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I agree even though this color seems popular it looks terrible. The C6 is a better looking car. On the outside. Inside C7 not bad. C6 is bad.
In dark colors I like the look of the front and 3/4 front. The rear looks terrible, but less terrible in dark colors. Whomever designed the rear should be fired.
Most prefer the grey (top 4 pics), I'll go for dark blue (Bottom pic) as it comes closest to the dark vents, gills and lower rear facia. In some lighting it looks like a match.
Then lower it, wider wheels, delete all the Chrome, delete all logo's paint all the reflectors. I may be able to suffer the look if it proves track durable enough.
In dark colors I like the look of the front and 3/4 front. The rear looks terrible, but less terrible in dark colors. Whomever designed the rear should be fired.
Most prefer the grey (top 4 pics), I'll go for dark blue (Bottom pic) as it comes closest to the dark vents, gills and lower rear facia. In some lighting it looks like a match.
Then lower it, wider wheels, delete all the Chrome, delete all logo's paint all the reflectors. I may be able to suffer the look if it proves track durable enough.
Wow !
Mykimu,
As I posted a few posts before, I went to Chevy dealer near by as they have a white z06 with 300 miles for a very attractive price, I can't say good things about neither one... Car is BEAUTIFUL, interior is a lot better than what I expected with full leather in dark blue, ergonomics are terrible and the at drives like a truck.
Car has plenty of power, but you can't just feel it, engine is not responsive.
Such a weird feeling !
Please let me know what are your thoughts about as you're not a blind owner, and the more I drive other cars more I like 911s old or modern...
Only car than I can say it was great to drive was Rad's 430 Scuderia, and that thing is damn fast.... Like really fast for an NA car.
In other hand I went for a ride in a 2010 turbo S that makes 610whp with 650tq and it was eye opening.
Some of you know me and know that I had really high HP cars In the past, but that car felt and is like a 9 sec daily driver, without being a crappy GTR which I can speak with property by owning one in the near past
Mykimu,
As I posted a few posts before, I went to Chevy dealer near by as they have a white z06 with 300 miles for a very attractive price, I can't say good things about neither one... Car is BEAUTIFUL, interior is a lot better than what I expected with full leather in dark blue, ergonomics are terrible and the at drives like a truck.
Car has plenty of power, but you can't just feel it, engine is not responsive.
Such a weird feeling !
Please let me know what are your thoughts about as you're not a blind owner, and the more I drive other cars more I like 911s old or modern...
Only car than I can say it was great to drive was Rad's 430 Scuderia, and that thing is damn fast.... Like really fast for an NA car.
In other hand I went for a ride in a 2010 turbo S that makes 610whp with 650tq and it was eye opening.
Some of you know me and know that I had really high HP cars In the past, but that car felt and is like a 9 sec daily driver, without being a crappy GTR which I can speak with property by owning one in the near past
As far as the new C7 stingray .... it was a no go for me. Really surprised at how bad it looked in person
Those photos, aside from the color, are all pretty good "real" perspectives, so that's something. But the comments on the impression the car gives are a little disheartening. Still, I'm not expecting to be overjoyed by the appearance (inside or out) so much as it being "acceptable" and the reason for the car, for me, is the driving of it. Did they drive the thing or just have it behind those damn tensabarriers as if the "crowd" at Laguna is going to vandalize the thing (much less drool on it ...)
for me look is very important. If I don't feel passionate with my eyes I generally don't care to drive
yes, I like the floating design and I am sure it only cost $115 for replacement
That was my objection to the Ford GT -- each of the Bay Area Fud dealers was/is a place you don't even imagine you'd bring a 911 for service or even park it, so why would you want to leave a Ford GT there? At least with a GT3, you were one of several there at any given time and the techs are sentient lifeforms, not to mention being able to talk directly with the individual tech working on your car and have him teach you something about the car rather than talk with anyone at a Ford dealer and have them argue over whether a car was "turbo" (whatever they might mean by that) or actually a supercharger.
When the Ford GT had crested its market fervor and become price negotiable, one of the Ford dealers had one on the showroom floor with the usual $125K mark-up but quickly came down to Earth on price. The thing that killed the deal for me (aside from not fitting "under" the door, was hearing them start the car, rev it cold and look around at each other gleefully. I wasn't even in the showroom at the time, I was waiting in service for my SUV and I heard the commotion of the whining blower and the mercy cries of the valve gear ... I had assumed it was leaving, but no, they shut down as quickly as it was fired up, then closed the vehicle access doors to the showroom and they were done with their fun. Horrific. And a pity, because I was enthusiastic about the car (only later learning that Clarkson had a lot of trouble with his and after some acrimonious dealings with Ford, I think he ended up with an aftermarket upgraded example as a replacement.) I fear the Vette will be much the same problem -- there's simply no credible, trustworthy GM dealer in the Bay Area that I've encountered. They're all manned and managed by the polyester suits, odious colognes and personalities to match.
When the Ford GT had crested its market fervor and become price negotiable, one of the Ford dealers had one on the showroom floor with the usual $125K mark-up but quickly came down to Earth on price. The thing that killed the deal for me (aside from not fitting "under" the door, was hearing them start the car, rev it cold and look around at each other gleefully. I wasn't even in the showroom at the time, I was waiting in service for my SUV and I heard the commotion of the whining blower and the mercy cries of the valve gear ... I had assumed it was leaving, but no, they shut down as quickly as it was fired up, then closed the vehicle access doors to the showroom and they were done with their fun. Horrific. And a pity, because I was enthusiastic about the car (only later learning that Clarkson had a lot of trouble with his and after some acrimonious dealings with Ford, I think he ended up with an aftermarket upgraded example as a replacement.) I fear the Vette will be much the same problem -- there's simply no credible, trustworthy GM dealer in the Bay Area that I've encountered. They're all manned and managed by the polyester suits, odious colognes and personalities to match.
No worry, we have Able Chevy in Northern California and Rich the service manager is a track nut and he understand how to take care of cars and have it serviced properly. The shop will scare you - old, run down and the garage have tin roof. They stayed in that area to reduce their overhead but service but top grade. People come all the way from Oregon to have their vette service there. The look of the dealer don't bother me as long as they get the work done right
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The more I look at the C7 the more angry I get with GM. They are clueless if they thought that would be a popular design or if the "younger" crowd they are targeting actually find all of the angles appealing.
I don't hate the design, but it looks like old guys out of touch with younger generations tried to design a car for guys in their 20's and instead missed by a decade and made it for pre-teens.
However I don't like the base C6 either so there is still hope for the Z06 and ZR1
I don't hate the design, but it looks like old guys out of touch with younger generations tried to design a car for guys in their 20's and instead missed by a decade and made it for pre-teens.
However I don't like the base C6 either so there is still hope for the Z06 and ZR1
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The more I look at the C7 the more angry I get with GM. They are clueless if they thought that would be a popular design or if the "younger" crowd they are targeting actually find all of the angles appealing.
I don't hate the design, but it looks like old guys out of touch with younger generations tried to design a car for guys in their 20's and instead missed by a decade and made it for pre-teens.
However I don't like the base C6 either so there is still hope for the Z06 and ZR1
I don't hate the design, but it looks like old guys out of touch with younger generations tried to design a car for guys in their 20's and instead missed by a decade and made it for pre-teens.
However I don't like the base C6 either so there is still hope for the Z06 and ZR1
My impression of the C7 is that it's a 100% "flattering" (copy) of a Ferrari 599 and F12. In some regards, I'd say more artfully done than the F12, but nowhere near the proportions and just plain cool lines of the 599. Still, it's a Vette. I have to admit, I love looking at the cars I love and I've declined many a very capable vehicle simply because of the "Do I want to find this in the driveway?" question. Otherwise, by now I'd have a Panamera. Just think of it! Oh the humanity!
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57 pgs of BS
someone buy one
Torah it
report back
done
I believe in empirical experiment.
with other pols money.
call me hen one of u buys it.
someone buy one
Torah it
report back
done
I believe in empirical experiment.
with other pols money.
call me hen one of u buys it.
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BRZ, slow.
u wont fit
doen'st sound good
nice commuter.
exceptional ability to hold value.
sold 25,000 at asking.
unlike porsches that depreciate like rocks.
u wont fit
doen'st sound good
nice commuter.
exceptional ability to hold value.
sold 25,000 at asking.
unlike porsches that depreciate like rocks.
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991's hold value really well:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=4&Log=0
Had light front damage. 4 miles from my office ventilated seats loaded up with crap. Nice daily for my wife, she wants automatic.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=4&Log=0
Had light front damage. 4 miles from my office ventilated seats loaded up with crap. Nice daily for my wife, she wants automatic.
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991's hold value really well:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=4&Log=0
Had light front damage. 4 miles from my office ventilated seats loaded up with crap. Nice daily for my wife, she wants automatic.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=4&Log=0
Had light front damage. 4 miles from my office ventilated seats loaded up with crap. Nice daily for my wife, she wants automatic.