6spdg37s

I believe the credit union offer is Supplier discounts so if he starts accepting them and you qualify for the credit union offer than he would accept it.

F4 Phantom

The first time I checked your list, Dave, I found exactly what I was looking for in transit from BG: crystal red C7 vert, black top, 3LT Kalahari, Z51, TPP exhaust, mag select ride control, chrome wheels. I wired you a deposit the next day and 10 days later it was sitting in my driveway in the LA area.

F4 Phantom

F4 Phantom

That's "first" and "sentence."

F4 Phantom

and so does everyone else that watches it. Top down by remote control from the fob is great, too.

Zymurgy

There is a book called "Corvette Black Book". It has production statistics for every year, including production numbers for each option, for each color, far each style (Coupe, Vert, Grand Sport, etc.). The data you are asking for is in this book. You can get it from the National Corvette Museum store: 1953-2014 Corvette Black Book. Of course, the 2014 does not include production numbers since the model year production is still in progress.

RedC7AZ

That's not what I picked up from Hope Depot that day, but it is good to know that both the coupe and convertible have an almost infinite vertical cargo space capacity above the car.

eboggs_jkvl

While true, there is a bridge clearance issue to consider!


Elmer

Rich3211

Yup, no truer statement, I brought home a 22 foot tree in my vert, from the nursery!!!

RedC7AZ

These 2 items were taken into consideration by all C7 buyers.

Those that chose the coupe know we have the flexibility to store the roof in the garage if we want to take additional advantage of the larger cargo space the coupe offers over the convertible.

Those that chose the coupe did the risk/return analysis by assessing the "small" risk that we might have to stop quick where cargo shifts forward vs. the "large" advantage of the additional cargo space.

These are just 2 more reasons to add to the list as to why more people opted for the coupe instead of the convertible.

jimmyb

Except you get the C6 interior and a considerably less stiff chassis. I agree that, in silhouette profile (with the tops DOWN), the C7 convertible looks like a C6. From a driving standpoint, there's no comparison.

Jimmy

c5eddiem

Unless, of course, you look from the front, back, top or bottom!

Ed

RedC7AZ

I have the C7 coupe, not a convertible, but have flagged you as just another C6 owner looking to "justify" your C6.

I doubt anyone will recognize your comments for anything other than what they are.

The sooner you accept the fact that the C7 (coupe/convertible) is today's news and all the rage, and your C6 (although a nice car) is yesterday's news, the better off you will be.

There are 100s of things that distinguish the C7 convertible from the old C6 convertible, and deep down you know it.
You C6 "horn tooters" are starting to irritate.

jimmyb

But then that's not "profile"....

I think the C7 convertible is more recognizable (as the NEW car) with the top up because of the more rounded "B" pillar of the C7:

My 2005:


My 2014:


Jimmy

c5eddiem

Jimmy B,

I was just suggesting that there might be other ways to compare, like the four other views I mentioned.

As I look at your two pictures, is see a very different profile:

-cloth top is a much rounder, smoother profile -looks like it fits better
-edge of front fender extends past door mirror
-edge of back fender dives under door mirror
-much more aggressive vent slot
-black surround around vent, not in it
-sharp edges on headlights
-front and back sidelights conform to wheel well instead of straight lines
-different mirror shape
-"edges" where there were "curves"

... to name a few.

In any case, I really enjoyed my C6 when I owned it, and am really enjoying the C7 too. I've gotten lots of waves from Corvettes of all generations, and think we all share the very exciting experience of owning a Vette!

Ed

ps. I disagree with the original title... Corvette Convertibles are NOT in LOW demand. If you want to talk LOW DEMAND, let's talk Viper!

F4 Phantom

That's BS!

jimmyb

Do you know what I mean by silhouette profile?

Because they shape of the C6 and C7 convertible is very similar. Obviously, in light, they are different.

Jimmy

Bill17601

As a C7 owner I agree with Jimmy. The side view is very close. Actually there is a lot of traditional Corvette in C7 convertable.

c5eddiem

Jimmyb,

Just for the record...

Profile means "side view". My response, that listed what I see as different, is referring to the side view of the cars.

After I posted my list, you edited your post, adding the word "silhouette", thereby adjusting your statement.

I guess we can agree that we disagree!

Enjoy your Vette, whatever its profile...

Ed