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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post
    I knew it would happen! ........we will talkM2’s when you Vett shows up!


    That car is gorgeous in red!........is that what you ordered?
    This is my proposed config. Actually specific ordering won’t be for another month or so.


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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Sold my C7 GS and ordered the C8 last Tuesday (name on waiting list). Estimated 12 month wait.


    I can see it now. All orders for cables and other small components will be happily delivered by the owner of Suncoast Audio.
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Sold my C7 GS and ordered the C8 last Tuesday (name on waiting list). Estimated 12 month wait.








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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    I can see it now. All orders for cables and other small components will be happily delivered by the owner of Suncoast Audio.
    Just the small stuff!


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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    You could attach a little red wagon to it for the bigger stuff!
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Actually specific ordering won’t be for another month or so.
    Make sure to opt for analog tubes and horns, seems the non-luddite package is all di...https://www.audioxpress.com/news/bos...vette-stingray

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield View Post
    Make sure to opt for analog tubes and horns, seems the non-luddite package is all di...https://www.audioxpress.com/news/bos...vette-stingray
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Car audio... the best place for class D amps.
    Possibilities are endless
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    It's a nice looking design, and affordable for the masses.

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Oopps!!

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    well, at least the air bag worked !
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    Oopps!!

    an oft heard maxim from my PCA/POC days: there was plenty of road left, the driver ran out of talent

    Pre production cars are called 'crusher cars' for a reason, all of the C8s now in wild will eventually be crushed anyways.

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    probably some whacko Ca driver having a 'Chardonnay moment' ..........
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Hope the C8 doesn't have the snap oversteer issue like the Carrera GT......

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    I priced one up with the options I would want : 3LZ, magnetic ride , Z51, power lift front end, rear spoiler, convertible etc. and it came in around 95K. I am probably going to wait for the Z06 version and hope they offer it in a manual transmission. I have a 2017 Z06 convertible at the moment.

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Elberoth View Post
    Is it only me who thinks this car looks fugly ? Zero design fineese.

    Impressive #s and unbeliveable price though.
    I'm with you Adam on this - fugly it is - in my opinion.

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by 1kw View Post
    I priced one up with the options I would want : 3LZ, magnetic ride , Z51, power lift front end, rear spoiler, convertible etc. and it came in around 95K. I am probably going to wait for the Z06 version and hope they offer it in a manual transmission. I have a 2017 Z06 convertible at the moment.
    Dave, I wasn't aware of a convertible offering as of yet ?
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob181 View Post
    I'm with you Adam on this - fugly it is - in my opinion.

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    That’s why there is more than one car.

    I can’t wait to get mine. I think the styling is gorgeous.
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I can’t wait to get mine. I think the styling is gorgeous.
    I'm excited for you as well Mike !!
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    I'm excited for you as well Mike !!
    Thanks. Looking like 3LT with Z package for me. The lift with GPS too.


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    Agreed

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Mike, after attending Corvettes @ Carlisle this past weekend I can tell you, you're in for a treat !!

    https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...s-at-carlisle/
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Mike, after attending Corvettes @ Carlisle this past weekend I can tell you, you're in for a treat !!

    https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...s-at-carlisle/
    WOW! I can’t wait. Thanks. So excited.


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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    If you get one of the first ones - you can drive for 9 months and sell it for more than you paid for it.

    Thats what I call a NO loose situation....

    (disclaimer - assuming it goes like almost all first gen cars that will be in limited production compared to demand. obviously no experience selling the new corvette)
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    If you get one of the first ones - you can drive for 9 months and sell it for more than you paid for it.

    Thats what I call a NO loose situation....

    (disclaimer - assuming it goes like almost all first gen cars that will be in limited production compared to demand. obviously no experience selling the new corvette)


    I doubt that any Chevy Corvette C8 is going to hold its value. As soon as the Z06 or grand sport comes out people will stop wanting the stingray, they are going to make too many for there not to be discounts after the first year

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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    It would definitely be only for the first few months.

    But you might be right??????

    Quote Originally Posted by 1kw View Post
    I doubt that any Chevy Corvette C8 is going to hold its value. As soon as the Z06 or grand sport comes out people will stop wanting the stingray, they are going to make too many for there not to be discounts after the first year
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Matt Farah flogging a production C8 at Thunderhill


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    puro, thanks for the vid. An interesting perspective !
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    I followed a C8 home the other evening. I have mixed emotions on this vehicle. From a couple of angles it looks absolutely stunning whereas from others not so much. This latest one I followed which had a spoiler sure did not impress from the rear view. I have seen a couple in Rapid Blue which should be banned. It sure doesn't look like the color in the photos.
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    old news from an old fart GM retiree .............
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    Re: New Corvette C8 - mid-engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    old news from an old fart GM retiree .............
    The "old fart" has nailed it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob181 View Post
    The "old fart" has nailed it...
    +100

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob181 View Post
    The "old fart" has nailed it...
    to each his own, this old fart loves it !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    to each his own, this old fart loves it !
    This one too.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    to each his own, this old fart loves it !
    How many have you seen in person?
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    Guys, don't get me wrong, as I indicated I am on the fence with the new design. I have seen a few that look great but a few colors that do not do the vehicle justice. I also feel the vehicle looks very different in person than it does in photos.

    Another car that I was all set to purchase from the initial photos I saw was the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. When my dealer called to inform me they had a couple in stock waiting to be delivered I drive over to have a look. The car just didn't look as good in person. Also please remember these are just my opinion and should have no effect on whether one decides to purchase one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    Guys, don't get me wrong, as I indicated I am on the fence with the new design. I have seen a few that look great but a few colors that do not do the vehicle justice. I also feel the vehicle looks very different in person than it does in photos.

    Another car that I was all set to purchase from the initial photos I saw was the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. When my dealer called to inform me they had a couple in stock waiting to be delivered I drive over to have a look. The car just didn't look as good in person. Also please remember these are just my opinion and should have no effect on whether one decides to purchase one.
    What color do you like?


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    Car snobs aren't going to buy the C8 anyways so looks be damned (altho' its growing on me). A short term lease for a weekend/track and hooning around car has been ruminated in my head, this fits the bill. besides, I never once cared what the outside of my ride looked like when doing 150 mph down the front straight at Big Willow for that matter, who has time to stare at the interior, touch its surfaces, etc. if you're enjoying the car as intended.

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    What color do you like?


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    The Black and Rapid Blue were not to my liking. The Zues Bronze looked nice as did the Long Beach Red. I don't think I have seen Silver, Yellow or either the lite or dark Grey. The one I was behind with the wing was Sebring Orange and it looked cool in the late afternoon sun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    How many have you seen in person?
    I believe there were 8 @ Carlisle this past August, got to sit in one. I'm 6'1' 240#, fit like a glove !

    I know a lot of old fart Vette owners like myself are not in love with the mid-engine but after 43 plus years of owning Corvettes I'm on board with the change 100%
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    My favorite is the silver blade.

    And, while I like the C7, I'm looking forward to test driving the C8. Having owned a mid engine car before, the driving dynamics of this type of configuration can be very satisfying to car enthusiasts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    Mike
    The Black and Rapid Blue were not to my liking. The Zues Bronze looked nice as did the Long Beach Red. I don't think I have seen Silver, Yellow or either the lite or dark Grey. The one I was behind with the wing was Sebring Orange and it looked cool in the late afternoon sun.
    I’m leaning silver. But still TBD. I have until Dec 3 to decide.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    I believe there were 8 @ Carlisle this past August, got to sit in one. I'm 6'1' 240#, fit like a glove !

    I know a lot of old fart Vette owners like myself are not in love with the mid-engine but after 43 plus years of owning Corvettes I'm on board with the change 100%
    Agreed. Once you’ve driven a mid-engine, front engine cars drive like Dad’s Buick (with a few big exceptions like the present C7 and 812, among others).


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    old news from an old fart GM retiree .............

    Recent very positive review from Autoweek

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    https://youtu.be/nvTzcNtaSLU


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    $60K? shockingly cheap for what you get.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    $60K? shockingly cheap for what you get.
    true, yet none will sell for that ........
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