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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:47:06 PM EDT
Not a corvette guy per se.
Work buddy bought it about 2 weeks ago. Less than 500 miles on it. 700hp, in a very light weight car = Holy fuck. I can't describe it any other way. No way I'm dumping $150k on a car, but I gotta tell you. If you ever get a chance to drive one it'll make you think about it.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:52:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:53:10 PM EDT
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LOL. The seats look like the gaming chair I am sitting in. Maybe I could just by the simulated version and save some $$.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:53:14 PM EDT
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Good looking vehicles for sure.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:53:44 PM EDT
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Aren't they RPM limited until the 500 mile break in?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:53:50 PM EDT
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Is the interior plastic fantastic or have they upscaled it to be more than an expensive rocketsled?
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MS, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:54:43 PM EDT
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How does it handle while doing 10 under the speed limit in the passing lane?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:55:50 PM EDT
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They look good but $150k for a Corvette is wayyy to much money. The depreciation on that versus like a Porsche is akin to lighting money on fire.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:55:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/407952/1000002560_jpg-3206532.JPG Those new vettes look like a camero from the ass end |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:55:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: victorgonzales]
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I consider it the first real American production supercar. It's badass.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:56:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MilHouse-556: Aren't they RPM limited until the 500 mile break in? 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:56:31 PM EDT
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No manual, no thanks.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:59:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:59:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BM1455: LOL. The seats look like the gaming chair I am sitting in. Maybe I could just by the simulated version and save some $$. I mean you are damn near flat legged sitting in it. It's LOW. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:00:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JLAudio: They look good but $150k for a Corvette is wayyy to much money. The depreciation on that versus like a Porsche is akin to lighting money on fire.  I'm staring down either saying fuck it and eating a big loss, or trading off a car I otherwise really enjoy just to recover something out of it. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:00:19 PM EDT
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Awesome car.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:00:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: It has manual mode. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. With a clutch? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:01:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MilHouse-556: Aren't they RPM limited until the 500 mile break in? 2 blocks (?), 115mph from a stop sign and I was like "yeah, I'm going to jail if I get one of these". Car is ridiculously quick. My FJR1300 wouldn't even stand a chance. Not even close. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:02:17 PM EDT
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I had a C8, and if I get another one, that exactly how I’d spec it: black Z06 convertible.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:02:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Veprk762]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: With a clutch? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: Originally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. With a clutch? No clutch paddles. Edit- I wish it had a traditional stick but the paddles are alot of fun! |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:03:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2JokersWild: Is the interior plastic fantastic or have they upscaled it to be more than an expensive rocketsled? Stitching was quality, materials, fit and finish, but where the door trim meets the dash trim on the passenger side, it's not flush and is off by like 1/4". It's not terrible, but you wouldn't get that in a Ferrari. But a Ferrari would also cost 3 to 4x. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:03:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: It has manual mode. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:03:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Good question. I don't know, but I know I had it pinned through 4 gears. 2 blocks (?), 115mph from a stop sign and I was like "yeah, I'm going to jail if I get one of these". Car is ridiculously quick. My FJR1300 wouldn't even stand a chance. Not even close.  Oh and this:  GAME OVER! Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 // Nürburgring |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:04:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glocked: How does it handle while doing 10 under the speed limit in the passing lane? The car begs you to go faster. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:06:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. There isn't a human on earth that can shift as fast as these autos. I'm seriously impressed. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:06:40 PM EDT
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Was OP wearing the required jorts, braided leather belt, and white New Balances?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:10:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By victorgonzales: I consider it the first real American production supercar. It's badass. I agree. The Cobra and Ford GT40 after. I’d buy a 911 first, but, I did get white NB’s for Christmas… |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:13:05 PM EDT
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Dealerships around here still want a minimum 20k above sticker. Maybe 1 day when prices come down I'll look at 1. Till them, I'll still rock my zl1.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:13:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: I'm a manual guy through and through. There isn't a human on earth that can shift as fast as these autos. I'm seriously impressed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Originally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. There isn't a human on earth that can shift as fast as these autos. I'm seriously impressed. I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:19:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Good question. I don't know, but I know I had it pinned through 4 gears. 2 blocks (?), 115mph from a stop sign and I was like "yeah, I'm going to jail if I get one of these". Car is ridiculously quick. My FJR1300 wouldn't even stand a chance. Not even close. As a former FJR owner I appreciate the comparison! Personally, I think it’s pretty sweet. Love a mid engine car, AMX was always my favorite. I’d buy one, except I don’t like going fast anymore. :-) |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:19:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FMJ0311: Was OP wearing the required jorts, braided leather belt, and white New Balances? Two white haired retirees cruising a corvette together. You know there were jorts. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:23:31 PM EDT
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Took my daughter for a ride in one a year ago.
It was fun Ill never buy one tho, I would loose my licence |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:31:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. And I don't think you will ever understand. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:35:53 PM EDT
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Good thing I’m too poor.
Because I’m also too stupid. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:37:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Anastasios]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WesleyHardin: And I don't think you will ever understand. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WesleyHardin: Originally Posted By Anastasios: I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. And I don't think you will ever understand. That's where you're wrong, kiddo. I had the pleasure of riding in a Viper  . Would I pick it over a C8? No, but if I could have both, I would.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:41:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Originally Posted By Veprk762: Originally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. It has manual mode. Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. You’re right, it’s slower. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:42:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FMJ0311: Was OP wearing the required jorts, braided leather belt, and white New Balances? Yes. Let me tell you about my corvette |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:43:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Kyuss-: Good looking vehicles for sure. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:43:47 PM EDT
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OP and his pals
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:45:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nolan7120]
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I drove my brother's 2017 Z06 a couple weeks ago. Talk about a massive treat. Wow.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 9:58:22 PM EDT
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Was that first picture taken in Maple Lake?
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:00:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Anastasios: That's where you're wrong, kiddo. I had the pleasure of riding in a Viper . Would I pick it over a C8? No, but if I could have both, I would.Some do just that… 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:03:18 PM EDT
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That is one awesome car!!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:06:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2JokersWild: Try buying a Mercedes I'm staring down either saying fuck it and eating a big loss, or trading off a car I otherwise really enjoy just to recover something out of it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2JokersWild: Originally Posted By JLAudio: They look good but $150k for a Corvette is wayyy to much money. The depreciation on that versus like a Porsche is akin to lighting money on fire. I'm staring down either saying fuck it and eating a big loss, or trading off a car I otherwise really enjoy just to recover something out of it. Didn't you know this outcome before buying it? You're paying for the unrecoverable luxury and performance. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:12:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Triggerstuck]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: No manual, no thanks. Why have an obsolete transmission to make a Supercar go slower? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:21:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Glock63]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Silas: With a clutch? It's not 1980. Modern autos are better in every conceivable way in a cat like the op is driving. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:29:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Stlrain0341]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: Originally Posted By JamiesGotAGun: Originally Posted By Beretta_Jerry: Paddles are not the same as a third pedal and a stick. There isn't a human on earth that can shift as fast as these autos. I'm seriously impressed. I have no idea why someone would want a third pedal in a modern supercar/hypercar. It better be as close as possible to F1 specced if I'm paying that kind of money. If I’m paying that money, it better be as enjoyable as possible, I couldn’t care less about the lap time. Hell, my M2C had all the power I’d ever want on the street. 6MT in my BGTS  That said, while the lack of a manual excluded the corvette from my list when I was shopping, there’s no doubt that it’s incredibly impressive engineering and far, far faster than my car. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:31:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By victorgonzales: I consider it the first real American production supercar. It's badass. I guess you are ignoring the Ford Gt in 2 generations |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:38:07 PM EDT
[#48]
Pretty badass car, I like the C8's.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:42:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:44:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vaquero45: Two white haired retirees cruising a corvette together. You know there were jorts. B. Not white haired. C. Still cooler than you. |
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