I too had the opportunity to purchase a GS at a substantial savings below the 76K sticker price. The dealer offered it for the same price as the C7 with all the available options I wanted (all available performance goodies). I test drove it and wasn't impressed by the performance. The steering was inferior to the BMW M3 I was considering for one thing and it was a convertible and automatic (paddle shifter), two things I didn't want. I decided to wait for the C7 and hope I purchased the correct automobile. Can anyone shed any opinions on my choice?