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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 08:57 PM
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I heard from a trusted source that the plant is planning is starting back up on the 18th, with production of 2021 cars. Approximately 2700 2020’s built. We’ll see what happens.
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Some people have such a hard on for their dislike of this car, they cannot help but spout about it every chance they get......... I guess if it makes them feel good, and brings some sunlight to their basement, so be it.......


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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 12:23 AM
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Yah, and what about the suppliers ? are they up and running ? will they be ?

and who is your trusted source ? EFHutton ?

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I don't think Gerald will rush back anytime soon to share anymore red hot, inside scoop after taking that shot.
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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They had made 2741 2020's when the Plant closed. When they resume, presumably on May 18th, they will continue to build 2020's until September. My 2020 is sitting, unfinished on the Assembly line. I have a 2020 VIN.
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Originally Posted by capevettes
my 2020 is sitting, unfinished on the assembly line. I have a 2020 vin.
Ouch
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dahogan
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Ya, close but no cigar. It's been kind of an excruciating process. Never thought it would take a year, from day of order, to get the car. Plus, I'm forced to drive these old dinosaurs while I wait
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 12:59 PM
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Feel for you bud. Must be horrible having to decide which of the 5 or 6 (or 7, I can't recall now) to take out each nice day. It's getting to the point that you might need to tell your dealer to apply your deposit to a 2021. How crummy would it be to take delivery of your 2020 just days before the new 2021s come out.
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I just checked the C8 forum, it's seems to me many complaints instead of praise for this new version. Poor engineering, orange peel paint, etc. If your still waiting for your order to be filled you may want to reconsider.
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Originally Posted by Brenda1
I just checked the C8 forum, it's seems to me many complaints instead of praise for this new version. Poor engineering, orange peel paint, etc. If your still waiting for your order to be filled you may want to reconsider.
The praise far outweighs the complaints. I certainly expected there to be some teething issues with an entirely new platform. It's alot of car for the money, as Corvette always has been.
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Originally Posted by capevettes
The praise far outweighs the complaints. I certainly expected there to be some teething issues with an entirely new platform. It's alot of car for the money, as Corvette always has been.
I am not cancelling my 2021 MY order and I am at the top of the list fwiw.
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Think of it being a frame off restoration. A year doesn’t seem so bad to me. Since I have two more to go. Lol.
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I have seen 2 or 3 here in San Diego, not that impressed IMHO
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Looks well on track to be the most successful Corvette in many generations, maybe the best ever.
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Yup GM has finally made an affordable Lambo look-alike for the unwashed masses....so proud !
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
Yup GM has finally made an affordable Lambo look-alike for the unwashed masses....so proud !
You are being sarcastic, but that is actually true.

Personally, I've always wanted a Ferrari but don't live anywhere close to a dealership and am not about to put up with the hassle that would entail. So the C8, with service available anywhere and everywhere, is a no-brainer. Rather than a "poor man's exotic", I look at it as a practical man's exotic.

And FWIW I ran it past the 66 and it assured me it would not feel the least bit diminished by the presence of a C8.
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Do I smell an instant collectors item ??? Only 2700 cars !
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Some people have such a hard on for their dislike of this car, they cannot help but spout about it every chance they get......... I guess if it makes them feel good, and brings some sunlight to their basement, so be it.......


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And so when did expressing an opinion on a car here violate any forum rules ?

I don’t hate the car, I’m just not crazy about what it’s morphed into.

I live in Florida. No basement and sun shines all the time.
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Originally Posted by Dad's '66 427
Some people have such a hard on for their dislike of this car, they cannot help but spout about it every chance they get......... I guess if it makes them feel good, and brings some sunlight to their basement, so be it.......
As my mother pounded into my head many times while growing up, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all"
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