C8 mid-engine corvette. GM loves their people.

ZCanadian · 11-23-2019, 11:19 AM

It appears that it may have an Italian competitor. But probably at many times the price.

https://news.yahoo.com/maseratis-nex...131900109.html

Maserati to debut in Geneva 2020 (next March)

Rusty · 11-23-2019, 02:36 PM

There is a video of a C4 with a Judd V8 I seen the other day.

DLSTR · 11-23-2019, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

It appears that it may have an Italian competitor. But probably at many times the price.

https://news.yahoo.com/maseratis-nex...131900109.html

Maserati to debut in Geneva 2020 (next March)

4C Steroidial!

Ventruck · 11-24-2019, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

https://www.motortrend.com/news/c8-c...8-with-900-hp/

The Z06 will almost be double the hp of the base corvette. This just sounds crazy. Its reminiscent of the porsche 918. I wonder how much of a jump this will be in price? My guess would be double. But if GM can do this for less than 140k? They're animals!!

One thing that wears out on me — and this goes for many consumer products — there's so much foresight on better and better coming out.

In the context of a Corvette, the depreciation kinda screws with me. I mean we're seeing insanely cool s*** but it may just last 5 minutes.

C7 bases going cheap
But unless it's absolutely dirt cheap now, maybe look for a GS because there's a lot of kit (although lmao replacing those fat tires).
But then a C7 Z06 isn't too far now. They're dipping into the mid/low 50's, albeit 2015 models without the cooling revisions.

And then it's like why waste your time on that when the C8 is probably outclassing a GS with ease, has a major jump in supercar elements.
And then the convertible hardtop is like "why the hell not?" because let's be real, how often is this being used at the track?
And then the Z06 is literally sounding like a f***ing hypercar. Barring potential glitches coming with a lot of firsts for GM, but imagine how bland a regular C8 looks right next to that.

And then the ZR1 is going to have jet turbines and laser guns. Yes there may be a near six-digit jump at this point from a base C8, but in a broader spectrum, good luck getting something like that for the money.

Only saving grace for the C7 for me is manual and the "last of it's kind" narrative.

DLSTR · 11-24-2019, 10:10 PM

By and drive what YOU like. The fkn world of anyone else be dammed

FL 4Motion · 11-25-2019, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventruck

One thing that wears out on me — and this goes for many consumer products — there's so much foresight on better and better coming out.

In the context of a Corvette, the depreciation kinda screws with me. I mean we're seeing insanely cool s*** but it may just last 5 minutes.

C7 bases going cheap
But unless it's absolutely dirt cheap now, maybe look for a GS because there's a lot of kit (although lmao replacing those fat tires).
But then a C7 Z06 isn't too far now. They're dipping into the mid/low 50's, albeit 2015 models without the cooling revisions.

And then it's like why waste your time on that when the C8 is probably outclassing a GS with ease, has a major jump in supercar elements.
And then the convertible hardtop is like "why the hell not?" because let's be real, how often is this being used at the track?
And then the Z06 is literally sounding like a f***ing hypercar. Barring potential glitches coming with a lot of firsts for GM, but imagine how bland a regular C8 looks right next to that.

And then the ZR1 is going to have jet turbines and laser guns. Yes there may be a near six-digit jump at this point from a base C8, but in a broader spectrum, good luck getting something like that for the money.

Only saving grace for the C7 for me is manual and the "last of it's kind" narrative.

This is why most people are in debt to their eyeballs and their sh1t owns them instead of the other way around.

Just buy the best you can actually afford and keep it for a good while to get your $$ worth out of it and upgrade again at that point, imagine how amazing the 2028 z06 will be, it’ll make the performance of the 2021 look like poo.

ZCanadian · 11-25-2019, 12:16 PM

Yeah, if you are always waiting for the better car to buy and the better woman to date, you'll die an unhappy virgin!

Life's too short not to indulge yourself a little. Just know your spending limits (goes for car and wife! LOL).

Hotrodz · 11-25-2019, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZCanadian

Yeah, if you are always waiting for the better car to buy and the better woman to date, you'll die an unhappy virgin!

Life's too short not to indulge yourself a little. Just know your spending limits (goes for car and wife! LOL).

And with both it is cheaper to keep her! Ask me how I know, LMAO!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

FL 4Motion · 11-26-2019, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

And with both it is cheaper to keep her! Ask me how I know, LMAO!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

One of the best ways to build wealth is marriage. One set of bills, two incomes and financial stability, can survive on one income temporarily w/o issue if one partner has a setback, save and invest more etc.

But, like all things in life, with greater reward comes greater risk b/c divorce is one of the biggest financial setbacks you can face.

Choose your partner wisely.

Or, as my dad told me growing up, never marry the first hot piece of a$$ that gives you a good lay.

JARblue · 11-26-2019, 09:23 AM

My divorce cost me $3K for a lawyer. I kept the house and the Z. And I find myself with more available cash than ever before. Best case scenario lol

Hotrodz · 11-26-2019, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

One of the best ways to build wealth is marriage. One set of bills, two incomes and financial stability, can survive on one income temporarily w/o issue if one partner has a setback, save and invest more etc.

But, like all things in life, with greater reward comes greater risk b/c divorce is one of the biggest financial setbacks you can face.

Choose your partner wisely.

Or, as my dad told me growing up, never marry the first hot piece of a$$ that gives you a good lay.

Great advise and even with doing as you said it sometimes doesn't work out. My first and only other wife were married for 18 years and dated for five year before that. We have two fantastic kids and yes it set me back but I am doing all right now some 18 years later and wife number two and I are 16 years strong. Anyway, my twist on your dad advise is don't marry the first one that gives you a blow job because most guys literally loose their minds when that happens!!!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Rusty · 11-26-2019, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Great advise and even with doing as you said it sometimes doesn't work out. My first and only other wife were married for 18 years and dated for five year before that. We have two fantastic kids and yes it set me back but I am doing all right now some 18 years later and wife number two and I are 16 years strong. Anyway, my twist on your dad advise is don't marry the first one that gives you a blow job because most guys literally loose their minds when that happens!!!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I shopped around for both wife's.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-26-2019, 05:31 PM

https://jalopnik.com/what-we-know-ab...rve-1839885240

Approximately 900hp
85kw hybrid engine producing about 114hp of that total number and raising torque to a STUPIDLy HiGh 880lbs tq...

Can you imagine that number as stock torque?

FL 4Motion · 11-27-2019, 03:21 AM

The more I see vid and pics of the c8, the less I like it. Just watched motorweek and they did a review of an orange vert and I just don’t really like it, I mean, it’s not bad, but I’m not tempted. The performance is great, but at the end of the day it’s just a vette and I’ve never really cared for them.

Opposite reaction to the new Supra, I started off meh, and now the more I see it and especially after seeing it in person, I like it more now. Good to have choices.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-27-2019, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

The more I see vid and pics of the c8, the less I like it. Just watched motorweek and they did a review of an orange vert and I just don’t really like it, I mean, it’s not bad, but I’m not tempted. The performance is great, but at the end of the day it’s just a vette and I’ve never really cared for them.

Opposite reaction to the new Supra, I started off meh, and now the more I see it and especially after seeing it in person, I like it more now. Good to have choices.

Reasons why ENTHUSIASTS buy cars:

1. Performance/capabilities
2. Visceral experience
3. Feeling connected to the vehicle
4. Mod-ability/aftermarket support
5. As a track toy
6. As a collector item
7. As a sense of nostalgia.
Looks play a part but are usually secondary. We often look at body kits or body altering parts to make a decently nice car hot.

Why Consumers buy CARS!
1. Appearance/image/ Get Noticed
2. Practicality/Gas mileage
3. Insurance cost.
4. Price

Until you see one in person, opinions are seriously hindered. It's like the GTR. In a picture. It looks like the world's most expensive box.
In person... it's hot.

But then you have the case of first world envy...
The vette is a nice car... Not everyone will be able to afford one. Which usually also affects most peoples perception of a vehicle...

11-23-2019, 11:19 AM	#376 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,059 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	It appears that it may have an Italian competitor. But probably at many times the price. https://news.yahoo.com/maseratis-nex...131900109.html Maserati to debut in Geneva 2020 (next March) DLSTR likes this. Last edited by ZCanadian; 11-23-2019 at 11:24 AM.

11-23-2019, 02:36 PM	#377 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	There is a video of a C4 with a Judd V8 I seen the other day. Memphis370Z and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-24-2019, 10:10 PM	#380 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	By and drive what YOU like. The fkn world of anyone else be dammed FL 4Motion, Hotrodz, wideglideleon and 1 others like this.

11-25-2019, 12:16 PM	#382 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,059 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	Yeah, if you are always waiting for the better car to buy and the better woman to date, you'll die an unhappy virgin! Life's too short not to indulge yourself a little. Just know your spending limits (goes for car and wife! LOL). FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

11-26-2019, 09:23 AM	#385 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	My divorce cost me $3K for a lawyer. I kept the house and the Z. And I find myself with more available cash than ever before. Best case scenario lol FL 4Motion, SouthArk370Z and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-26-2019, 05:31 PM	#388 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Spec sheet documents of Z06 https://jalopnik.com/what-we-know-ab...rve-1839885240 Approximately 900hp 85kw hybrid engine producing about 114hp of that total number and raising torque to a STUPIDLy HiGh 880lbs tq... Can you imagine that number as stock torque? FL 4Motion likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

11-27-2019, 03:21 AM	#389 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	The more I see vid and pics of the c8, the less I like it. Just watched motorweek and they did a review of an orange vert and I just don’t really like it, I mean, it’s not bad, but I’m not tempted. The performance is great, but at the end of the day it’s just a vette and I’ve never really cared for them. Opposite reaction to the new Supra, I started off meh, and now the more I see it and especially after seeing it in person, I like it more now. Good to have choices.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Who loves/hates their Z?	vtec to vvel	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	49	06-25-2015 09:13 PM
Mid-Engine Corvette test mule spotted!!!	watson853	Other Vehicles	1	01-08-2015 05:21 PM
Who loves chocolates?	axmea?	The Lounge (Off Topic)	6	09-15-2014 11:24 AM
what engine mods do people do?	edub370	Engine & Drivetrain	24	05-19-2011 09:10 AM
Everyone Loves Clothes!!	Florida_GATOR	The Lounge (Off Topic)	42	08-19-2009 09:47 PM