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      10-08-2021, 09:51 PM   #1
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Just sold my F80 M3. Considering a low mileage certified C7 vette in manual to replace the BMW with for spirited weekend drives. Thoughts on how they compare and contrast? I've never driven a Corvette but wow watching YouTube reviews has me amped up. I should be able to find a nice certified one in the low $50s. Was considering a Cayman 718 instead but they are low to mid 60s and prob too much of a step down in power. My budget is only $55k. This would be a 1yr car until I order a G87 M2.
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If you like German engineering with strong brake feel, heavy steering, direct steering and high speed stability - i think you will not be that impressed with C7.

Its not a precise machine at 10/10ths, its more of GT car with loud engine and cool styling. It does give u good value for the $$$ but its not as sharp as M3 imo. It does ride much better if u get one with the magneride suspension.

I would recommend 911 or Audi R8 over C7.
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If you like German engineering with strong brake feel, heavy steering, direct steering and high speed stability - i think you will not be that impressed with C7.

Its not a precise machine at 10/10ths, its more of GT car with loud engine and cool styling. It does give u good value for the $$$ but its not as sharp as M3 imo. It does ride much better if u get one with the magneride suspension.

I would recommend 911 or Audi R8 over C7.
I wish I could swing the payments on a 911 or R8. But getting a newer low mileage one with some warranty left would easily be over $100k. Already have two other cars and payments to make, ha!
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If you like German engineering with strong brake feel, heavy steering, direct steering and high speed stability - i think you will not be that impressed with C7.

Its not a precise machine at 10/10ths, its more of GT car with loud engine and cool styling. It does give u good value for the $$$ but its not as sharp as M3 imo. It does ride much better if u get one with the magneride suspension.

I would recommend 911 or Audi R8 over C7.
My dad has a 17 C7 GS. The only thing I really agree with here is the direct steering feel, but that could just be the massive tires on the thing - PSSs 285 front and 335s rear.

That said, with just $50k I don't think you're going to find anything but maybe a base stingray. I'd rather have a C6 GS than a stingray looks wise though the interior is pretty crappy on them. Had a 97 C5 and an 06 C6.
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Think it's a great idea as a bridge car. Manual and V8 will definitely entertain for a year, values should be stable. Grab a Z51 pack, if you can.

I've said this elsewhere, my perception is C7 and C8 could be equal generation, different models. C7 is aging really well. Will always have a strong following and market.
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My dad has a 17 C7 GS. The only thing I really agree with here is the direct steering feel, but that could just be the massive tires on the thing - PSSs 285 front and 335s rear.

That said, with just $50k I don't think you're going to find anything but maybe a base stingray. I'd rather have a C6 GS than a stingray looks wise though the interior is pretty crappy on them. Had a 97 C5 and an 06 C6.
I think the C7 is a nice sports car but its not about finer details whether its build quality or performance at the limit. There is a reason why its cheaper that its competitors. Its also targeted to old men who don’t want fast steering and direct inputs etc. There is some vagueness built in on purpose by engineers to cater to the consumer base. I personally prefer more raw / direct feel for my cars. The s 7speed manual is also not great unless you modify it.
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I bought a 2017 C7 new and had it for 3 years. I added an exhaust/x-pipe before swapping for a used F82 M4. I'd say the C7 was more fun of a car to drive generally (sound, power - atleast stock, cockpit feel, open-air feeling, etc), but agree the build quality isn't great. With only 16k miles, it was starting to show wear - interior (speaker rattles, smudges, leather fading) and mechanically - clunking of rear axle/clutch noises luckily all fixed under warranty before selling to the new owner.

For your situation, I think you'll definitely enjoy it for a year to hold you down as its a fun car once you add an exhaust as its too quiet stock for me personally.
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Think about what dealer is near you too. Not a lot of fun to take Corvette to Chevy dealer that does not see a lot of them. But if you live next to a volume Corvette dealer the service experience is great.

I learned this quickly when I moved away from being next to volume dealer. My ownership experience soured quickly.

Not sure where the comments on performance on the limit or vagueness come from. If you take it to the track the Corvette is a far more performant machine.
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That is is my next move as well sell the f80 and get a C7 zo6 and add a 2650 magnuson kit on it
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I love the c7. The v8 rumble, the fact that it feels like a real purpose built sports cars. However they are super overpriced right now. They are trading at near new MSRP. Just a few years ago they were practically giving away new C7’s. If you’re only keeping a year you might now get burnt too bad, but I worry about prices crashing post covid and c8 supply catching up. A new z51 c8 is only $70kish after all.
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