head count: whos going to the dark side and buying C8 ?

I'm already over on the dark side. The C8 just makes it that much easier to stay here.

Maybe,...but I doubt it. I like my fun cars to be something you don’t see everyday. The value equation is hard to pass up though.

If weren't hard for getting a new bass boat I'd consider the C8...and yes bassboats cost as much as a new vette

Double"O" said:

If weren't hard for getting a new bass boat I'd consider the C8...and yes bassboats cost as much as a new vette

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boats and pwcs are crazy expensive !

If manage to wad up my GT500, I just might replace it with a C8. I recall reading speculation that the Grand Sport version will have 600 hp, naturally aspirated. If true, that would make a pretty appealing track toy.

nxhappy said:

even from video the front end and side shot looks orgasmic.

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I'll agree with that. The side and front end look great!

Pribilof said:

Already went to the dark side. It's nice over here.

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You have a beautiful car. One of my dream cars for sure.

rwleonard said:

If manage to wad up my GT500, I just might replace it with a C8. I recall reading speculation that the Grand Sport version will have 600 hp, naturally aspirated. If true, that would make a pretty appealing track toy.

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even with 500 horse the speed times are going to be fantastic. The c8Z is going to be mind blowing.

Still struggling with the no manual option in the GT500 and now the Vette. I just cant wrap my head around an auto.

I'd have already committed to something if the manual was available.

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Loved the look of the C7 so I decided the wife and I needed one. Until I went to try it out and found it was built for drivers a few inches shorter. Okay once inside but a real drag to get in and out of. I couldn't shake the feeling that having to crawl in head first and then awkwardly swivel your legs into the car makes a guy look like a bit of a loser desperately trying to get humped.

Hope the C8 has more head, leg and entry room because those guys are definitely gettin' some.

MarcSpaz said:

That's the thing, I am in the market.

I went to a Ford dealer that I have been doing business with for over 20 years. I was going to replace my GT350. They wanted $90k and refused to take the ADM off. I asked about the new GT500. They told me $120k for everyone else, but "may" sell one to me for $115k.

Why would I do that? I can buy a Ferrari f430 for $75k and a 458 Italia for about $120k. I would much rather have a 2013-2014 Ferrari than a new Mustang.

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Aren't you in N. Va? If so the personal property tax deters us from high dollar purchases. It makes much more sense, for the money.

It is fun to drive a new corvette off the lot but after you have shown it to everyone its not new anymore.
A year from now they will be for sale all over the place with super low miles and the depreciation bullet is some other guys azz.
To soon old, to late smart.
That being said I would love to have one, my insurance carrier, not so much.

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When I’m in the market for a toy (many years from now), the C8 will definitely be on the list of potentials. But if I was in the market for a car right now...I would be waiting on the C8Z06. I like the new GT500, but I can’t see myself paying $100K on one even before ADM.

02Saleengt said:

You must have never built a corvette before... I work on C7 vettes literally everyday at my shop making over 4 digit power all the time and trust me depending on your hp goals it is about the same price or a little cheaper to build the mustangs...

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I'm not chasing HP/TQ numbers ever again. It's a fools errand. LOL I don't even mod my cars anymore. I just get in and drive until the next new/fast/quicker factory stock comes out and then get that.

Plus, I have a 17 GT PP1 and a 17 GTCS which are very fun to drive. And I have a Hellcat Challenger which is going to be very close to the same as the GT500 when it comes to street driving anyway.

big reg said:

I think he was referring to vehicle purchase price and ADM’s. I could be wrong though.

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Nope... you are correct. The retail price and ADM's are ridiculous. The concept of the car you can afford on a secretary's salary is distant memory.

If I am spending well over $100k... its going to be a low miles Italian exotic.

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Aren't you in N. Va? If so the personal property tax deters us from high dollar purchases. It makes much more sense, for the money.

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Yep. I am in PWC and the property taxes are F'ing NUTS here. 3.8%. So a new GT500 will cost me almost $4k a year in taxes alone, just for the privilege of using it on public roads.

Last year, for 7 cars, my county auto property taxes very close to $12K. $4k more than our house.

When I retire, I won't be able to afford to live here.

Not a new one, but a used one will be on the short list in a couple years.

rwleonard said:

If manage to wad up my GT500, I just might replace it with a C8. I recall reading speculation that the Grand Sport version will have 600 hp, naturally aspirated. If true, that would make a pretty appealing track toy.

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I wouldn’t put much stock into those rumors. The General attempted a 7.0L LT based engine for the C7Z and scrapped it as they could not meet emissions targets with the HP goal they had in mind. That is why the C7Z was SC.

MarcSpaz said:

Nope... you are correct. The retail price and ADM's are ridiculous. The concept of the car you can afford on a secretary's salary is distant memory.

If I am spending well over $100k... its going to be a low miles Italian exotic.

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Don't forget the stupid allocation hoops Ford wants you to jump through to get a new GT500 as well.
Unreal.

Revvv said:

If I was in the position and market for a new toy, I would be after a C8.

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Same here. The new house has put a toy on the back burner for now. I'll be ready in 1.5-2 years though and by then the Z cars should be ready.

Would you please put dates when the polls would end please.

nxhappy said:

I'm "buying it for my wife" as well ...hahahahaha.... my uncle used that trick when he bought a vette ....

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Haha...I have bought my wife several guns using that justification

But honey, it was on sale.

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