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Old 03-17-2019, 12:49 PM
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Could the Cadillac Blackwing end up in the C8?
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Old 03-17-2019, 12:52 PM
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Already discussed a while ago, not going to happen.
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Old 03-17-2019, 01:26 PM
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Is it that time of the week already?
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Was discussed a few months ago. Nobody knows, but that engine is being produced at the plant..
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How much does it weigh?
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Not to be a buzz kill, but it does seem a big gamble to buy a first year model C8, may be wrong but time will tell. I think could wait for a few reviews to come along before sign a check.
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This again? Please read this - https://www.automobilemag.com/news/c...win-turbo-v-8/
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Not to be a buzz kill, but it does seem a big gamble to buy a first year model C8, may be wrong but time will tell. I think could wait for a few reviews to come along before sign a check.
Why?
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Old 03-17-2019, 07:03 PM
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Why?
I know can buy extra warranty, but this will be a high tech car and very few GM dealers near me, if the first year reviews are good then likely will buy.
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Seems like the answer is no.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eculators.html
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A variation of it will. But not the hot v setup.
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