I got to drive a C7!!!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-19-2013, 10:50 AM

I was LUCKY enough to be chosen to drive a C7! I was offered this amazing opportunity because I work on the forums with y'all.

I had the most wonderful trip in the Torch Red 7 speed. I drove for about 6 hours on the highway. I kept it within appropriate speeds, so I did not get pulled over on company time.

After all this was over I didn't want to lose my job.

The electronics is like nothing I have ever experienced! The infotainment system and information from the vehicle is at your finger tips. The car handled like it was hugging the road.

I am 5'9 with a long torso and I had plenty of room above my head, for you taller folks out there. There is also a lot of seat room to be comfortable.

I am so excited for y'all to get your C7's! This experience really ramped me up even more! I am so happy we are shipping and you will have them soon. Now for me to get on the C7 bandwagon and get one, so I can continue to enjoy all that horse power!

kalimus · 09-19-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

=I drove for about 6 hours on the highway. I kept it within appropriate speeds, so I did not get pulled over on company time.

You have a level of self-control I don't think I would have. I told my friend yesterday that the first thing I'm going to do after I pick up my 'Vette is "probably get a speeding ticket".

I'm a little jealous. Was it fully loaded or base model?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-19-2013, 11:29 AM

Hi Kalimus,

I really did hold back, but my since it was not mine and I was at work...

It was a 2LT and just remarkable! I have driven a lot of Corvettes over the years and the C7 was in my opinion much more comfortable. The drive was smooth, sharp and clean. I cannot wait for you to get yours!

Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care

asptroopa1 · 09-19-2013, 11:37 AM

Ohhhh Kelly......you lucky gal! You should have been wearing that shirt I sent ya for the pics....

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-19-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by asptroopa1

Ohhhh Kelly......you lucky gal! You should have been wearing that shirt I sent ya for the pics....

I really should have, shoot!! It was really cold on Tuesday morning, I had to wear a fall jacket with a sweater. Michigan winter is just around the corner.

I am glad I got to do the drive while it was still nice outside. Seriously it was the best day EVER!

I cannot wait for y'all to have that much fun every day!

Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care

RichmondC7 · 09-19-2013, 12:16 PM

Kelly,
I am wondering about the highway ride quality of the C7 with Z51. Looks like your car was Z51 equipped. What did you think of the highway cruising ride?

laborsmith · 09-19-2013, 12:53 PM

One of the Heritage Center Stingrays?

Nice report. But I am still holding out for the regular body C7.

Laborsmith

FenwickHockey65 · 09-19-2013, 01:01 PM

I need this car.

And I think this is the first time we've actually seen who's behind the Chevrolet Customer Svc username.

Ka Razy · 09-19-2013, 02:13 PM

Awesome Kelly!!!
Thanks for sharing.

WesC5 · 09-19-2013, 05:07 PM

Kelly... as I mentioned to ya over in another forum.....

One man's (or in this case, lady's) good fortune is another man's pain...

Congrats on getting an incredible opportunity..... Maybe we should just call ya "Lady Luck"...

REVVIC · 09-20-2013, 03:13 AM

Kelly, you deserved the drive since you are so helpful to so many.

Vic

purpleRac3r · 09-20-2013, 08:27 PM

Wow, that's awesome! Just rewards for putting up with all of us crabby, expectant soon-to-be owners and our never-ending questions! Good for you! Ignore the trolls over on that other forum....

I am so jealous, especially since mine seems to have gone AWOL (I've PM'd you with some questions)! I am patiently (not really!) waiting for my Museum delivery, and will finally get to see some in person at Mid America Motorworks' Funfest tomorrow. Somehow I doubt they will let me drive one though!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-22-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RichmondC7

Kelly,
I am wondering about the highway ride quality of the C7 with Z51. Looks like your car was Z51 equipped. What did you think of the highway cruising ride?

The quality was amazing! I keep using that word to describe the ride, but it fits so perfectly. I was driving at about 75MPH for about an hour at a time. I went through construction zones, uneven pavement and over a bridge. The car provided a smooth ride, easy to maneuver and I did not experience road noise. I was in Sport Mode the majority of the time. I would turn my music down throughout the drive to listen to the C7. It was glorious.

Thank you for all of your kind words!

I cannot wait to have one for myself!

Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care

AZCamaroFan · 09-22-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

And I think this is the first time we've actually seen who's behind the Chevrolet Customer Svc username.

and I assumed it was a guy

09-19-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	I got to drive a C7!!! I was LUCKY enough to be chosen to drive a C7! I was offered this amazing opportunity because I work on the forums with y'all. I had the most wonderful trip in the Torch Red 7 speed. I drove for about 6 hours on the highway. I kept it within appropriate speeds, so I did not get pulled over on company time. After all this was over I didn't want to lose my job. The electronics is like nothing I have ever experienced! The infotainment system and information from the vehicle is at your finger tips. The car handled like it was hugging the road. I am 5'9 with a long torso and I had plenty of room above my head, for you taller folks out there. There is also a lot of seat room to be comfortable. I am so excited for y'all to get your C7's! This experience really ramped me up even more! I am so happy we are shipping and you will have them soon. Now for me to get on the C7 bandwagon and get one, so I can continue to enjoy all that horse power!

09-19-2013, 01:01 PM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I need this car. And I think this is the first time we've actually seen who's behind the Chevrolet Customer Svc username. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-19-2013, 02:13 PM	#9
Ka Razy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 146	Awesome Kelly!!! Thanks for sharing. __________________ I'd rather be AutoCrossing 06-28-13 Status 1100 11-22-13 Status 2000 11-29-13 Status 3000 12-12-13 Status 3300 12-16-13 Status 3400 01-06-14 Status 3800!! 01-10-14 Status 4B00 01-13-14 Status 4200!!! 02-17-14 Delivered!!!!!!!!!!

09-19-2013, 05:07 PM	#10
WesC5 Drives: 2004 Silver Corvette Coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St Jacob, IL (MetroEast area) Posts: 46	Kelly... as I mentioned to ya over in another forum..... One man's (or in this case, lady's) good fortune is another man's pain... Congrats on getting an incredible opportunity..... Maybe we should just call ya "Lady Luck"... __________________ Wes 1964 Black, Sold in 1976 1965 Green Vert (both tops), Sold in 1976 1966 Nassau Blue Coupe, all original, sold in 1997 2001 Coupe,(Mag Red II...Black), TPW....9/11 Sequence #6406, Born: 9/11/00, Delivered: 9/15/00, 1SC, MN6, QF5, V49, B34, B84, Z51, 86U, UNO (Sold in 2011....) 2004 Coupe....loaded, (Silver...Black), Sequence #32,869

09-20-2013, 08:27 PM	#12
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Wow, that's awesome! Just rewards for putting up with all of us crabby, expectant soon-to-be owners and our never-ending questions! Good for you! Ignore the trolls over on that other forum.... I am so jealous, especially since mine seems to have gone AWOL (I've PM'd you with some questions)! I am patiently (not really!) waiting for my Museum delivery, and will finally get to see some in person at Mid America Motorworks' Funfest tomorrow. Somehow I doubt they will let me drive one though! __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

09-19-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Hi Kalimus, I really did hold back, but my since it was not mine and I was at work... It was a 2LT and just remarkable! I have driven a lot of Corvettes over the years and the C7 was in my opinion much more comfortable. The drive was smooth, sharp and clean. I cannot wait for you to get yours! Kelly J. Chevrolet Customer Care

09-19-2013, 11:37 AM	#4
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	Ohhhh Kelly......you lucky gal! You should have been wearing that shirt I sent ya for the pics....

09-19-2013, 12:16 PM	#6
RichmondC7 Drives: C5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Kelly, I am wondering about the highway ride quality of the C7 with Z51. Looks like your car was Z51 equipped. What did you think of the highway cruising ride?

09-19-2013, 12:53 PM	#7
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	One of the Heritage Center Stingrays? Nice report. But I am still holding out for the regular body C7. Laborsmith

09-20-2013, 03:13 AM	#11
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	Kelly, you deserved the drive since you are so helpful to so many. Vic