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Old 04-11-2019, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Just got the email.

Looks like HM just crossed me off the list of potential buyers. If i wanted a midengine car, I woild be buying a Lambo.

New Supra looks pretty good right about now. Maybe an AMG GT or used Viper. Or just do the smart thing and go 911. Lucky my C6 has plenty of life left in it.

RIP Corvette, sad to see you turned into something youre not.
And you waited until now to make that conclusion?? It has been known for several years now the C8 would be mid engine.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:12 PM
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Pretty lame showing by team Corvette today. Nothing special about seeing the car in camo at this point. Even more so because it is very unflattering.

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Old 04-11-2019, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by keagan
Not to be a smart ***, but after all the leaks and speculation. The many pictures of the car running around, what were you expecting, or when did you realize it wasnt for you?
I was hoping it was a special edition like the Ford GT, with the real Corvette being the normal car. I was thinking it could be a "Zora by Corvette" or some marketing crap like that.

P.us i place no value in leaks or speculation. Only confirmed facts.

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Old 04-11-2019, 08:16 PM
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So is the 2019 C7 the last year??
Old 04-11-2019, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jefnvk

Can't tell for sure, but my experience would tell me that scoop is lightly camo'd and likely close to production sizing. Might be hiding some contours there, but I don't think it is fake, fits with the rest of the car too well.
The thick leading edge is real. The razor thin leading edge is a camo panel. Tadge et. al. are leaving a big surprise for you all.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by likeaboss
Pretty lame showing by team Corvette today. Nothing special about seeing the car in camo at this point. Even more so because it is very unflattering.
Nothing special... NOTHING SPECIAL?! We FINALLY have an official reveal date, as well as some nice new pics.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
I was hoping it was a special edition like the Ford GT, with the real Corvette being the normal car. I was thinking it could be a "Zora by Corvette" or some marketing crap like that.

P.us i place no value in leaks or speculation. Only confirmed facts.
It was obvious all along that it was going to be a mass produced next generation Corvette, not some halo car. Also it was clearly mid engine as well. Which seems to be your major gripe.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Zora_Vette
And you waited until now to make that conclusion?? It has been known for several years now the C8 would be mid engine.
I guess that's what happens to people who have been shouting "It's a Cadillac!" for two years. After a while they start believing their own BS.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DebRedZR1
Hmmmmmm I can not comment on the other engines. Base model starting in low 60s, with options maxed out 70 is accurate , now where are all those it's going to be 165 K guys? Unless info is direct from the General , the rest is still speculation.

Wow, this is great news.......I can't believe I'm going to be able to buy a new mid engine Corvette with a dual clutch transmission for less MSRP than a base model Camaro ZL1 Coupe!! Hard to believe GM can cut us this great of a deal and value.

So how long does everybody think it will take for the hype to die down so we don't have to pay dealer markups of $20k-$50k and push the price closer to or above $100K? Six months?....maybe a year?

Dinner on me to the first ME Corvette buyer that can pick a unit up for under $65K before July 4th, 2020
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Just got the email.

Looks like HM just crossed me off the list of potential buyers. If i wanted a midengine car, I woild be buying a Lambo.

New Supra BMW looks pretty good right about now. Maybe an AMG GT or used Viper. Or just do the smart thing and go 911. Lucky my C6 has plenty of life left in it.

RIP Corvette, sad to see you turned into something youre not.
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I just noticed this little logo on the upper vent on the passenger side.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DebRedZR1
62,000
Are you saying that the car is car is going to be $62,000?
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Originally Posted by TrackAire
Wow, this is great news.......I can't believe I'm going to be able to buy a new mid engine Corvette with a dual clutch transmission for less MSRP than a base model Camaro ZL1 Coupe!! Hard to believe GM can cut us this great of a deal and value.

So how long does everybody think it will take for the hype to die down so we don't have to pay dealer markups of $20k-$50k and push the price closer to or above $100K? Six months?....maybe a year?

Dinner on me to the first ME Corvette buyer that can pick a unit up for under $65K before July 4th, 2020
Many Dealerships taking orders at MSRP. NO need to pay over. Think Christmas 🎄
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackAire
Wow, this is great news.......I can't believe I'm going to be able to buy a new mid engine Corvette with a dual clutch transmission for less MSRP than a base model Camaro ZL1 Coupe!! Hard to believe GM can cut us this great of a deal and value.

So how long does everybody think it will take for the hype to die down so we don't have to pay dealer markups of $20k-$50k and push the price closer to or above $100K? Six months?....maybe a year?

Dinner on me to the first ME Corvette buyer that can pick a unit up for under $65K before July 4th, 2020
You do realize that Mike Furman and a couple of other forum vendors are offering the car at MSRP right?

And by dinner, it's not a Banyon dinner, no soup and half a sandwich, that's not a meal
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Originally Posted by Zora_Vette
It was obvious all along that it was going to be a mass produced next generation Corvette, not some halo car. Also it was clearly mid engine as well. Which seems to be your major gripe.
I think thats a fair gripe to have. Screws up the day to day packaging for an every day sports car. Makes diy working on it a huge pain. Overall, just not the layout I want in a Corbette, like I said if i was going ME, it would be a Lambo.
Old 04-11-2019, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Tennis & Golf Nut
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I dont care who designed it between the two, but its looks are growing on me. The M4 looks nice too. Lucky for me, there are other options.
Old 04-11-2019, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by misteroman
You a TEP employee too, Steve?
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No, but I have some friends who work there I see on occasion.

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Can someone post a link to the start up sound. I’m apparently an idiot and can’t find it
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This makes me so happy!
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