OK... You win. It's obviously too hard for you to admit when you're wrong. So I'm not going to argue with you anymore.

To the OP... Get the one you think you'll be happiest with. The majority of us here have stated that it's pointless to buy a C6 for that much (even with it's chrome rims) when you can get a far superior car for the same price.

An other member has stated you just can't get a C7 2LT with all the other things that GS will come with, like painted calipers and chrome wheels. LOL So it's really a personal preference thing.

Personally, I would go for the car that has nothing but good reviews.

Never argue with an idiot on the internet, they bring you down to their level. And beat you with experience.

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Probably why it's still "new".

Shouldn't you be reading a dictionary so you know when to use there and their??:thumbs:

And be prepared to wait until next year sometime, maybe even for a 2015 model.... I've had my C7 order in for a couple months, and am looking at March/April for my 'vert. If you haven't already ordered a 2014, you may be too late to the party.

??? ...he used the correct form of the word...what are you talking about?

It's from a different thread.

That would make a good down payment on a 911.

You can get a 2013 GS for less the 56 grand so why bother with a 12 unless there's about 25000 off sticker.its a matter of taste yes. Nobody here owns a c7 or even driven one for that matter so they have no idea if its better then the GS. Hopefully being the new Vette on the block it is better. It's supposed to be!! Looks wise, I'll take the GS all day long but hey, what do i know..I'm just a 2013 GS owner..

You are asking the question in the C7 forum so that should tell you what all the answers will be, but I just bought a 12' GS coupe for $20k off MSRP facing the same choice myself. It was a loaded 4LT with the suede inserts in the seats MSRP $73k paid $53k, plus I had a trade on a 12' C6 GS vert at $51k so it was about $2100 with taxes to switch out the year old one I had.

You have to decide if you want a stripped down first year production C7 that is bound to have far more short and long term issues than a very well refined C6. Performance wise there is a quite marginal improvement across the board, and the LS3 has proven itself to be the most bulletproof production OHV V that8 GM has ever built. I spent about $3500 and added 100rwhp to mine and it drives near 100% stock. It will be fun running into C7's on the road around town when they hit the streets :yesnod:

To me it would seem that looks are the deciding factor, since performance wise there is so little difference between the two cars. I wasn't crazy about the blocky Camaro rear end on the C7 so it was an easy choice for me :thumbs:

You must not have read the 12+ reviews that offer a very different opinion when comparing the C7 to the outgoing car :rofl: No need to respond, everyone knows what your response will be already :thumbs:

EDIT: There is nothing wrong with choosing a '12 GS as long as you know what you are buying and you are getting the right deal. That and being someone who doesn't mind having older technology and an older car. For some people, that is irrelevant but others care about that on top of the performance difference.

$50k tops.

Sad--I'm old (by today's standards I guess. 62 so I must have one foot in the grave I guess). But my wife says I'm beautiful. There will always be something new. Better? Not so sure. Computers, smart phones, etc. I still use a flip phone. Recently some guy looked at my phone and literally scoffed at me. Had another look down their nose because I had only two masters degrees compared to their Ed.d. This "one-upmanship" is exhausting. I'll just mosey down the road happily in my archaic, creaking, arthritic 2013 GS, and I'll love every minute of it. Why? Because I'm old and probably senile. Maybe not even oriented to time, so how would I even know the difference? :yesnod:




GSD.

Why is this buying a 2012 crap even in this forum?

For a partial answer, see my previous post. I love the 13 GS. I'm still looking for my false teeth after my last spirited jaunt down one of our local mountain roads. I may even trade my walker in on a new model. Even my T levels are increasing!

I don't think I said that there is anything wrong with buying a GS. There isn't and it is still a great car. What I was trying to articulate (maybe not well) is that it is, in fact, older technology and an older design. Many people, like yourself, maybe don't care at all about that. However, some do and that's OK too. If the price is right to opt for the older car, great. However, if the price is close, why would someone choose the older car that isn't as capable? The only reason I can fathom is that the person doesn't like the new design... that's fair too. It isn't about "one-upmanship" IMO.

Unlikely. Actually, Chevy gave a bunch of CB Vette's to tech schools in 2012 and the schools returned them in 2013. These Vettes were then sold as new a model year later.

And don't be such a hater of CB. It's an incredible color and gets absolutely nothing but compliments from everyone who sees it in person. :cheers:

Maybe C6 is a better place to get an answer is my point.

I have virtually the same C6 and to get to $72k it has NPP, MRC, two tops, chrome wheels, etc. An equally equipped C7 would run close to $70k, if not a tad more. The OP should still get the C7 IMO.

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I'm not a hater of CB, and didn't mean to come off that way. My apologies if I did.

I just figured it might not have as wide a draw as other colors. Seems like a color that would be a love/hate color, and perhaps why this car was still available.