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Old 12-06-2018, 06:47 PM
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I have it from a source (sorry can't disclose) the REAL NAMES of the C8 line up!!!! I only have names, no prices but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to fill in the blanks on that one.

OK, here we go:

C8 Base - Manatee

C8 Upgrade Pkg 1 - Manta Ray

C8 Upgrade Pkg 2 - Sting Ray

C8 Upgrade Pkg 3 (top of the line) - Zora Kingfish

As I understand from my source (sorry, still can't disclose) the hybrid will be along in a year or two and will be names the Electric Eel!!

I hope you're all as excited about this as I am. Imagine, one can start as a Manatee and wind up the Kingfish in a couple of years.

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This all sounds a bit fishy to me...
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^^^^
Uh....I think the OP was poking some fun at the various Aquatic names being thrown around....
AKA...it's a joke.
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Just shut this section down, the whole thing.

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its gonna be called the ISOPOD. and its gonna have 8 wheel drive...
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Yes, of course! Therefore weather won't be a barrier! Truly a global automobile.
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Rename please "Breaking Wind"
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This all sounds a bit fishy to me...
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This is probably some of the most accurate information posted in the section to date.
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rats I was hoping the name qould be StingMan Zoray
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Manatee? Right. A large, lumbering slow moving mammal that only lives in warm water. Gee, what a great thing to name a corvette after.

NOT!
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
I have it from a source (sorry can't disclose) the REAL NAMES of the C8 line up!!!! I only have names, no prices but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to fill in the blanks on that one.

OK, here we go:

C8 Base - Manatee

C8 Upgrade Pkg 1 - Manta Ray

C8 Upgrade Pkg 2 - Sting Ray

C8 Upgrade Pkg 3 (top of the line) - Zora Kingfish

As I understand from my source (sorry, still can't disclose) the hybrid will be along in a year or two and will be names the Electric Eel!!

I hope you're all as excited about this as I am. Imagine, one can start as a Manatee and wind up the Kingfish in a couple of years.
funniet post of all. Some wont get that you are mocking the “insider info revelation” posts.
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I want the base model. In blue.
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Originally Posted by firstvettesoon
This all sounds a bit fishy to me...
Jeez, take it easy Marlin

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Seems legit
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We have just jumped the Shark.......
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Originally Posted by ByByBMW
Manatee? Right. A large, lumbering slow moving mammal that only lives in warm water. Gee, what a great thing to name a corvette after.

NOT!
I think the name "Manatee" must be a referring to the characteristics of a typical Corvette owner vice the car. Just say'n......
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Now’s the time for NV’s. “Flounder” pic.

even though it seems that the name Manta Ray Will be used in someway since it has been trademarked by GM, a large slow moving lumbering fish does not seem apropo. Halibut would also be a candidate under those naming guidelines

still think mako shark would be a much better name, but hey! If we really don’t like the moniker, A little fishing line and a hair dryer and the problem is solved


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Quite possibly the best post in here all week. Good one OP.
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I want the base model. In blue.

and just to keep the record straight. On this side of the pond it would be called a Man-a-coffee.
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funniet post of all. Some wont get that you are mocking the “insider info revelation” posts.



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