Corvette C7 Stingray - Thoughts?

[Grundy]

So after Will just displayed a picture of his FRIENDS C5 - I went to autotrader to check out the prices (I know nothing about them, other than the compilation video Graham posted the other day of them spinning out)

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301174961655/sort/default/usedcars/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/corvette/page/1/model/c6/postcode/po155tq/radius/1500/advert-type/standard-listing?logcode=ucbnp

 

I personally think it looks awesome! Seats could of been better, and not a huge fan of the 4 exhausts

But 2 things come to mind....

 

I did not know you could get a 7speed box

And look at the Dials!! The needle only has to move a few MM to reach 30mph And it goes up to 300+mph....

[WhackyWill]

So after Will just displayed a picture of his FRIENDS C5 - I went to autotrader to check out the prices (I know nothing about them, other than the compilation video Graham posted the other day of them spinning out)

 

http://www.autotrade...g?logcode=ucbnp

 

I personally think it looks awesome! Seats could of been better, and not a huge fan of the 4 exhausts

But 2 things come to mind....

 

I did not know you could get a 7speed box

And look at the Dials!! The needle only has to move a few MM to reach 30mph And it goes up to 300+mph....

 

My mates one is a 6 speed manual. 175 MPH . 0-60 4.2 sec., quick old girl.

[Grundy]

Does it sound good?

[Ekona]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

[Wasso]

C6 engine on its way to me........

 

All for £6k - it makes sense...... why have a plastic car when you can have a zed with the powerplant of a C6

[Grundy]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

[Grundy]

C6 engine on its way to me........

 

All for £6k - it makes sense...... why have a plastic car when you can have a zed with the powerplant of a C6

Any particular reason you chose this engine?

[WhackyWill]

Does it sound good?

 

It is a C6..!

 

Sound like a proper big V8 should with 4 big pipes out the back..his has a special European exhaust

 

without all the American emissions cr*p on it ..

[pmorg4]

V8s are awesome. I'd have one if I could get over the LHD thing, but I can't so not for me while I'm in the UK.

[WhackyWill]

V8s are awesome. I'd have one if I could get over the LHD thing, but I can't so not for me while I'm in the UK.

 

Never had a problem with a left hand drive, and I have had 6 of them.

[Grundy]

V8s are awesome. I'd have one if I could get over the LHD thing, but I can't so not for me while I'm in the UK.

 

Monaro?

 

One of my favorite sounding cars.

[Dynamic Turtle]

I have to say the stingray looks better in the pics and on video than the flesh - up close the plastic bodywork and alloys look cheap. Not a dealbreaker for many I'm sure but just don't expect german or even japanese levels of workmanship here.

 

Still a handsome looking car though and I'd quite happily pootle around in one.

[Ekona]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

Ooh you've piqued my curiosity now: Out of interest, why did you think that?

[firemansim]

I,ve had three Corvette's, a C3,C4 and C5. Pound for pound performance wise you can't beat them, and what a sound track.

[Wasso]

@ grundy

[Grundy]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

Ooh you've piqued my curiosity now: Out of interest, why did you think that?

- Hmmm, I know (Think) you drive a Porche? You've had a 350z, so your car choices have been impressive but not too bold - I.e. If you were the boss of a company and pulled into your works car park, I'd imagine you'd turn up in a classy/respectable motor as appose to a motor that would shout 'i'm rich' - For example a Merc AMG C64 as apposed to a Ferrari, Lambo, Big American Muscle.

 

Just the C7 stands out as a in your face car. I'd figured you'd go for a TVR over this.

 

 

I think I might of waffled on a bit

 

- Another way to look at it, IMO you like cars that have power but don't scream in your face I got power.

Edited April 4, 2014 by grundy225

[350 Russ]

So far judging on pics I'm not really a fan. I'll reserve judgment until I see one in the flesh, I preferred the C6

[AliveBoy]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

Ooh you've piqued my curiosity now: Out of interest, why did you think that?

- Hmmm, I know (Think) you drive a Porche? You've had a 350z, so your car choices have been impressive but not too bold - I.e. If you were the boss of a company and pulled into your works car park, I'd imagine you'd turn up in a classy/respectable motor as appose to a motor that would shout 'i'm rich' - For example a Merc AMG C64 as apposed to a Ferrari, Lambo, Big American Muscle.

 

Just the C7 stands out as a in your face car. I'd figured you'd go for a TVR over this.

 

 

I think I might of waffled on a bit

 

- Another way to look at it, IMO you like cars that have power but don't scream in your face I got power.

 

Whats an AMG C64?

 

Also, bizz's car will have the engine from a monaro in it, so you'd have the best of both if you went down that route

[Grundy]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

Ooh you've piqued my curiosity now: Out of interest, why did you think that?

- Hmmm, I know (Think) you drive a Porche? You've had a 350z, so your car choices have been impressive but not too bold - I.e. If you were the boss of a company and pulled into your works car park, I'd imagine you'd turn up in a classy/respectable motor as appose to a motor that would shout 'i'm rich' - For example a Merc AMG C64 as apposed to a Ferrari, Lambo, Big American Muscle.

 

Just the C7 stands out as a in your face car. I'd figured you'd go for a TVR over this.

 

 

I think I might of waffled on a bit

 

- Another way to look at it, IMO you like cars that have power but don't scream in your face I got power.

 

Whats an AMG C64?

 

Also, bizz's car will have the engine from a monaro in it, so you'd have the best of both if you went down that route

Okay so I don't know my mercs

[AliveBoy]

Funds willing, I'd love one. Truly outstanding piece of kit.

 

Then again, I loved the C6 as well.

Genuinely didn't think it would of been your cup of tea

Ooh you've piqued my curiosity now: Out of interest, why did you think that?

- Hmmm, I know (Think) you drive a Porche? You've had a 350z, so your car choices have been impressive but not too bold - I.e. If you were the boss of a company and pulled into your works car park, I'd imagine you'd turn up in a classy/respectable motor as appose to a motor that would shout 'i'm rich' - For example a Merc AMG C64 as apposed to a Ferrari, Lambo, Big American Muscle.

 

Just the C7 stands out as a in your face car. I'd figured you'd go for a TVR over this.

 

 

I think I might of waffled on a bit

 

- Another way to look at it, IMO you like cars that have power but don't scream in your face I got power.

 

Whats an AMG C64?

 

Also, bizz's car will have the engine from a monaro in it, so you'd have the best of both if you went down that route

Okay so I don't know my mercs

 

This is a commodore 64?

[Grundy]

Thank you for pointing out my mistakes Matt, my failures at life, and dealing a low blow

[AliveBoy]

Thank you for pointing out my mistakes Matt, my failures at life, and dealing a low blow

 

No problem Matt, you do the same to me, so no hard feelings eh?

[Grundy]

Thank you for pointing out my mistakes Matt, my failures at life, and dealing a low blow

 

No problem Matt, you do the same to me, so no hard feelings eh?

Problem is, I can't even edit it The damge is done, and this thread would no longer make sense

[pmorg4]

I wouldn't mind a monaro, might get a shot of one at some point. I've owned two V8s both BMW - a 540i and 840Ci, both 6-speed manual. They are epic sounding cars, nothing quite like it. Still have a soft spot for V8s but there are so few these days that are nice to drive on tight twisty roads, most of them are built for wafting.

[AliveBoy]

Thank you for pointing out my mistakes Matt, my failures at life, and dealing a low blow

 

No problem Matt, you do the same to me, so no hard feelings eh?

Problem is, I can't even edit it The damge is done, and this thread would no longer make sense

 

You mean that half of the threads on here make sense in the first place?!

 

 

I'm not really a fan of Corvettes, a bit too all mouth and no trousers for my liking. I know they are making some real supercars these days, I just can't get that image out of my mind. I'd love a monaro though, well.... specifically the 6.2ltr heart inside it's engine bay!