A contrarian's criticism of the Corvette Stingray (by the AUTOENTHUSIAST) - Page 6

Blue Menace · 01-20-2013, 06:05 PM

Good info ya'll!

GaBoy25 · 01-20-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryBird 12

After seeing some of the awful chrome bling I have seen all over C5 and C6 corvettes I bet someone will have Chrome overlays for all the vents on this one,

I pray not.

Angrybird 12 · 01-20-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

I pray not.

Me too, but sad to say somebody will and probably put 24's on it too....

ec1990 · 01-20-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

I'm 28 but the good Lord has been good to me.

I have the title in hand on both vehicles in my avatar and will likely part with both temporarily and drive the jeep. My goal is to put half down and finance the rest so I don't have mortgage size car payments.

I will have it by 30 for sure...I turn 29 in June

Similar to me, I'm 22 had some good luck but was also smart for the last 5 years, started investing a couple years ago, worked in high school and saved, worked in college and got scholarships and saved. Only have one loan out that I used to consolidate the car and student loans. Should be done in 2 years hopefully.

My goal is to buy in 2 and a half years, but maybe sooner depending on how the dice roll. Or well if I win the lottery by chance.

Although it is tempting to know what it's like to be an idiot American with 100K in debt

*The_Blur* · 01-21-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by C7_Z51

With higher degrees being achieved sooner there's no reason why people in the upper 20's and lower 30's shouldn't be buying this car if they grab jobs early on and pay off loans in a timely manner.

I think I read the average age is 59, one of the editorials was stating that if this change in design works we may see a change in the 911 due to its similarities in design stance (keeping the same design base, refreshes while increasing performance with only minor body style changes).

I fit that bill, and there's no way I can get a new Corvette right now. It's got to be at least mid-30s.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-21-2013, 10:11 AM

Only way I'm getting a Corvette right now is the lottery.

GaBoy25 · 01-21-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Only way I'm getting a Corvette right now is the lottery.

The resale value is why I will take a leap on this vehicle. Not that I would want to sell it but I wouldn't lose my azz if I did.

Pete r welch · 01-26-2014, 05:47 PM

I am in the 70+ group. I love this car. Styling is important but whether the car has round or square tail lights is of no importance to me. What I like is performance and build quality. For the money this car is tops. Have had M3 BMWs in recent years but could not resist this American beauty that performs wonderfully. When it stops snowing north of NYC. Will give it a real run but so far, so good! I like the current style!

New C7 · 01-26-2014, 09:34 PM

I live in central Texas and today I took my C7 on a 75 mile cruise on the 2-lane rural roads between Austin and Llano. Lots of curves, hills, and long straights. The roads are smooth.

It just turned 3000 miles when I stopped for a BBQ rib lunch. The temperature was 74 and not a cloud in the sky. This is exact what this car was designed to do and I wouldn't change a thing. Guys in BMWs, Porches, and ratty old pick up trucks give me a thumbs up all the time.

I feel sorry for you guys in the snow belt.

01-21-2013, 10:11 AM	#76
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Only way I'm getting a Corvette right now is the lottery. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

01-20-2013, 06:05 PM	#71
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	Good info ya'll!

01-26-2014, 05:47 PM	#78
Pete r welch Drives: 2014 Stingray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Carmel, NY Posts: 28	I am in the 70+ group. I love this car. Styling is important but whether the car has round or square tail lights is of no importance to me. What I like is performance and build quality. For the money this car is tops. Have had M3 BMWs in recent years but could not resist this American beauty that performs wonderfully. When it stops snowing north of NYC. Will give it a real run but so far, so good! I like the current style!

01-26-2014, 09:34 PM	#79
New C7 Drives: 2014 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United States Posts: 67	I live in central Texas and today I took my C7 on a 75 mile cruise on the 2-lane rural roads between Austin and Llano. Lots of curves, hills, and long straights. The roads are smooth. It just turned 3000 miles when I stopped for a BBQ rib lunch. The temperature was 74 and not a cloud in the sky. This is exact what this car was designed to do and I wouldn't change a thing. Guys in BMWs, Porches, and ratty old pick up trucks give me a thumbs up all the time. I feel sorry for you guys in the snow belt.