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Jul 26, 2023, 05:09 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2023
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From: Northern Virginia
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
True story. Was not in the market for a Vette. Was actually buying a new truck. Got the "deal" on the new truck sent to me and the wife said "F-that!!! That is stupid, just go buy a Corvette while your still young enough to enjoy it!"
So that's exactly what I did.
Vette was $5k less than the truck would have been.
So that's exactly what I did.
Vette was $5k less than the truck would have been.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 4,079
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From: Florida
The Corvette is the "supercar" beater car.
Think of a McLaren GT as far as liveability.
Then the Corvette
Dealerships everywhere. Parts readily available and relatively inexpensive. Aftermarket warranties for 8 additional years or 125k miles for a few grand
Have a modified c8? Who cares...
Blow the engine, there'll be plenty in junk yards. Blow the transmission there'll be plenty in junk yards.
It's the perfect beater
Think of a McLaren GT as far as liveability.
Then the Corvette
Dealerships everywhere. Parts readily available and relatively inexpensive. Aftermarket warranties for 8 additional years or 125k miles for a few grand
Have a modified c8? Who cares...
Blow the engine, there'll be plenty in junk yards. Blow the transmission there'll be plenty in junk yards.
It's the perfect beater
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 2,495
From: Northern Virginia
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
True story. Was not in the market for a Vette. Was actually buying a new truck. Got the "deal" on the new truck sent to me and the wife said "F-that!!! That is stupid, just go buy a Corvette while your still young enough to enjoy it!"
So that's exactly what I did.
Vette was $5k less than the truck would have been.
So that's exactly what I did.
Vette was $5k less than the truck would have been.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,366
Likes: 913
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2022
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My daily beater is a 2023 Sierra Denali with the 3.0 Duramax. I love it, nearly 30 mpg and the most comfortable vehicle I have owned. I've always been a GM diesel truck guy but have always wanted a C8 since 2020. My C8 is being built on 8/2!
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Bergen county NJ
My daily driver is my 2020 corvette z51 with mrc shocks. Love this car and drives great in the snow too. 3 years in and the vehicle looks in better shape than me.
I’ll be laughing and smiling as long as possible and without a doubt I’ll be taking a dirt nap and my shiny nice 2020 c8 will be looking great for decades to come.
for those that use trucks, love trucks in addition to corvettes that new truck looks awesome!
congrats on the new truck!
I’ll be laughing and smiling as long as possible and without a doubt I’ll be taking a dirt nap and my shiny nice 2020 c8 will be looking great for decades to come.
for those that use trucks, love trucks in addition to corvettes that new truck looks awesome!
congrats on the new truck!
Race Director
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From: Prosper TX/Austin TX
2020 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
My wife's '23 Grand Cherokee stickered for $70k (we purchased for $63k). When people get bent out of shape at the crappy service they get at the dealer in their Corvette, not understanding there are many other run of the mill vehicles that cost the same or more.
Team Owner
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From: Rochester, NY
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From: Northern Illinois
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Lots of vehicles cost as much as or more than a Corvette. With trucks and SUVs, you can certainly surpass the cost of a C8.
Le Mans Master
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From: Rural NW Georgia. GO DAWGS!
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Racer
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 296
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From: Northern MN
I think winter beater is kind of a Midwest term. In 1972, my daily driver was a 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda 340 six-pack. I stored it for the winter and drove a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury 2-door HT as my winter beater. It had over 80k miles, a lot of dings and dents, and a broken rear leaf spring... I paid $100 and drove it 2 winters!
Oh I wish I still had that 'Cuda now!
