C7 Corvette

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Same here! I just can't spend that kind of money on a C7 rite now! I priced one optioned the way I want it (Z51,2LT,clear roof,Dual Mode exhaust,navi,MRC) and the monthly note would have been close to $900 a month! I've been watching C6 prices (2008s are still in the low-mid 30s depending on mileage!) and they haven't budged yet. Hopefully by spring we'll see a downturn in prices!

I did 1lt or 2lt, z51, comp seats. I don't need anymore than that. Might be a good used pickup in 1-2 years when some of them start to touch the mid 40's used.

[GoCougs]

Lots of guys on the Vette forums have taken delivery of Z51 C7s! From what I've read Z51 models with the optional exposed Carbon Fiber roof panels have been held up for quality issues for a while!

Sounds about right. I have a hard time believing a one year wait - sounds like fanboy propaganda twist. The Corvette is a factory production car - any sort of delivery delay ain't gonna be because they can't make 'em fast enough.

[Lebowski]

There were Z51 supply issues w/ the C6 as well, even when I ordered mine in Dec '05.

The trick was ordering from a high allocation dealer, I assume this is the case now as well. Kerbeck Corvette in Atlantic city gets a lot of business from corvette forum ppl.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Saw my first C7 in the flesh today!!! Man it's a good looking car! It was parked one car over from a C6 and there's no comparison!

[Catman]

Saw my first C7 in the flesh today!!! Man it's a good looking car! It was parked one car over from a C6 and there's no comparison!

Yeah, it is striking.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Saw my first C7 in the flesh today!!! Man it's a good looking car! It was parked one car over from a C6 and there's no comparison!

Yup, don't think the C5 and C6 will age to well with the C7's roaming around.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Yup, don't think the C5 and C6 will age to well with the C7's roaming around.

Agreed! IMO The C5 looked old as soon as the C6 hit the streets.

[280Z Turbo]

I can't find a good way to look at this car. So many jagged edges with scoops, grilles and vents galore.

It just looks disjointed.

The Viper is not nearly as good of a car, but it looks a lot better to me.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I can't find a good way to look at this car. So many jagged edges with scoops, grilles and vents galore.

It just looks disjointed.

The Viper is not nearly as good of a car, but it looks a lot better to me.

Have you seen it in person? It all just works for me! To each his own...

[Catman]

I can't find a good way to look at this car. So many jagged edges with scoops, grilles and vents galore.

It just looks disjointed.

The Viper is not nearly as good of a car, but it looks a lot better to me.

NO

[MX793]

They had one on display at the local mall (it's the prize in some charity raffle).  Looked darn good to me.

[280Z Turbo]

NO

Yup

[Raza]

Autoblog gave the Corvette a retardedly good review.  Specs are nuts.  0-60 in 3.8, 52K starting price. 

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/31/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-review/#continued

[Catman]

Autoblog gave the Corvette a retardedly good review.  Specs are nuts.  0-60 in 3.8, 52K starting price. 

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/31/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-review/#continued

[SVT32V]

Autoblog gave the Corvette a retardedly good review.  Specs are nuts.  0-60 in 3.8, 52K starting price. 

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/31/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-review/#continued

Interesting this one came in at 3300 lbs, the C&D review had theirs at a not so light 3400 lbs.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

That straight on ass shot is the absolute worst view of the car, and sadly the one that most people will have to stare at.

Pity, alot going on back there for little to no reason.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I wonder how that would look painted.

[Catman]

Would look better I bet. Wimmer can photoshop it.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I think it would look better with less black, not all painted. Red down to the bottom of the plate and then have the lower black?

Either way, it just doesn't look "right" IMO.

[MrH]

Solution:  Buy a black vette

That blue is tempting, but ultimately, a corvette always looks best in black.

[MX793]

Interesting this one came in at 3300 lbs, the C&D review had theirs at a not so light 3400 lbs.

C&D actually weighs their test cars (and options increase the vehicle weight) while autoblog appears to just republish manufacturer's spec sheets for basic stats like horsepower and curb weight.

[12,000 RPM]

A black C6 at night is just downright sinister. I can only imagine how these will look.

C&D actually weighs their test cars (and options increase the vehicle weight) while autoblog appears to just republish manufacturer's spec sheets for basic stats like horsepower and curb weight.

Autoblog is pretty much an extended manufacturer press core as far as I'm concerned. I don't think they've ever driven a car they don't like. Not weighing the cars wouldn't surprise me. Their videos are shit too

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Solution:  Buy a black vette

That blue is tempting, but ultimately, a corvette always looks best in black.

I thought of that.

[MrH]

A black C6 at night is just downright sinister. I can only imagine how these will look.
Autoblog is pretty much an extended manufacturer press core as far as I'm concerned. I don't think they've ever driven a car they don't like. Not weighing the cars wouldn't surprise me. Their videos are shit too

+1 the only thing I kind of like is they go in depth on a lot of the little features and odd ball things about the car that other publications don't even mention.

[Galaxy]

Solution:  Buy a black vette

But then you have black and off-black.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

But then you have black and off-black.

The blacks match perfectly!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3350149-official-black-c7-thread.html

[Galaxy]

The blacks match perfectly!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-general-discussion/3350149-official-black-c7-thread.html

I would not say perfect, you can see in the first picture that it is not a perfect match, however it is closer then I expected.

[Raza]

That straight on ass shot is the absolute worst view of the car, and sadly the one that most people will have to stare at.

Pity, alot going on back there for little to no reason.

They look pretty awful from any angle.

[Soup DeVille]

That straight on ass shot is the absolute worst view of the car, and sadly the one that most people will have to stare at.

Pity, alot going on back there for little to no reason.

The tail lights give it an almost crosseyed look, and the creases just above them are too much like eyebrows. It turns that otherwise awesome quad pipe exhaust into a pronounced set of buck teeth.

[NomisR]

The tail lights give it an almost crosseyed look, and the creases just above them are too much like eyebrows. It turns that otherwise awesome quad pipe exhaust into a pronounced set of buck teeth.

They're trying to appeal to rednecks by making the rear end of the cars look like htem..