Mr Guns

Yep. I wasn't sold on the new taillights until I saw it in person, then I had to have one. Pictures don't do them justice, and I think it's because of the three dimensional depth of them. They're nothing like the lights on the Camaro once you see them in reality as opposed to a 2-D screen.

gregb1812

Agree it's nice to have a few different options for the tail lights. I personally did not like the round lights and am happy with the C7 redesign.

mikepilot

that works better than just a 'vomit' face

mikepilot

ya it all makes sense now. they listened to a young lady for ideas about the styling.

mikepilot

gee thanks for the constructive criticism. how about you submit something instead of just running your mouth

bj1k

Just fix the whole mess and put a C5 back end on it .

bj1k

Well, I've been seeing them everywhere in person now and it don't look any better in person. Fortunately for those that like the C7 , there is always hope that they will change the design in next years model. I will say that coming out with the convertible helps the looks tremendously.

MavsAK

Not my cup of tea (I'm not a fan of C2 Coupes at all really.. now C2 Verts? ) but that's a really really nice conversion as at least from the back it manages to look better than the original C2 coupe.

Diver Down

Round lights are awful. They are a mixture of gold chain, mullet and disco ball.

Let it go...

JerryU

Funny, got my car in October and the Florence annual festival that takes over the whole center of town, was November 2nd. First time in 12 years I didn’t bring the '34 Street Rod-brought the Vette. The Myrtle Beach Vette Club brought about 10 cars as usual to the car show at the festival. Only one member, as I recall, had seen a C7! Even the local Chevy dealer had not. Even got a trophy, which I didn't expect! There are a few in town but very few.

Skid Row Joe

That's the AMC Marlin from the late '60s. A 'fish-themed' car.

mikepilot

if you like it as it is, then why are you even here reading this forum post. just to talk **** apparently

mikepilot

great back end on that car

mikepilot

the camaro style lights are awful too

mikepilot

agreed, the C5 had a good looking back end

BSE1956

Not loving the rectangular lights, but true...what about the vents??

NickHall

I totally agree. After 5 vettes over 40 years (yes I keep them a while) I love the new rear light designs. The old round ones are so outdated and boring. Why buy a new car if all you get is old designs? This car had to come into the 21 Century some time, or go the way of the dinosaurs. The marketing people nailed it, the old design, don't change it, people are dying as they get into their 60s (like me - 66). Dead people do not buy new cars. So it was innovate or go away. I like innovation. I like new. I like different but still love this brand. Always will if they keep innovating. So let the new buyers move the market forward, and let the "don't change it much" people go to the aftermarket and get their round tail lights. I am reminded of the 1960 dudes from high-school who still dress in mod-style and have long hair. They do not seem to be able to understand the movement of time and style and the innovation process. They just seem to not like change all that much. But that is fine, each to their own. Each perspective brings benefits with it. So keep it going if you must. But for me and this market, it was time to change this car for the next decade of buyers who were tending to move away from the Vette and go to Porsche, BMW, and the like. Chevy had to go grab a market that did not want round tail lights and old performance and cheap interiors and uncomfortable seats (compared to newer ones) anymore. All good. It is not about what we want, it is about what moves a market to keep a brand healthy as the market changes.
Yes, long-winded way of saying: I agree.

Kevin Ramey

is it possible to make a stock c7 rear bumper fit a stock c6 vette if I do some cutting on the quarter panels

faninc

So I see the new C7 in Motor Trend when first introduced, I decide I hate the rear of the car and wonder why Chevy put Camaro tail lights on their flagship car!

Then 4 months go by and I begin to actually like the husky modern look. So in April of 2014 I order a white Stingray and am so glad I did! Love this car! BTW, wake up the car and do the Diablo tune- you will really be amazed by the instant throttle response and gitty up...

best
J

Steve_R

That would take a LOT more work than it would be worth.