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22 July 2019, 12:22 PM | #61 | |
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Actually they may not, Tadge J. Gave an interview about the packaging basically precluded the three pedal layout... it would put the clutch in direct interference with the drivers side wheel well.
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I started filling in the “reservation form” on chevrolet.com until I had to pick a dealer and they wanted a $500 deposit. $500 deposit for what amounts to “hey, I’m interested” not an order, and no projected date in site. I am interested but don’t need to be an early adopter. I expect there will be a thriving grey market for them early on as well as gouging by dealers but it won’t last long, maybe a year at the most.
My thought pattern to whom might be interested. I am nearing retirement and once settled in hope to acquire a secondary “fun” car. I’ve had a Cayman and a 911 but my leading candidate has been a used Alfa 4C which are now dropping to the $40-45K range. Drive one before judging, a lightweight carbon tub no frills sports car, they are incredibly fun but being Italian will likely be finicky down the road. Second choice has been a 981 Boxster, you can get a very nice example in the $35-40K range. I know from Porsche ownership that they will be reliable for years to come. And then this wacky new ‘Vette drops. 500hp midengine car for only $15-20K more? My head is spinning. |
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Lol, this thread has me doing research on the new Vette....I had a plan for my next vehicle but it may have changed.
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Wow, I think I’ve just had a midlife crisis...
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good looking car for sure and a lot of bang for your buck.
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The more I look at it, the more I like it.
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I like it quite a bit! IMHO might just be the best vette since C2/C3 models. Full disclosure, I am a biased corvette owner...well make that previous owner as I ‘handed down” my 1972 Stingray to my Son as a college graduation gift ;-)
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I like it even though it looks like they're inspired a bit by Lamborghini.
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Is there another mid-engine car (read Porsche 718) that will compete ? Not just no but Hell No !! |
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exactly, and with the demise of the Camaro just a couple years away and demographics of their crowd vs that of the avg age Corvette buyer (low/mid sixties) you can see where this is going !
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I'm on my 7th, and started when I was 19 in College with a 65 (used of course) tuxedo black 4 speed coupe... My 18 C7 is awesome on the way to K&W...
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Had a black 90, and white 96 LT4 C4... savethewave!
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I didn’t say all owners ! But it sure seems to be a lot of them !
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I have a 2018 Z06 2lz with the performance data recorder. Love the 650 horsepower and 650 lbs feet of torque. Only thing I changed on it is to a Corsa double Helix X pipe and a Corsa Extreme Exhaust. I cant wait to trade it in about 5 years for the c8 z06 when all the bugs have been worked out.
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Just got back from dealer. They have 16 allocated, all slots have been spoken for. I'm in the 8th slot. I've been on the list for about 6 months. He thinks a late spring delivery. Pretty excited about all this. Up until the C8 I didn't consider myself a Corvette guy.
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Concur I’ve never cared for a Corvette either, but this car is extremely appealing ! I’ll wait until second year production though. First year ................. engine from front to mid ........... could be some “growing pains”. The supposed chatter in the car world indicates the import exotics are in a panic ! A car that out performs most of them, reliable, minimal service costs in comparison, and in some cases, 25% of the cost could be disastrous for them.
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Oh yes there is. Many of us.
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Yep. It is pretty much sold out. I am not shocked. This thing is a game changer.
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Just gorgeous! My younger friends have always considered the Corvette an "old man car" but this version changes everything.
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Well Hell.
Do I like it because I am an old man at 52 now or do I like it because it is hot as hell.
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The only people I see driving Corvette's are old geezer's on life support wearing sandals and white socks.
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The 2020 Corvette is surely doing the same thing. Equal or better performance mid engined car for a fraction of the cost of the exotics and near-exotics. There has to be some serious board room meetings going on . |
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