Yup! I'm getting one!! For sure!!

BlaqWhole · 07-18-2019, 11:04 PM

After all the info on the C8...I am definitely getting one.

Azerlazer26 · 07-18-2019, 11:54 PM

My Camaro needs a future garage buddy soon. I think I found my next dream car

guitarman8373 · 07-19-2019, 12:36 AM

No manual option, I'm out.

TEST DRyVer · 07-19-2019, 03:11 AM

I have a feeling this is wasted time on my part as we all do what we want to, especially when we really have our mind made up, but here goes:
I work for Porsche. The upcoming C8 is a great idea, possibly even overdue. The idea of buying a first generation mid-engine car from a brand that's never made one (please don't give me a history lesson on what GM has done in racing or a car they poorly made 6+ decades ago) is not ideal! I would wait this one out. Pick up something else in the meantime if you have your heart set on a sports car (preferably something pre-owned with really high resale value. Think 2016 Caman GTS or Cayman GT4 for example). Once the bugs have been worked out (I'm guessing 2 years), then jump into your dream C8. This is nothing like C5 going to C6 or C7. This is an entirely new engineering concept for them. There will likely be an extremely high amount of problems before they properly learn how to make a production mid-engine sports car... Just my $.02
I know people have been waiting a long time for them to build this, and they will likely sell several in the first year, but I would be willing to bet $$$ that Chevrolet rushed the process and the reliability for the first year cars will be off the charts...

Agent K · 07-19-2019, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarman8373

No manual option, I'm out.

+1

LT4 · 07-19-2019, 06:23 AM

Lets wait of the Nuburgring numbers, bit I think Porsche and Ferrari will need to lower their prices or offer something different. The value/price equation for gas powered supercars is now fukked.

JT58 · 07-19-2019, 06:38 AM

No manual sucks....but I still like it a lot. I'd consider one but what about ADM and how much the dealers are going to rake the initial buyers. And sorry no Porsche for me....ever.

avalonandl · 07-19-2019, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarman8373

No manual option, I'm out.

488 Ferrari has auto, no manual.

It's the way of the world now.

Realist · 07-19-2019, 07:05 AM

The more I see, the more I like the vette looks. But I do lean towards muscle cars and not super cars. No manual and ifs it’s not a Z06 or higher option, I’m not that interested. The good is, vette engines seem to trickle down to the Camaro. I see limited availability, engine packages, and high prices for a few years. If you have the $’s and want, go for it!

DenverTaco07 · 07-19-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarman8373

No manual option, I'm out.

Yeah, i see this being a significant response and 99% of us here understand. I just think this car is going to be so much fun in other ways that the lack of a manual won't be an issue, for me. And, paddle shifting still lets you get somewhat connected.

DenverTaco07 · 07-19-2019, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realist

The more I see, the more I like the vette looks. But I do lean towards muscle cars and not super cars. No manual and ifs it’s not a Z06 or higher option, I’m not that interested. The good is, vette engines seem to trickle down to the Camaro. I see limited availability, engine packages, and high prices for a few years. If you have the $’s and want, go for it!

I really appreciate that, at least for the base, they are sticking within 5 grand of C7. this brings hope that the Z06 will follow suite and start at ~80K. I'll have to start saving now for a 5 year plan for a Z06.

Lafourche1 · 07-19-2019, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEST DRyVer

I have a feeling this is wasted time on my part as we all do what we want to, especially when we really have our mind made up, but here goes:
I work for Porsche. The upcoming C8 is a great idea, possibly even overdue. The idea of buying a first generation mid-engine car from a brand that's never made one (please don't give me a history lesson on what GM has done in racing or a car they poorly made 6+ decades ago) is not ideal! I would wait this one out. Pick up something else in the meantime if you have your heart set on a sports car (preferably something pre-owned with really high resale value. Think 2016 Caman GTS or Cayman GT4 for example). Once the bugs have been worked out (I'm guessing 2 years), then jump into your dream C8. This is nothing like C5 going to C6 or C7. This is an entirely new engineering concept for them. There will likely be an extremely high amount of problems before they properly learn how to make a production mid-engine sports car... Just my $.02
I know people have been waiting a long time for them to build this, and they will likely sell several in the first year, but I would be willing to bet $$$ that Chevrolet rushed the process and the reliability for the first year cars will be off the charts...

This is likely sound advice. Didn't Porsche have some issues when they converted to water cooled engines (Richard Hammond's was one of the bon fires)?

BMR Sales · 07-19-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lafourche1

This is likely sound advice. Didn't Porsche have some issues when they converted to water cooled engines (Richard Hammond's was one of the bon fires)?

they've had plenty of problems, especially the IMS Bearing that Porsche never addressed and let LN Engineering come up with a fix!

BMR Sales · 07-19-2019, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEST DRyVer

I have a feeling this is wasted time on my part as we all do what we want to, especially when we really have our mind made up, but here goes:
I work for Porsche. The upcoming C8 is a great idea, possibly even overdue. The idea of buying a first generation mid-engine car from a brand that's never made one (please don't give me a history lesson on what GM has done in racing or a car they poorly made 6+ decades ago) is not ideal! I would wait this one out. Pick up something else in the meantime if you have your heart set on a sports car (preferably something pre-owned with really high resale value. Think 2016 Caman GTS or Cayman GT4 for example). Once the bugs have been worked out (I'm guessing 2 years), then jump into your dream C8. This is nothing like C5 going to C6 or C7. This is an entirely new engineering concept for them. There will likely be an extremely high amount of problems before they properly learn how to make a production mid-engine sports car... Just my $.02
I know people have been waiting a long time for them to build this, and they will likely sell several in the first year, but I would be willing to bet $$$ that Chevrolet rushed the process and the reliability for the first year cars will be off the charts...

Good Advice - I put a Deposit on a C8 months ago, but I did it to resell my place in line.

07-18-2019, 11:04 PM	#1
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Yup! I'm getting one!! For sure!! After all the info on the C8...I am definitely getting one.

07-19-2019, 12:36 AM	#3
guitarman8373 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro fully loaded. Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 249 View My Garage	No manual option, I'm out. __________________

07-19-2019, 03:11 AM	#4
TEST DRyVer Drives: 17 ZL1 6mt with PDR Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Gilbert, AZ. Posts: 169	I have a feeling this is wasted time on my part as we all do what we want to, especially when we really have our mind made up, but here goes: I work for Porsche. The upcoming C8 is a great idea, possibly even overdue. The idea of buying a first generation mid-engine car from a brand that's never made one (please don't give me a history lesson on what GM has done in racing or a car they poorly made 6+ decades ago) is not ideal! I would wait this one out. Pick up something else in the meantime if you have your heart set on a sports car (preferably something pre-owned with really high resale value. Think 2016 Caman GTS or Cayman GT4 for example). Once the bugs have been worked out (I'm guessing 2 years), then jump into your dream C8. This is nothing like C5 going to C6 or C7. This is an entirely new engineering concept for them. There will likely be an extremely high amount of problems before they properly learn how to make a production mid-engine sports car... Just my $.02 I know people have been waiting a long time for them to build this, and they will likely sell several in the first year, but I would be willing to bet $$$ that Chevrolet rushed the process and the reliability for the first year cars will be off the charts... __________________ Current Daily: 2017 ZL1 6mt in Black with PDR. Esthetics: Nardo Grey wrap with original black accents throughout, complete Xpel ceramic coat, Diode Dynamics markers, Smoked GM tail & 3rd brake light, C7 Carbon 1LE style Spoiler in blk, ACS splash guards, blk'd out emblems. Variant Krypton wheels in Gloss black. Performance: AWE Touring catback exhaust with resonator, Rotofab dry intake, TM throttle body, Kooks 1 7/8 Headers with Green Cats, Advanced Fuel Dynamics Flex Fuel kit with e50 blend and dyno tuned. Current Family car (for the wifey): 2021 Audi SQ5

07-19-2019, 06:23 AM	#6
LT4 Drives: all sold, getting another soon.. Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 282	Lets wait of the Nuburgring numbers, bit I think Porsche and Ferrari will need to lower their prices or offer something different. The value/price equation for gas powered supercars is now fukked. __________________ Larry

07-19-2019, 06:38 AM	#7
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	No manual sucks....but I still like it a lot. I'd consider one but what about ADM and how much the dealers are going to rake the initial buyers. And sorry no Porsche for me....ever. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

07-18-2019, 11:54 PM	#2
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	My Camaro needs a future garage buddy soon. I think I found my next dream car

07-19-2019, 07:05 AM	#9
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,136	The more I see, the more I like the vette looks. But I do lean towards muscle cars and not super cars. No manual and ifs it’s not a Z06 or higher option, I’m not that interested. The good is, vette engines seem to trickle down to the Camaro. I see limited availability, engine packages, and high prices for a few years. If you have the $’s and want, go for it!