997 vs Stingray?
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01-13-2014 | 10:16 AM
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I had to chuckle reading some of these comments because I'm in the market for a new toy and happened to look at the new C7 after reading the reviews. I walked away rather disappointed. It a great mechanical setup but I couldn't get past the exterior and interior details. The exterior is way to cluttered up with vents and assortments of plastic on the rear. When you sit inside and look around it just looks cheap. A huge improvement over the previous gen but that isn't saying much. The dash looks cheap and the steering wheel looks like it came off a $15k car. No matter how good the car drove this ended up being a deal breaker.
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01-13-2014 | 10:28 AM
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That this is a flat out monster! And now it can actually grip??? May be getting one of those...
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01-13-2014 | 11:17 AM
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I had to chuckle reading some of these comments because I'm in the market for a new toy and happened to look at the new C7 after reading the reviews. I walked away rather disappointed. It a great mechanical setup but I couldn't get past the exterior and interior details. The exterior is way to cluttered up with vents and assortments of plastic on the rear. When you sit inside and look around it just looks cheap. A huge improvement over the previous gen but that isn't saying much. The dash looks cheap and the steering wheel looks like it came off a $15k car. No matter how good the car drove this ended up being a deal breaker.
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01-13-2014 | 11:20 AM
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Like or not, these guys are really stepping it up. The brand and the styling is definitely not for everyone, but from a performance perspective, it's going to be right there with the best in class from around the world.
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01-13-2014 | 11:41 AM
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The new C7 Z06 was announced today at the Detroit Auto Show, where the base C7 won NACOTY. The 2015 Z06 will have "at least" 625 HP and 635 Tq. If that sounds ferocious, wait until we learn about the new ZR-1.
Like or not, these guys are really stepping it up. The brand and the styling is definitely not for everyone, but from a performance perspective, it's going to be right there with the best in class from around the world.
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Like or not, these guys are really stepping it up. The brand and the styling is definitely not for everyone, but from a performance perspective, it's going to be right there with the best in class from around the world.
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I've also heard there is no intention for ZR-1 at the moment. Even back in the C6 days, this project didn't start until late in its generation.
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01-13-2014 | 01:14 PM
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The base C7 with Z51 will be quicker all around than a 991 C2S, but not by much. The really interesting stuff will be the 991 GT3 vs the 2015 Z06.
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01-13-2014 | 01:58 PM
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I didn't know it was announced today. I've been discussing for over several days now. We've been seeing Z06 info for a while... I wonder where this information starts..??
I've also heard there is no intention for ZR-1 at the moment. Even back in the C6 days, this project didn't start until late in its generation.
I've also heard there is no intention for ZR-1 at the moment. Even back in the C6 days, this project didn't start until late in its generation.
Insane #'s....http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/13/2...-detroit-2014/
There is a time and place for everything.
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01-15-2014 | 05:01 PM
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I saw my first C7 today on the street. Up until now I had only seen photos in various magazines, online, etc. I have to admit that I liked it. The back end is a bit odd, maybe too edgy. Overall I liked the lines.
It wasn't like I wanted to rush to the nearest Chevy dealer and trade in the C4S. I still have the stereotype in my mind of a corvette owner...
It wasn't like I wanted to rush to the nearest Chevy dealer and trade in the C4S. I still have the stereotype in my mind of a corvette owner...
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01-15-2014 | 06:29 PM
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I saw my first C7 today on the street. Up until now I had only seen photos in various magazines, online, etc. I have to admit that I liked it. The back end is a bit odd, maybe too edgy. Overall I liked the lines.
It wasn't like I wanted to rush to the nearest Chevy dealer and trade in the C4S. I still have the stereotype in my mind of a corvette owner...
It wasn't like I wanted to rush to the nearest Chevy dealer and trade in the C4S. I still have the stereotype in my mind of a corvette owner...
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01-15-2014 | 09:46 PM
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I understand what you mean about the stereotype, and despite my having ordered a C7, I am definitely not over it. But with continued excellence like the current model and the soon-to-be 2015 Z06, and more younger guys like me buying them, and more guys coming over from other European exotics, that stereotype should fade, eventually. But I agree, it's hard to shake the mustache and Member's Only stereotype.
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