View Poll Results: Which 1
E-Ray 1LZ
56
65.88%
Stingray 3LT
29
34.12%
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E-Ray or Stingray 3LT
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2019
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From: Indian land SC
This. I wouldnt want an Eray simply due to the added complexity. If I could gey a modern engine and suspension but with 99% of the rest of the car being late 90s/early 2000s tech I'd take it in a new york minute. Dont need dps, hybrid drive trains, esld, crash avoidance, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, HID, etc etc etc. Just more crap to break down the road.
But for OP I think searching for a deeper discount on a 2LZ eray might be the best call.
But for OP I think searching for a deeper discount on a 2LZ eray might be the best call.
Avoiding something that has performance advantages bc of fear of failure is understandable but the reality is it will become unavoidable unless you want to freeze time and never buy anytbing new
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Off of the line punch is fun but that is something like 0.001% of my driving time since I don’t track the car and don’t have roads in my part of the country that will let you use big power without bad results. For me the e-ray represents a little more weight, more cost, and more complexity with the only payback being a very occasional giggle.
I think it all gets down to how you use the car.
I think it all gets down to how you use the car.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: manalapan new jersey
I've never owned an eray but just sold my 2021 3LT SR anticipating buying an eray soon....
Here's what ill say...if it has to be one of these 2 cars id go with the one that is more fun to drive. Period.
however that being the case you should really ask yourself if there are any features you have to have....for me a 1lt would be a no go just bc of the lack of some basics.
Id say go a 3rd option....wait or keep looking IF you are settling. There are going to be more and more out there and you are going into the time of year where it becomes a buyer's market
Good luck!
Here's what ill say...if it has to be one of these 2 cars id go with the one that is more fun to drive. Period.
however that being the case you should really ask yourself if there are any features you have to have....for me a 1lt would be a no go just bc of the lack of some basics.
Id say go a 3rd option....wait or keep looking IF you are settling. There are going to be more and more out there and you are going into the time of year where it becomes a buyer's market
Good luck!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: manalapan new jersey
The 1lz has so many standard items that are options on the 3lt like magnetic ride,bigger wheels and tires, ptm, hud, npp exhaust ect. And also standard in a 1lz that you CANT get in a 3lt is wide body, 160 more HP, AWD, stealth mode carbon ceramic brakes I mean need I need to say more? Let’s be real a basic 1lz it’s way better optioned that a loaded 3lt just based on the examples given
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
I would go with the Stingray. I won't be drag racing so I don't need the electric motor. The <3.0 0-60 for the Stingray is plenty fast for me. I love my 3LT interior. My last three Corvettes have had 3LT/4SC interiors.
Drifting
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From: Indian land SC
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Drifting
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From: Indian land SC
The 1lz has so many standard items that are options on the 3lt like magnetic ride,bigger wheels and tires, ptm, hud, npp exhaust ect. And also standard in a 1lz that you CANT get in a 3lt is wide body, 160 more HP, AWD, stealth mode carbon ceramic brakes I mean need I need to say more? Let’s be real a basic 1lz it’s way better optioned that a loaded 3lt just based on the examples given
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Texas
Hate to tell you but everything in this world is adding more and more tech, it is what is happening and yes there will be complexities with it. I am sure have heard the term designed obsolescence, thats unfortunately what is coming. However, this is also what warranties and extended warranties are for.
Avoiding something that has performance advantages bc of fear of failure is understandable but the reality is it will become unavoidable unless you want to freeze time and never buy anytbing new
Avoiding something that has performance advantages bc of fear of failure is understandable but the reality is it will become unavoidable unless you want to freeze time and never buy anytbing new
I might get a used LC500 to use as a daily driver and save the superformance grand sport for weekends, but no modern overly-complicated car will be a "forever car" for me. The biggest issue with hybrids is the inevitable need to replace the battery pack. I doubt it is nearly as easy or as simple as replacing the main battery in the engine bay (or in the frunk in the C8's case).
I can get a 0-60 at around 3.5-4 seconds in a superformance, without all the intrusive overrated tech.
I dont mean to derail the thread though. It sounds like OP will be best suited with a 2LZ eray, but to each his own.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2022
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
Answer is easy. Do you want a luxury car or a sports car? Leaving 160HP and the table for some leather idk.
I have a 1LT and it is more than nice enough. Especially in Red. Not to mention the Eray comes standard with Mag ride, Carbon Ceramic brakes, the wide body, they added the leather to the airbag and the rear view camera mirror so its all there.
IDK your living situation but the silent exit in the morning would be very nice as well.
I have a 1LT and it is more than nice enough. Especially in Red. Not to mention the Eray comes standard with Mag ride, Carbon Ceramic brakes, the wide body, they added the leather to the airbag and the rear view camera mirror so its all there.
IDK your living situation but the silent exit in the morning would be very nice as well.
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I would only care about those extra features on a daily driver (maybe). I bought my C8 for performance and style and I have plenty of other vehicles that I drive daily with fancy comfort features. Its not even about the money, for me the C8 has a specific purpose.
Melting Slicks
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From: Myrtle Beach SC/Charlotte NC
I have to admit, I was down on the 1LT/1LZ option thinking that it was "basic". I was at a dealer today and they had three 1LT C8s on the floor, they are still pretty sharp...I have to agree with some folks, I would take the widebody ERay 1LT over the SR 3LT. Plus it is a better deal based on the numbers...
SR = $13K savings
ERay = $20K savings
SR = $13K savings
ERay = $20K savings
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Drifting
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From: Indian land SC
I have to admit, I was down on the 1LT/1LZ option thinking that it was "basic". I was at a dealer today and they had three 1LT C8s on the floor, they are still pretty sharp...I have to agree with some folks, I would take the widebody ERay 1LT over the SR 3LT. Plus it is a better deal based on the numbers...
SR = $13K savings
ERay = $20K savings
SR = $13K savings
ERay = $20K savings
Life Time NCM #2196
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From: Converse TX
Your right the battery is in the tunnel, I took the picture as the frunk vs my Stingray gets hot so I had wrapped it helped, the picture was to show the electric motors the best from that angle. I also had my trunk heat wrapped when I put my AFE exhaust from my Stingray to my new ERay. It helped in both the frunk and trunk.
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From: Converse TX