Ordered my C7

Greenkirby21 · 05-17-2014, 12:37 AM

Super Excited!

Here are the options:
1LT Coupe
Laguna Blue
7 Speed Manual Transmission
Jet Black, Leather seating surfaces with sueded microfiber inserts
Performance Exhaust
Competition Seats

MSRP 58,680
Work GM Discount
Supplier Price: 53,498 before negotiations

The C7 is really good for the price. I keep seeing reviews comparing it the the 911, and its half the price. I was originally getting an M235, but with the tech package, LSD, it was the same price as the C7.

At this point I wanted something sporty. BMW is a sports coupe, but the C7 is a sports car. I don't need 4 seats at the moment, as I am a single male.

Some other things that swayed me over:
-The 7 speed manual + cylinder deactivation (v4 mode) makes it have better MPG highway than the M235i manual, which I drive mostly highway.
-IMO the new C7 is gorgeous inside and out! and I have NEVER been a fan of american cars, but the C7 has changed me
- Real, OEM sport bucket seats for a good price
- standard things, such as standard bluetooth streaming, etc, that BMW loves to charge for
- performance for price

Here are some pics of what she will look like! (not mine)!

Note: My budget was 50k, I went a little over, but I'm ok, just no money for mods. I didn't get the Z51 package because the discount doesn't apply for that, so I would be paying 60k which is wayy over. I don't plan on tracking the car extensively

Some pics

not mine)

Exterior (just color, this one is Z51 package):

Interior:

[IMG]

Nkc · 05-17-2014, 01:19 AM

Great choice and excellent color. Would love to hear your review of it after you get it and compare a bit with recent bmws you've had. I'm also contemplating my next car to get when I head back to Vancouver. Would also be first time owning anything American but sounds exciting to give it a try. Stoked for you.

Twix · 05-17-2014, 03:10 AM

Nice choices. What are you doing with your 1er?

Greenkirby21 · 05-17-2014, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Twix

Nice choices. What are you doing with your 1er?

gonna sell it or trade it in, depending on what is better!

swanson · 05-17-2014, 03:46 AM

Sweet. congrats

Brunotheboxer · 05-17-2014, 10:14 AM

Glad you got the 7 speed.

ShocknAwe · 05-17-2014, 10:23 AM

Also good you didn't get the Z51 package. I'd be surprised if you could live with it off the track.

secretsquirrel · 05-17-2014, 10:25 AM

Awesome color. That discount you got makes it silly to get the M235 over this. I like the leather and suede interior.

Enjoy the car. Its fast enough that you're not going to need mods --for a few months.

ShocknAwe · 05-17-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

That discount you got makes it silly to get the M235 over this.

Only downside is no back seat.

MisterSkiMask · 05-17-2014, 10:38 AM

Nice, I too am tempted, but I have 2 little kids...

Brunotheboxer · 05-17-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Also good you didn't get the Z51 package. I'd be surprised if you could live with it off the track.

Z51 with mag ride is the proper way but it is expensive.

secretsquirrel · 05-17-2014, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Only downside is no back seat.

As a man with 2 kids, I agree with that. I made that statement because the OP stated that he doesn't need the backseat.

hellrotm · 05-17-2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Z51 with mag ride is the proper way but it is expensive.

Yeah Z51 would be a must have for me, wouldn't get one unless it had that package. Down the road, good for resale value too.

IEDEI · 05-17-2014, 02:29 PM

yo I thought you were 1000% getting an M235i?! what happened?

the Corvette is an immense performance bargain. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

hd2000fxdl · 05-17-2014, 03:59 PM

Very nice, yea get that baby on the highway on a trip and she sips gas, buy buddy down in the Dallas area has gotten 30+ MPG running at 75 with the speed control on, now he did say, mess with the long peddel on the right and that all changes, but so does the smile on his face.. LOL

Good luck with it, I'll be picking up the convertable, I just wanted to wait till the 2016's hit the SRF's..

Harry

ybbiz34 · 05-17-2014, 07:23 PM

Congratulations!

Excellent choice.

Jehuty95 · 05-17-2014, 08:44 PM

Congratulations, and the C7's are beautiful vehicles! Would have loved to purchase one, but with the winters here it wouldn't work out. Hope ya enjoy that beauty!

The Automotive Enthusiast · 05-17-2014, 08:44 PM

Beauty. Congrats!

Billup · 05-19-2014, 07:22 AM

Congrats!

I have to say Corvettes finally come with an interior that isn't such an eye sore.

Greenkirby21 · 05-19-2014, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IEDEI

yo I thought you were 1000% getting an M235i?! what happened?

the Corvette is an immense performance bargain. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

pricing is what happened

M235i + LSD + I don't need back seats really = C7

.

I'll look forward to an M2 competition package in 4-5 years ;D

ziominix · 05-23-2014, 12:00 AM

Congrats! I'm expecting mine next week. 2LT Z51 7spd torch red on adrenaline red with mag ride, carbon fiber dash, perf exhaust, nav, black wheels and red calipers. $68375 msrp and about $12k off with employee discount.

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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 329 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	Ordered my C7 Super Excited! Here are the options: 1LT Coupe Laguna Blue 7 Speed Manual Transmission Jet Black, Leather seating surfaces with sueded microfiber inserts Performance Exhaust Competition Seats MSRP 58,680 Work GM Discount Supplier Price: 53,498 before negotiations The C7 is really good for the price. I keep seeing reviews comparing it the the 911, and its half the price. I was originally getting an M235, but with the tech package, LSD, it was the same price as the C7. At this point I wanted something sporty. BMW is a sports coupe, but the C7 is a sports car. I don't need 4 seats at the moment, as I am a single male. Some other things that swayed me over: -The 7 speed manual + cylinder deactivation (v4 mode) makes it have better MPG highway than the M235i manual, which I drive mostly highway. -IMO the new C7 is gorgeous inside and out! and I have NEVER been a fan of american cars, but the C7 has changed me - Real, OEM sport bucket seats for a good price - standard things, such as standard bluetooth streaming, etc, that BMW loves to charge for - performance for price Here are some pics of what she will look like! (not mine)! Note: My budget was 50k, I went a little over, but I'm ok, just no money for mods. I didn't get the Z51 package because the discount doesn't apply for that, so I would be paying 60k which is wayy over. I don't plan on tracking the car extensively Some picsnot mine) Exterior (just color, this one is Z51 package): Interior: [IMG] __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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Nkc NOOB 1607 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: @BMWclassicdivision iTrader: (0)	Great choice and excellent color. Would love to hear your review of it after you get it and compare a bit with recent bmws you've had. I'm also contemplating my next car to get when I head back to Vancouver. Would also be first time owning anything American but sounds exciting to give it a try. Stoked for you.
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secretsquirrel Colonel 193 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	Awesome color. That discount you got makes it silly to get the M235 over this. I like the leather and suede interior. Enjoy the car. Its fast enough that you're not going to need mods --for a few months.
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