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Jrpontiac · 1 August 2019, 02:11 AM

I think that in the $150k and up range it won't have much of an impact. But in the 911/cayman, R8, GTR, M cars, etc, world I think it will. I have a R8 4.2 and think the only category that the R8 would win would be it's rare, and that is just because of where I live. In addition that R8 is dated. I had been kicking around picking up a 911 but that is now off the table.

joeychitwood · 1 August 2019, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

The only people I see driving Corvette's are old geezer's on life support wearing sandals and white socks.

With cargo shorts and a Corvette polo shirt.

NFARVW · 1 August 2019, 07:47 AM

I plan to add the Z06 to the garage down the road!

Maxtor · 1 August 2019, 02:04 PM

Stunning car.

Mr.Rolex1 · 3 August 2019, 05:07 AM

looks like they stole styling cues from all the best EU and Japanese mfgs and put it on this american clunker with an all plastic interior.

They should only make two cars like ford or just go out of business already. americans cant make cars but look at all the great porsches, mercedes, toyota, and bmw's from 70-90s still driven today

GB-man · 3 August 2019, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

looks like they stole styling cues from all the best EU and Japanese mfgs and put it on this american clunker with an all plastic interior.

They should only make two cars like ford or just go out of business already. americans cant make cars but look at all the great porsches, mercedes, toyota, and bmw's from 70-90s still driven today

GSDLover · 3 August 2019, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

looks like they stole styling cues from all the best EU and Japanese mfgs and put it on this american clunker with an all plastic interior.

They should only make two cars like ford or just go out of business already. americans cant make cars but look at all the great porsches, mercedes, toyota, and bmw's from 70-90s still driven today

You need to look at some videos of what they have done with the interior and its components.

Mr.Rolex1 · 3 August 2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GSDLover

You need to look at some videos of what they have done with the interior and its components.

The quality of materials and seats are better but the dash is anything but sporty. Especially the Vertical Climate Controls.

I wish they could style this similar to Camaros and Mustangs which seem like a better value and have a traditional muscle car look.

Etschell · 15 August 2019, 11:29 PM

https://www.motor1.com/news/365216/n...price-details/

"Chevrolet wasn’t kidding when it announced the eighth-generation Corvette would start at less than $60,000, as the mid-engine sports car will go on sale with a base price of $58,900, or $59,995 after a $1,095 destination fee. Yes, the all-new Corvette Stingray costs a mere $3,000 more than the current car.

That sum gets buyers into the driver’s seat of a 2020 Corvette Stingray 1LT, which includes a formidable list of standard features such as eight-way power seats wrapped in Mulan (that’s not a typo) leather, Brembo brakes, a proximity key, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping functions, a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. To that, buyers can also drop $1,195 on a performance exhaust system that raises the output of the 6.2-liter V8 engine from 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of twist."

DeeTee · 16 August 2019, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Wrong. When the Acura NSX came out in 1991 the Italian guys were quivering. A Japanese car with equal performance, higher tech, and Honda reliable. (Also the NSX was Gordon Murray's muse for the McLaren F1 road car, he considered it light years ahead of the Italians of the day.)
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 .

Someone buying an NSX isn’t someone who buys a NEW Lamborghini or Ferrari.
Corvette isn’t stealing sales from anyone. Is it a hit, of course! Is it going to steal sales from someone buying a European car, absolutely not. 90% of those buyers wouldn’t want to be seen in a domestic. In this demographic, there is lots of brand snobbery. Someone who owns a 50k Audemars would never buy a 25k Omega regardless of how good it is.

The Corvette is going to make people looking for a Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, etc to move their budgets up. Also I know this is a completely different car, but it’s going to steal a lot of Ford Raptor sales. It also has a large customer base of former C6 and C7 buyers who will upgrade.

I’m looking forward to the new C8, it will definitely be hot for first 18-24 months.

GSDLover · 16 August 2019, 03:21 AM

Maybe for new car sales.
But my friend just put his 430 on consignment and will order the new c8. Hes out of the exotic niche. And when my 458 starts to get any significant repair bills, I'm out.
Your watch analogy makes no sense. I like my AP and my PP, but i wear my $6500 Glasshutte frequently and quite enjoy it.

DLRIDES · 16 August 2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

looks like they stole styling cues from all the best EU.

It’s hard to compare the 2020 Corvette styling to EU styling unless one views the Corvette on a rollback like its EU counterparts.

Etschell · 16 August 2019, 11:51 AM

Yes the typical Ferrari or Lambo etc. buyer will not buy this car. But that isnt the cars market anyway. Some exotic car owners will buy it. You know guys like Jay Leno and so forth.

Like I've said it is a fantastic car. The technology on it is outstanding. And the performance specs for the price are mindblowing.

To each his own. I'm not quite sure why it always has to come down to trashing each other. But such is life.

ronricks · 16 August 2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

Someone buying an NSX isn’t someone who buys a NEW Lamborghini or Ferrari.
Corvette isn’t stealing sales from anyone. Is it a hit, of course! Is it going to steal sales from someone buying a European car, absolutely not. 90% of those buyers wouldn’t want to be seen in a domestic. In this demographic, there is lots of brand snobbery. Someone who owns a 50k Audemars would never buy a 25k Omega regardless of how good it is.

The Corvette is going to make people looking for a Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, etc to move their budgets up. Also I know this is a completely different car, but it’s going to steal a lot of Ford Raptor sales. It also has a large customer base of former C6 and C7 buyers who will upgrade.

I’m looking forward to the new C8, it will definitely be hot for first 18-24 months.

Was at my Acura dealer this week getting my car serviced. They are worried that they are going to have to discount the NSX even more than they have been which is already a lot because of the C8 Corvette. It’s going to make some manufacturers (not all) have to get very creative to move cars. His words not mine.

cdnwatchguy · 16 August 2019, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

The only people I see driving Corvette's are old geezer's on life support wearing sandals and white socks.

77T · 18 August 2019, 12:04 AM

Ya know this isn’t the first time Chevy thought of this mid-engine idea. Zora tinkered with a design decades ago.

But the C8 is a risk to take US sports cars to the level many mfrs. have accomplished. Interesting article from Racer Magazine below - but for some good racing results in the ‘60’s you might not have had Corvette some 6 decades later.

https://racer.com/2019/07/26/how-rac...-the-corvette/

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DeeTee · 18 August 2019, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

Was at my Acura dealer this week getting my car serviced. They are worried that they are going to have to discount the NSX even more than they have been which is already a lot because of the C8 Corvette. It’s going to make some manufacturers (not all) have to get very creative to move cars. His words not mine.

Nobody has wanted an Acura since 2001

cajunron · 18 August 2019, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

The quality of materials and seats are better but the dash is anything but sporty. Especially the Vertical Climate Controls.

I wish they could style this similar to Camaros and Mustangs which seem like a better value and have a traditional muscle car look.

Why not just buy a Mustang or Camaro? You want all cars to look the same? Whats the point?

Etschell · 18 August 2019, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunron

Why not just buy a Mustang or Camaro? You want all cars to look the same? Whats the point?

He wont buy any of the three most likely.

cajunron · 18 August 2019, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

He wont buy any of the three most likely.

But seems like there's plenty enough bad mouthing anything new and different that comes along nowadays.

GSDLover · 18 August 2019, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunron

But seems like there's plenty enough bad mouthing anything new and different that comes along nowadays.

Thats been going on for a while.
Many people denigrated the 430 when it replaced the 360 (Ferrari).
Same thing when the 458 replaced the 430. I dont get it. We are privileged to experience and enjoy such creative advances .

pickettt · 18 August 2019, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

They should only make two cars like ford or just go out of business already. americans cant make cars but look at all the great porsches, mercedes, toyota, and bmw's from 70-90s still driven today

You must be joking. American cars are so awesome that they couldn’t go out of business if they tried...and they have tried.

crew · 18 August 2019, 05:43 AM

My local Chevrolet dealer had a new C8 on display yesterday. I told my buddy I’d meet him at the dealership at 1:00 to take a look at it. I arrived at 1:00 and the traffic was incredible trying to pull into the dealer’s lot. I’m talking something like 200 cars!
I gave up when I saw this and went home. I texted my friend and he was waiting outside to get inside. They gave him a 2:00 appointment with 20 others to see the car.
There’s obviously a lot of interest in this car.
I’m thinking Rolex could generate similar interest if they brought a few stainless models into an AD for “viewing”!

cajunron · 19 August 2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDLover

Thats been going on for a while.
Many people denigrated the 430 when it replaced the 360 (Ferrari).
Same thing when the 458 replaced the 430. I dont get it. We are privileged to experience and enjoy such creative advances .

Absolutely.

mannyv11 · 19 August 2019, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crew

My local Chevrolet dealer had a new C8 on display yesterday. I told my buddy I’d meet him at the dealership at 1:00 to take a look at it. I arrived at 1:00 and the traffic was incredible trying to pull into the dealer’s lot. I’m talking something like 200 cars!
I gave up when I saw this and went home. I texted my friend and he was waiting outside to get inside. They gave him a 2:00 appointment with 20 others to see the car.
There’s obviously a lot of interest in this car.
I’m thinking Rolex could generate similar interest if they brought a few stainless models into an AD for “viewing”!

local dealership told me they already have "600" orders placed.
Not sure if I believe him but they are one of the largest corvette dealers in the country.

CustomCarCo · 20 August 2019, 07:21 AM

The C8 is a great looking design. How are you guys configuring yours?

wiswrist · 4 October 2019, 01:04 AM

2020 Corvette C8 Convertible ... starting at $67,495 ...

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-corvet...ust-1838720198

RichM · 4 October 2019, 01:13 AM

The Corvette may not be to everybody’s liking, but the number one dealer in the US, Kerbeck, has already sold its full allocation for MY2020. https://kerbeck.com/reserve/

andyxxx · 4 October 2019, 01:17 AM

The best looking American car I have seen.
A shame it will be over 100,000$ in the UK

I'm not in the market for a sports car, but if I was and they were right hand drive, I would be all over it.

goin camping · 4 October 2019, 02:25 AM

A bit surprised at how many dismissive responses there are. Yes, it is a Chevy with all the usual Chevy things. Plasticky interior, No exclusivity, etc.

On the other hand. You can buy and service anywhere in the USA and get parts at NAPA.

A supercar that you can park on the street or in the mall parking lot and will always start and run.

The hourly service rate at the Antelope Valley Chevy dealership is what compared to the Hollywood Ferrari dealership?

Chip all you want but nobody nowhere is offering the performance and reliability the Vet is giving you for under $70K in coupe or convertible.

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Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Yes the typical Ferrari or Lambo etc. buyer will not buy this car. But that isnt the cars market anyway. Some exotic car owners will buy it. You know guys like Jay Leno and so forth. Like I've said it is a fantastic car. The technology on it is outstanding. And the performance specs for the price are mindblowing. To each his own. I'm not quite sure why it always has to come down to trashing each other. But such is life. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,736	2020 Corvette Ya know this isn’t the first time Chevy thought of this mid-engine idea. Zora tinkered with a design decades ago. But the C8 is a risk to take US sports cars to the level many mfrs. have accomplished. Interesting article from Racer Magazine below - but for some good racing results in the ‘60’s you might not have had Corvette some 6 decades later. https://racer.com/2019/07/26/how-rac...-the-corvette/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Jrpontiac "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 35	I think that in the $150k and up range it won't have much of an impact. But in the 911/cayman, R8, GTR, M cars, etc, world I think it will. I have a R8 4.2 and think the only category that the R8 would win would be it's rare, and that is just because of where I live. In addition that R8 is dated. I had been kicking around picking up a 911 but that is now off the table.

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NFARVW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 6	I plan to add the Z06 to the garage down the road!

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Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Stunning car.

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Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	looks like they stole styling cues from all the best EU and Japanese mfgs and put it on this american clunker with an all plastic interior. They should only make two cars like ford or just go out of business already. americans cant make cars but look at all the great porsches, mercedes, toyota, and bmw's from 70-90s still driven today

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GSDLover "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Watch: Patek 5205r-010 Posts: 638	Maybe for new car sales. But my friend just put his 430 on consignment and will order the new c8. Hes out of the exotic niche. And when my 458 starts to get any significant repair bills, I'm out. Your watch analogy makes no sense. I like my AP and my PP, but i wear my $6500 Glasshutte frequently and quite enjoy it.

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crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,228	My local Chevrolet dealer had a new C8 on display yesterday. I told my buddy I’d meet him at the dealership at 1:00 to take a look at it. I arrived at 1:00 and the traffic was incredible trying to pull into the dealer’s lot. I’m talking something like 200 cars! I gave up when I saw this and went home. I texted my friend and he was waiting outside to get inside. They gave him a 2:00 appointment with 20 others to see the car. There’s obviously a lot of interest in this car. I’m thinking Rolex could generate similar interest if they brought a few stainless models into an AD for “viewing”!

20 August 2019, 07:21 AM	#116
CustomCarCo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: CA \| GA Posts: 1	The C8 is a great looking design. How are you guys configuring yours?

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andyxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Andy Location: England Watch: with confusion Posts: 626	The best looking American car I have seen. A shame it will be over 100,000$ in the UK I'm not in the market for a sports car, but if I was and they were right hand drive, I would be all over it.

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goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	A bit surprised at how many dismissive responses there are. Yes, it is a Chevy with all the usual Chevy things. Plasticky interior, No exclusivity, etc. On the other hand. You can buy and service anywhere in the USA and get parts at NAPA. A supercar that you can park on the street or in the mall parking lot and will always start and run. The hourly service rate at the Antelope Valley Chevy dealership is what compared to the Hollywood Ferrari dealership? Chip all you want but nobody nowhere is offering the performance and reliability the Vet is giving you for under $70K in coupe or convertible.

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