Any C8 Owners in Here?
 

Been pondering looking for a C8. I'll probably be looking for an early convertible, but wasn't sure if it's better to get the convertible or just the regular one with a removable top. Just starting this endeavor, so appreciate any info from owners or those knowledgeable, thanks.

C8
 

Love mine - 2023 convert - 2LT

love the look with the roof up and down which is key. Many with the other yrs removable tops - i dont like the look , but with this integrated, i cannot be happier.

Mine is 2LT, bought it used with 3K miles, now has 4K miles, superb comfort, handling and performance.

One thing it takes getting used to is the transmission - when u lean into it and back off the throttle, the trans stays engaged in the lower gear, waiting for you to put your foot back into it - kinda of a track performance design. Many discussion on the vette site about this. I even thought there was an issue with my trans, but that is the way it is designed. To overcome this, they tell you to paddle shift it up a gear manually.

Other than that - very very happy with it.

I recently bought a used 2024 ERay HTC and love it. This is the fastest street car I have ever owned and it drives like a regular Corvette. Mine is a 3LZ with the carbon fiber wheels and the carbon ceramic brakes, which come standard on the ERay. I really like the brakes, and their absence of brake dust. However, I don’t think I would step up for the wheels if I were buying one new. The wheels are a $15K option, and I am very concerned about damaging one. The C8 is a big improvement over the C7 I had a couple years ago.

I keep flirting with getting one and prices on low mile used ones have dropped dramatically.

My brother recently took delivery of his 2025 Z06 after 2 year order. I need to borrow it for few days I think.

I would remove ANY of the OEM Wheels (especially the carbon fiber) and order
Aftermarket Forged like I just got for my old (POS) 2012 Grand Sport............

These wheels were mfg in beautiful downtown Shanghai but resemble the $12K wheels
made in USA

great looking wheels!

Wheels like that are a "must have".

I like that Chuck!

The C8 is amazing, and I don't think you will be disappointed if you buy one. I have a 2023 coupe and after three years it's still a blast to drive.

Chuck, what do you mean by (POS)? Nice looking ride IMO.

I was being facetious when refering to my 2012 Inferno Orange Grand Sport as a "POS"....as many owners with deep pockets moved on years ago from C6 to C7 and now C8.....I spent much time and some $$ with the mods I did to my Grand Sport (purchased in spring of 2018) and I still enjoy it's LOOK and Love the rare color...and as Im now working to assemble my 70 RS Z28 restoration, I dont want to go thru the expense and time of starting over with a newer much more expensive Corvette............

Thanks for sharing guys. I'd love to see some pictures of your Vette if you want to post them, and I appreciate any do's or don't's with regard to buying a C8, thanks.

I bought a ‘23 3LT Z51 HTC (loveeed it) but would get a vert. if I bought another.
Taking the top off can be done by one person, but an electric top would be so much more convenient. And I like the look better.

PS, Chevy has no sensor to tell if top is latched when installed, so be careful not to drive without latching the top !! Ask me how I know?

Here’s my ERay in Sedona AZ

Mine

2023 3LT Stingray Z51

Love that color combination - don't see it much.

----I know your Dad would have agreed with you, Jake!....Bill S

Great pic!! That could be my new screen saver!
A friend of mine bought an ERay last year. Needless to say, he LOVES it!
Riptide blue/Natural Napa Leather and oh yeah, its fast!:biggthumpup:

Thanks for sharing. Wow, some of those are so nice. That ERay is very intriguing to me.

My brother finally let me take his 2025 Z06 out for a cruise. It's white with carbon fiber ground effects. Sounds like a Ferrari starting up.
I like it! Should have took some pics.

https://youtu.be/fWj5qKQ8oAk



:headbang::worship::headbang:

I ordered a stripped 2024 HTC (got super price out of Hare in Indiana). I ordered the ferrari looking 5 spoke, the glass engine cover, mag ride, and red painted calipers.

car looks like the bat mobile with rear wing. car is all black.

I know people with z06's, they are nice. but you get the rush with the standard base model which is really subsidized price wise by the 2LT and 3LT packages.

skip the Z51 brakes, although 95% of people get. your insurance goes up if they ask if you have that and they ask

take with a grain. bob
0-60 in 2.8 seconds checks my box off and I got to break it in the way I wanted vs buying used that someone's kid beat potentially.

Mine

Stunning!!

----Bergy,,,I like new Vettes too, but what nameplate belongs on the black front fender I see???....Bill S

I am considering selling my C8. I need room and it never gets exercised. 350 miles on it, so basically a new car. Two sets of wheels/tires. I do love the car in every respect, but it should be in the hands of someone who will enjoy it more. PM me if sincere interest.

Sorry to take this thread off on a bit of a tangent, but - the black car

----Thanks! Thought so, and when appropriate would love to know more!....Bill S

We've had zero issues with our 2020 and it was built 3rd week of production 02/20/2020.

Dad under his 2021. Hasn’t had any issues, and says it’s much easier to get in and out of the past gens due to the wide door sills. He’s 93 in a couple months.

----Very cool that he still has the passion! I think I have the same 2-post lift. Has really been good to me over several years!....Bill S

He doesn’t look 93 at all! What’s his secret?

Corvettes I guess.

----Needed that as I'm also age related at 78. Keep on keeping on!!!!....Bill S