C8 special qualities
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We all might consider dialing-down the condescension and judgment a notch or two, as poser-hood is always a matter of perspective. A huge swathe of America sees us in our beautiful hyper-polished C8s with ceramic coatings, added on carbon fiber wings, and multi-thousand-dollar aftermarket wheels parked out front at the club, course or restaurant, and thinks to themselves "POSER" - not just those who drive those even-more-expensive cars (Ferrari, Bugatti) but also those who either cannot or choose not to afford the price of entry to a C8.
I'm happy that I'm in a financial position to buy a car as nice as the C8, but at the same time be able to own a nice home and be able to do what I want when I want and not worry about paying for it because we have a very low debt ratio in our retirement portfolio. I live in a very rural area surrounded by people - described very well in @Bird67 post - who own more acreage than I do, use it for horse farms, cattle farms, or leave the land undeveloped just to keep it quiet here. My wife and I haven't been happier living in any of the seven homes we lived in prior to building this place. Humility is a good quality to have here. The people who live around us have everything invested in land. My C8 turns heads when I get it out, but sometimes for the wrong reasons and I know it. I'm the Secretary of a Masonic Lodge and the Treasurer of a Shrine Club. Many of the people in those organizations know I have the C8 but only a few have seen it. I have a Silverado 2500HD that fits in quite well at meetings and functions of those organizations and I that's all I drive when I go there. If someone asks me about the C8 I'll show them a picture of it. The people who appreciate it here see it just like I do - a great car built by an American company that competes with cars triple it's price.
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We all might consider dialing-down the condescension and judgment a notch or two, as poser-hood is always a matter of perspective. A huge swathe of America sees us in our beautiful hyper-polished C8s with ceramic coatings, added on carbon fiber wings, and multi-thousand-dollar aftermarket wheels parked out front at the club, course or restaurant, and thinks to themselves "POSER" - not just those who drive those even-more-expensive cars (Ferrari, Bugatti) but also those who either cannot or choose not to afford the price of entry to a C8.
Hey man, I agree!! I was just trying to cheer up the OP since so many quickly replied that he needs a fancier car to be special (see above). I know rich people can be enthusiasts as well! But you have to admit.. there are a lot who care more about the status than the engineering achievements!
You know it is true about not being able to buy a new Ferrari until you own lesser ones lol, they are a bit snooty
You know it is true about not being able to buy a new Ferrari until you own lesser ones lol, they are a bit snooty
No harm done.
Last edited by vrybad; Mar 21, 2022 at 05:46 AM.
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I went to a local small car show........ maybe 200 cars........ there were 12 C8s. They are everywhere and growing everyday. Great car but if you want a daily driver sports car you cant beat it. I've always wanted a Ferrari, actually started a Ferrari fund years ago and have saved enough to buy one......... but why? To keep it in my garage??? Not me! But each to their own.
All of these cars are meant to be driven.
I worked out of state all last year and when I got home, from the 1st of December to the end of January, two months, I put 2,000 miles on my car.
Got to drive them!!
I guess part of the Ferrari mystique is to keep them low miles but I'd just drive it.
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I'm happy that I'm in a financial position to buy a car as nice as the C8, but at the same time be able to own a nice home and be able to do what I want when I want and not worry about paying for it because we have a very low debt ratio in our retirement portfolio. I live in a very rural area surrounded by people - described very well in @Bird67 post - who own more acreage than I do, use it for horse farms, cattle farms, or leave the land undeveloped just to keep it quiet here. My wife and I haven't been happier living in any of the seven homes we lived in prior to building this place. Humility is a good quality to have here. The people who live around us have everything invested in land. My C8 turns heads when I get it out, but sometimes for the wrong reasons and I know it. I'm the Secretary of a Masonic Lodge and the Treasurer of a Shrine Club. Many of the people in those organizations know I have the C8 but only a few have seen it. I have a Silverado 2500HD that fits in quite well at meetings and functions of those organizations and I that's all I drive when I go there. If someone asks me about the C8 I'll show them a picture of it. The people who appreciate it here see it just like I do - a great car built by an American company that competes with cars triple it's price.
This is America; Corvette is American. And there are lots of people who send their children to the dentist or to college because people by Corvettes and Silverados, and Explorers, et al.
“Thou Shall Not Covet” is the tenth and FINAL Commandment for a reason, folks.
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Anyone who makes a summary judgment on a person based on the car they drive is just plain wrong. I don’t believe in flaunting, but I’m not going to “dial it down” either. That, to me is apologizing for, in my case, busting my butt since my first paper route at age 12.
This is America; Corvette is American. And there are lots of people who send their children to the dentist or to college because people by Corvettes and Silverados, and Explorers, et al.
“Thou Shall Not Covet” is the tenth and FINAL Commandment for a reason, folks.
This is America; Corvette is American. And there are lots of people who send their children to the dentist or to college because people by Corvettes and Silverados, and Explorers, et al.
“Thou Shall Not Covet” is the tenth and FINAL Commandment for a reason, folks.
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Love Naples will be moving there- was there fro cars on fifth last month 200+ ferraris
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Add me to the list, I am one of them that when I was a kid, I wanted a Ferrari (…and a 7-series BWM, got that LOL), as an adult I’ve had Ferrari model cars posing around the house. I still like them, but I was never going to spend the kind of money it takes to buy a new Ferrari, it makes no financial sense (for my family, plus planning on early retirement). Then I saw the C8 last year, I had to have one and I keep all my other goals.
No more Ferrari thoughts for me and if GM keeps making the Corvette a supercar (design/performance), I will keep buying it. Thanks GM (I never thought I’ll own a GM vehicle, and much less, love it :-).
Here in Savannah GA, (small town) my red C8 is very special and rare. I drive my C8 daily to work and I always get people honking, thumbs up or peps taking pictures.
No more Ferrari thoughts for me and if GM keeps making the Corvette a supercar (design/performance), I will keep buying it. Thanks GM (I never thought I’ll own a GM vehicle, and much less, love it :-).
Here in Savannah GA, (small town) my red C8 is very special and rare. I drive my C8 daily to work and I always get people honking, thumbs up or peps taking pictures.
