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Posted: 8/26/2019 9:34:43 PM EST
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It would be foolish to ignore the development costs and engineering that have already been done inside your own company. Quoted: The very first V8s were built with flat plane cranks , so they've been around awhile. 
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Posted: 8/26/2019 9:42:56 PM EST
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I was being a little tongue in cheek. Only because both Cadillac's chief, and GM's guys said that the Cadillac engine will never go to the Corvette. But here we are. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It would be foolish to ignore the development costs and engineering that have already been done inside your own company. Quoted: The very first V8s were built with flat plane cranks , so they've been around awhile. But I’m not sure that a bored out block with different heads and turbos could be called the same engine. I guess we’ll see. The consumers will really be the winners. |
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Posted: 8/26/2019 9:54:12 PM EST
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As it sits, that’s not the motor going in the Vette, but a slightly hotter than the CT6V engine will be in the XLR, though probably the same 4.2L displacement. But I’m not sure that a bored out block with different heads and turbos could be called the same engine. I guess we’ll see. The consumers will really be the winners. As the article said, semantics. Regardless... A twin turbo, flat plane crank v8 will scream. Toss in a liquid to air intercooler setup. YEW! (as long as the production model doesn't rattle itself apart) I watched the video of the car at sebring, that DCT shifting sounds really quick and stout. Not to mention the blue flame cool factor. 
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Posted: 8/26/2019 10:06:22 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Absolutely! As the article said, semantics. Regardless... A twin turbo, flat plane crank v8 will scream. Toss in a liquid to air intercooler setup. YEW! (as long as the production model doesn't rattle itself apart) I watched the video of the car at sebring, that DCT shifting sounds really quick and stout. Not to mention the blue flame cool factor. |
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Posted: 8/27/2019 9:20:19 AM EST
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Another youtube reviewer who doesn't understand that the Z51 package is about handling, not straight line performance.
 2020 Corvette C8 Performance Times LEAKED!! *Mid Engine Corvette* But he does have this interesting tidbit...  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2019 11:51:21 AM EST
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Spent Saturday at the Corvettes at Carlisle Show in PA.
Got a few pics. The C8's in the grass were cars in the VIP parking that the GM Execs drove down. They also had a few under a very, and perpetually crowded tent, along with a cutaway car and engine display. 
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Posted: 8/27/2019 12:03:06 PM EST
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All the photos don't do this car justice. I thought it looked ok, not great, not bad... good enough. But when I saw them in person at Carlisle last week I had a completely different impression. It is a very striking car in person. It also looked smaller in person even thought it is roughly the same size as the C7.
I'm really torn about getting one of these. Seems like a great car, but the depreciation hit on vettes is always pretty massive. |
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Posted: 8/27/2019 1:23:19 PM EST
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Posted: 8/28/2019 11:42:14 PM EST
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Man, they're going to sell a million of these things. |
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Posted: 8/28/2019 11:46:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryI agree.
They look fucking awesome! |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:38:18 AM EST
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I agree. They look fucking awesome! Quote HistoryQuoted:
They look fucking awesome! |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 5:00:08 AM EST
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Hottest sub quarter million dollar car of 2020 bar none.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 6:35:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryTotally agree. Looks amazing. Trying to decide if I want to spend the extra $5K on the Z51 package or not. I see pro's and con's to it, but looking forward to learning more.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 6:46:54 AM EST
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I think it's an amazing car for the money and I would love to own one.
Only thing that I really don't like is the rear end. Just seems like something Pontiac would make. I think the current C7 looks better from the back. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 7:59:19 AM EST
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I think it's an amazing car for the money and I would love to own one. Only thing that I really don't like is the rear end. Just seems like something Pontiac would make. I think the current C7 looks better from the back. That and the wheels. They look like they were designed by the guy who designed these:  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 8:06:19 AM EST
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Renders showing different wheels...
(I'll keep adding pics to this post as I am currently having site lag issues)  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:12:12 AM EST
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SO much yummay with this car.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 10:20:59 AM EST
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Yes, there are reports of numerous leaks of oil and other fluids from the engine and transmission.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 10:28:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryMAMA 
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Posted: 8/29/2019 10:29:34 AM EST
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Yes, there are reports of numerous leaks of oil and other fluids from the engine and transmission. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:06:08 PM EST
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Just did a Google search and found nothing. Cite? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yes, there are reports of numerous leaks of oil and other fluids from the engine and transmission. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:15:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryEvery time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time.
There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one. 
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:25:51 PM EST
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There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don't know how to drive one. Man I want one!
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:41:49 PM EST
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I think it's an amazing car for the money and I would love to own one. Only thing that I really don't like is the rear end. Just seems like something Pontiac would make. I think the current C7 looks better from the back. Later posted a video after Chevy released pricing and looked shocked that their $60K car with all the options had jumped to around $100K Me. I'd be happy with the base model and do my own aftermarket addons that you know are coming and will be cheaper... I want one but man I think those things are gonna be every where |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 1:43:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Every time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time. There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 2:15:44 PM EST
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Oh I see that happening LOL Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Every time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time. There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 2:19:22 PM EST
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I believe this will indeed be the case. People will think "It looks like a supercar, I'm invincible!" and proceed to go brain dead behind the wheel. Man I want one! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don't know how to drive one. Man I want one! |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 2:28:01 PM EST
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I believe this will indeed be the case. People will think "It looks like a supercar, I'm invincible!" and proceed to go brain dead behind the wheel. Man I want one! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don't know how to drive one. Man I want one! As many videos I've see of people with brand new C7's trying to do burnouts and end up totaling the car. I imagine there will be even more with the C8. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 2:51:39 PM EST
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Especially with the handling quirks of a mid-engine. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: Every time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time. There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 3:12:41 PM EST
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Yup there's gonna be some sad youtubers...Some should get some lessons if they plan to show out for the cameras Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: Every time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time. There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 3:14:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mid engine cars can get ahead of a poor driver that don't know what he's driving. Once the rear starts coming around all those mid engine advantages contribute to the ass passing the front very fast. As many videos I've see of people with brand new C7's trying to do burnouts and end up totaling the car. I imagine there will be even more with the C8. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 3:15:36 PM EST
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Maybe it’ll take the place of mustang memes Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: Every time I see one driving by me I think the same. For the price and performance, they better open up more factories, because demand is going to exceed supply for a long time. There are going to be a lot of C8s wrapped around trees by people who can suddenly afford a supercar, but don’t know how to drive one.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 3:49:59 PM EST
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Yes, there are reports of numerous leaks of oil and other fluids from the engine and transmission.  Uh huh. Since all C8s are still in the hands of the engineers and GM, who exactly is reporting this?
ETA: Oh, I get it now - playing on the thread title. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 3:57:43 PM EST
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:21:38 PM EST
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:24:35 PM EST
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:26:28 PM EST
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. The C8 looks, so far, to be a winner. I think it looks great with the right color and wheels. It remains to be seen though where the GM bean counters influence will be. The main affect the C8 will have is it will cause most of the C7 values to plummet before they come back up in about 10 years.. Which is great if you are a fan of the that generation. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:27:09 PM EST
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Wife and I were out to eat a couple weeks ago and one drove by I told her hey look at the Lamborghini but didn’t really recognize it then it made it past and it said corvette. I about shit my pants.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 4:41:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mid engine cars can get ahead of a poor driver that don't know what he's driving. Once the rear starts coming around all those mid engine advantages contribute to the ass passing the front very fast. As many videos I've see of people with brand new C7's trying to do burnouts and end up totaling the car. I imagine there will be even more with the C8. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 5:01:00 PM EST
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Pretty good close ups and different combinations in this vid.
 I'M CHANGING MY C8 CORVETTE ORDER AFTER SEEING THIS!!! *ZR1 CHASES C8 on the Road!* |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 5:03:31 PM EST
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I like it overall, but the factory wheel options I've seen are pretty blegh.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 6:10:27 PM EST
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nah..you can turn off traction control without killing stability control. Of course you can be weapons grade tarded and turn off both... Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Mid engine cars can get ahead of a poor driver that don't know what he's driving. Once the rear starts coming around all those mid engine advantages contribute to the ass passing the front very fast. As many videos I've see of people with brand new C7's trying to do burnouts and end up totaling the car. I imagine there will be even more with the C8. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 6:28:00 PM EST
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My cars nowhere near this powerful, and RWD, and it can still surprise you if you push too hard with both off. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 6:43:56 PM EST
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Doubtful. Those were limited, there is a finite supply. And have increased in price significantly. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 8:33:29 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In a year, they will be as ubiquitous as any other model year and will be just a Corvette. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:05:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I honestly had to look up how stability control works. Seems like amazing technology and probably needed for most of todays drivers. I absolutely love the performance of modern vehicles as far as the horsepower capabilities, but I'm not into everything else. I like to have to steer the car myself when it's getting loose and have full control of the throttle and brakes to be fully responsible for what ever happens. No I don't own anything that can win an auto cross or a no prep event, but yes I've driven cars in the 800+ hp range. Now when I get in my old as dirt 911 I have to be mindful all of the PSM is in-between the ears LOL! |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:16:46 PM EST
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Doubtful. Those were limited, there is a finite supply. And have increased in price significantly. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. Always wanted a lambo but the C8 is the vette I've been waiting for since high school. I'm not going to be an early adopter, so I guess I still have a couple years to figure it out
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:23:18 PM EST
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All the photos don't do this car justice. I thought it looked ok, not great, not bad... good enough. But when I saw them in person at Carlisle last week I had a completely different impression. It is a very striking car in person. It also looked smaller in person even thought it is roughly the same size as the C7. I'm really torn about getting one of these. Seems like a great car, but the depreciation hit on vettes is always pretty massive. |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:25:49 PM EST
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Pretty good close ups and different combinations in this vid.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okqMKIxJLt4I don't care for that blue he's some hyped about...keep it simple and give me a good ole black or white model although I wouldn't mind a charcoal gray |
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Posted: 8/29/2019 9:28:33 PM EST
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In a year, they will be as ubiquitous as any other model year and will be just a Corvette. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I wonder if the value of 2006 Ford GTs will drop after the release. Entry level McLarens on the other hand, yes. The 5xx series of McLarens will lose value. I expect the used market for lower level cars from the like of McLaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etc... will see their price impacted by the C8. I can afford a Gallardo, as well as a premium C8. What am I going to buy? The C8. It has a warranty, a dealership on every corner, and replacement parts are not going to be expensive. Yeah the depreciation will be horrible compared to the Gallardo, but I personally do not care about depreciation. I want to drive the car. You're gonna see them every where...I still want one |
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