I don't care what anyone says ... it's awesome!

"coqui70" (coqui70) 08/05/2019 at 23:01 • Filed to: 2020, Corvette, mid-engine, supercars, bargainlopnik

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Are you kidding me ... that level of performance and actually not that horrible to look at? Choose the right spec (it favors the darker colors but I would have to see it in person) and you get this:

Shift24 > coqui70 08/05/2019 at 23:27

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Just crazy how an American supercar can look that good for that price tag

coqui70 > Shift24 08/05/2019 at 23:37

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And just wait until they come off lease, or get to the used car market!

facw > coqui70 08/05/2019 at 23:45

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I’m pretty sure the convertible looks better with the roof off than the normal car.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > coqui70 08/05/2019 at 23:57

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I worry they are going to be aggressive on pricing the options.

Just a “what if” for now, but what if that configuration you show turns out to be $75k-$80k would you feel the same way about it?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > coqui70 08/05/2019 at 23:59

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Frankly I’ve seen fewer people complaining about it than I have people complaining about the people complaining about it

coqui70 > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 08/06/2019 at 00:08

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Yes ... here are the performance comparisons:

Lambo Huracan: $ 250K+ MSRP

New 911: $ 100K (probably higher)

Audi R8: $ 170K

Ferrari 488: $260K

Heck even if you look at it as a fun weekend car the US carmakers have a pricing problem ... look at a comparable Mustang, Camaro, Challenger. You’re talking the same money for the up-market models and none of the mid-engine glory.

Plus what you see in my picture is gently optioned - no fancy performance add-ons just nice paint, wheels and the upgrade interior.

coqui70 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/06/2019 at 00:09

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Ah the tide has turned!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > coqui70 08/06/2019 at 00:17

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But mah thurd pedal!

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > coqui70 08/06/2019 at 00:39

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Oh I agree, just feeling out how high it could go before it gets too expensive, whatever that number is.

That color could easily be a $1000 option and the wheel fini sh $1500 more. In the C7 you have to get the 2LT to get colored seats like that, which is a $2k-$3k increase over the 1LT. And the specific leather color could be $400-$500 more. If they add 10%-15% increase in option prices, that could be getting to $70k for that model without Z51.

Im the Corvette fan that wants a manual though, so I’m keeping an eye on C7s.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/06/2019 at 00:47

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It's not a bad car if you get the Duramax engine option.

random001 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 08/06/2019 at 06:43

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I was going to laugh, but then I got confused, so I’m just complaining about your post now.

random001 > coqui70 08/06/2019 at 06:46

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I already plan to do such things....

For at least a 2021 MY....

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 08/06/2019 at 08:43

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Even at $70k though, that’s still a relative bargain for the company they are trying to keep with this new layout.

I too would still go for a C7 or older, just for the manual option and ease of later maintenance for a long term car. I’m not the type to drop it at the dealer for services, so I would imagine the new layout will require a bit more fiddling to work on.

For most corvette owners that don’t put on the miles, it won’t matter, you’ll never have a “major” service during their ownership, just oil changes and tires.  Maybe brake pads....  maybe the C8 won’t be too bad for service?  

Shift24 > coqui70 08/06/2019 at 09:13

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I just hope these stay at normal Corvette level of sales 34k to 18k. That way it does come down in price and not increase.

If it stays around 5k-10k, I have a feeling that unless you find one with a million miles its going to be expensive 

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/27/2019 at 07:46

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Stop your whining, dammit. Complaining about people complaining about people complaining about the new Duramax Corvette. Don’t you have anything better to do?