C7 best corvette to date there is in not a close 2nd
#41
Team Owner
#42
Safety Car
Is the C6 better than the C5, sure, is the C7 better than the C6 yes and as it should be. A large sum of money is being spent in developments. When I purchased my C5, the car was the best ever, then the 1/2 shaft oil leak, then the steering column lock, same for my C6 ZO6, the best ever, than the shifter rattle, the clutch pack grind and valve dropping. That will not steer me away from buying another one, but waiting for the 700HP ZR1 and hopefully with CF trim pieces instead of the plastic on the C7
#43
I have totally enjoyed mine! That being said, I think I said similar things when buying all previous 12 Corvettes too. I was sure the ZR1 was the permanent end all of sports cars. We are living in exciting times where each of the manufacturers are setting the bar higher and higher and we are all winners.
#44
Le Mans Master
Lighter structure that's 50% stiffer. Interior that belongs in a 60k car. Seats that don't move while driving. Infotainment and electronics that compete with anything out there. Much improved low end power with significantly better fuel economy. It goes on and on.
I love my C6 and especially love the body style, and I'm fine with the seats, interior, power, etc but the C7 advances cannot be ignored.
I love my C6 and especially love the body style, and I'm fine with the seats, interior, power, etc but the C7 advances cannot be ignored.
savings. I'm confused
#46
Burning Brakes
I am surprised seeing some of the negative comments on this forum.I have been fortunate to own numerous corvettes including 2 c6z06s and a c6 convertible. the c7 z51 m7 that I recently purchased is light years ahead of all previous corvette generations. I highly recommend anyone drive one before making any decisions about the car. the overall torgue, ride, handling,smoothness,easy to drive as DD, easy to drive fast. I enjoy this car more than all previous corvettes, Shelby gt500s, porsche 911s,BMW m3s,and vipers I have owned. I challenge anyone who is own the fence or criticizing this c7 to go drive one. Sorry for the rant, sometimes I have a hard time believing this is really a 'corvette' forum.
#47
No iteration of the C6 interior comes close to the C7. Even your C6 brethren will have a tough time backing you on that one. You are even defending the seats in the C6. Seriously?
#49
Scraping the splitter.
LMFAO at all the people who are butthurt that a guy who previously owned three C6's states that he feels the C7 is "light years ahead" of them. How dare he! Doesn't he know that he has to bow down to the venerable C6 (and all of its owners)?
It's laughable watching you all in this thread like moths to a flame, justifying your opinions as if they are somehow more valid than the OP's.
S.
It's laughable watching you all in this thread like moths to a flame, justifying your opinions as if they are somehow more valid than the OP's.
S.
#50
Melting Slicks
Doesn't seem that many LS3 C6 owners have migrated to the C7 yet, so I really appreciate when we can get an honest and in-depth opinion from one that has. I have yet to sit in a C7, much less drive one, but every time I get out of my C6 it's hard to imagine that there is anything greater.
I hope that I feel as you do when I do decide to go test drive one, which won't be until I'm seriously ready to consider purchasing. It certainly won't be the looks that pulls me from my C6, but I hope to be so amazed by the performance and technology that I happily trade my way into a C7.
Enjoy your ride!
I hope that I feel as you do when I do decide to go test drive one, which won't be until I'm seriously ready to consider purchasing. It certainly won't be the looks that pulls me from my C6, but I hope to be so amazed by the performance and technology that I happily trade my way into a C7.
Enjoy your ride!
Last edited by SRQStingray; 12-13-2013 at 10:58 PM.
#51
Le Mans Master
So how is it Light Years ahead?
I've seen it and sat in it and it is definitely better in a lot of ways. But it is not a giant leap forward the way the C4 to C5 was. This is like the C5 to C6 progression - a marginal, par for the course, new model improving on the old model. Am I missing something revolutionary here?
Every C7 I saw at the LA Auto Show (with the exception of the custom Forgotia Wide Body) had the mis-aligned rear fenders. EVERY ONE - including the new Green Convertible on the turn table. To me that is a step backwards that will hopefully be cleared up on the C7 Z06 - the only model I am interested in anyway.
I've seen it and sat in it and it is definitely better in a lot of ways. But it is not a giant leap forward the way the C4 to C5 was. This is like the C5 to C6 progression - a marginal, par for the course, new model improving on the old model. Am I missing something revolutionary here?
Every C7 I saw at the LA Auto Show (with the exception of the custom Forgotia Wide Body) had the mis-aligned rear fenders. EVERY ONE - including the new Green Convertible on the turn table. To me that is a step backwards that will hopefully be cleared up on the C7 Z06 - the only model I am interested in anyway.
#52
So how is it Light Years ahead?
I've seen it and sat in it and it is definitely better in a lot of ways. But it is not a giant leap forward the way the C4 to C5 was. This is like the C5 to C6 progression - a marginal, par for the course, new model improving on the old model. Am I missing something revolutionary here?
Every C7 I saw at the LA Auto Show (with the exception of the custom Forgotia Wide Body) had the mis-aligned rear fenders. EVERY ONE - including the new Green Convertible on the turn table. To me that is a step backwards that will hopefully be cleared up on the C7 Z06 - the only model I am interested in anyway.
I've seen it and sat in it and it is definitely better in a lot of ways. But it is not a giant leap forward the way the C4 to C5 was. This is like the C5 to C6 progression - a marginal, par for the course, new model improving on the old model. Am I missing something revolutionary here?
Every C7 I saw at the LA Auto Show (with the exception of the custom Forgotia Wide Body) had the mis-aligned rear fenders. EVERY ONE - including the new Green Convertible on the turn table. To me that is a step backwards that will hopefully be cleared up on the C7 Z06 - the only model I am interested in anyway.
And what thread wouldn't be complete without mentioning some panel misalignment? Gotta love it!
#54
Le Mans Master
The C6 looks like a C5 with fixed headlights. It was just some minor design changes from a cosmetic point of view. The C7 is much more a revolutionary step that that between the C5 and C6. The interior is not even comparable. The sharp lines adapt much more exotic lines. Contrasting colors are now standard. I am a first time Corvette buyer and while I thought the C5 and C6 looked nice, I didn't have the run out and have to buy one feeling I had with the C7. Just look at all of the reviews out there. It's reception is much better than that of the C6. Every magazine praises it.
And what thread wouldn't be complete without mentioning some panel misalignment? Gotta love it!
And what thread wouldn't be complete without mentioning some panel misalignment? Gotta love it!
#55
Race Director
I'm tired of idiots making these type of threads…it's like they have never really owned a corvette before…LOL.
There are many years of corvettes I would own for many reasons, but I would never make the comment of "this is the best ever"……LOL
Funny thing…The OP has yet to come back and defend their opinion…troll?
Last edited by Garret; 12-14-2013 at 01:12 AM.
#56
Team Owner
#57
Le Mans Master
Would zero miles be accurate?
#58
Team Owner
Reality is reality hirohawa.
#59
Le Mans Master
So Zero miles on either cars - no real world experience. Just regurgitating other people's experiences. Put some miles or better yet track some of these cars before you make generalized incorrect statements.
And most guys with Z06s and Zr1s are not trading down to a base C7.
Last edited by Hirohawa; 12-14-2013 at 05:03 AM.
#60
Team Owner
C5 Z06 was better than the 2005 C6. Was lighter and faster and more track capable - That's reality - hence the LS3.
So Zero miles on either cars - no real world experience. Just regurgitating other people's experiences. Put some miles or better yet track some of these cars before you make generalized incorrect statements.
And most guys with Z06s and Zr1s are not trading down to a base C7.
So Zero miles on either cars - no real world experience. Just regurgitating other people's experiences. Put some miles or better yet track some of these cars before you make generalized incorrect statements.
And most guys with Z06s and Zr1s are not trading down to a base C7.