[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

I can also tell you the Corvette owners i know are not all behind the mid engine Corvette and would consider an upper level V8 Camaro, and one already have switched . Not everyone is star-struck by the Corvette , i being one . The majority of people that own a Corvette are older 54 - 70 years old and want it because of what it is more then what it can do , there is enough of that market left over that will switch . And that is happening now.
Corvette has been a sealed market that is about to crack open as it goes mid engine and that will open new doors for the Camaro , who knows the mid engine Corvette may finally start to attract a younger buyer .

This is true.. Let's hope that the new C8 appeals to the younger generation that has the money because the 55 and up group may not latch on to this new design.. Only time will tell.

Originally Posted by Glen e

Having owned both, I can tell you that the majority of Corvette people won't consider a Camaro. It's just two different animals.

There not as far as you think when you compare the SS or 1LE to the C7 Corvette. I've owned Corvettes for over 20 years and never considered replacing it with a SS until the GEN6. I know several friends that own Corvettes that have drove the SS and now have added it to their possible replacement when they sell their Corvette. I do agree some will be faithful to the Corvette but it's not a wide of a performance gap as it use to be.

[red_johnny]

I had a corvette but it was a 85. 383 stroker, Richmond 6, was a fast lightweight little bastard. Then the electrical problems started. Went from that to a Avalanche, then 2010 V6 Camaro which had to be traded in because the family car blew an engine. Now got my 2016 2SS. While I would love a Z06 trim or above I highly doubt I will get rid of my 2SS. Corvette would have to do a few decent revisions to its interior before I would consider buying one again. I just don't like that little mini wall/handle thing between the driver and passenger. Plus they need to learn more two tone interiors that full solid colors. The red is way too much red. My SS has a nice blend and its not over powering. Cant wait to see what the C8 interior looks like though.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Memphis SS

This is true.. Let's hope that the new C8 appeals to the younger generation that has the money because the 55 and up group may not latch on to this new design.. Only time will tell.



There not as far as you think when you compare the SS or 1LE to the C7 Corvette. I've owned Corvettes for over 20 years and never considered replacing it with a SS until the GEN6. I know several friends that own Corvettes that have drove the SS and now have added it to their possible replacement when they sell their Corvette. I do agree some will be faithful to the Corvette but it's not a wide of a performance gap as it use to be.

I don't care if the Camaro is faster in every metric, I would never consider a Camaro over a Corvette. Now I say this as owning a Corvette is a bucket list item for me so might be biased. But the main thing a Corvette has going for it, is its NOT a camaro. It's a Corvette, it's America's sports car it has a history and prestige to me that the Camaro will never have.

[Baldilocks01SS]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I don't care if the Camaro is faster in every metric, I would never consider a Camaro over a Corvette. Now I say this as owning a Corvette is a bucket list item for me so might be biased. But the main thing a Corvette has going for it, is its NOT a camaro. It's a Corvette, it's America's sports car it has a history and prestige to me that the Camaro will never have.

Even so, the current Camaro, is a better car than the C7 Corvette.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks01SS

Even so, the current Camaro, is a better car than the C7 Corvette.

And I wouldn't care lol

[plus1zero]

Nope. The 2.0/V6 allows the V8's to exist and I'm cool with that. Plus it's kinda nice to not see a V8 around every corner.

[plus1zero]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I don't care if the Camaro is faster in every metric, I would never consider a Camaro over a Corvette. Now I say this as owning a Corvette is a bucket list item for me so might be biased. But the main thing a Corvette has going for it, is its NOT a camaro. It's a Corvette, it's America's sports car it has a history and prestige to me that the Camaro will never have.

I plan to get one at some point or another too, but I wouldn't want a vette to be my DD, I don't mind it with the camaro.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by plus1zero

I plan to get one at some point or another too, but I wouldn't want a vette to be my DD, I don't mind it with the camaro.

Exactly, when the time is right it would be my 3rd car/toy. Always loved Corvettes.

[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I don't care if the Camaro is faster in every metric, I would never consider a Camaro over a Corvette. Now I say this as owning a Corvette is a bucket list item for me so might be biased. But the main thing a Corvette has going for it, is its NOT a camaro. It's a Corvette, it's America's sports car it has a history and prestige to me that the Camaro will never have.

And that's the exact reasoning behind why there is soo many used low mileage Corvettes always available at a great price .

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I don't care if the Camaro is faster in every metric, I would never consider a Camaro over a Corvette. Now I say this as owning a Corvette is a bucket list item for me so might be biased. But the main thing a Corvette has going for it, is its NOT a camaro. It's a Corvette, it's America's sports car it has a history and prestige to me that the Camaro will never have.

IF you read my comments it was more directed toward current Corvette owners switching not somebody that has one on their wish list.

I’ve actually owned Corvettes for twenty plus years and was ready for something different that had the same performance. I've enjoyed my SS just as much as I did the Corvettes I bought over the years. I've got a few buddies that currently own Corvettes that are now thinking Camaro ZL1 or SS because their not a fan of this new C8 rear motor design.

I wish you the best and hope you get your Corvette, everyone should own at least one Corvette in their lifetime. I was very blessed and bought my first one when I was 35.

FYI: If you do one day get your Corvette, be humble and respect people that prefer to driver other makes and models. There is nothing worse than a Corvette owner that thinks he is driving Gods gift to the motor world. Only reason I say this is your comment about "prestige" Its a nice car but if you go to car events you will find that there are people driving Mopar, Ford, and GM cars that they feel are just as important as the Corvette.

[SecondZ28]

The biggest issue I see with the new mid-engine C8 is the lack of a proper manual transmission

[USAFS197]

Originally Posted by SecondZ28

The biggest issue I see with the new mid-engine C8 is the lack of a proper manual transmission

I, for one, am elated at the idea that it will not have a manual transmission offering. For a car of this type to ascend its previous metrics, it needs to make sure it widens that gap with as much space as possible. Throwing in a manual transmission for a select crowd because they think it’s just the right thing to do, only lowers their potential performance metrics.

I love manual transmission cars but, even I can see the writing on the wall. Future cars with ever increasing performance standards need to have ever increasing manufacturer control parameters. Therein, I don’t believe that a manual transmission fits within GM’s vision for the car.

[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by SecondZ28

The biggest issue I see with the new mid-engine C8 is the lack of a proper manual transmission

They will have a manual transmission at some point .

[Gen6_1Le]

Originally Posted by USAFS197

I, for one, am elated at the idea that it will not have a manual transmission offering. For a car of this type to ascend its previous metrics, it needs to make sure it widens that gap with as much space as possible. Throwing in a manual transmission for a select crowd because they think it’s just the right thing to do, only lowers their potential performance metrics.

I love manual transmission cars but, even I can see the writing on the wall. Future cars with ever increasing performance standards need to have ever increasing manufacturer control parameters. Therein, I don’t believe that a manual transmission fits within GM’s vision for the car.

The same can be said about V8s ,much faster much smaller hybrid motors are coming ,i can't wait see how well that goes over. Its just a matter of time before the V8s lowers the potential in performance metrics , its happening now as i think about it .