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Initial thoughts now I have seen pics and >>

Posted: 1/4/04 9:07am Message 1 of 2
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Reston, VA - USA
Joined: 5/21/2003
Posts: 8
Vette(s): NONE...waiting to see what the C6 will bring
AUTOMOBILE mag article...
-First impression was less than positive but after carefully reading about design details etc and looking at every pic I can find I am warming up to car. I think there was too much hype about the NEW vette suggesting a radical departure from the C5 (this is my opinion and is not meant to be insulting but I did not like the C5 and in particular the interior) and I was expecting more of a visual change for the C6.
-The interior is a marked improvement over previous models...looks like Lutz took to heart the negatives on materials and fit/finish...look forward to doing the 'feel test' and thank lordy there is now a steering wheel suited for a sports car.
-Nice weight distribution numbers at 51/49
-Suspension components look great and the Z51 set up is the way I would go...better brakes worth that option alone
-The more I see the front end the more I am liking...was luke warm at first. I like the headlights and eventhough AUTOMOBILE mag called them cheap looking due to being painted... I happen to like that motif.
-Rear looks much more sleek and less vertical bulk
-Engine/Tranny set up a carry over but with all the improvements to output and refining components should make driving the car even better.

I have never owned a Vette and only had Euro sports cars but must say this Vette has drawn my attention..now if I can only get over two little letters.... GM |ohwell|

Michael


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Initial thoughts now I have seen pics and >>

Posted: 1/4/04 6:47pm Message 2 of 2
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Prescott, AZ - USA
Joined: 5/20/2003
Posts: 151
Vette(s): 60 with both tops 68 with t-tops
Lets face it, looks of a new car are very subjective. I can live with the fish mouth and down right like the rest of the car. I may be forced into an automatic over some arthritis and as such sure wish that they had the 6 speed automatic ready for it.


Curt Franz LeMans Blue Coupe born on Sept 15th, 2005

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