C8 mid-engine corvette. GM loves their people.

Falconquey · 07-29-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You're about to join import convert in the iggy list.

Come on man... Not that!!!!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-29-2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

Come on man... Not that!!!!!

You're really

Goodbye

Falconquey · 07-29-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You're really

Goodbye

You're the one driving a gaymaro dude ...

ZCanadian · 07-29-2019, 11:49 AM

Don't lets all drink the Kool-aid just yet,

The numbers are impressive. The car has potential. Especially at the price announced.

But I'm not buying the hype that 30,000 lemmings have already rushed out to put money down on a car that they don't even know the price of yet. If that is the case, then guaranteed dealerships will be adding "market adjustments". Or maybe supply will be strictly limited in the first year (like that won't attract price markups).

For those who did put a deposit down, many will walk when they find out what the true bottom line number is. Or once they discover that no cars will be built at the announced price (all the first year might well require an additional $20,000 in options). More will pass when they discover that their allocation won't be built for 16 months. Or when they find that the lease or finance rates are way higher than they are for product that isn't moving. Still more will bail on the first bad review. For others, circumstances will change, forcing them to back out. There will even be a few who are expecting to flip the car for a profit across the street from the dealership when they take delivery. This happens at every launch for every special model.

I have great hopes for this car. But in the end, it is still a Chevy and will have lousy paint, poor quality fit and finish, repulsive interior surfaces, and bits will start to fall off at about 40,000 miles. And I'm with the crowd that stays away from the first year or two of a new or radically re-designed model.

As I understand it, GM will be touring a few cars to dealerships. Those would be the "special invitation VIP reveals" to be invited to. Maybe they'll offer free cookies and Kool-aid.

Zezus · 07-29-2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Don't lets all drink the Kool-aid just yet,

The numbers are impressive. The car has potential. Especially at the price announced.

But I'm not buying the hype that 30,000 lemmings have already rushed out to put money down on a car that they don't even know the price of yet. If that is the case, then guaranteed dealerships will be adding "market adjustments". Or maybe supply will be strictly limited in the first year (like that won't attract price markups).

For those who did put a deposit down, many will walk when they find out what the true bottom line number is. Or once they discover that no cars will be built at the announced price (all the first year might well require an additional $20,000 in options). More will pass when they discover that their allocation won't be built for 16 months. Or when they find that the lease or finance rates are way higher than they are for product that isn't moving. Still more will bail on the first bad review. For others, circumstances will change, forcing them to back out. There will even be a few who are expecting to flip the car for a profit across the street from the dealership when they take delivery. This happens at every launch for every special model.

I have great hopes for this car. But in the end, it is still a Chevy and will have lousy paint, poor quality fit and finish, repulsive interior surfaces, and bits will start to fall off at about 40,000 miles. And I'm with the crowd that stays away from the first year or two of a new or radically re-designed model.

As I understand it, GM will be touring a few cars to dealerships. Those would be the "special invitation VIP reveals" to be invited to. Maybe they'll offer free cookies and Kool-aid.

I've been rather impressed with the quality of their recent vehicles... This isn't the GM of the early 2000s any longer. I have a friend with a new camaro and i'm actually pretty impressed with it.

need4speed · 07-29-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Don't lets all drink the Kool-aid just yet,

The numbers are impressive. The car has potential. Especially at the price announced.

But I'm not buying the hype that 30,000 lemmings have already rushed out to put money down on a car that they don't even know the price of yet. If that is the case, then guaranteed dealerships will be adding "market adjustments". Or maybe supply will be strictly limited in the first year (like that won't attract price markups).

For those who did put a deposit down, many will walk when they find out what the true bottom line number is. Or once they discover that no cars will be built at the announced price (all the first year might well require an additional $20,000 in options). More will pass when they discover that their allocation won't be built for 16 months. Or when they find that the lease or finance rates are way higher than they are for product that isn't moving. Still more will bail on the first bad review. For others, circumstances will change, forcing them to back out. There will even be a few who are expecting to flip the car for a profit across the street from the dealership when they take delivery. This happens at every launch for every special model.

I have great hopes for this car. But in the end, it is still a Chevy and will have lousy paint, poor quality fit and finish, repulsive interior surfaces, and bits will start to fall off at about 40,000 miles. And I'm with the crowd that stays away from the first year or two of a new or radically re-designed model.

As I understand it, GM will be touring a few cars to dealerships. Those would be the "special invitation VIP reveals" to be invited to. Maybe they'll offer free cookies and Kool-aid.

I think my paint looks pretty effin good.

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UNKNOWN_370 · 07-29-2019, 03:44 PM

6'5 300 lbs.. fit in the camaro. I'm 6 inches and over 100lbs leaner. But good to know it was engineered for all sizes. He takes a tour of the cockpit and I'm really impressed with the uniqueness of the corvette inside the car. Seems well thought out as well. The trunks seem VERY USEABLE...

https://youtu.be/yBHp3fC5lp8

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-29-2019, 04:43 PM

A breakdown of why no manual transmission.

https://www-caranddriver-com.cdn.amp...ransmission%2F

ZCanadian · 07-29-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

A breakdown of why no manual transmission.

https://www-caranddriver-com.cdn.amp...ransmission%2F

"All season tires"? Wonder if they'll include a set of snows on steelies if you ask them? LOL

With a proper DCT transmission in this car, there won't be very many nay-sayers after they've driven it. They are just that good nowadays. And that fun to drive. And that engaging. Launch control on the 4C takes over shifting because even with the paddles you'd hit the rev limiter. The C8 is well over a second faster to 60, so I don't frankly see how you could do it any other way. Besides, in a manual it would be a toss-up as to whether you'd blow out the clutch, or your left knee first! :-)

Bigger problem will be those people used to automatics driving a DCT as if it had a torque converter.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-30-2019, 07:06 PM

Ok so clearing up that NEARLY SOLD OUT article. What they're saying is the first wave of allocations of cars for January are nearly sold out. The public may have to wait till March or so to get a corvette.

But there will be 2020's continually produced to meet demand.

Spooler · 07-31-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Ok so clearing up that NEARLY SOLD OUT article. What they're saying is the first wave of allocations of cars for January are nearly sold out. The public may have to wait till March or so to get a corvette.

But there will be 2020's continually produced to meet demand.

The orders haven't even been put in the system yet. LOL they are just hyping the interest and making people act crazy. Just silly.

ZCanadian · 07-31-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The orders haven't even been put in the system yet. LOL they are just hyping the interest and making people act crazy. Just silly.

... going back to my "lemmings" comment on the last page. LOL

Just goes to show, if someone has the balls and pocketbook to build a great sports (GT) car at an affordable price, there is demand. There will be lots of losers (Supra, among others) as people move into to the C8. Time will tell, if it is worth the hype or not. I hope it is.

Spooler · 07-31-2019, 01:19 PM

The wheels better be made stronger. I just bent 2 wheels on my C7 Grandsport on a small pot hole to the tune of $2200. Not happy about it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-31-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The wheels better be made stronger. I just bent 2 wheels on my C7 Grandsport on a small pot hole to the tune of $2200. Not happy about it.

It's easy to get flats on GM rim's and bend them. That is the truth. I wanna get the MRR 1LE wheels but not sure those are replica or OEM. Rather replica.

Back to vettes

They're claiming the e99 ecu is truly uncrackable this time. If they cant crack it? They can clone it. It may cost more to buy a clone but. It would be worth it.

https://youtu.be/7kkDwV2eHk8

Spooler · 08-01-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

It's easy to get flats on GM rim's and bend them. That is the truth. I wanna get the MRR 1LE wheels but not sure those are replica or OEM. Rather replica.

Back to vettes

They're claiming the e99 ecu is truly uncrackable this time. If they cant crack it? They can clone it. It may cost more to buy a clone but. It would be worth it.

https://youtu.be/7kkDwV2eHk8

I didn't get a flat. Cheep as Chinese wheels.

07-29-2019, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60275	Don't lets all drink the Kool-aid just yet, The numbers are impressive. The car has potential. Especially at the price announced. But I'm not buying the hype that 30,000 lemmings have already rushed out to put money down on a car that they don't even know the price of yet. If that is the case, then guaranteed dealerships will be adding "market adjustments". Or maybe supply will be strictly limited in the first year (like that won't attract price markups). For those who did put a deposit down, many will walk when they find out what the true bottom line number is. Or once they discover that no cars will be built at the announced price (all the first year might well require an additional $20,000 in options). More will pass when they discover that their allocation won't be built for 16 months. Or when they find that the lease or finance rates are way higher than they are for product that isn't moving. Still more will bail on the first bad review. For others, circumstances will change, forcing them to back out. There will even be a few who are expecting to flip the car for a profit across the street from the dealership when they take delivery. This happens at every launch for every special model. I have great hopes for this car. But in the end, it is still a Chevy and will have lousy paint, poor quality fit and finish, repulsive interior surfaces, and bits will start to fall off at about 40,000 miles. And I'm with the crowd that stays away from the first year or two of a new or radically re-designed model. As I understand it, GM will be touring a few cars to dealerships. Those would be the "special invitation VIP reveals" to be invited to. Maybe they'll offer free cookies and Kool-aid. FL 4Motion and Zingston like this.

07-29-2019, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	6'5 300 lbs.. fit in the camaro. I'm 6 inches and over 100lbs leaner. But good to know it was engineered for all sizes. He takes a tour of the cockpit and I'm really impressed with the uniqueness of the corvette inside the car. Seems well thought out as well. The trunks seem VERY USEABLE... https://youtu.be/yBHp3fC5lp8 __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-29-2019, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	A breakdown of why no manual transmission. https://www-caranddriver-com.cdn.amp...ransmission%2F ZCanadian likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-30-2019, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Ok so clearing up that NEARLY SOLD OUT article. What they're saying is the first wave of allocations of cars for January are nearly sold out. The public may have to wait till March or so to get a corvette. But there will be 2020's continually produced to meet demand. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,153 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	The wheels better be made stronger. I just bent 2 wheels on my C7 Grandsport on a small pot hole to the tune of $2200. Not happy about it.