What is wrong with me?
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Lately I have been peeking in on the C8 forum. I know, naughty, naughty. I have always disliked that style, but my backbone is weakening and the prices on the used models are starting to get into strike range for me.
As I look at them more, I am finding that I can justify the look of those hideous side intake scoops. I saw an arctic white that did not have a ridiculously large wing and I actually could see myself driving, enjoying, and well........ gulp, loving it. Just because I may love a new 'Juliette' does not mean that I do not still love my 'Old Bessie'
Of course I have not had this major change of heart discussion with the 'finance' manager yet, so it may be a while longer before I could make said change. Maybe i will come to my senses before then, unless the prices keep getting lower.
Please help me......
As I look at them more, I am finding that I can justify the look of those hideous side intake scoops. I saw an arctic white that did not have a ridiculously large wing and I actually could see myself driving, enjoying, and well........ gulp, loving it. Just because I may love a new 'Juliette' does not mean that I do not still love my 'Old Bessie'
Of course I have not had this major change of heart discussion with the 'finance' manager yet, so it may be a while longer before I could make said change. Maybe i will come to my senses before then, unless the prices keep getting lower.
Please help me......
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2. Luggage space. About 30% more usable luggage space and it doesn't get hot.
3. Interior space - The shelf immediately behind the seats provides a place for drinks, snacks, tissues, cameras, radios, etc. In the C8 most of that stuff would go in the frunk which means a stop for access.
4. Head room - I'm 6'4" with a long torso and the C7 seems to have at least another inch and probably more head room.
5. I have 4 more years of warranty, and the car is paid for. Although I keep thinking that C7 parts, especially the electronics, are going to get harder and harder to find.
The C8 has a lot going for it.
3. Interior space - The shelf immediately behind the seats provides a place for drinks, snacks, tissues, cameras, radios, etc. In the C8 most of that stuff would go in the frunk which means a stop for access.
4. Head room - I'm 6'4" with a long torso and the C7 seems to have at least another inch and probably more head room.
5. I have 4 more years of warranty, and the car is paid for. Although I keep thinking that C7 parts, especially the electronics, are going to get harder and harder to find.
The C8 has a lot going for it.
More drinks & snacks means more bathroom stops. I am very judicious with the intake so I don't have too much output.
Not sure about the headroom thing. I have had some people find the C7 too small and others find it just fine.
To me, that is a huge part of the problem. There are already things being obsoleted. Sure, engine and transmission will be easy. The rest, you might have to dumpster dive for parts. I got tired of hearing "obsolete" from my parts guy and have to scrounge around for stuff. Some of which was in worse condition than the parts they were replacing but I can't stand broken stuff around. I did overspend on it so I felt like I had to keep it till the wheels fell off. If I was more certain of the rear engine being a permanent thing, I'd have jumped at the C8 when the wife insisted we get rid of the "Rickety POS" (C4) one Saturday morning.
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My neighbor has a C8 Stingray for 4 years now. He has had zero problems with it. He is a couple of years older than me, so like me, he drives like an old guy driving a corvette. So it seems to me that there are ways to avoid issues with these cars and still enjoy driving it. It is a bit more risky by purchasing used.
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My neighbor has a C8 Stingray for 4 years now. He has had zero problems with it. He is a couple of years older than me, so like me, he drives like an old guy driving a corvette. So it seems to me that there are ways to avoid issues with these cars and still enjoy driving it. It is a bit more risky by purchasing used.
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Fortunately, the kitchen was done a couple of years ago. There are many other projects still needing attention. I am psyching myself into what I can offer to sweeten the pot.
Thats what my finance manager says is next.
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Do you understand the "C4 is the last of the true Corvettes" I used to hear when I was in the C4 forum? Wanna bet that in 20 years, the C8 will be the last of the true Corvettes according to many C8 owners when the new generations comes out?
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I think the C8 is so incongruous looking and silly. I appreciate the C4 more because of it. I wanted to like it... it's just too damn ugly for me..
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