While I agree there should still be a full manual option available, this is not an Automatic in the traditional sense of the word.

 

I went from a C4 to a C7. C7 was a lemon and GM can choke on it. Went to a C5. Love the car even though it's a little older. No way in hell would I gamble on a first or even third year C8.

 

got to give the C8 at least 1-2 years to work out the bugs

 

Count me out. I love my C5 and I drove it today thinking I will never let it go until I am too old to drive a manual.

No interest in any newer vette. And I could go buy one tomorrow with cash.

I am 64 years young. I have had my 2000 vert for 13 years...... so I figure I have another 13-15 years left to row thru the gears.

By then my left knee will be ready for replacement and maybe I move to an automatic (not a vette).

 

I can live with a DCT as it is like a manual in a sense. I drove a BMW with one and it was impressive. Efficient and out shifts an auto and manual hands down. The Corvette is evolving and I'm looking forward to seeing where they take it.

 

The sad reality is that I’m driving a C5 because a new C7 was way out of my budget. I’ve got three kids between 8 and 15.

so, obviously a C8 ain’t in my immediate future.

 

You aren't missing much.

 

Just remember that the 2014 is arguably the most reliable C-7.

 

I have two kids headed to college starting next year so I will enjoy my C5 Z06 for a little while longer. I wouldn't be opposed to moving up to a C6, C7, (or even C8 a few years down the road) if the it's the right car and the right deal. C6 would have to be a Grand Sport or Z06 though. Could live with a base model C7. In the meantime, I love rippin' through the gears and hearing that Magnuson supercharger sing. The C8 is better looking than I anticipated. I like it.

 

As soon as I saw the C8, I said "Cant wait to pick one of those up in 10-15 years when its depreciated." Not a fan of cars that depreciate more than $2K per year or so.

 

Disclaimer - Just my opinion:

I think comparing a C5 to a C8 is a bit like comparing a '57 Chevy to a modern car, although that analogy is a bit extreme. The C5 (and the C6) hold a place in the auto enthusiast world that is different from a C8 market. I bought my C5 because I like Corvettes, I like the body style (much different from C7 or C8), and I like to personalize it. There is a huge market for people who personalize their C5 (and other cars like it). I don't see there being many options to personalize a C8, other than how you order it, and what's the fun in that? Maybe the aftermarket grows with the C8, but what is there left to do to it? Wheels? Air freshener? Floor mats? stickers? Leather wrapped cup holder? Are you gonna buy a C8 and upgrade the cam? Headers? Coil over suspension? Word is you can't even tune the C8, the ECM is said to be locked from the factory. And even if it wasn't, who are you going to turn loose on that high-tech tune? Hopefully I'm making a point here, but I just don't see that the C5 is capable of being compared to a C8. Now obviously, there are some people who are considering moving on and getting the C8, but for many of us, the C8 probably can't fill the void that some of us have to just tinker with our car, upgrade this and that, personalize it mechanically and cosmetically, and see if we can't ultimately build our own personal version of what GM "should have built just for me." The C5, to me, is the perfect blend of old school and high tech. Now with that said, I like the C8 a lot, but I love my C5 Z06. I love it so much that most of the time I drive it (not as often as I'd like), it's almost a spiritual experience. A lifetime of building and restoring multiple cars has brought me to this particular automobile. Maybe it won't be as fast as a new C8, maybe it will. Maybe I'll grow out of it someday and want something else. To me, that doesn't really matter. To me, it's a package that includes my excitement when I upgrade something and feel the results, then sit back and see what "I've done." Successfully making payments on a new C8 won't give me that same satisfaction. Maybe I am a member of a diminishing population of automotive enthusiasts who still want to actually be able to work on their car and make it different and better. I understand why GM built the C8: their marketing team determined they could sell them to people. Just my opinion, have an awesome day and go somewhere in your C5 today.

 

ECM is not locked. That was proven to be a rumor.

 

and if it was locked there will eventually be a workaround like the c7 zr1, it didn't take them long and it isn't cheap but it's not the end of the road either

 

Youll be able to do all that same stuff on a C8, now if you dont want to wrench or change a 60k dollar car, I dont blame you. Also, they will be able to tune the C8. Those rumors come out with every new car, few months after getting hands their on it, youll see the first tuning gains. The day this will be true is the day the EPA or someone requires over the air check ins or it bricks the car, but your licensing it at that point.

In spirit of the thread, I would take a C8 hands down over any other generation. Now back to reality, Ill keep learning and shopping for a budget oriented C5 haha

 

I recently stated in another thread about how much I would like to own the new C8. Assuming they become readily available enough in a year or two its definitely a goal I'll work toward. Its really the only new Corvette since the C5 that I've been excited about. The only bad thing is I'll have to get rid of my C5Z because of needing the garage space unless I can come up with a creative workaround for that.

 

The only Corvette I'm moving to after my C5 is a C2. I'm afraid I'm just not a fan of the euro-exotic design direction the Corvette has steered toward. If they end up designing a throw-back retro style Vette, I'd be willing to give it more than a passing glance.
I humbly apologize to all who love the new C8, and may have taken offense, it is not my intention to disparage your tastes; it's just that I'm one of the (very) few who aren't drawn to that design/style. I do hope this new iteration keeps Corvette strong and viable for the future.

 

Would love to, but can't have that AND the Hellcat so no C8 for me right now. Hc wins b/c C8 is not a winter daily lol

 

at the VERY least they could keep round tail lights of some sort ?????????????? at night could be a Camaro or a Malibu ????????

 

You should never buy a Jag then.

 

Not unless I get a huge lump of money. No way I am paying 7 years for a 60k plus car. That is the cost of my first house in 92.
I might be in the market for a the used ones that people are selling to buy a c8. You got to figure the used car price are going to drop a lot.