Since no Detroit reveal..I bet they will at least acknowledge and give us a date
12-14-2018, 08:46 PM
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Since no Detroit reveal..I bet they will at least acknowledge and give us a date
Since it seems pretty much the consensus that the C8 won’t see a reveal at Detroit.... I’m betting they at least “tease” us with a hint of the car, thereby acknowledging its existence and possibly give us a date of the actual reveal. Something like ford has done recently with the Bronco and then the upcoming GT500. Maybe some type of darkened silhouette or logo etc. probably slipped in at the tail end of GMs press discussion at Detroit.. what are your guys thoughts?
12-14-2018, 09:16 PM
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Seems logical there has to be a major detour getting the C8 out, or just maybe they want to unload the C7 first, it sure is hard making a major car price purchase at present.
12-14-2018, 09:18 PM
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As much as it would be nice to see at least a teaser, in addition to not being revealed there, it has also been said that they won't even mention it there. Really hoping for a NY debut. I cant wait until LA 2019, I just can't wait any longer.
12-14-2018, 09:33 PM
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If GM does not acknowledge and at least start the revel process which could take many months by the end of January then I will spend my 150k plus on a 2020 911s.
Great car that can be order spring of 2019 and take delivery in late summer 2019.
I think many of us are tired of the wait or more importantly the lack of acknowledgement that the C8 is coming and coming soon.
I have had deposit in since January 2016 and told myself of I could not order in spring of 19 and take delivery in the fall of 2019 that I would spend my money with one of the many comparable high performance super cars available for 150k+.
Life is short I want to enjoy it and this indefinite wait with no excitement from a GM acknowledgement and or teaser it's is very likely many of us will move on to the many other great options out there.
I am life long Corvette guy but I also enjoy high performance cars besides just Corvette.
I am now at the point if no acknowledgement from GM by end of January I am spending my money on a 911s which is great car in of itself.
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12-14-2018, 09:39 PM
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Bingo !! I am in the just are not willing to wait any longer.
If GM does not acknowledge and at least start the revel process which could take many month by the end of January then I will spend my 150k plus on a 2020 911s.
Great car that can be order spring of 2019 and take delivery in late summer 2019.
I think many of us are tired of the wait or more importantly the acknowledgement that the C8 is coming and coming soon.
I had deposit since January 2016 told myself of I could not order in spring of 19 and take delivery I would spend my money with one of the many comparable high performance super cars available for 150k.
Life is short I want to enjoy it and this indefinite wait with no excitement from a GM acknowledgement and or teaser it's is very likely many of us will move on.
I am life long Corvette guy but I also enjoy high performance cars besides just Corvette.
I am now at the point if no acknowledgement from GM by end of January I am spending my money on a 911s which is great car in of itself.
If GM does not acknowledge and at least start the revel process which could take many month by the end of January then I will spend my 150k plus on a 2020 911s.
Great car that can be order spring of 2019 and take delivery in late summer 2019.
I think many of us are tired of the wait or more importantly the acknowledgement that the C8 is coming and coming soon.
I had deposit since January 2016 told myself of I could not order in spring of 19 and take delivery I would spend my money with one of the many comparable high performance super cars available for 150k.
Life is short I want to enjoy it and this indefinite wait with no excitement from a GM acknowledgement and or teaser it's is very likely many of us will move on.
I am life long Corvette guy but I also enjoy high performance cars besides just Corvette.
I am now at the point if no acknowledgement from GM by end of January I am spending my money on a 911s which is great car in of itself.
Last edited by Zora.Info; 12-14-2018 at 09:40 PM.
12-14-2018, 11:10 PM
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On the other hand, I was able to attend Monterey Car Week a couple years ago as a bucket list item and I strongly recommend the experience to any car enthusiast. Lots of cool cars and cool venues. We hope to go back.
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12-14-2018, 11:53 PM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
12-15-2018, 12:05 AM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
12-15-2018, 12:56 AM
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A year. That's my guess. Maybe the LA auto show next November.
IMO, there is no "rush". This is not going to make GM a lot of money. They have 10 or 15 other new models they would rather spend resources on while they cut white collar jobs.
IMO, there is no "rush". This is not going to make GM a lot of money. They have 10 or 15 other new models they would rather spend resources on while they cut white collar jobs.
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12-15-2018, 01:08 AM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
12-15-2018, 07:50 AM
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Bingo !! I am in the just are not willing to wait any longer club.
If GM does not acknowledge and at least start the revel process which could take many months by the end of January then I will spend my 150k plus on a 2020 911s. ...
I am life long Corvette guy but I also enjoy high performance cars besides just Corvette.
I am now at the point if no acknowledgement from GM by end of January I am spending my money on a 911s which is great car in of itself.
If GM does not acknowledge and at least start the revel process which could take many months by the end of January then I will spend my 150k plus on a 2020 911s. ...
I am life long Corvette guy but I also enjoy high performance cars besides just Corvette.
I am now at the point if no acknowledgement from GM by end of January I am spending my money on a 911s which is great car in of itself.
I am glad, IF it's even true, that GM will wait or "delay" the C8 ME until they get some issues resolved BEFORE you or anyone becomes "the test bunny". I also don't think they have to announce a darn thing until they're ready.
12-15-2018, 08:53 AM
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I’m not understanding the impatience. Are your garages completely empty? You don’t have one single vehicle you can drive until the C8 arrives? Just be patient, if the C8 doesn’t arrive as a MY 2020, it should arrive as a MY 2021. We’ve all been waiting decades for a Mid Engine Corvette, what’s another year or two?
12-15-2018, 09:57 AM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
12-15-2018, 10:03 AM
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Since it seems pretty much the consensus that the C8 won’t see a reveal at Detroit.... I’m betting they at least “tease” us with a hint of the car, thereby acknowledging its existence and possibly give us a date of the actual reveal. Something like ford has done recently with the Bronco and then the upcoming GT500. Maybe some type of darkened silhouette or logo etc. probably slipped in at the tail end of GMs press discussion at Detroit.. what are your guys thoughts?
12-15-2018, 10:14 AM
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I have considered that all these stories of delays etc, could be a gigantic head fake. Since we all have been following the progress of the ME, and anticipating Detroit, if they wanted to re establish the surprise and shock, they could do just what they have done. Then drop it like a blockbuster at Detroit without warning. SURPRISE, SHOCK AND AWE.
12-15-2018, 10:24 AM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
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12-15-2018, 11:51 AM
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I think the car is ready, and it is going to show at Detroit, drop it like bomb out of the blue. Just like Ford did with the GT.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.
Why do I think that? Because this is a car 50+ years in the dreaming. It's not your typical "here's your next Corvette" reveal. This epic stuff and Detroit is the only place for it.