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Couldn't have said it better. The strike was not supposed to affect deliveries but now is. Have no idea of when I am getting mineDrive what you like, who cares what everyone else thinks?![]()
Couldn't have said it better. The strike was not supposed to affect deliveries but now is. Have no idea of when I am getting mineDrive what you like, who cares what everyone else thinks?![]()
A little brief but the news is good.![]()
2020 Chevy Corvette Hits 60 MPH in 2.8 Seconds
Our zero-to-60-mph testing proves that the C8 is a legitimate supercar contender.www.caranddriver.com
Some of that understeer is just native to a rear-mid engine car design (without an anti-squat system). Some good driving impressions here:Heavy understeer, vague braking and goes into ABS easily. Those are about the main knocks it got....pretty good for a new car. Those are easily fixed although for a mid engine powerful car.....that understeer will probably save a few lives. GM probably saw enough YT videos of Mustangs at C&C crashing to stay conservative on handling for now.
Still a Yank Tank then, but a damn fine one. I won’t be trading my 4C for it...not that I‘ve contemplated doing that for even a nanosecond. My 4C will do me just fine....and the bonus of 4C ownership is the great bunch of blokes I’ve met because of it that has only added to the ownership experience....Ummm, that was only meant in an automotive context.The review I read said it had no feel through the steering wheel, overly tall gearing, driver’s seat is too high and can’t be lowered, and chassis generally dull and not fun, and it’s very heavy. So basically it’s exactly the opposite of the 4C. (Note: this is my (biased) interpretation of the review, and I’m only picking the bad (to me) points, they otherwise generally praise it.)
So, given the beating that the 4C got in much of the auto press, I'd say from this that the C8 must be pretty fine also!The review I read said it had no feel through the steering wheel, overly tall gearing, driver’s seat is too high and can’t be lowered, and chassis has high limits (so in my view not fun except on track), and of course it’s very heavy. So basically it’s exactly the opposite of the 4C. (Note: this is my (biased) interpretation of the review, and I’m only picking the bad (to me) points, they otherwise generally praise it.)
Very happy to see how you guys have changed your tune regarding the C-8. I like my 4c but can appreciate other cars. Still not sure I will keep the Alfa after the Corvette's arrivalSo, given the beating that the 4C got in much of the auto press, I'd say from this that the C8 must be pretty fine also!![]()
Still very different cars, ideally would like to have both hehe. I would think the C8 is a pretty comfortable cruiser with good interior that you can easily daily, like the last generation. I'm interested but would want to hold out until the Z06/ZR1 comes out, which from the looks of it is what the journalists are saying.Very happy to see how you guys have changed your tune regarding the C-8. I like my 4c but can appreciate other cars. Still not sure I will keep the Alfa after the Corvette's arrival
Yep, like Mustangs down here. They are everywhere now. However, the other day on a drive I did see the most beautiful 1970 Mach1 Mustang, the most shapely and well proportioned of all Mustangs. Head and shoulders above the current shape despite the current shape taking design cues from it. You don’t see many of those around down here and it’s a real head-turner. My first Hot-Wheels car was a Mach1.For the money the C8 is probably the better car. I'm not going to be a 4C fanboy and deny that. What they offer at that price point is almost unreal.
The reason I'd rather have my 4C is the exclusivity and rarity of the car. I get a kick out of people chasing me down in the streets trying to figure out what I'm driving. They act like they just spotted a unicorn. The C8 will be a dime a dozen in the near future. Those things will be everywhere!
Most interesting thing about this review was how they avoided saying what the as tested price was - instead offering the base price. Shows how much Chevy is paying for those reviews!![]()
2020 Chevy Corvette Hits 60 MPH in 2.8 Seconds
Our zero-to-60-mph testing proves that the C8 is a legitimate supercar contender.www.caranddriver.com
I think that GM has announced the entire price list, so although the review might not state "as tested" prices, that can be figured out.Most interesting thing about this review was how they avoided saying what the as trsted price was - instead offering the base price. Shows how much Chevy is paying for those reviews!
Motortrend has the same car and listed the as tested as 88k - not sure I would pay that for a Corvette.
Obviously only my opinion but there’s a heck of a lot I’d buy before a Vette for that money. That’s also a very expensive 90k to own as it will depreciate like every other Vette (probably worth 45k in 3 years, 20k in 6-7 years). This makes this comparable to owning a lot of cars that cost way more up front.
Gripes aside, I really do like the car. I don’t see it as good value, though despite that being its big selling point out of the gate. I feel like what matters is ownership cost and in that regard this is much more expensive than many of its competitors.