sam90lx

Post 38 in the thread....Minor Change would end C7 rear debate.(now locked)

Not sure how true it is but we can only hope right.

sam90lx

71%...I just voted.

Snorman

It's at ~74% again.
~2 out of 10 people have a problem with paint and/or the rear of the car.
S.

sam90lx

Lets hope GM does not miss the other 26%.

Snorman

You can't make everybody happy, and GM is making the vast majority happy with the C7.
S.

User 2623

Very funny Ox...

kdepew

Or maybe the C7 fans just complained so much about people having negative opinions about the rear of the C7 that many did what you guys asked and stopped posting on this board.

Also, did you actually read the poll question? It asked who was going to paint the rear diffuser. That is a question most likely to be answered by people who actually plan to buy the C7. There are alot of people who won't buy the C7 in large part because they hate the styling of the rear. If you asked who likes the rear diffuser painted black (and going so high on the rear), you would likely see somewhat different numbers. If you asked the same question 3 months ago you likely would have gotten a significantly different answer before alot of people stopped posting on this board and before a bunch of people convinced themselves that it has "grown" on them. A good design doesn't have to "grow" on you.

If truly 24% of buyers of this car actually do repaint the rear (which I don't actually believe will happen), then that indicates Chevy did a lousy job. 24% of actual buyers shouldn't want to significantly change the look.

GM should take serious the negative opinions about the rear of the C7.

Snorman

What are you talking about? 74% voted to "leave it as-is". Did you read the poll and results?
The funny thing is, every time there is a poll that indicates well over 2/3rds of respondents favoring the C7 or a specific aspect of it, there is always somebody who tries desperately to throw a wet blanket on it.
People want to single out what they perceive as a "controversial" styling point because the minority question it, yet completely dismiss polls that show overwhelming support for the car.
Cases in point...
85% "like it", 15% "don't":
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...uyer-poll.html

83% "like the C7", 13% "don't like the C7":
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-impaired.html

Even the very first poll, started the day GM revealed the C7, only had a 17% negative response rate. And the majority of the votes were cast before we knew much about the car.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...u-like-it.html

I think GM realizes that while there may be some negative opinions about the rear design or C7 in general, there are far more that are positive.

In March 2005, 63% of voters in this poll preferred the C5 over the C6.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f115/...g-c5-c6-78177/

In November 2007, 66% still preferred the C5 over the C6.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f115/...2007-a-107910/

I might have missed exactly when GM redesigned the C6 to look more like the C5.
S.

ZIE06Bernie

Direct back view leaves everything to be desired. Such a shame compared with rest of the car which is world class.

Haven't seen in flesh but this 360 rear rear view is woeful.

http://www.360revo.com/stingraymobileext/

TRAKCAR

Just get the car in NRB and its a close match, or I'd paint it all car color.

LbulletM

I think I know which way you voted....

LisasZR1

I've seen the car in several colors now. The darker versions go better with the rear. It is a lot of black back there but it didn't deter me from ordering one. I wanted a NRB when they came out with that color. And that's what I ordered. I'm sure some after market shop will come up with some super duper cover or replacement for those that don't like the black. Save your $$. Be cheaper than paint I'm guessing.

TTRotary

What stands out here is that the pollmakers (who have all been pro-C7...notice how the "haters" don't create polls) have been very careful to avoid creating one that directly adresses the rear on it's own terms. You would see very different results, I'll wager. For example, if it looked like this:

1. I love the rear exactly as is and will not change anything - it is a key motivation for getting a C7

2. Rear not so great. I wish they had done better, but won't stop me from buying the car because the rest of it is so awesome. Here's hoping for a refresh.

3. It's hideous - what were they thinking.

I think you'd see about 65% in #2, with the rest among 1 and 3. I brought this up to the GM guys at Pebble, and they basically acquiesced that it is not getting as favorable reaction as they had expected. The guy I spoke with ("Jim") asked what my issues were and even took notes. I was surprised. He asked what model I was interested in and I said Z06. He responded "I think you'll like how that one looks from all 4 sides".

LbulletM

I don't think that would work either. You would need another option because number 1 is basically saying you're buying the car for the rear end. Not that you already want the car and think the back end works with the design. Maybe if you got rid of the wording at the end "it is a key motivation".

TTRotary

I'd be fine with that change of wording. Now who's got cojones to put up the poll? I'm already in the doo-doo box with the mods because I lost it with another member yesterday...

Speednet

Great post, nice research.

BPhillyc8

Got Cyber Gray primarily because it works so well with the diffuser and vents. Car looks like it was designed for CG (IMHO).

Shaka

Body color or....


A shade or two off.

OnPoint

I really like a shade or two different from body color.

Or something other than black on all the colors. Looks great on some, less so on others.

Rich Mickol

As is. When I finally decide.