Might be time to go

13BlackCamaroSS · 05-16-2021, 05:35 AM

Hey guys and girls, I was wondering if I could get your opinions. I love my Camaro and it's power (650whp) and sound but I have an opportunity to build a C8 for next year (2022 model). I love the look of the new vette and the mid engine but haven't got to try out the different seats options to know how comfy/uncomfortable they might be. Wife also loves the new vette in Orange but they are changing that color and don't know what it looks like in person (just the pictures).

Basically what i'm asking is if you could get a new vette, is it worth it to part ways with the Camaro with those unknowns of the color and seats. Thanks

LT4Greg · 05-16-2021, 08:03 AM

If you want and like the new C8s then I say go for it!! You only live once and they are awesome machines. Personally I don’t like them but that’s just my opinion as I prefer the C7s because of true front engine and manual transmissions. Think of it this way, if you don’t get one then you will always regret the decision so go for it is my advice to you.

Camaro fanboy · 05-16-2021, 08:11 AM

tbh i dont like the look of them. prefer the c7 meself.

jamala00 · 05-16-2021, 08:15 AM

Agree with the replies. I prefer the look of the C7 myself. If the C8 is what you like, go for it. Not like you couldn't sell it if it isn't what you thought.

sandm · 05-16-2021, 08:37 AM

neighbor has a 2021. like the car but after riding in it, the driver and passenger are very "disconnected" with the tall height of the center stack. rumors are 2022 has a different center in it to change that feel.
he has the peanut butter suede/leather interior and I can see it's going to show the dirt real easily. said it cleans up nice but unless you are uber-careful that interior is going to require as much cleaning time as the exterior.

otherwise it was a nice car.

gtfoxy · 05-16-2021, 08:39 AM

I considered a C8 before buying my Z. Didn’t care for the interior especially the turn dial “shifter”.

& what do you mean by build?

I thought GM was locking the ECM’s & PTM’s on those so no mods that will amount to much. Maybe I’m miss informed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandm

neighbor has a 2021. like the car but after riding in it, the driver and passenger are very "disconnected" with the tall height of the center stack. rumors are 2022 has a different center in it to change that feel.
he has the peanut butter suede/leather interior and I can see it's going to show the dirt real easily. said it cleans up nice but unless you are uber-careful that interior is going to require as much cleaning time as the exterior.

otherwise it was a nice car.

Exactly!

closs2sx · 05-16-2021, 08:41 AM

The look isn't horrible but not my favorite and the c8 won't have a manual shift option which is a must for me. The interior bothers me just as much as the outside. But I wasn't fond of the exterior of the standard c7 either but liked the z06 enough to buy one. If they make a manual z06 or zr1 I might bite.

rpsjj · 05-16-2021, 08:44 AM

It's hard to say no when the wife wants it and pretty much chosen the color for you...lol
I would be in a C8 already if it came with a manual.
Enjoy whatever you decide to do. cheers

Gunkk · 05-16-2021, 08:51 AM

The C8 is an amazing car.

I wouldn't let go of your Z until you have the C8's keys in hand. Supply is nearly nil on those things.

Dark Phoenix · 05-16-2021, 09:10 AM

Corvette has always been a step up, if you want a Vette and have the opportunity to do it then go for it.

Staves · 05-16-2021, 09:13 AM

Do you have a ZL1? If so, no would never leave that for a C8 unless the switch wasn’t going to cost me much, which I doubt.

Spaceme1117 · 05-16-2021, 09:23 AM

I agree with most of the responses. I don't like the design of the C8.

But you have do decide what you want for you.

Maybe keep the Camaro and get the C8 Vette also.

redcoats1976 · 05-16-2021, 09:41 AM

i like the new vettes but depending on how old you are and what medical condition you are in gettin in and out could be a problem.im 63,average health but sold my little pontiac solstice because getting in and out was a pain in the ass.ive seen them in orange,they look good.no dealer in your area has one you can sit in to try the seats?

13BlackCamaroSS · 05-16-2021, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtfoxy

I considered a C8 before buying my Z. Didn’t care for the interior especially the turn dial “shifter”.

& what do you mean by build?

I thought GM was locking the ECM’s & PTM’s on those so no mods that will amount to much. Maybe I’m miss informed.

Exactly!

By building one, I mean ordering and building/specing it out for museum delivery the way I want it. Sorry for any confusion.

05-16-2021, 05:35 AM	#1
13BlackCamaroSS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 563 View My Garage	Might be time to go Hey guys and girls, I was wondering if I could get your opinions. I love my Camaro and it's power (650whp) and sound but I have an opportunity to build a C8 for next year (2022 model). I love the look of the new vette and the mid engine but haven't got to try out the different seats options to know how comfy/uncomfortable they might be. Wife also loves the new vette in Orange but they are changing that color and don't know what it looks like in person (just the pictures). Basically what i'm asking is if you could get a new vette, is it worth it to part ways with the Camaro with those unknowns of the color and seats. Thanks __________________ Race what you brung, Hope you brung enough 2016 2SS, NPP, Adrenaline Red Leather and Pads, 6sp, Sunroof, Black Bowties, Upgraded Wheels, 15% Tint, Kooks Headers, MBRP Exhaust, 1LE Wheels, Badging, Ported Throttle Body, Procharged, Snow Performance Stage 2 Meth Kit Coming Soon: Custom Cam, E85, Ported Heads

05-16-2021, 08:03 AM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	If you want and like the new C8s then I say go for it!! You only live once and they are awesome machines. Personally I don’t like them but that’s just my opinion as I prefer the C7s because of true front engine and manual transmissions. Think of it this way, if you don’t get one then you will always regret the decision so go for it is my advice to you. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

05-16-2021, 08:11 AM	#3
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	tbh i dont like the look of them. prefer the c7 meself. __________________

05-16-2021, 08:41 AM	#7
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	The look isn't horrible but not my favorite and the c8 won't have a manual shift option which is a must for me. The interior bothers me just as much as the outside. But I wasn't fond of the exterior of the standard c7 either but liked the z06 enough to buy one. If they make a manual z06 or zr1 I might bite. __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

05-16-2021, 09:10 AM	#10
Dark Phoenix Drives: 2022 Camaro 1SS Redline Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: MD Posts: 297	Corvette has always been a step up, if you want a Vette and have the opportunity to do it then go for it. __________________ 2022 Camaro 1SS A10 Black, Redline Edition - SOLD

05-16-2021, 08:15 AM	#4
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	Agree with the replies. I prefer the look of the C7 myself. If the C8 is what you like, go for it. Not like you couldn't sell it if it isn't what you thought.

05-16-2021, 08:37 AM	#5
sandm Drives: no more camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: sin city Posts: 218	neighbor has a 2021. like the car but after riding in it, the driver and passenger are very "disconnected" with the tall height of the center stack. rumors are 2022 has a different center in it to change that feel. he has the peanut butter suede/leather interior and I can see it's going to show the dirt real easily. said it cleans up nice but unless you are uber-careful that interior is going to require as much cleaning time as the exterior. otherwise it was a nice car.

05-16-2021, 08:44 AM	#8
rpsjj Drives: Black 2SS NPP Recaro Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 27	It's hard to say no when the wife wants it and pretty much chosen the color for you...lol I would be in a C8 already if it came with a manual. Enjoy whatever you decide to do. cheers

05-16-2021, 08:51 AM	#9
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	The C8 is an amazing car. I wouldn't let go of your Z until you have the C8's keys in hand. Supply is nearly nil on those things.

05-16-2021, 09:13 AM	#11
Staves Drives: women crazy Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CA Posts: 698	Do you have a ZL1? If so, no would never leave that for a C8 unless the switch wasn’t going to cost me much, which I doubt. __________________ ‘19 1SS A10, Borla S-type Non-NPP-SOLD

05-16-2021, 09:23 AM	#12
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	I agree with most of the responses. I don't like the design of the C8. But you have do decide what you want for you. Maybe keep the Camaro and get the C8 Vette also.

05-16-2021, 09:41 AM	#13
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i like the new vettes but depending on how old you are and what medical condition you are in gettin in and out could be a problem.im 63,average health but sold my little pontiac solstice because getting in and out was a pain in the ass.ive seen them in orange,they look good.no dealer in your area has one you can sit in to try the seats?

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