The SUVs are on down the street. 
Should I get a C8?
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As far as making it just easier to sell, you know what else sells better? Being one of the lower-priced examples of a particular car in your area.
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It happened during the last round of 2022 allocations. Didn't have anything to do with 1LT/2LT, there was a constraint n the BASE car. Same time there was constraint on the mag ride, so it seems that the Z51 suspension was the only thing they had quantity of, so you had to add Z51 to your car to get it built. No base suspension, and no mag-ride was available.
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But if you decide to go for the car, adjusting the mirrors or adding one of the small blind spot mirrors to the car would certainly help.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Hi people,
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
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The only point I can offer is that if you are tight on budget, this may not be a great car for you. Operating costs are about double what my MB SLK350 was. 93 PON fuel is needed and this engine sucks fuel. Unless you will DIY, oil changes ( 8 quarts of synth) are expensive and the DCT fluid change is really expensive. Then insurance and tires and .... In any case take a look at the maintenance requirements and call the service department for estimates.
However as far as 1LT or 2LT or Z51.. I have 2LT, however I found that MOST of the upgrades I used during the first few weeks only ie they are not needed or slight enhancements at best:
Heads Up Display - Don't need it and I find it a nuisance so dimmed it.
Lumbar adjustment - I forgot I had it and never adjusted
4 more speakers - 1LT gets 10. I am not sure the additional ones do much.
PDR. I played with the first week and now forgotten,
Rear Camera mirror. I used the first few days but now have it off. You get used to the regular mirrors,
Z51 - I did not want a wing and did not want summer only tires and did not need the other items.
However as far as 1LT or 2LT or Z51.. I have 2LT, however I found that MOST of the upgrades I used during the first few weeks only ie they are not needed or slight enhancements at best:
Heads Up Display - Don't need it and I find it a nuisance so dimmed it.
Lumbar adjustment - I forgot I had it and never adjusted
4 more speakers - 1LT gets 10. I am not sure the additional ones do much.
PDR. I played with the first week and now forgotten,
Rear Camera mirror. I used the first few days but now have it off. You get used to the regular mirrors,
Z51 - I did not want a wing and did not want summer only tires and did not need the other items.
Last edited by gdb069; May 3, 2022 at 12:19 PM.
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Hi people,
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
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I had both a 3LT and a 1LT C7 - liked 'em both -- my C8 is ordered as a 1LT... with Z51 (required as that was the allocations my dealer got)... I'd have been happy without the Z51... but at 80.5 years old I didn't want to wait too much longer to get my C8 -- 
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I dunno, @RobsVette04 , I think it's an illuminating and helpful revelation that this is not a person who is committed to accepting the compromises that come with owning a sports car. "There's no place to put my wallet," "it's hard to reach the phone charger," "it's too hard to get in and out of," along with "I can't see anything when I'm in it" are the types of things we've all heard from owners who buy sports cars on a whim and then sell or trade them quickly. We (used to) love folks like this because they are (were) often the source of very low mileage and barely driven sports cars that (before COVID) were a bargain to buy used.
Best of luck
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
Hi people,
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
Just be patient on a ‘23 and the non Z51 constraint stuff should ease up so you can order the build you like.
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Hi people,
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
(this is based on 1LT)
I’m 17th place on the waitlist. I’m planning to order a 1LT non z51 with a stripe and performance exhaust. But there’s few things that irritates me such as the blind spot from the rear view mirror, blind spot from both side when looking back, or the constraints that GM is passing out like the base model 1LT must have the Z51 package or they’ll not accept the order. I can’t go up to 2LT since it’s going to be out of my budget. Should I just wait for it? Or just grab something like an E class…
I fking love this car though
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The only point I can offer is that if you are tight on budget, this may not be a great car for you. Operating costs are about double what my MB SLK350 was. 93 PON fuel is needed and this engine sucks fuel. Unless you will DIY, oil changes ( 8 quarts of synth) are expensive and the DCT fluid change is really expensive. Then insurance and tires and .... In any case take a look at the maintenance requirements and call the service department for estimates.
However as far as 1LT or 2LT or Z51.. I have 2LT, however I found that MOST of the upgrades I used during the first few weeks only ie they are not needed or slight enhancements at best:
Heads Up Display - Don't need it and I find it a nuisance so dimmed it.
Lumbar adjustment - I forgot I had it and never adjusted
4 more speakers - 1LT gets 10. I am not sure the additional ones do much.
PDR. I played with the first week and now forgotten,
Rear Camera mirror. I used the first few days but now have it off. You get used to the regular mirrors
However as far as 1LT or 2LT or Z51.. I have 2LT, however I found that MOST of the upgrades I used during the first few weeks only ie they are not needed or slight enhancements at best:
Heads Up Display - Don't need it and I find it a nuisance so dimmed it.
Lumbar adjustment - I forgot I had it and never adjusted
4 more speakers - 1LT gets 10. I am not sure the additional ones do much.
PDR. I played with the first week and now forgotten,
Rear Camera mirror. I used the first few days but now have it off. You get used to the regular mirrors