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avalonandl 01-17-2021 09:43 AM

Caught C8-itis
 
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No Covid 19 here.....it's worse......

In Naples, Florida there are way to many new C8 corvettes running around. That and a LOT of Ferrari's and Porsches, etc....exotics.

Can't afford the Italian etc. exotics....

But I can afford a new C8. One drove by me with the exhaust popping on 41 by Vanderbilt Road.....I think my drool bucket filled up....

I keep telling myself your driving a C6 that turns heads and people constantly comment "nice car".....My Lt1 engine is essentially the same as the engine in the C8. Going to go drive a C8 at a dealer, if I can find one....

pauly1119 01-17-2021 09:54 AM

I have been wanting to order one too, my local dealer is doing MSRP but over a year wait. I actually spoke to them yesterday. I don't think they will let you test drive one as most are sold cars on the lots.

nancygrl 01-17-2021 10:03 AM

See them at my dealer showroom. C8 is a gorgeous car. Good luck :thumbsup:

FarmerFran 01-17-2021 10:06 AM

I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

avalonandl 01-17-2021 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran (Post 10938549)
I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

I am hoping for the flat plane crank engine.....that will be a while.

funked1 01-17-2021 10:16 AM

I also have the C8 virus. They are still really hard to get around here, and prices are accordingly high. I am going to wait until the mania dies down and also give Chevy a year or two to work out the fine details.

carguy55 01-17-2021 10:39 AM

This is interesting and very educational, covers a lot of the order process and tricks some dealers use etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmnvu7D3XdQ

LT4Greg 01-17-2021 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl (Post 10938539)
No Covid 19 here.....it's worse......

In Naples, Florida there are way to many new C8 corvettes running around. That and a LOT of Ferrari's and Porsches, etc....exotics.

Can't afford the Italian etc. exotics....

But I can afford a new C8. One drove by me with the exhaust popping on 41 by Vanderbilt Road.....I think my drool bucket filled up....

I keep telling myself your driving a C6 that turns heads and people constantly comment "nice car".....My Lt1 engine is essentially the same as the engine in the C8. Going to go drive a C8 at a dealer, if I can find one....

Go for it! Your SS Camaro is a good looking car and if it was me I would keep it and not buy a C8 Corvette but it’s your call.

CHASLT1 01-17-2021 10:52 AM

I will wait till they are sub 60k used. Prices are way too high now.

avalonandl 01-17-2021 12:52 PM

The C8 Corvette mania will die in about a year.

GM spent a LOOOONG time developing this platform so the "issues" are few.

Jsreo 01-17-2021 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl (Post 10938555)
I am hoping for the flat plane crank engine.....that will be a while.

Flat plane with turbocharging would be awesome 😎

Drags1998 01-17-2021 03:03 PM

AvalonandI, I know what You mean, The Wife and I are also in Naples for the winter, Have seen5-6 C8's in the last week, Saw a Lt, Blue one the other Day. Was going to drive My Camaro Vert down here but with no trunk space it just would not have worked for Us. Ended up driving the Blazer RS down instead. I don't think You will get a test drive, but if you do come pick Me up!!!!!:thumbup:

CHASLT1 01-17-2021 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998 (Post 10938728)
AvalonandI, I know what You mean, The Wife and I are also in Naples for the winter, Have seen5-6 C8's in the last week, Saw a Lt, Blue one the other Day. Was going to drive My Camaro Vert down here but with no trunk space it just would not have worked for Us. Ended up driving the Blazer RS down instead. I don't think You will get a test drive, but if you do come pick Me up!!!!!:thumbup:

I have seen two at dealers and only one on the road the day i bought my new 2019 C7.

Wyzz Kydd 01-17-2021 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran (Post 10938549)
I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

Same here. I have one more semester of being the bus driver for three kids, then the 16 year old will be driving them to and from school.

So as of this summer I don't need back seats anymore. I'm holding out for a supercharged version of the C8, preferably with a manual tranny.


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