02-19-2021, 12:07 PM | #57 |
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I agree. The nacelles on the convertible do give it more of an exotic look. Of course the downside is you can’t see the engine. But I’m Ok with that. I spend enough time detailing the engine bay of My ZL1. It will be refreshing not to have to worry about it on the C8.
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02-19-2021, 12:12 PM | #58 | |
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In the end it will still be a vette, with the mid-50s-guy-with-a-paunch stigma (just as the Camaro will always have the redneck stigma, but I'm ok with that) Put the vette next to a McLaren (or a Ferrari) and it all becomes clear |
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02-19-2021, 01:24 PM | #59 | |
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02-19-2021, 01:47 PM | #60 |
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Great color combo !!!!!
I'm so happy GM finally did something good with the interior of the Corvette !!! I passed on a C6 and C7 Grand Sport because I couldn't stand the interiors !!
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02-19-2021, 02:29 PM | #61 | |
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I’d die for these guys C8’s, and still be able keep my Z. All spoken by a 54 year old, with no paunch. |
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02-19-2021, 06:25 PM | #62 | |
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If it’s shaped like a soup can then my old lady likes my paunch. |
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02-19-2021, 06:36 PM | #63 |
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The C7 interior was a big step in the right direction, the C6 interior looks really dated.
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02-19-2021, 06:48 PM | #65 |
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Most here will live to see all-electric fleets so enjoy these cars while you can
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02-20-2021, 07:34 AM | #68 |
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My love for cars all started with a Corvette.
Buddy I ran around with in college had a ‘66 with a 427, side-pipes, hurst shifter. We had a break between classes and went to his house to kill time. He took me for a ride in his Corvette and jumped on it as we were going down Freebis Ave on the southside of Columbus. I had never been thrown back in the seat by any car until that ride. It was loud, the car fishtailed a bit and from then on I was hooked on automobiles. I never wanted to own a Corvette until the C7. After owning three 5th gen Camaros, I almost bought a C7 Z06 just to change things up. My dealer received an allocation for a ‘17 ZL1 and asked if I was interested. I said call me when it comes in. They did and I bought the ZL1 that day instead of the Z06. When Chevy introduced the C8 coupe, I though it was an interesting car but not interesting enough to buy one. The introduction of the C8 retractable hard top changed all that. There was never any thought of trading in my ZL1 for the C8. I’ve got a lot of time and money invested in the Camaro and just love that car. It’s one of the best looking cars on the road as far as I’m concerned. Also one of the best values. The 14 month wait for the C8 allowed me to save some money so I could afford it without having to trade in the ZL1. And yes, I’m in my late 60’s, have a little paunch and love the fact that I now own four Chevrolets.
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02-20-2021, 10:04 PM | #70 |
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It’s so kind of you to want to take care of my Vette and Florida home when I go back to Ohio. Unfortunately, the bad news is I’m driving the C8 back to Ohio and the home is a rental unit. But thanks for the offer.
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