Official C8 Bread.

[CaleDeRoo]

Yeah my local dealer is getting one on the 16th, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's the orange one that was just in dirty jersey

Yea, those are usually marketing cars that make the rounds in a region. Still to checkout

I'll go check it out if it's still there after work. Even though I say it's "local" it's still going to be a 45min drive from work.

[CaleDeRoo]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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[D Griff]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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Huh, more than I can afford, pal... but seems like pretty great pricing for what it is.

[CaleDeRoo]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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Huh, more than I can afford, pal... but seems like pretty great pricing for what it is.

65k for a z51 ain't that bad. Still expensive for most of us, but it looks much better equipped at 1LT trim than ever before.

[CorvetteWaxer]

Huh, more than I can afford, pal... but seems like pretty great pricing for what it is.

65k for a z51 ain't that bad. Still expensive for most of us, but it looks much better equipped at 1LT trim than ever before.

1LT on the C8 doesn't even have seat heaters.

I think a lot of old dudes are disappointed if this is accurate. Most seem to have been extending themselves with an optioned out C7 2LT non Z51 for $60k or 3LT for very low $60s.

[CaleDeRoo]

65k for a z51 ain't that bad. Still expensive for most of us, but it looks much better equipped at 1LT trim than ever before.

1LT on the C8 doesn't even have seat heaters.

I think a lot of old dudes are disappointed if this is accurate. Most seem to have been extending themselves with an optioned out C7 2LT non Z51 for $60k or 3LT for very low $60s.

Oh I thought it did have seat heaters. I must've just assumed and glanced quickly at other things like the base stereo now being 10 speakers etc.

[max225]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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That’s pretty damn good. Chevy completely disrupted the performance car market I see no reason to get a gayman over this, none.

[CaleDeRoo]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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That’s pretty damn good. Chevy completely disrupted the performance car market I see no reason to get a gayman over this, none.

Yep especially since I think the car actually looks better without the $7k worth of carbon stuff tacked onto it

[D Griff]

That’s pretty damn good. Chevy completely disrupted the performance car market I see no reason to get a gayman over this, none.

Yep especially since I think the car actually looks better without the $7k worth of carbon stuff tacked onto it

Yeah for regular folks that’s a pretty easy box to skip over. I’d be fine with a base Z51, I don’t need heated seats, they’re nice but whatever. GTI was the only vehicle I’ve ever owned equipped with them.

I do enjoy the HUD in the C5 though.

[D Griff]

@Maxattack

Not sure how accurate but it's probably close enough.

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That’s pretty damn good. Chevy completely disrupted the performance car market I see no reason to get a gayman over this, none.

Better badge/interior I guess...

Porsche, Supra, BMW, anyone in the $50-70k sports car market is puckering their right now.

[CorvetteWaxer]

That’s pretty damn good. Chevy completely disrupted the performance car market I see no reason to get a gayman over this, none.

Better badge/interior I guess...

Porsche, Supra, BMW, anyone in the $50-70k sports car market is puckering their right now.

Yep, at least until the reports of the first SNAFU.

They are all hoping for some major failures I'm sure.

[Desertbreh]

Better badge/interior I guess...

Porsche, Supra, BMW, anyone in the $50-70k sports car market is puckering their right now.

Yep, at least until the reports of the first SNAFU.

They are all hoping for some major failures I'm sure.

It's not bright to buy a first year anything. I doubt this will be an exception.

[max225]

Better badge/interior I guess...

Porsche, Supra, BMW, anyone in the $50-70k sports car market is puckering their right now.

Yep, at least until the reports of the first SNAFU.

They are all hoping for some major failures I'm sure.

I am sure there will be some... but doesn’t really matter all of the gens have some sort of issue here and there

[D Griff]

Yep, at least until the reports of the first SNAFU.

They are all hoping for some major failures I'm sure.

I am sure there will be some... but doesn’t really matter all of the gens have some sort of issue here and there

Yep, true of every car. At least Corvettes tends to lack any major engine/trans failures.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Biggest risk is the C8 is the first of any GM vehicle to get the new electrical architecture. It's 100% brand new, and will eventually be in all models, but launching on the C8.

There's a ton of "firsts" in the C8...I wouldn't touch a first or maybe even second year model with a 10' pole.

[wap]

Biggest risk is the C8 is the first of any GM vehicle to get the new electrical architecture. It's 100% brand new, and will eventually be in all models, but launching on the C8.

There's a ton of "firsts" in the C8...I wouldn't touch a first or maybe even second year model with a 10' pole.

That sounds like a recipe for for sure.

[max225]

Biggest risk is the C8 is the first of any GM vehicle to get the new electrical architecture. It's 100% brand new, and will eventually be in all models, but launching on the C8.

There's a ton of "firsts" in the C8...I wouldn't touch a first or maybe even second year model with a 10' pole.

Yea... but there is a thing called a warranty... so ..

I trust GM to test it enough that it is ok, it is unheard of, of having the entire first model year of a vehicle to be scrapped. Outside of the Porsche engine replacements in the GT3

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Biggest risk is the C8 is the first of any GM vehicle to get the new electrical architecture. It's 100% brand new, and will eventually be in all models, but launching on the C8.

There's a ton of "firsts" in the C8...I wouldn't touch a first or maybe even second year model with a 10' pole.

Yea... but there is a thing called a warranty... so ..

I trust GM to test it enough that it is ok, it is unheard of, of having the entire first model year of a vehicle to be scrapped. Outside of the Porsche engine replacements in the GT3

Sure, there's a warranty...but when the thing is always at the getting fixed, how good is that?

The car won't be scrapped, they'll be OK...but just look at the track record. Would you want a 2014 C7? How about a 2005-7 C6? The 97-00 C5's had a number of "unique" features that were eventually replaced. Want to fix the traction/stability control on your 97-00 C5? You're SOL.

The Corvette has traditionally been the tech leader introducing new engines, features, and electronics to the corp. Relatively limited, though still strong volume with buyers that will pay anything to be the first on the block make it a fantastic place to introduce things. That also results in it being a bit of a guinea pig in the first few years.

[max225]

Yea... but there is a thing called a warranty... so ..

I trust GM to test it enough that it is ok, it is unheard of, of having the entire first model year of a vehicle to be scrapped. Outside of the Porsche engine replacements in the GT3

Sure, there's a warranty...but when the thing is always at the getting fixed, how good is that?

The car won't be scrapped, they'll be OK...but just look at the track record. Would you want a 2014 C7? How about a 2005-7 C6? The 97-00 C5's had a number of "unique" features that were eventually replaced. Want to fix the traction/stability control on your 97-00 C5? You're SOL.

The Corvette has traditionally been the tech leader introducing new engines, features, and electronics to the corp. Relatively limited, though still strong volume with buyers that will pay anything to be the first on the block make it a fantastic place to introduce things. That also results in it being a bit of a guinea pig in the first few years.

I wouldn't but those cars had issues that were all correctable with TSBs etc. I trust GM has enough processes in place where it won't be a complete basket case that spends 59 out of the first 60 days in the shop.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Sure, there's a warranty...but when the thing is always at the getting fixed, how good is that?

The car won't be scrapped, they'll be OK...but just look at the track record. Would you want a 2014 C7? How about a 2005-7 C6? The 97-00 C5's had a number of "unique" features that were eventually replaced. Want to fix the traction/stability control on your 97-00 C5? You're SOL.

The Corvette has traditionally been the tech leader introducing new engines, features, and electronics to the corp. Relatively limited, though still strong volume with buyers that will pay anything to be the first on the block make it a fantastic place to introduce things. That also results in it being a bit of a guinea pig in the first few years.

I wouldn't but those cars had issues that were all correctable with TSBs etc. I trust GM has enough processes in place where it won't be a complete basket case that spends 59 out of the first 60 days in the shop.

Yea...but this electrical system is a big damned deal...and GM doesn't have a strong track record of getting electrical stuff perfect. Will be interesting to see.

[CorvetteWaxer]

I wouldn't but those cars had issues that were all correctable with TSBs etc. I trust GM has enough processes in place where it won't be a complete basket case that spends 59 out of the first 60 days in the shop.

Yea...but this electrical system is a big damned deal...and GM doesn't have a strong track record of getting electrical stuff perfect. Will be interesting to see.

If anyone wants a 2020 C8 base car, just wait a year and save 20% and get one when the current owner trades them in on a 2021 that has better features, or a Z06.

I'm kinda hoping they tweak the back end of the car for the Z06 and add that manual transmission they had the patent application for, then I might be interested in a 2022.

[max225]

Yea...but this electrical system is a big damned deal...and GM doesn't have a strong track record of getting electrical stuff perfect. Will be interesting to see.

If anyone wants a 2020 C8 base car, just wait a year and save 20% and get one when the current owner trades them in on a 2021 that has better features, or a Z06.

I'm kinda hoping they tweak the back end of the car for the Z06 and add that manual transmission they had the patent application for, then I might be interested in a 2022.

I don't foresee the MSRP staying under 60k. They will bump it to 65+ in year 2, I doubt you'd save $ anything by waiting unless you're paying over sticker. You'd save headaches for first year issues I'd say...

[CorvetteWaxer]

If anyone wants a 2020 C8 base car, just wait a year and save 20% and get one when the current owner trades them in on a 2021 that has better features, or a Z06.

I'm kinda hoping they tweak the back end of the car for the Z06 and add that manual transmission they had the patent application for, then I might be interested in a 2022.

I don't foresee the MSRP staying under 60k. They will bump it to 65+ in year 2, I doubt you'd save $ anything by waiting unless you're paying over sticker. You'd save headaches for first year issues I'd say...

Nobody has to pay more than MSRP on a Corvette, ever.

MSRP is all you would be asked to pay, even on a new model if you place an order. That's what was happening in 2013 when I ordered my 2014 Z51... Now, sure, if you can't wait 8 weeks for the car and 'need' the one that is already on the lot, you'll pay a premium.

[wap]

Yea... but there is a thing called a warranty... so ..

I trust GM to test it enough that it is ok, it is unheard of, of having the entire first model year of a vehicle to be scrapped. Outside of the Porsche engine replacements in the GT3

Sure, there's a warranty...but when the thing is always at the getting fixed, how good is that?

The car won't be scrapped, they'll be OK...but just look at the track record. Would you want a 2014 C7? How about a 2005-7 C6? The 97-00 C5's had a number of "unique" features that were eventually replaced. Want to fix the traction/stability control on your 97-00 C5? You're SOL.

The Corvette has traditionally been the tech leader introducing new engines, features, and electronics to the corp. Relatively limited, though still strong volume with buyers that will pay anything to be the first on the block make it a fantastic place to introduce things. That also results in it being a bit of a guinea pig in the first few years.

Not to mention, who wants to go through the potential hassle of being stranded on the side of the road somewhere with your dash lit up like a Christmas tree your new is a shiny boat anchor. Sure the will fix it and pay for the tow because warranty, but fuck that hassle.

[D Griff]

Yea...but this electrical system is a big damned deal...and GM doesn't have a strong track record of getting electrical stuff perfect. Will be interesting to see.

If anyone wants a 2020 C8 base car, just wait a year and save 20% and get one when the current owner trades them in on a 2021 that has better features, or a Z06.

I'm kinda hoping they tweak the back end of the car for the Z06 and add that manual transmission they had the patent application for, then I might be interested in a 2022.

I'm all on if the patent is for the C8. I thought so, but it sure doesn't look like there's anywhere for the phallus to go in that interior.