MotorTrend Letters to the Editor

[JBsC5]

Saw the C6 in person today...

The precision Red Coupe and the Silver Convertible..

The good stuff!
I like the new side cove.
The shorter side view is nice with the slightly longer wheelbase.
The closer relatoinship between tire and fender lip.
I like the 18 & 19 inch rims.
I thought the interior in ebony or black with the silver accents were a nice touch.
I like the new six speed toping out at over 180.
I like the better runflats.
I like the keyless start.




DISLIKES:

Hate the .. I mean hate seeing the headlight bulbs..
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I've never been a fan or lover of popups or no pop ups...BUT I KNOW I DON'T WANT TO SEE EACH AND EVERY LITTLE ASPECT OF A LIGHT BULB AS IN THE C6.
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The light grey lower panel is ok..but not a great aspect for me..

The flat surface obove and around the rim is not as smooth flowing as I like...Why is it flat? around the wheel well..(not a big deal and I noticed it on the Gallardo which is also a personal favorite)

Some angles of the body surfacing is excellent..and beautiful but with that comes a few angles that can appear awkard...but I would imagine that can be said of anything in this world...?

the rear center brake light being black doesn't bother me too much....

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If I didn't already own a C5 corvette....I'd easily buy this new generation with confidence but as stunning as the car is...I can not see any reason to sell the C5 for one of these. JMO..

 

[Chris Kennedy]

Concerning headlights on the C5 and C6, my guess is that some aftermarket company may offer a product which alters the current C6 headlights, as there seems to be a market developing for it---recall that an aftermarket company offered a fixed headlight product for the C5. This same company also offered twin lights which were recessed into the license plate area. I thought those looked great--really racey with the only problem being front license plate laws.

 

[Edmond]

Concerning headlights on the C5 and C6, my guess is that some aftermarket company may offer a product which alters the current C6 headlights, as there seems to be a market developing for it---recall that an aftermarket company offered a fixed headlight product for the C5. This same company also offered twin lights which were recessed into the license plate area. I thought those looked great--really racey with the only problem being front license plate laws.

Chris,

I just thought about how people were buying fixed headlight kits for the C5's. Now they're going to come out with flip headlight kits for the C6!!! :L