Wouldn’t trade
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Little Rock AR
I KINDA wanted one......I did the math.....built the car online uncountable times..........and then online built a new Camaro LT1 with a 6 speed stick and it came in at half the cost.....
Then considered the 520 HP supercharged Camaro 6 speed stick in my garage....it is already paid for and runs like a scalded ape.....so....
No C8 at this time.
Then considered the 520 HP supercharged Camaro 6 speed stick in my garage....it is already paid for and runs like a scalded ape.....so....
No C8 at this time.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Salt Lake City Utah
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (stock)
Yes but there will be many tens of thousands of dollars difference between the two. I love my C3 and C7 but let's face it, the C8 is a better car but our hearts go where they go.
Last edited by Jon Hekking; Jun 10, 2020 at 11:09 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Republic of Texas
I'm one of the few that I'm just not a fan of the C2's lines. I own a C3 because of the fantastic lines and curves , not because I had to settle or couldn't afford a C2.
With that said, the C8 is a fantastic car .
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
I love the new C8....just waiting to win one in the Ronald McDonald House raffle. My problem will be garage space so likely the C3 would hafta go.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Dallas
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If it were not for the 1000 horses under the hood of my C7 I would be a definite buyer of the C8 …. 
… But the C3 would stay.
… But the C3 would stay.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: PHX AZ
Front Wheel Drive
I own 3 Front wheel drive sports cars....they are fantastic. I've raced them to great effect. Surely you meant front engine, rear drive????
BTW....If I wanted a ACURA NSX Clone...I'd have bought one. Not a fan of the C-8. Styling was dated and disharmonious before it hit the streets. We own a classic.
Not so sure how history will treat the C-8. My prediction....though I'll be dead by then.....It's going to get all the respect a C-4 gets now.
Unkahal
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Northern Wisconsin
Front Wheel Drive???
I own 3 Front wheel drive sports cars....they are fantastic. I've raced them to great effect. Surely you meant front engine, rear drive????
BTW....If I wanted a ACURA NSX Clone...I'd have bought one. Not a fan of the C-8. Styling was dated and disharmonious before it hit the streets. We own a classic.
Not so sure how history will treat the C-8. My prediction....though I'll be dead by then.....It's going to get all the respect a C-4 gets now.
Unkahal
I own 3 Front wheel drive sports cars....they are fantastic. I've raced them to great effect. Surely you meant front engine, rear drive????
BTW....If I wanted a ACURA NSX Clone...I'd have bought one. Not a fan of the C-8. Styling was dated and disharmonious before it hit the streets. We own a classic.
Not so sure how history will treat the C-8. My prediction....though I'll be dead by then.....It's going to get all the respect a C-4 gets now.
Unkahal
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,399
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Well heck, if it was an even trade, I would do it.
Then If I was in the mood I could sell it and get whatever I wanted. Been trading in cars for something different all my life.
Doubt if I could ever affoed one tho.
Then If I was in the mood I could sell it and get whatever I wanted. Been trading in cars for something different all my life.
Doubt if I could ever affoed one tho.
Last edited by KenSny; Jun 10, 2020 at 12:59 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
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From: los altos hills california
Keeping my 69 ... and .... I have a two car garage. I am on a wait list for a 2021 at this point.
Finally saw a C8 on the road today, although from a distance. True exotic look. The only thing about these cars I am not happy with is the color choices. The yellow looks green and Long Beach Red is gone. Oh wait, there is another thing, I really don't like the side scoop.
Finally saw a C8 on the road today, although from a distance. True exotic look. The only thing about these cars I am not happy with is the color choices. The yellow looks green and Long Beach Red is gone. Oh wait, there is another thing, I really don't like the side scoop.
Race Director
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From: Virginia
Race Director
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From: Napa Valley California
I wouldn’t trade my C3 for a C8.
The C3 is an American classic, sports car and hot rod all rolled into one.
The C8’s are beautiful and if I wanted another new car to drive I would definitely purchase a C8.
Since I couldn’t afford both I’ll keep the C3.
The C3 is an American classic, sports car and hot rod all rolled into one.
The C8’s are beautiful and if I wanted another new car to drive I would definitely purchase a C8.
Since I couldn’t afford both I’ll keep the C3.
