KenHorse

Rather interesting take considering you own a '14

Maxpowers

I totally agree. Hard to make a decision without any facts. We don't even know what it looks like.

mschuyler

It's a matter of faith. There is no "correct" answer.

V Vette

As faith would have it, we jumped from our C6 to C7 and Im not looking back..... Its futile (as one posted already).... LOL

Maxpowers

You have a point. The C7 was a vast improvement over the C6. Hopefully the C8 continues down that path. But I'd never commit to putting down $100k+ on faith. Let's hope GM gets it right.

Rebel Yell

That's the reason we went ahead with the GS purchase Ken. The unknowns are just to many right now. I ask Mike Furman some of the same questions we are pondering now, and his answer was that no one knows. Also, there are still a lot of variables. So, if Mr Corvette doesn't know, no body knows.

I answered that poll with a "I just don't know yet". At this time we aren't interested in a C8 because of the unknowns. I just bought a '19 GS, and will hang onto to it for several years. Hopefully things will be more definite soon for the C8, and folks can make an educated decision.

Avanti

Apart from the C8 still being a "phantom" product, if one is up to buying and ALL new, high-tech GM car the first year of production AND have the guts to take it to the local Shivy dealer when it needs something, which it most likely will... absolutely buy a C8! Not me... never bought a new Vette before the 5th production year.

Corvette ED

I buy a new Corvette every 2-3 years and my 16 will be 3 years old in June. I bought a 2015 new when GM had the 15% off deal. I kept it 9 months and traded it on my 2016 Corvette for two reasons. One I missed owning a convertible, Two the deal was too good to pass up. In my state, you get a sales tax credit for the amount of the trade you only pay tax on the difference.

Skid Row Joe

The 2013 ordered C7 members were well rewarded in satisfaction. IIRC, Other than perhaps not getting as good a deal as those that bought later in 2014, they're one happy bunch of C7 buyers.

fumbling

That makes a big difference when you're talking Corvette or more expensive cars; in CA there is no sales tax credit, you would pay around 8% sales tax + dmv fees every time you bought a new car even with a trade in.

ZO6 cracker

V Vette

Whenever it (C8) comes out, I will get one I have $$$$... Regardless if you like mid engine or not, if it does not have room for your golf clubs or your just too fat...it will make the C7 look old, just like the C7 did to the C6. Simply a better car.... you all will want one eventually (exceptions are the criteria mentioned)....

shakinrock

IF and when C7's are being discontinued you might want to be in the very front of the line if there is something about a C7 that is no longer available in its replacement (ie C8). While nothing it certain, if you want a manual transmission you better be in line before they are all gone. Otherwise you may have to settle for an expensive car that does not check all the very important boxes (for you). Same with a convertible.

449er

That's a novel idea, I never heard anyone call a C7 a mid engine platform before?

DALE#3

Are you sure?Well the C7 has so much.How much more do you need? Possibly a couple things are better But for the loss and cost I don't think so.
Especially after viewing Mike Furman's Facebook page.A couple sneak interior photo's and artist rendering of finish body.Are these 100 percent?
Interior looks improved.Not liking the LONG ****
Very Pleased with the 17 GS.Other than the seat bolster! All Great
https://www.carscoops.com/2019/01/ex...BW9-gQA0_luTg0

V Vette

LOL, its in our blood so I will say, YES Im sure...Lets see in a year when I post: "Did you say you would not get a C8 but did"....Lol

DALE#3

Funny how we make adjustments to a huge design change.Round to square taillights for a recent change.Said Wow Back in the day when a Monte Carlo went Round to Square Headlights.
How old are you now?

V Vette

It is funny and interesting.. No different than fashion..Bell bottoms, straight legs, boot cut..LOL...Its all good. Now, what color C8 you thinking, lol..

Thunder22

don't believe the hoopla about that price, it's more than likely going to be 5-10% over a C7 price.

fumbling

That is true, when I first got my Corvette and parked it next to my other car side by side in the garage (they are roughly the same length), I noticed the Corvette seats were where the back seats were in my SUV.