New C8 owner
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Racer
Joined: May 2013
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From: Rhode Island
New C8 owner
So I went in to order and put down a deposit for a convertible.. just as I was finishing up my salesman said a someone cancelled their order and the one in stock now was available. so, I bought it. Right place, right time, right minute... right second. There was 4 people next in line to purchase had I said no. 3LT NON z51 (have a 2011 ZR1 so I didn't care about the Z51) I do like it, but will still look into a convertible. What is crazy is the dealers marking up what they have in stock and the ebayer's asking crazy amounts. Not bashing, just find it wild. I paid MSRP $75,245 and received $500 off. Not to bad, and it was the day before the shut down.
Impressions:
I find the car to be more refined, very comfortable..and a bit boring. Let me explain this. I really enjoy shifting, I feel fortunate to be able to have the Zr1 for that. I haven't really used the paddles as of yet. I will be returning to Ron Fellows with hopes to get a great feel and better understanding with them. I am just shy of 2K miles and have had no issues.. other than the paint, which really does not bother me. I recently had my Z ceramic coated and he took a look at the C8 and picked out many...many imperfections with the paint, I was glad I didn't have black. The car brings people out everywhere, yes even through the current pandemic. I have no problems showing and allowing people to check it out as i would be doing the same.
couple pics above.
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester New York
Congrats! You obviously have the best of both worlds with the ZR1 in your stable.
I love the look of the C8, but the lack of a manual tranny is a deal breaker. I would find it more than a bit boring...
Good luck with your new ride.
I love the look of the C8, but the lack of a manual tranny is a deal breaker. I would find it more than a bit boring...
Good luck with your new ride.
Le Mans Master
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The dealer kept that guy's deposit.
You had great timing though!
TIP: Get that thing out of AUTO mode and use the paddles. That's what they are there for!
You had great timing though!
TIP: Get that thing out of AUTO mode and use the paddles. That's what they are there for!
Last edited by Sin City; Apr 24, 2020 at 12:36 PM.
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So I went in to order and put down a deposit for a convertible.. just as I was finishing up my salesman said a someone cancelled their order and the one in stock now was available. so, I bought it. Right place, right time, right minute... right second. There was 4 people next in line to purchase had I said no. 3LT NON z51 (have a 2011 ZR1 so I didn't care about the Z51) I do like it, but will still look into a convertible. What is crazy is the dealers marking up what they have in stock and the ebayer's asking crazy amounts. Not bashing, just find it wild. I paid MSRP $75,245 and received $500 off. Not to bad, and it was the day before the shut down.
Impressions:
I find the car to be more refined, very comfortable..and a bit boring. Let me explain this. I really enjoy shifting, I feel fortunate to be able to have the Zr1 for that. I haven't really used the paddles as of yet. I will be returning to Ron Fellows with hopes to get a great feel and better understanding with them. I am just shy of 2K miles and have had no issues.. other than the paint, which really does not bother me. I recently had my Z ceramic coated and he took a look at the C8 and picked out many...many imperfections with the paint, I was glad I didn't have black. The car brings people out everywhere, yes even through the current pandemic. I have no problems showing and allowing people to check it out as i would be doing the same.
couple pics above.
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Congratulations. Beautiful car. Perfect timing for you. Masse is a class act. No price gouging. Bought my last 2 from them. Enjoy the New ride.
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So I went in to order and put down a deposit for a convertible.. just as I was finishing up my salesman said a someone cancelled their order and the one in stock now was available. so, I bought it. Right place, right time, right minute... right second. There was 4 people next in line to purchase had I said no. 3LT NON z51 (have a 2011 ZR1 so I didn't care about the Z51) I do like it, but will still look into a convertible. What is crazy is the dealers marking up what they have in stock and the ebayer's asking crazy amounts. Not bashing, just find it wild. I paid MSRP $75,245 and received $500 off. Not to bad, and it was the day before the shut down.
Impressions:
I find the car to be more refined, very comfortable..and a bit boring. Let me explain this. I really enjoy shifting, I feel fortunate to be able to have the Zr1 for that. I haven't really used the paddles as of yet. I will be returning to Ron Fellows with hopes to get a great feel and better understanding with them. I am just shy of 2K miles and have had no issues.. other than the paint, which really does not bother me. I recently had my Z ceramic coated and he took a look at the C8 and picked out many...many imperfections with the paint, I was glad I didn't have black. The car brings people out everywhere, yes even through the current pandemic. I have no problems showing and allowing people to check it out as i would be doing the same.
couple pics above.