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Second is the horrific build quality from cheap GM controls the build materials will look nice for 6 months before they start to deteriorate and rattles appear everywhere. The exterior paint work will be thin and spotty at best. Fit and finish is not a theme GM has ever embraced as they build at a low quality price point. I would much rather GM build a high quality Corvette with better materials and charge $100k. Price point of the models shown at the release is perhaps high $88k usd?? Nobody wants the entry level Corvette as they are very low rent even by GM standards so forget the under $60k wow factor. You have to really hate your passenger to make them sit in the passenger seat as it looks as if they are quarantined. I realize some GM products are exceeding cheap, however this looks nicely done. All hydro-formed aluminum, for a mid-engined car it appears to be constructed like any of the other high end exotics I've seen. |
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07-21-2019, 04:17 PM | #69 |
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Thought they couldn't move the exhaust tips closer to center like on M cars, because there were too many components in the way. From this pic that doesn't look like it's the case. You can see the downpipes on either side of the transmission. That's a fail, IMO the exhaust tips look not only too small, but also weird at the corners of the car. Wouldn't stop me from getting the car, just one of those why on Earth questions. Then again, one look at the G80 M3 and the C8 looks stellar in comparison.
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07-21-2019, 06:09 PM | #72 | |
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In any case this car will sell well based on the initial marketing. However, the Camaro has proven to be a spectacular car, yet GM can't give them away. I live in a large city and I barely ever see Camaros. There are tons of used Camaros on AutoTrader and the like. I hope that GM genuinely got this car right, though I can't see myself in one. I heard the new Porsche Cayman GTS is getting the same 4.0 liter motor from the GT4 next year, just detuned to about 410hp. If I find the need for a mid-engined car, that would be my choice |
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07-21-2019, 06:23 PM | #73 | |
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Oh, I forgot the 2016 BMW M4 GTS . . . . |
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07-21-2019, 06:34 PM | #75 |
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I have no ill will to GM other than I lost a crap load of money on their bail out years back. I feel like I have owned the current Stingray Z51 as my elderly neighbor asked me to do about everything to his car since delivery from set up to teaching him the driving modes. At this point of my automobile ownership I just couldnt live with the horrific build quality. His car has been plagued with all kinds of electrical issues to overheating and the guy drives it easy and only puts 2k miles a year on it in perfect weather.
I have a lot of miles logged in his Z51 and I feel I know what the car can do with running many Draggy times in it. I am the only one that has really driven it hard. He wanted me to get a ZR1 that was on sale locally at a good deal but even after the test drive and spending time in it, it still feels like GM truly can’t build a quality vehicle. The history and discipline of GM isn’t there in building a quality vehicle. I got back into my 911 C4S and the German quality washed over me to a point where I don’t care how much faster the ZR1 was, I can’t deal with a Chevy and all that ownership includes. Corvette are everywhere where I live and it’s not a stretch to see 3 of them parked out side Walmart almost all summer long so it won’t be long till the new one is everywhere. I am thrilled with my M2C and it matches my personality and driving style. Last edited by MystroX5; 07-21-2019 at 06:52 PM.. |
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07-21-2019, 11:14 PM | #79 | |
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For the record, I've owned 6 BMW's. I just sold my 2017 M2. Rattled like you can't imagine both inside and out - had to continually take it in for the M-perf exhaust rattle and never could fix the interior rattles. The paint on all of my bmws (except alpine white) had orange peel from the factory. The fit and finish in this vehicle looks nicer than the M2 at the same price. I just don't understand the hate. This car is literally the best value under then sun right now and you want to post videos of the previous generation as some kind of proof for the new model? Even if the 0-60 times are off by 30%, this is still a car that goes to 60 faster than just about anything in the price range. If you want the same car for $100k or more, Acura and Audi are happy to oblige. |
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07-22-2019, 12:27 AM | #80 | |
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I see this all over this forum unfortunately. Same folks who "decided" to go with the OG M2 instead of the M2C. The C8 Vette is hands down a performer and the M2C isn't in it's league. This is all coming from an M2C owner who just picked his up yesterday. I'll tell you this much once they come out with their ZO6 I'm selling my M2C. |
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07-22-2019, 06:48 AM | #81 | |
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I am sharing my experience with actual ownership and my perspective. Why would you think the new Corvette’s dna would be any different than previous models?? Every new generation Corvette release is always the same. They claim it’s all new with better build quality and it never is. If you can’t see the over all build quality difference between a Chevy and BMW then go buy a Chevy and save your money. Regardless how fast a car is, it can’t outrun poor build quality. I own many cars at the same time for different uses in my fleet. My 3 decade long Porsche 911 ownership experience as well as Audi, MB and BMW over those years has a significant different build quality experience over the 2 Corvettes I have owned. Every time I purchased a Corvette while owning my German cars I end up questioning my laps of judgment and end up traded them on at a huge loss. I fell for the “it’s better this time” hype from GM. (My only bigger car mistakes was possible a Ferrari Modena or Range Rover....ugh). You can go faster for a lot cheaper than the C8 Corvette if your willing to modify many lower priced cars if that is your main goal. The take away is don’t get swept away with the mega hype surrounding every release of a Corvette as history shows nothing really changes. As a European car fan I fell for it and regretted it each time. This is not a rant but my real world experience and take on the Corvette ownership. Last edited by MystroX5; 07-22-2019 at 07:54 AM.. |
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GM has realized the competition and in this iteration, they're attempting to entice the higher end market. As such, I believe the C8 has stepped up their game in interior quality when you go into their higher end trim levels. No matter how you look at it, they're competing in the $60K segment (GM's original demographic) and now in the low $100K.
Really interested to see how the competitors will respond.
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I don’t see the M2 Competition and the Corvette as rivals, even if the base C8 is close in price.
One is a high performance German sports coupe. One is a super high performance racer boy image sports car. I’d love to be a race car driver, but I don’t need to look like one every day. No offense meant, it’s just not for me. Last edited by natmad; 07-22-2019 at 08:25 AM.. |
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This is the last Z51 I have a lot of testing/experience with. Last edited by MystroX5; 07-22-2019 at 07:55 AM.. |
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Still keeping my M2C.
Love the fact Corvette finally came out with a mid engine car and an affordable one at that. I think it's really cool and will definitely help to change the market. With that said, I just like my M2C. It's a fun car. |
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