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Old 07-10-14, 10:55 AM
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I'm kind of getting restless
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If you want a back seat (like I do to put a baby seat) then it is not even a question. RC-F does it all.

If you can live with 2 seats and want less practicality/luxury and more track performance then the Vette would be the better choice.

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still have to wait on the vette if you want the new 8AT and performance video camera they are putting in the 2015s
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Vette is more of a sports car and weighs much less.

RCF will not be as sporty or handle as well.
It is an all around car that will great performance capabilities.

What are u looking for in a car?
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If you have to ask...
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if you go to the C7 forums theres a LOT of build quality issues with the C7.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Vette is more of a sports car and weighs much less.

RCF will not be as sporty or handle as well.
It is an all around car that will great performance capabilities.

What are u looking for in a car?
Ah...won't handle as well? To the contrary, I would expect better handling with the RC F. The new C7 is clearly an improvement, but it still has a way to go...and you can lose control of the new Vette if you push it to the limit.
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Originally Posted by ISF001
Ah...won't handle as well? To the contrary, I would expect better handling with the RC F. The new C7 is clearly an improvement, but it still has a way to go...and you can lose control of the new Vette if you push it to the limit.
Not sure about that since the C7 Corvette was very comparable to Nissan GTR on the skidpad and slaloms. It is a handling beast. From a pure handling perspective, there is no other sub $100K car that can match it pound for pound in handling.

The main reason RC-F is my pick is, higher revving and more powerful V8, the versatility, durability and luxury as well as the fact that C7 is too boxy and one hell of an ugly car (in my opinion).


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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
if you go to the C7 forums theres a LOT of build quality issues with the C7.
Lot's of quality issues with the car and even more with the bizarre posts on the main C7 site.
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I loved my time in the C7 when we had it for a company car. It is just amazing. Love it. The Z06 is tugging at my heart as the new Hellcat, both I think around the same price of the RC F.
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Not sure about that since the C7 Corvette was very comparable to Nissan GTR on the skidpad and slaloms. It is a handling beast. From a pure handling perspective, there is no other sub $100K car that can match it pound for pound in handling.

The main reason RC-F is my pick is, higher revving and more powerful V8, the versatility, durability and luxury as well as the fact that C7 is too boxy and one hell of an ugly car (in my opinion).

Track Tested: 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray vs 2014 Nissan GT-R -- Edmunds.com - YouTube
I have not driven one, but I have watched the YouTube reviews. It is still on the brink of losing control as it approaches the limit. There is no question that it inspires more confidence.
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If you like the Vette I would say go ahead and get it now since its out NOW and get the RC next year or so..
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Originally Posted by RSWill
If you like the Vette I would say go ahead and get it now since its out NOW and get the RC next year or so..

I'd do this, even though it may cost more upfront. You get to enjoy both cars and not regret choosing one over the other.
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or if he can wait a bit, that Z06 will be a keeper for certain


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