera Cabriolet. 
If sharing some minor switchgear or even some styling cues form a cheaper model ALSO helps GM/Chevrolet deliver '$95k+ sports car performance' for only $51k - $55k, then count me in.
01-03-2013, 08:51 PM
#38
Race Director
Nearly EVERY high line car shares at least something with a lower priced model within the brand's line up.
I don't hear too many Porsche Carrera S owners complaining about some of the elements their $96k+ car shares with a $49k Boxster.
Or even a $172k
Turbo S Cabriolet owner overwhelmingly saddened about the similarities of his car to a $93k base Carrera Cabriolet. If sharing some minor switchgear or even some styling cues form a cheaper model ALSO helps GM/Chevrolet deliver '$95k+ sports car performance' for only $51k - $55k, then count me in.
+1
01-03-2013, 08:54 PM
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01-03-2013, 09:07 PM
#40
Drifting
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Those that show a contrarian opinion to those full of blissful undying passion, love and loyalty to that which is corvette
Ha
