NEW RIDE Jack's Hypersonic Gray C8

[Jack]

2/14/21 UPDATE

I wasn't able to get an order in for the C8.R by the time my dealer got his allocation, all 1,000 C8.R's were gone.

so, this afternoon I took delivery of my second choice.

Initial impressions, after 35 miles

• fastest new car purchase ever, I was in and out within 45 mins
• break-in rev limiter is poopy
• I really miss not having a third pedal
• interior is light years ahead of my old C6
• center stack is a bit strange, and isolates you from the passenger
• the B pillar is a colossal blind spot
• love the steering wheel
• front lift is awesome
• kinda wish I went with a convertible, we'll see what it's like when the weather warms up

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[LikeABauce302]

That color combo is hot. I like gray with red interior. I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Nothing to critique, it's fantastic looking.

 

[Lead Pipe]

-Personally, I see no need for Z51. I can't out drive the base cars suspension. For resale though I completely understand adding the option.
-I also would never get the glass roof with any color other than black on a C7 or C8 since GM is now painting the A pillars and the roof is now more than just a halo.
-Hypersonic is an awesome color, I think it looks great with the red interior. GT1 seats are supposed to be more comfortable.
-I also agree with coupe over convertible. I also like being able to see the engine through the back window.
-2LT is a must order option.

I'm super jealous of your order

 

[Gone_2022]

I like that color, but I like it in the C8.R trim. I think the accents they add to that really make the C8 what it should look like.


For me personally for a “base” vette i would only get the C8.R edition

 

[greasy]

Looks great, get the worst wheels possible on the car and then go aftermarket because the stock wheels suck ass.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Ummm.. It's Jack... He's getting a convertible.. Period...

Have you ever seen that hair flying in the wind so majestically...

 

[Jack]

Ummm.. It's Jack... He's getting a convertible.. Period...

Have you ever seen that hair flying in the wind so majestically...

if the C8 didn't have the removable roof, there would be no question, convertible without a doubt.

a coupe with the roof panel removed will still allow my silver locks to flow through the air.

 

[Bru]

My thoughts on the convertible https://www.cars.com/articles/shoul...e-2020-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-428225/

 

[jason05gt]

You built it right in terms of options and color. No comments here, but I’m curious if the dealer is charging ADM.

 

[Jack]

Looks great, get the worst wheels possible on the car and then go aftermarket because the stock wheels suck ass.

if I were planning on keeping it for a long time, I would agree.

for now, I think the black wheels are worth the $995 bucks as an interim solution, versus dropping $4-6K for "nicer" wheels

 

[Bru]

Z51 will be good for resale, but I don't think it adds anything unless you're tracking the car, and the base Vette is an unbelievably comfortable grand tourer with its all-season tires.

 

[Jack]

You built it right in terms of options and color. No comments here, but I’m curious if the dealer is charging ADM.

$5K markup, which I think is reasonable for such a quick turnaround.

the dealers without a markup are at least 12 months out for delivery

 

[greasy]

if I were planning on keeping it for a long time, I would agree.

for now, I think the black wheels are worth the $995 bucks as an interim solution, versus dropping $4-6K for "nicer" wheels

 

[Jack]

My thoughts on the convertible https://www.cars.com/articles/shoul...e-2020-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-428225/

great article.

but I'm still a bit undecided. and I'm just not sold on it being worth the $6,500 premium.


Reasons for getting the Convertible -

• I like the styling / lines of the convertible with the top down, much better than coupe. looks more "exotic"
• 30mph top down operation, no need to mess with the removable coupe top
• I love having convertibles for my fun/weekend cars, it's a nice point of differentiation from my daily driver

Reasons against getting the Convertible -

• The $6,500 premium isn't likely to be recouped during resale
• The pool of buyers is smaller for convertibles, when I go to sell it
• The coupe's removable roof is probably enough for me to be happy with

 

[SleeperLS]

I wouldn’t change a thing with that color combo. But, I do love me a nice metallic dark gray. IMO you made a great car.

 

[boostedguy05]

Are you going with the black 5 spokes, or the black tridents. I think the 5 spoke look basic, but really like the tridents on these cars for a factory option.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I'm just hear to read the comments on the majestic locks....

 

[Huggerorange73]

 

[Jack]

Are you going with the black 5 spokes, or the black tridents. I think the 5 spoke look basic, but really like the tridents on these cars for a factory option.

I went with the 5 spoke, because they're black. The tridents are only partially painted gray.

vs:

 

[Mook]

Hate the wheels, love everything else.

 

[Jack]

Hate the wheels, love everything else.

yeah, the factory options kinda suck for wheels

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Take the $6500 for the convertible and instead spend it on wheels

The engine window is sick

 

[Jack]

Take the $6500 for the convertible and instead spend it on wheels

The engine window is sick

The order I'm placing is for a coupe... I've considered the 'vert, but in the end I think I'll be fine with the coupe

 

[Shawn1112]

I'm a fan of everything except the wheels and I'm sure your tired of hearing that lol.