Good Lord the new Corvette is UGLY - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

JoeyO · 01-14-2013, 08:25 PM

My god I was hoping this time would be different. I was hoping the USA would present a car to our Euopean friends that we could be proud of.

Nope. We have to wait another freaken 7 years in hopes we'll get it right then. Because we're certainly not getting it right now. It looks like it's trying too hard. Too many creases, edges and the letter V. Looks like the guys from Cadillac designed it, thinking they were designing the next Lamborghini. Thinking is the key word.

What do others think?

http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...9.photogallery

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2...orvette/4.html

RaTeD ///M · 01-14-2013, 08:27 PM

I thought it looked good! I like the new look and I'm sure the Zo6 and ZR1 will be even better!

R Grubba Balls · 01-14-2013, 08:28 PM

it's not bad, good deal for a fast car with exotic cues

e92oholic · 01-14-2013, 08:29 PM

Compared to the last few models is awesome! Still will never buy one but it looks nice at least... Lets see how plastic it is

john08135i · 01-14-2013, 08:34 PM

Sorry but i disagree.. i am seriously considering getting one.

Malibu1 · 01-14-2013, 08:59 PM

I am not sure about the tail lights. It needs more power though. 450 is lame.

Hisam135i · 01-14-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

Sorry but i disagree.. i am seriously considering getting one.

+1 looks amazing

JoeyO · 01-14-2013, 09:10 PM

I was watching an old episode of Top Gear yesterday, and they were reviewing the current C6. Hammond liked it but Clarkson walked right up to it and pointed out something surprising. With his hands he pushed the rear plastic bumper inwards and it deflected a good 2 inches. It was pathetic. It was just symbolic how cheaply the fit and finish is all over the car. Just like the interior plastic. They trashed that as well. Oh and the leaf spring suspension also. Clarkson said Kurt Douglas used a similar suspension setup while running his chariot around the track in Sparticus.

R Grubba Balls · 01-14-2013, 09:12 PM

well it's 50k, you gotta lose out somewhere. can't expect the build quality of a 911tt

MidwestGolfBum · 01-14-2013, 09:16 PM

Seemed like they were trying to make it look fairly similar to the 599GTO, but maybe that is just me. I like the car, but the vents/scoops/taillights as others have said throw it off a bit for me.

JoeyO · 01-14-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by veloziROTHTOR

well it's 50k, you gotta lose out somewhere. can't expect the build quality of a 911tt

Yea, too bad a $30k Audi A3 spanks it in the fit and finish dept also.

Fergy33WF · 01-14-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyO

Yea, too bad a $30k Audi A3 spanks it in the fit and finish dept also.

You are commenting on the fit and finish of a car that hasn't even hit the market yet?

By the way guys... Don't forget this is the entry level C7. 450hp is right on track considering the base C6 is 430hp. Should be on a little bit of a diet too so that will translate to a performance boost. I believe they are hinting at sub 4 second 0-60. The Z06/Z07 model will be on its way in the next few years.

I personally love the new styling. Think it has more of a european look to it and it is nice to get out of the outdated interior. Although it is certainly not the best of the best, it is certainly a decent interior considering the price point.

Audi A3?

MediaArtist · 01-14-2013, 09:36 PM

Disagree strongly.

LACSTER · 01-14-2013, 09:40 PM

I think it looks badass!

Vic311 · 01-14-2013, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyO

My god I was hoping this time would be different. I was hoping the USA would present a car to our Euopean friends that we could be proud of.

Nope. We have to wait another freaken 7 years in hopes we'll get it right then. Because we're certainly not getting it right now. It looks like it's trying too hard. Too many creases, edges and the letter V. Looks like the guys from Cadillac designed it, thinking they were designing the next Lamborghini. Thinking is the key word.

What do others think?

http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...9.photogallery

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2...orvette/4.html

+1 The front facia is hideous with that busy looking lower grill and side LEDs.

The rear looks like they got inspired by a square block of wood..right angles everywhere you would probably slice your hand on the rear bumper line....just ugly.

Someone needs to invite GM designers to the concept of curvacious body design. Not this soap box look they seem to incorporate into all their cars.

mike the snake · 01-14-2013, 10:00 PM

Someday, maybe, they'll make a mid-engined corvette.

Red Bread · 01-14-2013, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike the snake

Someday, maybe, they'll make a mid-engined corvette.

And a front engine 911 and maybe a fwd Ferrari.

HermanL · 01-14-2013, 10:23 PM

I think it looks good compared to C6, but somehow the side profile reminds me of Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Year's_End · 01-14-2013, 10:38 PM

The interior just has to be passable. It's a fucking Corvette; you don't buy it so you can gawk at some trim bezels and diamond quilted leather.

justinnum1 · 01-14-2013, 10:42 PM

i think it looks good

R Grubba Balls · 01-14-2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HermanL

I think it looks good compared to C6, but somehow the side profile reminds me of Hyundai Genesis Coupe

do you also think a 5er looks like an accord?

Mr Tonka · 01-14-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fergy33WF

You are commenting on the fit and finish of a car that hasn't even hit the market yet?

By the way guys... Don't forget this is the entry level C7. 450hp is right on track considering the base C6 is 430hp. Should be on a little bit of a diet too so that will translate to a performance boost. I believe they are hinting at sub 4 second 0-60. The Z06/Z07 model will be on its way in the next few years.

I personally love the new styling. Think it has more of a european look to it and it is nice to get out of the outdated interior. Although it is certainly not the best of the best, it is certainly a decent interior considering the price point.

Audi A3?

Yes, Audi A3. Mind you not many auto interiors can stand up to Audi's interior aesthetic design, material choice and tactile feel.

Not sure what year this one is....

2014 Sport line interior....

I don't expect GM to flick a switch and make interiors on par with the best of the business. What gets me is they debut the all new corvette and the buttons are oversized, weird shaped and seem to be arbitrarily placed. But what puts me over the top is the turn signal stalks on the steering column. I swear that is the SAME fricking stalk that was on my girlfriends 1984 camaro and also makes appearances in 1992 camaro, chevy blazer, GMC pick ups, etc....

I mean really, you can't redesign a better looking, feeling, functioning turn signal stalk in 30 years?!?!?

01-14-2013, 08:25 PM	#1
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	Good Lord the new Corvette is UGLY My god I was hoping this time would be different. I was hoping the USA would present a car to our Euopean friends that we could be proud of. Nope. We have to wait another freaken 7 years in hopes we'll get it right then. Because we're certainly not getting it right now. It looks like it's trying too hard. Too many creases, edges and the letter V. Looks like the guys from Cadillac designed it, thinking they were designing the next Lamborghini. Thinking is the key word. What do others think? http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...9.photogallery http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2...orvette/4.html
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01-14-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
RaTeD ///M Private Drives: 2K12 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	I thought it looked good! I like the new look and I'm sure the Zo6 and ZR1 will be even better! __________________ Carbon Black X5M Velos Stage 1 Tune, Stage 2 coming soon..... 09 Alpha 9+ GTR TSM tuned, stock motor & tranny for now....

01-14-2013, 08:29 PM	#4
e92oholic Captain Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo Posts: 747 iTrader: (5)	Compared to the last few models is awesome! Still will never buy one but it looks nice at least... Lets see how plastic it is __________________ 2008 e92 335i 6 speed, Intake 2005 Sea Doo RXT (stock for now....) 2004 545i 6 speed, lots of mods- SOLD

01-14-2013, 08:34 PM	#5
john08135i Captain Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 928 iTrader: (0)	Sorry but i disagree.. i am seriously considering getting one. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue

01-14-2013, 08:59 PM	#6
Malibu1 Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 172 iTrader: (2)	I am not sure about the tail lights. It needs more power though. 450 is lame. __________________ 2007 335I 6MT, Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2006 Ford Harley F150, 2009 Scion XB and 2004 Malibu VLX

01-14-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
R Grubba Balls useless message poster Drives: '99 M3, '02 ES300 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: southern cal Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	it's not bad, good deal for a fast car with exotic cues

01-14-2013, 09:10 PM	#8
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	I was watching an old episode of Top Gear yesterday, and they were reviewing the current C6. Hammond liked it but Clarkson walked right up to it and pointed out something surprising. With his hands he pushed the rear plastic bumper inwards and it deflected a good 2 inches. It was pathetic. It was just symbolic how cheaply the fit and finish is all over the car. Just like the interior plastic. They trashed that as well. Oh and the leaf spring suspension also. Clarkson said Kurt Douglas used a similar suspension setup while running his chariot around the track in Sparticus.

01-14-2013, 09:12 PM	#9
R Grubba Balls useless message poster Drives: '99 M3, '02 ES300 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: southern cal Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	well it's 50k, you gotta lose out somewhere. can't expect the build quality of a 911tt

01-14-2013, 09:16 PM	#10
MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	Seemed like they were trying to make it look fairly similar to the 599GTO, but maybe that is just me. I like the car, but the vents/scoops/taillights as others have said throw it off a bit for me.

01-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#13
MediaArtist There is No Substitute Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 677 iTrader: (0)	Disagree strongly. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i

01-14-2013, 09:40 PM	#14
LACSTER Major General Drives: F10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,610 iTrader: (58)	I think it looks badass!

01-14-2013, 10:00 PM	#16
mike the snake First Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sonoma County, CA. Posts: 399 iTrader: (1)	Someday, maybe, they'll make a mid-engined corvette.

01-14-2013, 10:23 PM	#18
HermanL First Lieutenant Drives: e92 6mt 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia MO Posts: 323 iTrader: (3)	I think it looks good compared to C6, but somehow the side profile reminds me of Hyundai Genesis Coupe

01-14-2013, 10:38 PM	#19
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,789 iTrader: (0)	The interior just has to be passable. It's a fucking Corvette; you don't buy it so you can gawk at some trim bezels and diamond quilted leather. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

01-14-2013, 10:42 PM	#20
justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,817 iTrader: (0)	i think it looks good __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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