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Originally Posted by syr74
depends on how quickly C7 is coming. That said, Vette sales are suffering pretty badly, and I would bet dollars to donuts the interior has a lot to do with that. If the C7 doesn't offer major advancements in steering feel and interior quality, two issues which have long plagued the Vette, I would argue that they would be better of with another rehash of the C6 that simple updates the styling, offers a little more power, and fixes those two issues.
I suppose my issue is that the story with the Corvette has long been that they were finally going to address the interior and they never really have. C7 may be the car that changes all of that, but these aren't new promises and the Vette needs to be world class in every regard right now.
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It sales have slipped, yet it still outsells all it's direct competitors. Some have argued that recently past sales have been unnaturally inflated...and yet others will point out how rapid the decline was...that's not natural, and really doesn't reflect a disenchantment with the vehicle...that would reflect in a gradual decline in sales. More likely, sales have slipped because of the economy troubles. Most Corvette owners stretch their finances to own The Icon...that makes its market especially susceptible to financial roller-coasters.
That said, I can't help but believe that the C7 will solve the interior 'issue' (one I've understood, but never really agreed with). Consider, first, that the Corvette is a child of the early 2000s. This is the same era that put out the Previous Malibu, and the Cobalt. Why have they kept it the same this long? Very simple answer -- other vehicles took absolute priority. Plus the fact that Corvette sales are still 'healthy' (I can't really say "strong"), and the people who BUY these cars don't seem to have any problems with it...you can see why it's been post-poned, passed-over, or ignored maybe...
But if you take a peek at current and future interior offerings (see XTS concept), and then read a clippet from the new VP saying how much more improvement needs to happen...The new Vette WILL have a world-class interior. Just don't expect the bargain-basement price to stay so low -- I think they'll truly create a world-class super car....and make you pay for it, too. (Here's to hoping I'm wrong about that, though).