Caught C8-itis

avalonandl · 01-17-2021, 09:43 AM

No Covid 19 here.....it's worse......

In Naples, Florida there are way to many new C8 corvettes running around. That and a LOT of Ferrari's and Porsches, etc....exotics.

Can't afford the Italian etc. exotics....

But I can afford a new C8. One drove by me with the exhaust popping on 41 by Vanderbilt Road.....I think my drool bucket filled up....

I keep telling myself your driving a C6 that turns heads and people constantly comment "nice car".....My Lt1 engine is essentially the same as the engine in the C8. Going to go drive a C8 at a dealer, if I can find one....

pauly1119 · 01-17-2021, 09:54 AM

I have been wanting to order one too, my local dealer is doing MSRP but over a year wait. I actually spoke to them yesterday. I don't think they will let you test drive one as most are sold cars on the lots.

nancygrl · 01-17-2021, 10:03 AM

See them at my dealer showroom. C8 is a gorgeous car. Good luck

FarmerFran · 01-17-2021, 10:06 AM

I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

avalonandl · 01-17-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

I am hoping for the flat plane crank engine.....that will be a while.

funked1 · 01-17-2021, 10:16 AM

I also have the C8 virus. They are still really hard to get around here, and prices are accordingly high. I am going to wait until the mania dies down and also give Chevy a year or two to work out the fine details.

carguy55 · 01-17-2021, 10:39 AM

This is interesting and very educational, covers a lot of the order process and tricks some dealers use etc

LT4Greg · 01-17-2021, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

No Covid 19 here.....it's worse......

In Naples, Florida there are way to many new C8 corvettes running around. That and a LOT of Ferrari's and Porsches, etc....exotics.

Can't afford the Italian etc. exotics....

But I can afford a new C8. One drove by me with the exhaust popping on 41 by Vanderbilt Road.....I think my drool bucket filled up....

I keep telling myself your driving a C6 that turns heads and people constantly comment "nice car".....My Lt1 engine is essentially the same as the engine in the C8. Going to go drive a C8 at a dealer, if I can find one....

Go for it! Your SS Camaro is a good looking car and if it was me I would keep it and not buy a C8 Corvette but it’s your call.

CHASLT1 · 01-17-2021, 10:52 AM

I will wait till they are sub 60k used. Prices are way too high now.

avalonandl · 01-17-2021, 12:52 PM

The C8 Corvette mania will die in about a year.

GM spent a LOOOONG time developing this platform so the "issues" are few.

Jsreo · 01-17-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

I am hoping for the flat plane crank engine.....that will be a while.

Flat plane with turbocharging would be awesome 😎

Drags1998 · 01-17-2021, 03:03 PM

AvalonandI, I know what You mean, The Wife and I are also in Naples for the winter, Have seen5-6 C8's in the last week, Saw a Lt, Blue one the other Day. Was going to drive My Camaro Vert down here but with no trunk space it just would not have worked for Us. Ended up driving the Blazer RS down instead. I don't think You will get a test drive, but if you do come pick Me up!!!!!

CHASLT1 · 01-17-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

AvalonandI, I know what You mean, The Wife and I are also in Naples for the winter, Have seen5-6 C8's in the last week, Saw a Lt, Blue one the other Day. Was going to drive My Camaro Vert down here but with no trunk space it just would not have worked for Us. Ended up driving the Blazer RS down instead. I don't think You will get a test drive, but if you do come pick Me up!!!!!

I have seen two at dealers and only one on the road the day i bought my new 2019 C7.

Wyzz Kydd · 01-17-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3.

I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

Same here. I have one more semester of being the bus driver for three kids, then the 16 year old will be driving them to and from school.

So as of this summer I don't need back seats anymore. I'm holding out for a supercharged version of the C8, preferably with a manual tranny.

01-17-2021, 09:43 AM	#1
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Caught C8-itis No Covid 19 here.....it's worse...... In Naples, Florida there are way to many new C8 corvettes running around. That and a LOT of Ferrari's and Porsches, etc....exotics. Can't afford the Italian etc. exotics.... But I can afford a new C8. One drove by me with the exhaust popping on 41 by Vanderbilt Road.....I think my drool bucket filled up.... I keep telling myself your driving a C6 that turns heads and people constantly comment "nice car".....My Lt1 engine is essentially the same as the engine in the C8. Going to go drive a C8 at a dealer, if I can find one.... Attached Images __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-17-2021, 12:52 PM	#10
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	The C8 Corvette mania will die in about a year. GM spent a LOOOONG time developing this platform so the "issues" are few. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

01-17-2021, 09:54 AM	#2
pauly1119 Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Palm City Fl Posts: 1,340	I have been wanting to order one too, my local dealer is doing MSRP but over a year wait. I actually spoke to them yesterday. I don't think they will let you test drive one as most are sold cars on the lots.

01-17-2021, 10:03 AM	#3
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	See them at my dealer showroom. C8 is a gorgeous car. Good luck

01-17-2021, 10:06 AM	#4
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	I get it, I almost went to my dealer who had 3. I am going to wait while they are vetting out the problems and grab one at year 3 or 4.

01-17-2021, 10:16 AM	#6
funked1 Drives: '23 Hyundai Kona N, '24 VW GTI Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 404	I also have the C8 virus. They are still really hard to get around here, and prices are accordingly high. I am going to wait until the mania dies down and also give Chevy a year or two to work out the fine details.

01-17-2021, 10:52 AM	#9
CHASLT1 Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tampa FL area Posts: 794	I will wait till they are sub 60k used. Prices are way too high now.

01-17-2021, 03:03 PM	#12
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	AvalonandI, I know what You mean, The Wife and I are also in Naples for the winter, Have seen5-6 C8's in the last week, Saw a Lt, Blue one the other Day. Was going to drive My Camaro Vert down here but with no trunk space it just would not have worked for Us. Ended up driving the Blazer RS down instead. I don't think You will get a test drive, but if you do come pick Me up!!!!!

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