OT: corvette C8 allocation, anyone want mine? |
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OT: corvette C8 allocation, anyone want mine? |
iankarr |
Jun 28 2020, 01:19 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
What's up guys...
I got a very early allocation from a Rochester, NY dealership for a nicely spec'd C8 in shadow gray metallic with the Z51 package. The car was supposed to be built April 23rd, but GM was thankfully building ventilators instead. Anyway, I'm now leaning towards another car and before I give the allocation back to the dealership, I thought I'd see if anyone here wants it. I don't have a new build date, but I'm told it will be one of the first to roll out once things are back up to speed. Apologies if this isn't a "garage" post. Seemed too OT to put it in the 914 classifieds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) PM me if interested. |
buck toenges |
Jun 28 2020, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None |
I gave mine up. They told me I was going to get it in April. A friend of mine told me that I should have kept it because it would have been a 2020 machine and worth a lot. All I know is that the car would have been worth a lot more then me when my wife found out I put money down for one.
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thelogo |
Jun 28 2020, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
If its not aircooled or doesn't have a clutch
Pedal .... Then its not a real corvair . What the hell is gm doing over there . Better not be safe at any speed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Just move the engine back to the front . if thats the way their built today |
porschetub |
Jun 28 2020, 03:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,706 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
GM are being very exclusive about these cars,check out the guy on youtube that is repairing a crashed near new one.....GM refuses to supply him the front chassis legs he needs to replace,other parts he has found used.
IMO the best yet ,they look more European than American,whats the RRP in the US ?,expect there will be speculators buying them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . |
IronHillRestorations |
Jun 28 2020, 08:51 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Chevy has come a long way, but I'll bet the first few year models will have a more than a handful of TSB's
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 29 2020, 07:19 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I agree and would wait a couple years to let the prices stabilize and for Chevrolet to work any bugs out of the design. But I would love a Z06. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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gereed75 |
Jun 29 2020, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,260 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
I suspect the price will settle - likely way higher than the “ introductory reel you in, one time only” current price.
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bigkensteele |
Jun 29 2020, 09:31 AM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Headed down to my brother's lake house this weekend (I65 south, got off not too far north of Bowling Green) and saw an orange one driving north and then a few minutes later a whole truck of covered cars. They are pumping them out now.
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Mark Henry |
Jun 29 2020, 10:51 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Headed down to my brother's lake house this weekend (I65 south, got off not too far north of Bowling Green) and saw an orange one driving north and then a few minutes later a whole truck of covered cars. They are pumping them out now. Right near Mammoth Cave NP, cool place, we camped there in the westy for almost a week. We weren't planning on staying that long, but got told by locals to stay put because it was a US long weekend. Wow that must be 25 years ago, before we had kids. We passed the factory when we left. |
Tdskip |
Jun 30 2020, 11:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
I don't know guys, I'd not be dismissive of these. Saw one in the wild yesterday and it's pretty well put together and all the testing indicates that they move well. New one of these or a 5+ yr old R8 and I'd probably take this.
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 30 2020, 03:02 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Man, that's a tough call....I love the R8. Until I actually see/drive and inspect the C8 I would have to go with the Audi.
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Mikey914 |
Jul 1 2020, 12:46 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I'm really surprised no one has snapped this up yet.
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falcor75 |
Jul 1 2020, 01:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
GM are being very exclusive about these cars,check out the guy on youtube that is repairing a crashed near new one.....GM refuses to supply him the front chassis legs he needs to replace,other parts he has found used. IMO the best yet ,they look more European than American,whats the RRP in the US ?,expect there will be speculators buying them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . I can understand why they wont supply him with those parts. Chances are that they are made from high strength steel that needs very specific welding parameters to retain the material properties. If that guy isnt a licensed repair shop and has access to the actual repair instructions then the integrity of that car is compromised and GM doesnt want it back on the road. Safety regulations is making the cars much more complicated and harder to repair, its not like our old cars where any piece of steel of equal thickness will do. |
Rand |
Jul 1 2020, 01:12 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
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