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Aug 1, 2019 | 08:58 AM

#41

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And I have had first year C6 and C7 and have had problems with both. But won't stop me from from throwing the dice again.

Aug 1, 2019 | 09:15 AM

#42

gurneyeagle

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Originally Posted by Zora_Vette

There seems to some people staying away from the C8 (at least for the first year) because they are worried about so-called "first year issues". People.... this isn't the '80s. Quality control is VERY much improved. You're probabaly thinking "But what about the 2019 Corvettes with issues". Those issues are just not worth it to GM to come up with a solution to when the C8 is already here. GM has done their homework and knows that they can't let this car get screwed up by stuff as petty as panel gaps/fitment issues, paint issues, etc. It's 2019 (and will probabaly be 2020 or very close to it by the time people start taking delivery) we have warranty, lemon law and lawyers if need be. Don't be scared of buying a 2020 C8. You could be enjoying your car for a long time before the 2021s start production, don't throw that away by waiting to buy a 2021 in case of possible"first year issues".

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Originally Posted by Zora_Vette

Why would there be major bugs to work out when this is a car that GM has a TON riding on? They've spent years developing this car, putting nearly a million miles on it and tuning it just right. Anybody who thinks GM is going to sell this car to people with it having major bugs has their head buried in the sand.

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Originally Posted by BobRBob

I certainly don't doubt GM's best intentions in this regard but I do expect to see a number of significant problems emerge as the C8 rolls out. I wouldn't let that stop me from buying one but I will go into it with realistic expectations.

All good comments. As I said in my post above, my personal choice is to wait. I respect those that want one now.

My only reservations are based on some past history (LONG TIME AGO) that I sincerely hope doesn't recur, the Vega and X Body launches come to mind. Paradigm changes for GM that took a while to get sorted. Z06 overheating more recently.

Let's remember this thread a year from now. I'm happy to be served some crow if things go seamlessly.

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Aug 1, 2019 | 09:15 AM

#43

ByRiver

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Originally Posted by Racer86

You guys crack me up. Buy a first year car, if you have problems that bother you, sell it and buy another new one that is later in production. Buy a base now and sell it to buy the high powered one in a few years. What’s the big deal. Sounds like some of the haters here really can’t afford to buy a C8 . So sad, boo woo.

What kind of drugs or corporate payroll are you on????

Do you realize how much money you would lose by trying to sell or trade a vehicle after one year? Let alone one that is a lemon. On a $70k purchase, you will lose 20%, or $14,000. Then you will take a loss on sell or trade. Even less if it turns out the DCT is a dud. You won't be able to give it away. Then you try to demean people that they can't afford one as the reason that they don't buy a new car. Why not brag and post up your paycheck stub or bank statement to prove how well off you are?

Aug 1, 2019 | 10:33 AM

#44

wvanepps

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Originally Posted by Racer86

You must be a billionaire or trust fund baby that has no concept of depreciation or money. What you describe a above will lose you thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars. It is ignorant and just plain dumb.

Aug 1, 2019 | 10:38 AM

#45

Tally Ho

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Not a first year hater here. I just do not want a base or Z51 car knowing a Z06 (or equivalent) is on the horizon. I could easily buy a 2020 now and trade it later but it makes no financial sense to do so. I will wait until the model I want is ready even if it takes a couple of years. As for first year skepticism, I'd be a liar if I said I did not have some concern. This is an entirely new concept and there may be issues with the first run of production cars. I hope I'm mistaken and I'm glad that the orders are being filled for the new car. I'm content with waiting for what I really want. Until then I will learn from those of you that are getting the first year cars.

Aug 1, 2019 | 10:46 AM

#46

Racer86

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Originally Posted by wvanepps

Bought my first business at 28 years old with my earned money. Sold it after 22 profitable years and retired at 50 . Built waterfront homes for a few years, made another load of money.
Invested in the stock market starting 40 years ago. I just might be smarter than you. Sorry it didn’t work out for you.
If you think that selling a car after 1 year is “dumb”, try selling it after 5 or10 years when it has little to no value at all.
all cars depreciate , they are not investments except for a few very rare cars. If you buy a car, most of the time you will lose money on it.
So, not dumb or ignorant . Just smarter than you.

Aug 2, 2019 | 08:04 AM

#47

ByRiver

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I hope the C8 doesn't turn out to be the Samsung Note 7 and Galaxy Fold of the car world when it comes to the DCT. GM needs to have another option and/or fallback position if the DCT fails to deliver. There will be buyers who will push the DCT to its limits that will reveal flaws that GM didn't anticipate. I don't hate the car, but refuse to be a guinea pig on my dime. They may end up buying back thousands of cars under the lemon laws. They won't be able to just replace the transmission if there is an engineering flaw. That will require re-engineering. Very expensive and time consuming. The C8 will either be a hit, or a disaster. If I was going to buy one, I would wait six months before placing an order. No way would I get into this frenzy of trying to find a dealer with allocations.

Aug 2, 2019 | 09:01 AM

#48

roadbike56

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Then there's the "First Year Hater" like me. The person who buys a 2014 C7.....certified used in 2016!
Yes, I waited to see how reliable the C7 was and I don't regret it one bit. Furthermore, by waiting and buying certified used, I was able to fit a Z51, 2LT with MRC into my budget instead of a base, 1LT. It's folks like me that keep the value of your new toy high.
To the OP, there are plenty of folks who want the first year of the new C8. Be thankful there are folks behind them who will want it once proven reliable because that's what keeps the demand for your car high.