Author Topic: C8 Corvette (Read 20614 times)

coradict72 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2019, 08:43:48 PM »

Well good luck to you No one taking orders in nsw?

I'm working on the misses I may have to leave yooh whoo

c5vette · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2019, 08:47:08 PM »

they should be taking order, ring another dealer, they all received a internal memo yesterday

bfit · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2019, 08:54:30 PM »

The photos of the C8 don’t give me that go buy one felling.
I’m not keen on the C7 either.
When it comes down to a car to drive the C3 is the only choice , unless it’s a shopping trip , the the C6 will do.
Bfit

c5vette · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2019, 09:11:18 PM »

I can Respect and appreciate a C3 and other Corvettes as I also own a C1, however, I prefer the performance of the late model Corvette

bfit · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2019, 06:09:35 AM »

Reading all the reports online , it appears I was very wrong about
GM and the RHD corvette.
Bfit

Matt G · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:53:45 AM »

Jeez, I’ll tell you that I love my C3. I love all the rattles, shakes, and smells that make it a real car, But I would swap it in a heartbeat for the new C8. The shape is growing on me, but the engineering.... Wow. I am totally, 100% on board. I can’t wait until they start releasing all of the higher spec versions. I wish I had a $155k car to sell so I could order mine as well

bfit · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2019, 11:32:49 AM »

There’s No disputing the engine performance of the lsx series engines .
I like the fell my C6 when running quickly however I don’t like it when the can steers for you, even in comp mod
When you find your self correcting for a slid and the car applies the brakes that is a pain.
I have had the situation when in heavy rain the car aqua planes , I back off steer straight ahead and the car decided to turn left and brake with all the bs appreciate DIC info. I’m not impressed with those problems.
My c3 I’ve much easier to drive (NOT sit in .)
Bfit

Matt G · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2019, 04:28:27 PM »

Hahaha, I hear you BFit, I hate nothing more than when my shopping trolleys auto brakes for me because it assumes that I haven’t correctly judged the gap to a turning car!!
I think I was most impressed with the other tech in the car and the R&D put into frame design, aero and all of the stuff that I guess is mandatory in such a dramatic design change. The full wrap around for the driver takes the C7 to the next level. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love it. I’m even geeked out by stupid things like the work they put into the button/lever feel for the gear selection.
I’m sure that it’s all marketing hype, but it got my demographic pretty much perfect. 😁👍.
It sounds like I need to figure out how to make my C3 drive like yours... 😂

bfit · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2019, 05:59:59 PM »

It may be coincidental that there is a good number of c7`s on car sales today.
I’m looking for a c6 z06 for a donor car.
Bfit

MY081 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2019, 06:39:14 PM »

Hey Bfit haven't you got enough projects !!!!

bfit · « **Reply #30 on:** July 21, 2019, 09:02:03 PM »

I hadn’t thought of that.
Bfit

bfit · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:58:21 AM »

It’s interesting that the C8 mid engine is such a big deal, when it’s all been done before.
I don’t think I’d buy one of the new concept C8`s until they have had a few years out in the general population.
Bfit

coradict72 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2019, 09:20:19 PM »

Snooping around on corvette forum there is generally a good feedback about the whole thing
With no manuals built i think they will stay in demand.... autos may nose dive
On this so called world platform I cant see zo6 zr1 badges for this C8 maybe the C9 some day
A lot of investment is taking place and I reckon you.ll pay a lot more for the following year
for a rhd corvette for Australia as this is an intro price for launch of the model no one really knows
the true cost here but it will be fun fun

c5vette · « **Reply #33 on:** July 23, 2019, 11:52:56 PM »

the RHD was developed in Australia by Holden Engineers, a lot of credit goes to them

coradict72 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2019, 03:41:21 PM »

Dealer costs could be too high. can one order of the line pick up at bowling green go drive it over there for a while and ship it yourself

bfit · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2019, 03:55:06 PM »

Buying a new vehicle in the states for a non resident is near impossible.
Bfit

bfit · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2019, 09:27:31 PM »

Perhaps we will see a C8 at Wakefield in the near further.
From what I’ve read the c8 is a 100 kw down on the ZL1 Camaro . I would think it won’t be long before the Z06 version hits the production line.
Bfit

coradict72 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 25, 2019, 04:31:29 PM »

Just Like to mention how enjoyable this chat has been from the start
Shows the forum can work well when its used in a good way.
This C8 is a whole new ball game so to speak even feedback from the yanks
has them excited as well it could end up the biggest seller ever.
If they want to sell them here then they better be fair with the overall cost
and back up maintanence and service

bfit · « **Reply #38 on:** July 25, 2019, 05:32:35 PM »

Yes I agree.
Bfit

MY081 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 25, 2019, 07:47:06 PM »

I did hear mention of a twin turbo 6.2 motor in the not so distant future , 1000 HP but who knows . GM have been very secretive. Ray .and yes great to see how much excitement this new model has stirred up