I studied this car for 3 years before buying it. I have a 2LT hard top in torch red with Z51. I work night shifts and when I finish my work, seeing this car parked in the lot with the sun beaming on it never fails to put a smile on my face. America has its own problems and issues, but this car is something else. Beautiful work of engineering. I love Italian and German cars but this is home. This is what America is supposed to be. And this car never failed to bring people together to appreciate what America is capable of producing!
Same. 2LT, hard top...in going pearl white tho. Idk if it comes in corvette colors, but it is a Chevy color so....idk. I mean I WILL buy that car, I haven't yet.
As a retired engineer, I can say that the mid-engine layout drastically improves traction and reduces the polar moment of inertia thus making it super nimble for handling..well beyond all other precious generations. I also have a 1967 and 2002 Z06 Corvette. My 2LT 2022 C8 is truly amazing. For the price, power, handling and ease of maintenance, it cannot be beat.
Aside from the price keyword, I would agree with you. A minimally modded C6 Z06 could run circles around a C8 if you put $100k into it to bring the price in line with a C8.
@@therealjoshtodd ok we get it. You hate the C8. But being over sassy about it won't change its popularity. You dislike it? Fine. But your comments throughout this video is just attention seeking.
If I wanted a mid engine sports car I would buy a car from Europe. I don't want a front engine Porche 911. I don't want a V8 Nissan Z. I never wanted a mid engine Corvette. Guess I'm an awful purist.
@@therealjoshtodd did you hear yourself? Ok so with your logic if u put 100k in most v8s they should be great vs a stock 70k c8. If u put 100k in a c8 then only Jesus in a gt3 could or car that costs 2 3 4 times a c8 could beat it Wtf r u Talkin about?
I love my C8. I could care less about the people who hate it. I love it, I worked hard for it and I got exactly what I wanted and paid cash for it. I had a 2019 Challenger Hellcat and 2023 Charger Hellcat and guess what, I got rid of both of them because I love my C8 more. I can't even go to the gas station without people coming up to me to look at it.
I had a 2017 Grand Sport. Loved that car. I currently have a 2021 Z51 3LT HTC. It’s better in every aspect. People that say they hate them would never buy one in the first place. They can have their hate, I’m going to enjoy my Vette regardless of what they say. They can all go pound sand.
Just picked up my C8 last Friday. Ordered from a dealer nearly 200 miles away at the top of a mountain pass on northern Idaho. What a fun trip home!😁😁🤘🤘👍👍
I think the issue is more that not everything is needing improved. Some people, myself included, hate shift by wire. I want linkage connected to the transmission. I've never thought to myself, "man I wish they would give me 4 different buttons for shifting". I mean, you have to look to see which button you want. I love this car as much as many others, I just think that features like that are a change just because and for no good reason.
@@dswaggs92 Sorry but the MASSES say otherwise? And the button argument is only valid when you first buy the car. If over time of ownership you dont know the button shift layout location, well, thats a user error (AND a complaint i've heard no owner voice). You name me 1 car that's been in production for decades that didn't see an improvement or change in design whether large or subtle, good, or bad?
What a lame excuse. The C7 was BEATING other mid engine cars on the track. They made this thing look like an exotic so rich Dubai people would buy 20 of these at a time for the same price as 10 Ferraris.
My buddy (die hard Porsche guy that tracks all the time) and I rented a C8 about a year ago just because we were both curious about the new design. After having it and hammering on it for a weekend, we both were completely amazed. Neither of us had any expectation going in....could care less if sucked or not...just wanted to test a different sports car. GM seriously did the working man a legit favor with this car...for the money, you will never get anything close to this kind of performance. I honestly think that's why people hate it and refuse to call it a super car.....it's too obtainable and it's not foreign. Anyone that's smart and has the means better scoop one of these up....because there's no way the prices on these will stay this good in the next 5-10 years.
@@danmetz5112 first, ALL cars depreciate in value like a stone thrown into the river. Porsche isn't selling well either. It's just a sign of the times... people are broke.. there's not enough rich people to buy these high end cars
It's called jealousy and old school thinking. Who cares about the haters. No car will ever be perfect to everybody. Also a lot of previous generation Corvette owners who realize their own car is obsolete. The C8 is the present and future. Suck it up Buttercup!! (To all the haters)
As someone who never gave a rat's ass about Corvettes, and don't really have a dog in this fight, I have to disagree with you. 3 big points make this corvette "not a corvette". 1 - they killed the practicality by splitting up the cargo space 2 - no option for manual transmission 3 - they basically doubled the price tag and made it no longer the "affordable supercar" it used to be.
The fact that people are hating on this car C8 is unbelievable... I myself own a 2023- 3LT C8 STINGRAY HTC 70TH EDITION Z51.. I can attest to the fact that this car is superior in every aspect, from driving on the street and on the highway unmatched... There's always gonna be people have opinion. That's all they are opinions, it's up to an individual to make up their own likes and dislikes...
@@therealjoshtodd BUT you could give a "rat's ass" about a Corvette? Meaning even if none of what you listed was an issue, you STILL wouldn't buy one. And who are you, one who could give a rat's ass, as you claim, can determine what makes a Corvette, a...Corvette? Sassy bro. Just. Sassy.
My C-2 is still running flawless after 58 years. We shall see how well the C-8 is holding up after 15 years, hope it lasts... Good luck and drive safe!!
@@anonanon8794It really doesn't. And it's also 500k. That is not a complement. The Vette punches far above it's weight in terms of price. And with a few bolt-ons and a tune it will blow almost anything out of the water. It is a bonafide supercar but economical enough that you don't have to be a rapper to afford to modify it.
I’ve had one for a week! In Florida just had to give it back to the owner, rented it for 100$ a day, didn’t realize it did 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. This car was UNBELIEVABLE. Every aspect of this vehicle is perfection, they compensate for the rear view visibility. The power and traction is incredible, you learn to trust it. I hit 176mph at an airstrip after meeting other owners and got invited out there. What a cool car! I found a white one near me for 57k. 😂
@@QuinLIVE no one is buying the 1lt with 0 options which was 60k back in 2020, the price has gone up but you would know that if you could actually go out and buy a high end car like a corvette. Regular traffic is the Altima you daily drive.
Love my 2024 HTC 3LT Z51 in ceramic matrix grey. Put in Z-mode, with PTM in sport, and its quite a beast. Its amazing combo of ability to drop the top, performance, comfort, interior, looks and price.
Cool! I have a 2024 HTC 3Lt Z51 in matrix grey! I have the dipped red interior and red calipers and the same rims on the one he’s showing. I love it! It’s my second C8 I had a 21 HTC before this one and you can tell and feel the improvement between the 2
And price? 3LT vert with Z51? What'd you pay for that? like a buck fiddy? Probably closer to $200k with dealer markup. You could get a C7 Z06 vert with the Z06 package with super low miles for half that. Not saying that's what you should have gotten, just saying the price is not amazing
C8 owner. Build quality is B+ at best. 1. rattle (resolved under warranty). 2. windshield sprayer doesn't work (resolved under warranty). 3. Engine cover not flush with body when closed (resolved under warranty). 4. Weird unremovable sticky something oozing from interior door panel stitching (unresolved). It's ok, drives like a grand tourer. For 5 digits, I can't complain. If I wanted perfection, I would have gotten a 911.
Oh yeah 100% will destroy everything Porsche has currently with the zr1 and soon after with the zora edition. The zo6 was na and is still fast considering. I personally prefer a c6 or c7 zr1 though I can’t stand that wannabe Ferrari sound. Like my cross plain crank. Not to say the c8 platform isn’t better because the engine is in the back it will do everything better.
While a lot of the hate is misguided, I don't think the haters are totally off base. The C8 is a cool looking car, imo. And to the people that say "it's not a corvette", well, the corvette is whatever Chevy says it is. Having said that, it's certainly not a corvette in the traditional sense. While I think the mid engine is a great concept and makes the car a better performer, not only does it deviate from traditional corvette design, but it makes it FAR less practical. Maybe it has the same overall cargo space, but they split it in half so it kills the practicality that the C5-C7 Corvettes have. It also doesn't come in a manual, which is just disgraceful, imo. Also, the price tag jumped so much that it's no longer the "affordable super car", it's now just "possibly attainable". They essentially killed the main points that make a corvette a corvette. Is it a cool car? Yes. Is it a PERFORMANCE improvement over the C7? Arguably yes (though that fat piggy is almost 2 tons and weighs like 700lbs more than a C6). Outside of the name given by Chevy, is it a corvette? In my opinion, no. Not at all. I believe they should have named this car something entirely different and either kept producing the C7 or killed the vette all together. Either way, the Corvette is dead to me after 2019.
Please cite your sources. I'm sure there are many cars that get more looks. Ever see a van driving down the road with one of its wheels locked up, dragging on the freeway shooting sparks everywhere? I have. Everyone was looking at that thing.
That's because it is so ugly. GM started with a clean sheet of paper when designing this car and yet, this is the best they could come up with??!!! Who puts taillights from a down line car, Camaro, on the corporate flagship supercar??!!! The interior looks hideous. The dash is a hot mess. The HMI is just a tablet stuck in the middle of the dash without any thoughts! And who designed the gimmick HVAC controls with small buttons down a rail down the center of the cabin??!!!
@robertwilson5427 You're telling me that the Corvette that has been in production for 5 model years gets more looks than the stainless steel, triangle shaped pickup truck that is the Tesla Cybertruck.
Not all. I can afford a C8 but I'd never buy one because they don't come in a manual, first and foremost. I used to have a C7 Z06 that I bought new. Sold that after a few years for an Audi, and then 2 years ago I decided to go back to Corvette. Could have gotten a C8, or another C7 but I actually decided on a C6 Z06 because I preferred the easier customization (can't buy an aftermarket head unit on a C7/8 as they have infotainment units, for example) and more analog features like manual hand brake for power slides plus that giant 427 motor. And I use the $2k per month I save on car payments and put it into the C6 on mods. The C8 is a cool car, but if someone wants a car like a traditional corvette, the C8 isn't for them. Kinda like the Mustang Mach-E isn't really a Mustang and people that want an actual Mustang would be disappointed if they bought a Mach-E. Some of the haters are over the top and don't know how to articulate themselves, sure, but I assure you it's nowhere close to 100% when speaking in terms of being able to afford it. Half, tops.
I owned a ‘23 C8 Coupe Z51 and sold it. Loved it. Currently have a new ‘24 911 GTS with a seven speed manual. The Porsche being about $90k more. Love it. But I do highly recommend the C8 and could see myself getting another one. It’s an epic sports car! 🇺🇸🏁
None of those negative comments came from corvette owners. Also, what do passengers do today? They stare at the screen in their hands. They don’t want anything else.
@jrr7031 I am on my second 2024 C8 now. Regular suspension is rough, not terrible but rough, my new C8 has Z51 with magnetic ride and it's better, but not drastically, just minimally.
God bless Zora Duntov Arkus for even considering the switch to a midengine design that if we had it going sooner, the competition would have been using the Corvette as a template instead of the other way around. We all KNOW that Corvette engineers benchmarked the 458 Italia for the C8. I hate the Ferrari company as they're a bunch of stuck up snobs who laugh at their own farts, but there is no question they make the game's most emotive automobiles. GM is different from Dodge and their Vipers and Ford with their GT: they go out and actually put out a factory team to compete in endurance racing just like every other high end sports car company. They...have...to. Thanks, Zora! Wish you were alive to see your dream come true.
Z06 makes a used Ferrari 458 heck 488 obsolete. If you’re going to copy the best do it better. Even Ferrari buyers are gravitating to the upper echelons Z06 ZR1 cars. Well done GM. There is absolutely no reason to buy the headache that comes with an used exotic when GM just gives you a full warranty and dealership network everywhere
Yeah but many people would much rather own a Ferrari than a Chevrolet. Just because a Z06 outperforms a 488 in every metric, doesn't make it any more special. Some want the experience and heritage of owning one of the most recognized exotic auto makers in the world. The Corvette has always been the middle class persons sports car and it will always maintain that image because they make 30k C8s a year.
Everyone has their own opinion on aesthetics. I find the C8 somewhat brutish-looking inside and out, a bit messy with angles, so I don't personally care for the design. The automatic transmission only-option was the deal-breaker. I'll keep my 100th GS 6spd 4LT with the ZR1 supercharger, thanks. I do like some of the tech, such as the cameras and GPS-set raising function for driveways and such, which is quite useful! I can easily afford the Z06 but I prefer more analog-engagement and road-feel like my Lotus Elise Touring provided; this car goes the other direction and is more digital.
As a regrettably-former owner of a split-window '63 327/340 Corvette, I'm completely impressed by what they've now come up with. Great job, GM! If I didn't currently own 3 Jaguar V-8s, two of them supercharged, I'd definitely consider buying at least one.
I have owned the C7 and C8. Absolutely no comparison in: build quality, curb appeal and performance. Did I forget to mention fuel economy. With a judicious right foot, I get the same highway mileage as my CRV. Sure do miss the stick though. That would have made it perfect.
I think the overall design of the C8 is really nice. What I don't like is trend of filling panels and openings with random, disjointed angular details instead of refined, flowing lines. Compare the C8 to a McLaren 720. You can tell every curve on the 720 was meticulously refined and the car has a cohesive style. The C8 just has too many unnecessary details, too many angles, too many random shapes, it's just too busy. Look at the tail lights, the side vents, the front fascia, it's just details for the sake of details. Nothing flows. Nothing forms a coherent connection to the rest of the car. And the interior is even worse with all the little winglets on the dash, the ultra-busy gear select buttons, how the display is just tacked on as a totally separate unit that overlaps the mode select area at a totally arbitrary angle. Sometimes less is more. I get that these are current, popular design trends, but approaching $100k, the Corvette should establish trends, not follow them. Performance per dollar, no question, it's absolutely amazing. But this thing has gotten way, WAY too expensive to look like it was designed by teenagers who just saw the latest Transformers movie and have posters of the F-117 Nighthawk on their bedroom wall.
I daily a Manual C7. I am in the camp that true corvettes are manual with a roaring V8 in the front. However. The C8 is an engineering feat of expertise. Chevy absolutely went all out making it compete but also stand out with exotics like McLaren and Fararri. It is functional, drivable, comfortable, but can absolutely blow away 98% of any other car on the road. You can drive this car well out to 100k+ miles and not bat an eye because... well, it's a chevy. And still break necks with it's looks and speed. An absolute W for Chevy
Very few people have negative things to say about the c8. Obviously there are people who would hate to live in paradise or hate being happy. Vast majority love it.
As a PhD consulting and race engineer, I believe that the REAL reason there wasn't a mid-engine Corvette had to do with what happened to GM with the Corvair. The Corvair rear (not mid) engine layout, coupled with the swing-axle rear suspension layout (up until the 1965 Corvair, which had fully independent rear suspension) led to numerous lawsuits, Ralph Nader and ultimately the demise of the Corvair and NHTSA. The swing axle layout (same as VW slug bugs) was chosen because it was cheap. However, in large roll angle maneuvers the car could experience rear wheel tuckunder and a loss of control crash. To combat these inherently bad handling qualities, GM specified drastic tire pressures on the Corvair: 14 psi front 29 psi rear. Since no owner or gas station attendant would ever read the glove compartment door to determine proper tire pressures, that didn't work. The Corvair with 29 psi all around became an oversteer car with a critical speed of around 25 mph, depending on payload. Above the critical speed, steering is phase-reversed (steer left to go right!). Once bit, twice shy, and GM was gunshy for decades before the C8 and vehicle dynamics analysis got better. As with all cars, you can only change the car's velocity vector and momentum with external forces, and they call come from the tires. Porsche had similar problems with the 356 and later the 911 but developed ever more sophisticated analysis techniques for most cases (counterexample: early 911 Turbos which were derisively call "widow makers").
I had a used 2022 C8 corvette 1lt in red mist color a year ago and sold it after 8 months due to financial reasons and ended up buying a 2020 mustang GT base model, but sold it on memorial day 2024 to buy a used 2022 C8 corvette 1lt Z51 in silver flare metallic and the only down side to both of my C8's are the factory exhaust so I put Corsa Extreme muffler delete catbacks on both vette's and Now I am happy again to be back in the Corvette brotherhood !!! :)
I'm almost 78 years old and I love the C8 Vette. I never owned a Vette before. I thought that they were out of reach money-wise. I had been saving money for years. When I discovered I could get a 2024 Base Model 1LT for $65,900, I jumped on it. Might not have all the fancy trim, but I love it just the same. It's soo amazingly Beautiful. I get tons of looks at the Beautiful Torch Red Paint.
Not all. I can afford a C8 but I'd never buy one because they don't come in a manual, first and foremost. I used to have a C7 Z06 that I bought new. Sold that after a few years for an Audi, and then 2 years ago I decided to go back to Corvette. Could have gotten a C8, or another C7 but I actually decided on a C6 Z06 because I preferred the easier customization (can't buy an aftermarket head unit on a C7/8 as they have infotainment units, for example) and more analog features like manual hand brake for power slides plus that giant 427 motor. And I use the $2k per month I save on car payments and put it into the C6 on mods. The C8 is a cool car, but if someone wants a car like a traditional corvette, the C8 isn't for them. Kinda like the Mustang Mach-E isn't really a Mustang and people that want an actual Mustang would be disappointed if they bought a Mach-E. Some of the haters are over the top and don't know how to articulate themselves, sure, but I assure you it's nowhere close to 100% when speaking in terms of being able to afford it. Half, tops.
Took delivery of my 2021 new in ‘21 and have enjoyed every mile. 2LT, Z51, Mag ride. A tremendous car for the money. Like so many other commenters, I have had more than a few Porsches, BMWs, Audis- I’m currently looking for a nice Porsche GT4 but certainly not to replace the C8. I’ve had zero issues, but recommended buying the GM Platinum extended warranty. Total peace of mind.
Definitely a remarkable feat of engineering especially at the price point . It’s not a ugly car , but I do agree from SOME angles it does look disproportionate.
I believe the biggest issue with the C8 is that it simply doesn't look like a Corvette. Also, Corvette was an American style front engine sports car. This car is more of a European exotic. The Corvette had some mid engine concepts over the decades, but they weren't produced for the public. They are nice looking for what they are, but should've been marketed as a different model. IMO
Couldn’t agree with you more. The Corvette has always been labeled “America’s Sports Car” for the working man. Now it’s way over priced and doesn’t look like anything American about it. I’ll keep my C7 manual transmission. The latest doesn’t always mean the greatest.
Got an early '23 Z06 from MacMulkin for MSRP. and knew within days the car wasn't for me. Ended up getting an '18 M7 Z with 6k miles in mint condition and sold the '23 for more than I paid once the 6 months were up. The C8Z is a great track car, but for around town driving and trips, the M7 C7Z is smaller, lighter, has better storage and visibility, better fuel economy, sounds WAY better, and cost me ~$50k less than I sold the '23 for, plus has the stick...And I would never own the LT6 and DCT once the warranty was gone...Extended warranty is a must if you plan on keeping the car long term IMO. Save the wave fellas!
I always wanted a Corvette. That changed with the C7, which was ok, except for the rear end (which I can't stand). Then along came the C8, and my interest in Corvettes went away completely. The C8 is a derivative design, a poor copy of the Acura NSX. Nothing about the interior or exterior appeals to me. If I ever buy a Corvette, it will be a C6 ZR1. Meanwhile, I'm very happy with my 2018 Cadillac CTS-V. I get all of the Corvette's performance, along with luxury and fantastic looks to boot.
One thing that does suck on the C8..... The plastic volume button, and yes, it feels cheap. Come on GM, you could have done better. Otherwise, everything else is A+
The fact that people are hating on this car C8 is unbelievable... I myself own a 2023- 3LT C8 STINGRAY HTC 70TH EDITION Z51.. I can attest to the fact that this car is superior in every aspect, from driving on the street and on the highway unmatched.. There's always gonna be people have opinion. That's all they are opinions, it's up to an individual to make up their own likes and dislikes...
I love my C8 Z51. I thought Chevy outdid themselves with the C7 but when the C8 came out they jump the bar. Can't see how they'll outdue themselves with the C9
I loved my 2024 C8 Convertible, but there were so many of them it didn’t feel special. Plus there’s a blind spot on sides of the car and if wasn’t for blind spot warning it would be tough to change lanes in traffic. It’s a beautiful car, drives and sounds great but not exclusive. I sold it after 6 months and I’m hoping to get a 2025 Porsche GTS. Dope car, but I want a special car that everybody doesn’t drive.
Just like the Rolls Royce Phantom. I rented one for 8 hours for only $500 on a special. My friend overheard people saying it was ugly. I think they were just jealous. It was white and stunning.
I start getting pissed with this guy at the first. I thought he was a hater. Turns out he’s now talking good things.
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The C8 is by far the very best Corvette ever and an engineering tour de force. I love everything about it except the wall of switches that leaves no arm rest for the passenger. It should provide excellent comfort for both driver and passenger. If the design team could come up with a way to move the buttons to the dash and provide a suitable armrest for the passenger, it would be perfect.
Good job calling out the dissenters. The C8 corvette looks amazing. I'm looking forward to the 2025 model with the redesigned interior to get rid of the wall of HVAC buttons & bringing back the competition yellow.
Sold my hellcat and bought my c8 convertible a few months and have no regrets. Like you said, Chevy killed it with the design. There’s nothing you can buy outside of a actual super car that will give you the experience a c8 does🏁
Wonderfully improved in so many ways. Mr Duntov would be proud. The Mako Shark transition in the 1960s proved that the way the Corvette looked demanded to change as time moved along. I hope Chevrolet continues to change for the better.
I love this car and want one badly. I don't like the WALL in the cockpit but that is rumored to be going away when the refresh happens in 2026. Hopefully the pushrod V8 gets a bit more power too. Can't wait because I'm hoping to get one by then:)
We have a C8 coupe and a C8 HTC, we love these cars. We’ve had C6s(convertibles & Z06) & 2 C7s(GS & a Z06). This car is much nicer as a daily driver and fit and finish is much better than the prior generations.
I have a 2022 2LT non Z51. I love the car and amazingly with some judicious driving ,not poking along but not burning up the tires I can get 30 to 31 mpg. Two things I don’t like the road noise on some roads is so much that I use my Bose noise cancelling headphones, the other complaint is the led brightness on the row of switches. They are impossible to see in the daylight a lot of the time.
I saw a 2019 Corvette on the freeway and my god it was stunning, perfect proportioned and elegant. After 2019, the corvette looks like an origami nightmare. Whoever designed it, needs to be shown the exit door.
My dad used to drive a taxi for many years. He had a 1986 chevy that he drove as a taxi. I spent a lot of time inside that car as a kid. First thing that I noticed when I sat inside the C8 is how much the car smelled like my dad's taxi. Seems like they have been using the same material. I was immediately turned off by the experience.
Excellent video! We love our 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51 Arctic White with magnetic ride, front lift, performance exhaust, front splitter, black exhaust tips, two tone (black/red) interior and carbon flash painted top, nacelles, low spoiler, mirrors, intake blades, and wheels is the perfect car for us. We will never track it and it’s capable of more performance than we will ever need. Our 2nd Corvette and the best vehicle this 76yo has ever driven. I guess the horde people paying up to $20,000 over MSRP didn’t know what they were getting, we waited until the dust settled and now you can get them for thousands under MSRP. I first drove one in 2020 and loved it, waited for most of the bugs to get worked out and the price to get back to normal. Well worth the wait.
It's not my favorite corvette but it is an amazing product. Drove the Z51 and I love it. I'd buy the Z06. These are comments from people who never drove the C8
I've had no interest in C3, C4, C5, C6, or C7 Corvettes because they look like a caricature of a sports car, are oversized, and the rear end just looks chopped off. But the C8 first got my interest because of it's performance. Sub 3 seconds 0-60 is impressive. Then I realized how good it looks and decided to buy my first Corvette ever. If anything, my complaint is that the C8 Corvette feels so refined you don't appreciate the power and speed.
Have a 24 hard top and loving every second of it. I'm in south florida (supercars at every stoplight) and I still get looks daily, especially spec out with high wing, 20 black gloss wheels, perf exhaust, etc. Car can be a super cruiser in tour mode or a rocket in sport/track mode. Got mine with 8k off and then put about 4k into with tints, wheels, wing; and nothing comes close in total all around package for mid 70s. I don't need all the extra tech/interior. Just give me close to 500 hp and lets have some fun. Haters will always hate but they usually can't afford it and or just don't get it. Is it perfect - no but pretty close. Regardless - happy riding.
2:10 thank you for showing a REAL Corvette. Round taillights. Pop up headlights. Manual transmission. No stupid E-ray tech. Engine in the right place. Guess I'm an awful purist. Well i gladly die on that hill.
I love my 2021 Z51 HTC. The only thing I do miss is the shift knob for track use on really tight radius corners. I had that on my 2019 Camaro SS, and my C6 Vette. I just liked having the option to go semi-old school to bang through the gears. The paddles work fine, but it’s just my personal preference. I know the purists aren’t crazy about the C8, but that gets cured once you get behind the wheel. As a side note, I have to differ regarding the comment about the C7 being the best front engine version. It would have been for me, but it couldn’t accommodate my 6’4” frame. My C6 was a great fit, but Chevy engineers lost me on the C7. Thus my purchase of the Camaro SS to get me by until the C8 came around.
I got a C7 2LT 7sp convertible about a year ago. It's a great cat and a blast to drive but, they are right that car is maxed out on power. The manual , the looks, and price is why I got the C7 to replace my Pontiac Solstice GXP 5sp manual. But, when it's time for a new car the C8 will be at the top off my list.
What truly sucks about it
Is not being inside my garage..
I feel your pain lol.
Agreed!
Well Said!
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I think you mean MY garage….. I want one too! Lol.
I studied this car for 3 years before buying it. I have a 2LT hard top in torch red with Z51. I work night shifts and when I finish my work, seeing this car parked in the lot with the sun beaming on it never fails to put a smile on my face. America has its own problems and issues, but this car is something else. Beautiful work of engineering. I love Italian and German cars but this is home. This is what America is supposed to be. And this car never failed to bring people together to appreciate what America is capable of producing!
Where the Vette videos ?
Same. 2LT, hard top...in going pearl white tho. Idk if it comes in corvette colors, but it is a Chevy color so....idk. I mean I WILL buy that car, I haven't yet.
News flash.....the engine used in these Corvettes are made in Canada. Nothing is American about it.
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@@jhfit it's not made in America its engine is made in Canada
As a retired engineer, I can say that the mid-engine layout drastically improves traction and reduces the polar moment of inertia thus making it super nimble for handling..well beyond all other precious generations. I also have a 1967 and 2002 Z06 Corvette. My 2LT 2022 C8 is truly amazing. For the price, power, handling and ease of maintenance, it cannot be beat.
Aside from the price keyword, I would agree with you. A minimally modded C6 Z06 could run circles around a C8 if you put $100k into it to bring the price in line with a C8.
@@therealjoshtodd nope, only in your dreams.
@@therealjoshtodd ok we get it. You hate the C8. But being over sassy about it won't change its popularity. You dislike it? Fine. But your comments throughout this video is just attention seeking.
If I wanted a mid engine sports car I would buy a car from Europe. I don't want a front engine Porche 911. I don't want a V8 Nissan Z. I never wanted a mid engine Corvette. Guess I'm an awful purist.
@@therealjoshtodd did you hear yourself? Ok so with your logic if u put 100k in most v8s they should be great vs a stock 70k c8. If u put 100k in a c8 then only Jesus in a gt3 could or car that costs 2 3 4 times a c8 could beat it Wtf r u Talkin about?
I've been a "car guy" since my teens. I never considered a Corvette until the C8 was revealed in 2019. I am now a proud Corvette owner
Right there with ya brotha 😎🤙🏽
But you're not. So why lie?
Same
Congratulations! Trading my c7 next year
I proudly own a 2021 Base C8 Stingray! I'd have no hesitation, enthusiastically and emphatically applaud Chevy for the Stingray!
Always been more of a European car guy, but I pulled the trigger on a C8 after seated in one. Best car I owned, absolutely no regrets
I love my C8. I could care less about the people who hate it. I love it, I worked hard for it and I got exactly what I wanted and paid cash for it. I had a 2019 Challenger Hellcat and 2023 Charger Hellcat and guess what, I got rid of both of them because I love my C8 more. I can't even go to the gas station without people coming up to me to look at it.
"I love it, I worked hard for it and I got exactly what I wanted and paid cash for it" - Exactly what I do & did. 12+ years of saving 🙂
I had a 2017 Grand Sport. Loved that car. I currently have a 2021 Z51 3LT HTC. It’s better in every aspect. People that say they hate them would never buy one in the first place. They can have their hate, I’m going to enjoy my Vette regardless of what they say. They can all go pound sand.
Just picked up my C8 last Friday. Ordered from a dealer nearly 200 miles away at the top of a mountain pass on northern Idaho. What a fun trip home!😁😁🤘🤘👍👍
These people stuck in the past. They don’t like improvement and don’t understand improvement comes with changes.
So True!
I think the issue is more that not everything is needing improved. Some people, myself included, hate shift by wire. I want linkage connected to the transmission. I've never thought to myself, "man I wish they would give me 4 different buttons for shifting". I mean, you have to look to see which button you want. I love this car as much as many others, I just think that features like that are a change just because and for no good reason.
@@dswaggs92 Sorry but the MASSES say otherwise? And the button argument is only valid when you first buy the car. If over time of ownership you dont know the button shift layout location, well, thats a user error (AND a complaint i've heard no owner voice). You name me 1 car that's been in production for decades that didn't see an improvement or change in design whether large or subtle, good, or bad?
Facts I’m sorry but I for one never liked the classic frog eye lights loll the c7 made me fall in love with corvette and now the c8 is my dream car😭
What a lame excuse. The C7 was BEATING other mid engine cars on the track. They made this thing look like an exotic so rich Dubai people would buy 20 of these at a time for the same price as 10 Ferraris.
No, I don’t own one, but I do appreciate its beauty. Good for you for being positive about the Corvette C8, it is an American work of art. Thank you.
It's made in Canada
My buddy (die hard Porsche guy that tracks all the time) and I rented a C8 about a year ago just because we were both curious about the new design. After having it and hammering on it for a weekend, we both were completely amazed. Neither of us had any expectation going in....could care less if sucked or not...just wanted to test a different sports car. GM seriously did the working man a legit favor with this car...for the money, you will never get anything close to this kind of performance. I honestly think that's why people hate it and refuse to call it a super car.....it's too obtainable and it's not foreign. Anyone that's smart and has the means better scoop one of these up....because there's no way the prices on these will stay this good in the next 5-10 years.
The Corvette was never a super car. It's considered a PREMIUM sports car. Nothing wrong with that.
In fact, C8's are sitting unsold on dealer lots and they depreciate like a stone.
@@danmetz5112 first, ALL cars depreciate in value like a stone thrown into the river. Porsche isn't selling well either. It's just a sign of the times... people are broke.. there's not enough rich people to buy these high end cars
I’ve owned my 2024 for a month. I love it more every mile I drive it. And right now the market is prime for anyone wanting to buy!
It's called jealousy and old school thinking. Who cares about the haters. No car will ever be perfect to everybody. Also a lot of previous generation Corvette owners who realize their own car is obsolete. The C8 is the present and future. Suck it up Buttercup!! (To all the haters)
As someone who never gave a rat's ass about Corvettes, and don't really have a dog in this fight, I have to disagree with you. 3 big points make this corvette "not a corvette". 1 - they killed the practicality by splitting up the cargo space 2 - no option for manual transmission 3 - they basically doubled the price tag and made it no longer the "affordable supercar" it used to be.
@@therealjoshtodd So, basically you can't afford one...we get it. Keep trying
The fact that people are hating on this car C8 is unbelievable... I myself own a 2023- 3LT C8 STINGRAY HTC 70TH EDITION Z51.. I can attest to the fact that this car is superior in every aspect, from driving on the street and on the highway unmatched... There's always gonna be people have opinion. That's all they are opinions, it's up to an individual to make up their own likes and dislikes...
@@therealjoshtodd BUT you could give a "rat's ass" about a Corvette? Meaning even if none of what you listed was an issue, you STILL wouldn't buy one. And who are you, one who could give a rat's ass, as you claim, can determine what makes a Corvette, a...Corvette? Sassy bro. Just. Sassy.
My C-2 is still running flawless after 58 years. We shall see how well the C-8 is holding up after 15 years, hope it lasts... Good luck and drive safe!!
This is what the Corvette was always meant to be.
Haters will hate, not even close comparison, I love all corvettes but driving the c8 is like no other US made car period!
Wrong. Ford GT skull drags the c8 in every category.
Really dude?
People travel in C8s, luggage, ride quality, heated and cooled seats, price. Really Dude. Ford GT?
@@anonanon8794 no it doesnt 😭
@@anonanon8794It really doesn't. And it's also 500k. That is not a complement. The Vette punches far above it's weight in terms of price. And with a few bolt-ons and a tune it will blow almost anything out of the water. It is a bonafide supercar but economical enough that you don't have to be a rapper to afford to modify it.
I’ve had one for a week! In Florida just had to give it back to the owner, rented it for 100$ a day, didn’t realize it did 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. This car was UNBELIEVABLE. Every aspect of this vehicle is perfection, they compensate for the rear view visibility. The power and traction is incredible, you learn to trust it.
I hit 176mph at an airstrip after meeting other owners and got invited out there. What a cool car! I found a white one near me for 57k. 😂
Many of the 'haters' can't afford to own one.
They’re $60k and regular traffic at this point
@@QuinLIVEStill look better than of cars out there. I actually prefer it over my aventador
@@QuinLIVE no one is buying the 1lt with 0 options which was 60k back in 2020, the price has gone up but you would know that if you could actually go out and buy a high end car like a corvette. Regular traffic is the Altima you daily drive.
@@doubleogbaby6497 the 2024s start at 69k oh wow what a jump 😂
@@doubleogbaby6497 are you one of those boomers that own one of these 60k regular traffic c8s and act like they’re exotics? 😂😭😂
Love my 2024 HTC 3LT Z51 in ceramic matrix grey. Put in Z-mode, with PTM in sport, and its quite a beast. Its amazing combo of ability to drop the top, performance, comfort, interior, looks and price.
Cool! I have a 2024 HTC 3Lt Z51 in matrix grey! I have the dipped red interior and red calipers and the same rims on the one he’s showing. I love it! It’s my second C8 I had a 21 HTC before this one and you can tell and feel the improvement between the 2
And price? 3LT vert with Z51? What'd you pay for that? like a buck fiddy? Probably closer to $200k with dealer markup. You could get a C7 Z06 vert with the Z06 package with super low miles for half that. Not saying that's what you should have gotten, just saying the price is not amazing
@@therealjoshtodd mine was $98,000, the dealer I use doesn’t do mark ups on ordered vehicles
@@champjones2561awesome build. Matrix Grey with the red is a great combo.
@@therealjoshtoddwhere are you getting your pricing from? Are you in the States or Canada?
Personally I couldn't agree any more with this whole review. You said it perfectly.
- Justin
C8 owner. Build quality is B+ at best. 1. rattle (resolved under warranty). 2. windshield sprayer doesn't work (resolved under warranty). 3. Engine cover not flush with body when closed (resolved under warranty). 4. Weird unremovable sticky something oozing from interior door panel stitching (unresolved). It's ok, drives like a grand tourer. For 5 digits, I can't complain. If I wanted perfection, I would have gotten a 911.
Got a 718 Spyder. It’s perfection. And won’t look dated in 5 years
@@TGCREkenhahaha. Come on here to tout a “perfection” car that’s been discontinued. The Corvette will blow the 718’s door off in every way.
@@corvettedude whatever….
Oh yeah 100% will destroy everything Porsche has currently with the zr1 and soon after with the zora edition. The zo6 was na and is still fast considering. I personally prefer a c6 or c7 zr1 though I can’t stand that wannabe Ferrari sound. Like my cross plain crank. Not to say the c8 platform isn’t better because the engine is in the back it will do everything better.
@@joshreynolds729 you don’t even know what destroy means. Anyways. The resale market tells you everything. Enjoy your crazy depreciation…..
While a lot of the hate is misguided, I don't think the haters are totally off base. The C8 is a cool looking car, imo. And to the people that say "it's not a corvette", well, the corvette is whatever Chevy says it is. Having said that, it's certainly not a corvette in the traditional sense. While I think the mid engine is a great concept and makes the car a better performer, not only does it deviate from traditional corvette design, but it makes it FAR less practical. Maybe it has the same overall cargo space, but they split it in half so it kills the practicality that the C5-C7 Corvettes have. It also doesn't come in a manual, which is just disgraceful, imo. Also, the price tag jumped so much that it's no longer the "affordable super car", it's now just "possibly attainable". They essentially killed the main points that make a corvette a corvette. Is it a cool car? Yes. Is it a PERFORMANCE improvement over the C7? Arguably yes (though that fat piggy is almost 2 tons and weighs like 700lbs more than a C6). Outside of the name given by Chevy, is it a corvette? In my opinion, no. Not at all. I believe they should have named this car something entirely different and either kept producing the C7 or killed the vette all together. Either way, the Corvette is dead to me after 2019.
No car gets more looks than the c8. That speaks for itself.
Please cite your sources. I'm sure there are many cars that get more looks. Ever see a van driving down the road with one of its wheels locked up, dragging on the freeway shooting sparks everywhere? I have. Everyone was looking at that thing.
That's because it is so ugly.
GM started with a clean sheet of paper when designing this car and yet, this is the best they could come up with??!!!
Who puts taillights from a down line car, Camaro, on the corporate flagship supercar??!!!
The interior looks hideous. The dash is a hot mess.
The HMI is just a tablet stuck in the middle of the dash without any thoughts!
And who designed the gimmick HVAC controls with small buttons down a rail down the center of the cabin??!!!
Don't really get many looks in my C8 nowadays, but they still think it's a cool car, which is the perfect spot for me personally.
@@martinzhang5533opposite for me. People constantly look and give comments on mine in traffic almost every day especially if my top is off.
@robertwilson5427 You're telling me that the Corvette that has been in production for 5 model years gets more looks than the stainless steel, triangle shaped pickup truck that is the Tesla Cybertruck.
The bad comments all come from people that cant afford the C8, Period💯💯
Whys that bad silly head?
@@tmoney99296because they’re hating on car that they would gladly drive if someone said they’ll buy it for them.
Not all. I can afford a C8 but I'd never buy one because they don't come in a manual, first and foremost. I used to have a C7 Z06 that I bought new. Sold that after a few years for an Audi, and then 2 years ago I decided to go back to Corvette. Could have gotten a C8, or another C7 but I actually decided on a C6 Z06 because I preferred the easier customization (can't buy an aftermarket head unit on a C7/8 as they have infotainment units, for example) and more analog features like manual hand brake for power slides plus that giant 427 motor. And I use the $2k per month I save on car payments and put it into the C6 on mods. The C8 is a cool car, but if someone wants a car like a traditional corvette, the C8 isn't for them. Kinda like the Mustang Mach-E isn't really a Mustang and people that want an actual Mustang would be disappointed if they bought a Mach-E. Some of the haters are over the top and don't know how to articulate themselves, sure, but I assure you it's nowhere close to 100% when speaking in terms of being able to afford it. Half, tops.
@@therealjoshtodd Keep rocking with Audi BS Good Luck. About to trade my C8 Z06 for the ZR1. Get your money Right then talk Shit AH
C8 beats your Zo6@@therealjoshtodd
I owned a ‘23 C8 Coupe Z51 and sold it. Loved it. Currently have a new ‘24 911 GTS with a seven speed manual. The Porsche being about $90k more. Love it. But I do highly recommend the C8 and could see myself getting another one. It’s an epic sports car! 🇺🇸🏁
Nice to hear from someone who can appreciate Porsche and Vette. Most Porsche owners hate Vettes. Thanks for the honest comment!
The ideal corvette is C7 front plus C6 rear, with C8 interior..with manual transmission.
None of those negative comments came from corvette owners. Also, what do passengers do today? They stare at the screen in their hands. They don’t want anything else.
The more I look at those new ones the more I love my 71 convertible
I met Zora when when I was a teenager I didn't know I was in the present of greatness and he was so head time Rip!
I love my 2024. The ride is rough compared to what I'm used to, but it feels special the way other cars don't. 😊
Do you have that magnetic ride thing installed?
@MooMoo69556 No, but my buddy has it and they ride about the same. Nothing drastically better. My Etron GT is a cloud though, so was my M6.
You drove it? Or sat in the passenger seat?
@jrr7031 I am on my second 2024 C8 now. Regular suspension is rough, not terrible but rough, my new C8 has Z51 with magnetic ride and it's better, but not drastically, just minimally.
@killerjhul this is why I need to test drive before I buy!!!
God bless Zora Duntov Arkus for even considering the switch to a midengine design that if we had it going sooner, the competition would have been using the Corvette as a template instead of the other way around. We all KNOW that Corvette engineers benchmarked the 458 Italia for the C8. I hate the Ferrari company as they're a bunch of stuck up snobs who laugh at their own farts, but there is no question they make the game's most emotive automobiles. GM is different from Dodge and their Vipers and Ford with their GT: they go out and actually put out a factory team to compete in endurance racing just like every other high end sports car company. They...have...to.
Thanks, Zora! Wish you were alive to see your dream come true.
Z06 makes a used Ferrari 458 heck 488 obsolete. If you’re going to copy the best do it better. Even Ferrari buyers are gravitating to the upper echelons Z06 ZR1 cars. Well done GM. There is absolutely no reason to buy the headache that comes with an used exotic when GM just gives you a full warranty and dealership network everywhere
Yeah but many people would much rather own a Ferrari than a Chevrolet. Just because a Z06 outperforms a 488 in every metric, doesn't make it any more special. Some want the experience and heritage of owning one of the most recognized exotic auto makers in the world. The Corvette has always been the middle class persons sports car and it will always maintain that image because they make 30k C8s a year.
Everyone has their own opinion on aesthetics. I find the C8 somewhat brutish-looking inside and out, a bit messy with angles, so I don't personally care for the design. The automatic transmission only-option was the deal-breaker. I'll keep my 100th GS 6spd 4LT with the ZR1 supercharger, thanks. I do like some of the tech, such as the cameras and GPS-set raising function for driveways and such, which is quite useful! I can easily afford the Z06 but I prefer more analog-engagement and road-feel like my Lotus Elise Touring provided; this car goes the other direction and is more digital.
As a regrettably-former owner of a split-window '63 327/340 Corvette, I'm completely impressed by what they've now come up with. Great job, GM! If I didn't currently own 3 Jaguar V-8s, two of them supercharged, I'd definitely consider buying at least one.
I have owned the C7 and C8.
Absolutely no comparison in: build quality, curb appeal and performance. Did I forget to mention fuel economy. With a judicious right foot, I get the same highway mileage as my CRV.
Sure do miss the stick though. That would have made it perfect.
That's why the C8 is a no go for me. Anything else aside, no manual means no buy for me
I think the overall design of the C8 is really nice. What I don't like is trend of filling panels and openings with random, disjointed angular details instead of refined, flowing lines. Compare the C8 to a McLaren 720. You can tell every curve on the 720 was meticulously refined and the car has a cohesive style. The C8 just has too many unnecessary details, too many angles, too many random shapes, it's just too busy. Look at the tail lights, the side vents, the front fascia, it's just details for the sake of details. Nothing flows. Nothing forms a coherent connection to the rest of the car. And the interior is even worse with all the little winglets on the dash, the ultra-busy gear select buttons, how the display is just tacked on as a totally separate unit that overlaps the mode select area at a totally arbitrary angle. Sometimes less is more. I get that these are current, popular design trends, but approaching $100k, the Corvette should establish trends, not follow them.
Performance per dollar, no question, it's absolutely amazing. But this thing has gotten way, WAY too expensive to look like it was designed by teenagers who just saw the latest Transformers movie and have posters of the F-117 Nighthawk on their bedroom wall.
I daily a Manual C7. I am in the camp that true corvettes are manual with a roaring V8 in the front. However. The C8 is an engineering feat of expertise. Chevy absolutely went all out making it compete but also stand out with exotics like McLaren and Fararri. It is functional, drivable, comfortable, but can absolutely blow away 98% of any other car on the road. You can drive this car well out to 100k+ miles and not bat an eye because... well, it's a chevy. And still break necks with it's looks and speed. An absolute W for Chevy
Loved my C6 with the LS2. I wish I never sold it. It was a blast to drive.
Very few people have negative things to say about the c8. Obviously there are people who would hate to live in paradise or hate being happy. Vast majority love it.
take another hit of the crack pipe
As a PhD consulting and race engineer, I believe that the REAL reason there wasn't a mid-engine Corvette had to do with what happened to GM with the Corvair. The Corvair rear (not mid) engine layout, coupled with the swing-axle rear suspension layout (up until the 1965 Corvair, which had fully independent rear suspension) led to numerous lawsuits, Ralph Nader and ultimately the demise of the Corvair and NHTSA. The swing axle layout (same as VW slug bugs) was chosen because it was cheap. However, in large roll angle maneuvers the car could experience rear wheel tuckunder and a loss of control crash. To combat these inherently bad handling qualities, GM specified drastic tire pressures on the Corvair: 14 psi front 29 psi rear. Since no owner or gas station attendant would ever read the glove compartment door to determine proper tire pressures, that didn't work. The Corvair with 29 psi all around became an oversteer car with a critical speed of around 25 mph, depending on payload. Above the critical speed, steering is phase-reversed (steer left to go right!). Once bit, twice shy, and GM was gunshy for decades before the C8 and vehicle dynamics analysis got better. As with all cars, you can only change the car's velocity vector and momentum with external forces, and they call come from the tires. Porsche had similar problems with the 356 and later the 911 but developed ever more sophisticated analysis techniques for most cases (counterexample: early 911 Turbos which were derisively call "widow makers").
My wife loves her C8
I had a used 2022 C8 corvette 1lt in red mist color a year ago and sold it after 8 months due to financial reasons and ended up buying a 2020 mustang GT base model, but sold it on memorial day 2024 to buy a used 2022 C8 corvette 1lt Z51 in silver flare metallic and the only down side to both of my C8's are the factory exhaust so I put Corsa Extreme muffler delete catbacks on both vette's and Now I am happy again to be back in the Corvette brotherhood !!! :)
I like the C7 the best.
I'm almost 78 years old and I love the C8 Vette. I never owned a Vette before. I thought that they were out of reach money-wise. I had been saving money for years. When I discovered I could get a 2024 Base Model 1LT for $65,900, I jumped on it. Might not have all the fancy trim, but I love it just the same. It's soo amazingly Beautiful. I get tons of looks at the Beautiful Torch Red Paint.
the people who hate are usually the ones who cant afford them and never will be able too.
Not all. I can afford a C8 but I'd never buy one because they don't come in a manual, first and foremost. I used to have a C7 Z06 that I bought new. Sold that after a few years for an Audi, and then 2 years ago I decided to go back to Corvette. Could have gotten a C8, or another C7 but I actually decided on a C6 Z06 because I preferred the easier customization (can't buy an aftermarket head unit on a C7/8 as they have infotainment units, for example) and more analog features like manual hand brake for power slides plus that giant 427 motor. And I use the $2k per month I save on car payments and put it into the C6 on mods. The C8 is a cool car, but if someone wants a car like a traditional corvette, the C8 isn't for them. Kinda like the Mustang Mach-E isn't really a Mustang and people that want an actual Mustang would be disappointed if they bought a Mach-E. Some of the haters are over the top and don't know how to articulate themselves, sure, but I assure you it's nowhere close to 100% when speaking in terms of being able to afford it. Half, tops.
I make $165K and wouldn't even think about buying one.
@@therealjoshtodd sadly not enough people wanted manual so chevy said no
yeah.... then dont 😅
@@therealjoshtoddevent if it was offered in a manual, very few ppl would buy it.
That dashboard with all the hidden curves and areas will be a nightmare to clean.
Took delivery of my 2021 new in ‘21 and have enjoyed every mile. 2LT, Z51, Mag ride. A tremendous car for the money. Like so many other commenters, I have had more than a few Porsches, BMWs, Audis- I’m currently looking for a nice Porsche GT4 but certainly not to replace the C8. I’ve had zero issues, but recommended buying the GM Platinum extended warranty. Total peace of mind.
The rear end looks bad. But the rest of the car looks pretty good
Definitely a remarkable feat of engineering especially at the price point . It’s not a ugly car , but I do agree from SOME angles it does look disproportionate.
I believe the biggest issue with the C8 is that it simply doesn't look like a Corvette. Also, Corvette was an American style front engine sports car. This car is more of a European exotic. The Corvette had some mid engine concepts over the decades, but they weren't produced for the public. They are nice looking for what they are, but should've been marketed as a different model. IMO
Couldn’t agree with you more. The Corvette has always been labeled “America’s Sports Car” for the working man. Now it’s way over priced and doesn’t look like anything American about it. I’ll keep my C7 manual transmission. The latest doesn’t always mean the greatest.
@@kermitkurtz3337it’s not overpriced for an American sports car.
Got an early '23 Z06 from MacMulkin for MSRP. and knew within days the car wasn't for me. Ended up getting an '18 M7 Z with 6k miles in mint condition and sold the '23 for more than I paid once the 6 months were up. The C8Z is a great track car, but for around town driving and trips, the M7 C7Z is smaller, lighter, has better storage and visibility, better fuel economy, sounds WAY better, and cost me ~$50k less than I sold the '23 for, plus has the stick...And I would never own the LT6 and DCT once the warranty was gone...Extended warranty is a must if you plan on keeping the car long term IMO. Save the wave fellas!
I always preferred the top tier cameros over the c7s and c6s, but the c8 is a completely different story. Definitely my car for the next 3-5 years 🙏🏼
That you sir for your comments. Some people, primarily the Porsche and Mustang lovers, are the majority of the complainers. It's called jealousy.
I hated it at first. Now I love it. The ZR1 C8 is amazing!
I always wanted a Corvette. That changed with the C7, which was ok, except for the rear end (which I can't stand). Then along came the C8, and my interest in Corvettes went away completely. The C8 is a derivative design, a poor copy of the Acura NSX. Nothing about the interior or exterior appeals to me. If I ever buy a Corvette, it will be a C6 ZR1. Meanwhile, I'm very happy with my 2018 Cadillac CTS-V. I get all of the Corvette's performance, along with luxury and fantastic looks to boot.
The C8 is awesome!! I got mine recently and absolutely love it!!
Opinions vary! I absolutely love mine! 2LT, Z51, HTC and always gets stared at and pointed at. Kids absolutely love it.
Don’t judge the book by its cover. So don’t judge a car just by its image. One man’s trash another man’s treasure.
One thing that does suck on the C8..... The plastic volume button, and yes, it feels cheap. Come on GM, you could have done better. Otherwise, everything else is A+
The fact that people are hating on this car C8 is unbelievable... I myself own a 2023- 3LT C8 STINGRAY HTC 70TH EDITION Z51.. I can attest to the fact that this car is superior in every aspect, from driving on the street and on the highway unmatched.. There's always gonna be people have opinion. That's all they are opinions, it's up to an individual to make up their own likes and dislikes...
I love my C8 Z51. I thought Chevy outdid themselves with the C7 but when the C8 came out they jump the bar. Can't see how they'll outdue themselves with the C9
I still think the C7 is better looking but for the money the C8 is a world beater
I’m a Ford guy and I’d own one of those in a minute. I think it is a beautiful design.
One can definitely not beat that price point. Real cool car design.
That Blue Pre Production Model actually looks much better. But then the stlylists back then were better artists.
I loved my 2024 C8 Convertible, but there were so many of them it didn’t feel special. Plus there’s a blind spot on sides of the car and if wasn’t for blind spot warning it would be tough to change lanes in traffic. It’s a beautiful car, drives and sounds great but not exclusive. I sold it after 6 months and I’m hoping to get a 2025 Porsche GTS. Dope car, but I want a special car that everybody doesn’t drive.
The C8 looks stunning in person. And the drive is really amazing. I think people are that hate the car just can't afford it.
Just like the Rolls Royce Phantom. I rented one for 8 hours for only $500 on a special. My friend overheard people saying it was ugly. I think they were just jealous. It was white and stunning.
first generation in this design, a good starting point for refinement of upcoming models. Prices will head upward also.
I love new car it's great to be mid engine! Just prefer round tail lights but I bet that's soon.
A hater’s gonna hate. Please. Don’t hate, appreciate….
I would much rather the look of a C5' 6,or 7.They look too much like every other super car to me.
I start getting pissed with this guy at the first. I thought he was a hater. Turns out he’s now talking good things.
The C8 is by far the very best Corvette ever and an engineering tour de force. I love everything about it except the wall of switches that leaves no arm rest for the passenger. It should provide excellent comfort for both driver and passenger. If the design team could come up with a way to move the buttons to the dash and provide a suitable armrest for the passenger, it would be perfect.
Good job calling out the dissenters. The C8 corvette looks amazing. I'm looking forward to the 2025 model with the redesigned interior to get rid of the wall of HVAC buttons & bringing back the competition yellow.
No change for 2025
Sold my hellcat and bought my c8 convertible a few months and have no regrets. Like you said, Chevy killed it with the design. There’s nothing you can buy outside of a actual super car that will give you the experience a c8 does🏁
Engineering is on point, interior is well built, performance is great. I wish they’d soften the exterior lines and make it prettier.
Wonderfully improved in so many ways. Mr Duntov would be proud. The Mako Shark transition in the 1960s proved that the way the Corvette looked demanded to change as time moved along. I hope Chevrolet continues to change for the better.
I love this car and want one badly. I don't like the WALL in the cockpit but that is rumored to be going away when the refresh happens in 2026. Hopefully the pushrod V8 gets a bit more power too. Can't wait because I'm hoping to get one by then:)
We have a C8 coupe and a C8 HTC, we love these cars. We’ve had C6s(convertibles & Z06) & 2 C7s(GS & a Z06). This car is much nicer as a daily driver and fit and finish is much better than the prior generations.
Gotta luv the rapid depreciating values too!
Its a phenomenal sports car for the money, but fuuuuk, it sure is ugly as sin, especially the mess of a design that is the rear end.
I have a 2023 Stingray.
Absolutely anazing, fast, very well built, very solid car.
$65,900
Porche? Yeah right. This car is a masterpiece.
I have a 2022 2LT non Z51. I love the car and amazingly with some judicious driving ,not poking along but not burning up the tires I can get 30 to 31 mpg. Two things I don’t like the road noise on some roads is so much that I use my Bose noise cancelling headphones, the other complaint is the led brightness on the row of switches. They are impossible to see in the daylight a lot of the time.
I do have to say the C7 is a beautiful automobile. The e Ray and z06 are lookers but the base model looks base. Especially the wheels.
I saw a 2019 Corvette on the freeway and my god it was stunning, perfect proportioned and elegant. After 2019, the corvette looks like an origami nightmare. Whoever designed it, needs to be shown the exit door.
Only high school kids would design a rear like that…
My dad used to drive a taxi for many years. He had a 1986 chevy that he drove as a taxi. I spent a lot of time inside that car as a kid. First thing that I noticed when I sat inside the C8 is how much the car smelled like my dad's taxi. Seems like they have been using the same material. I was immediately turned off by the experience.
Excellent video! We love our 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51 Arctic White with magnetic ride, front lift, performance exhaust, front splitter, black exhaust tips, two tone (black/red) interior and carbon flash painted top, nacelles, low spoiler, mirrors, intake blades, and wheels is the perfect car for us. We will never track it and it’s capable of more performance than we will ever need. Our 2nd Corvette and the best vehicle this 76yo has ever driven. I guess the horde people paying up to $20,000 over MSRP didn’t know what they were getting, we waited until the dust settled and now you can get them for thousands under MSRP. I first drove one in 2020 and loved it, waited for most of the bugs to get worked out and the price to get back to normal. Well worth the wait.
Waited eleven months for my 23' C8.... well worth the wait, the car's a beast.
02 C5 vert owner here. Love the c8. Wish I could afford one.
It's not my favorite corvette but it is an amazing product. Drove the Z51 and I love it. I'd buy the Z06. These are comments from people who never drove the C8
I've had no interest in C3, C4, C5, C6, or C7 Corvettes because they look like a caricature of a sports car, are oversized, and the rear end just looks chopped off. But the C8 first got my interest because of it's performance. Sub 3 seconds 0-60 is impressive. Then I realized how good it looks and decided to buy my first Corvette ever. If anything, my complaint is that the C8 Corvette feels so refined you don't appreciate the power and speed.
Have a 24 hard top and loving every second of it. I'm in south florida (supercars at every stoplight) and I still get looks daily, especially spec out with high wing, 20 black gloss wheels, perf exhaust, etc. Car can be a super cruiser in tour mode or a rocket in sport/track mode. Got mine with 8k off and then put about 4k into with tints, wheels, wing; and nothing comes close in total all around package for mid 70s. I don't need all the extra tech/interior. Just give me close to 500 hp and lets have some fun. Haters will always hate but they usually can't afford it and or just don't get it. Is it perfect - no but pretty close. Regardless - happy riding.
2:10 thank you for showing a REAL Corvette. Round taillights. Pop up headlights. Manual transmission. No stupid E-ray tech. Engine in the right place. Guess I'm an awful purist. Well i gladly die on that hill.
I love my 2021 Z51 HTC. The only thing I do miss is the shift knob for track use on really tight radius corners. I had that on my 2019 Camaro SS, and my C6 Vette. I just liked having the option to go semi-old school to bang through the gears. The paddles work fine, but it’s just my personal preference. I know the purists aren’t crazy about the C8, but that gets cured once you get behind the wheel. As a side note, I have to differ regarding the comment about the C7 being the best front engine version. It would have been for me, but it couldn’t accommodate my 6’4” frame. My C6 was a great fit, but Chevy engineers lost me on the C7. Thus my purchase of the Camaro SS to get me by until the C8 came around.
What about the crappy transmission, Oh, but just change the transmission filter often.
I have a C7 and I really like it but I like the C8 as well.
I think it was the right way for GM to go.
I got a C7 2LT 7sp convertible about a year ago. It's a great cat and a blast to drive but, they are right that car is maxed out on power.
The manual , the looks, and price is why I got the C7 to replace my Pontiac Solstice GXP 5sp manual. But, when it's time for a new car the C8 will be at the top off my list.
gorgeous car, I’m thinking about buying one actually…
Negative comments come from jealous people, C8 is super cool!