I basically don't agree with much of it...especially his stupid comparison to the BMW E46 M3.
Don't get me wrong. I love BMWs and have a 2004 330xi that I love...although 1st and 2nd gear in that manual transmission is completely useless! :eyerole
I have always loved and respected the M3 - especially the new one. However...a Corvette - it is not! I do think the build quality and level of refinement is much higher in the M3, but for all intents and purposes, they are apples and oranges - especially when you start comparing price....and that goes for the E46 M3 back when they were selling new pre-2005.
I love the C6 design - much more so than the C5. I love the lines, and sharp edges and yes, I even like the exposed headlights. However, I do feel that GM needs to become a little more daring with the design.
Case in point - I like what they did with the 2006 Z06 to distinquish it from the base model C6. I like what they did with the ZR1, but I still feel the ZR1 should have been just a little bit more radical in design in order to make it a little more unique from the other models. If you see a ZR1 coming towards you on a highway, you're initial impression is that it's a Z06 because of the NACA duct in the front. It's not until you get just a little closer that you realize it could be a ZR1 because there's a little bulge in the hood.
Slightly redesigned headlights and a unique front grill would have helped.
As for the new Grand Sport, I'm not going to lie....I'm disappointed. To me, it's nothing more than a hardly distinguishable appearance package. It's less unique than the 1996 Grand Sport which I loved.
The Corvette platform needs to have better flexibility in order to offer more choices. Don't get me wrong - GM has come a LONG way in offering more choices to the Corvette customer, but they need to take just a wee bit further.
After reading the reviews in Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road and Track - all of the journalists agree that the interior is still sub-par and the seats - horrible.
I take a look at similar sports cars on the market and some of them have incredible seats!
If you can offer different color interiors with seats that have colored inserts, you can offer better seats.
The early Z06s and ZR1s, historically have been cars for the track. For the money the customer is paying for the new ones - especially the ZR1 - they should either come standard with upgraded, light weight, seats or be offered as an option.
On the ZR1 - how about an upgraded interior package option with Alcantara surfaces? An Alcantara steering wheel, alcantara seat inserts, etc?
The C6 is an awesome car for the money - but unfortunately, there are brand new Mazdas and Hyundais out on the market right now, for less money with amazing interior quality. The Corvette needs to come up to par and I seriously hope that attention is paid in this area while C7 development is taking place.
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