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What will be your primary use for the C8?

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Old 02-20-2019, 10:07 AM
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Assuming the next gen Corvette is ME, and assuming it is within the realm of reasonable pricing - lets just assume for this poll that, if you are able to buy a new C7 now, you'll be able to afford the C8 as well, what will you primary use case be for a ME C8?

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What about tracking it?

What about non-daily use, but more than weekend use?

FWIW, these are how I intend to use mine. You may want to consider expanding your poll choices.
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Old 02-20-2019, 10:13 AM
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What about tracking it?

What about non-daily use, but more than weekend use?

FWIW, these are how I intend to use mine. You may want to consider expanding your poll choices.
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Daily driver, light track use.
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Tornado Chasing.Low profile,4 wheel drive,fiberglass body,high horsepower,navigation and nice sound system to listen to the radio calls. All I need is to replace all the glass.

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Mine will not be a daily driver, nor will it be used only on weekends. I will bring it to cruise ins and shows. My primary use will be for my pleasure, whenever I feel like driving it...which is often. I just like to drive. Trips or just for the sake of enjoying a fine automobile. That's the way I have always used my Corvettes.
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A golf cart.
damn, beat me to it.
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LOL @ "golf cart", I was thinking the same thing.

Poll is very limited, apparently the OP thinks cars are only used in 3 manners.
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It's going to be a standard production car...not a low or limited production exotic...It WILL BE a daily driver...drive the snot out of it...then drive it some more.

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Originally Posted by kozmic
Assuming the next gen Corvette is ME, and assuming it is within the realm of reasonable pricing - lets just assume for this poll that, if you are able to buy a new C7 now, you'll be able to afford the C8 as well, what will you primary use case be for a ME C8?
Picking up easy and clueless chicks, the "pump-and-and dumps", just like I would do in a Ferrari or Lambo.


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“ what will be the primary use of the C8 ? “


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Originally Posted by OnPoint
What about tracking it?

What about non-daily use, but more than weekend use?

FWIW, these are how I intend to use mine. You may want to consider expanding your poll choices.
Can't seem to figure out how to edit the poll, but for the most part, just trying to gauge the split between those who will daily, and those who will use for limited miles or very limited miles. IMO, consumer use case is going to ultimately drive the future of pricing/availability.

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Poll needs classification for Road Car.
Old 02-20-2019, 02:27 PM
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Depends on what else I have in my garage. If I keep the C7 as my trackday car, then the C8 will be a convertible and I will drive it as much as I can. I would classify it as a "nice weather daily driver".

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[QUOTE=capevettes;1598913192]Mine will not be a daily driver, nor will it be used only on weekends. I will bring it to cruise ins and shows. My primary use will be for my pleasure, whenever I feel like driving it...which is often. I just like to drive. Trips or just for the sake of enjoying a fine automobile. That's the way I have always used my Corvettes.[/QUOT

Same here!
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Old 02-20-2019, 07:46 PM
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Not on your list but I use my car whenever I like. Since I’m retired I might decide to go to the beach on Tuesday or maybe the mountains on Thursday. I prefer great weather but if it rains while I am driving it doesn’t bother me
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I will record the odometer at 12 miles and trailer it to Barrett-Jackson auctions with a $120K reserve until it sells.


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