RE: Corvette gets 2022MY update

[SturdyHSV]

Dr Interceptor said:

It may actually be intentional, its not the only time its said in the literature...

Looks good to me!

[swisstoni]

If I was forced to make a choice I’d back an American mainstream car not to screw up in expensive fashion, over a Euro exotic any time.

[VR6 Eug]

They aren't that good looking, especially not compared to the coupe previous model but I wouldn't say no to one.

[Rumblestripe]

A few days ago six of them went South in convoy on the A68 in Co. Durham various colours and being driven in close formation. I'm guessing journos on a jolly rather than testing?

Looked good on the road if I'm honest.

[WonkeyDonkey]

I'm looking forward to seeing these on the road. I don't really know why you'd go for a Porsche at this price.

[9k rpm]

WonkeyDonkey said:

I'm looking forward to seeing these on the road. I don't really know why you'd go for a Porsche at this price.

One word; depreciation.

However, I could be wrong and if they keep their values like the Mustangs they would be a good buy.

I really like the look of them though and I bet they sound epic.

If I was in the market for this or a new 911 it would be a really tough choice. Can’t wait to hear the UK reviews and a head to head against a base Carrera has to be done.

[smilo996]

Well, it will be cheap....relatively because they are just that.
Odd looking thing.

[PBCD]

9k rpm said:

One word; depreciation.

However, I could be wrong and if they keep their values like the Mustangs they would be a good buy.

I remember when the Lexus LC500 came to the UK a few years ago people on here said things like
"brilliant car, but depreciation will be brutal, so I'll have one when I can pick up a second hand example
for 20 odd grand in two or three years!"

I've just had a quick look on AutoTrader and the cheapest examples (four years old) are only just
starting to dip below the £50k mark, although the Lexus and Mustang benefit massively from having
an established dealer network, so it's anyone's guess what will happen to Corvette prices...

[RJH777]

Dr Interceptor said:

RJH777 said:

British Beef said:

UK pricing will be very interesting, given improted LHD models are priced at £125k in UK

Surely the RHD will need to be a good 40k or so under this - the whole pitch of the Vette in the US is it's performance of a 911 turbo at entry level Carrera prices, if they sell it for much more then 80-90k for the entry level I can't see people making the switch.

Certainly if it is around that mark I'd be seriously tempted, if it's well north of a 100k then there's other cars I'd go for.

This is the pricing for the launch edition cars, which include 3LT Trim and lots of other bits.



I'd imagine all the launch edition cars are now sold/allocated, but that gives you an idea on pricing.

Hmm now that is tempting. Might need to book myself a Christmas trip to Virginia Water...

[SturdyHSV]

PBCD said:

I remember when the Lexus LC500 came to the UK a few years ago people on here said things like
"brilliant car, but depreciation will be brutal, so I'll have one when I can pick up a second hand example
for 20 odd grand in two or three years!"

I've just had a quick look on AutoTrader and the cheapest examples (four years old) are only just
starting to dip below the £50k mark, although the Lexus and Mustang benefit massively from having
an established dealer network, so it's anyone's guess what will happen to Corvette prices...

I think insisting depreciation is incredibly important is the only 'PH Acceptable' way of explaining why you won't be buying the more interesting option, and instead will get a grey BMW / Porsche like everybody else

[blackrabbit]

9k rpm said:

WonkeyDonkey said:

I'm looking forward to seeing these on the road. I don't really know why you'd go for a Porsche at this price.

One word; depreciation.

However, I could be wrong and if they keep their values like the Mustangs they would be a good buy.

I really like the look of them though and I bet they sound epic.

If I was in the market for this or a new 911 it would be a really tough choice. Can’t wait to hear the UK reviews and a head to head against a base Carrera has to be done.

They hold their money really well in US so should do here to. Also once out of warranty Corvette a much better ownership experience. Tons of cheap performance parts too.

I have owned 911's in the past but would not buy a new one. My money would go on the Corvette instead.

[mac96]

SturdyHSV said:

PBCD said:

I remember when the Lexus LC500 came to the UK a few years ago people on here said things like
"brilliant car, but depreciation will be brutal, so I'll have one when I can pick up a second hand example
for 20 odd grand in two or three years!"

I've just had a quick look on AutoTrader and the cheapest examples (four years old) are only just
starting to dip below the £50k mark, although the Lexus and Mustang benefit massively from having
an established dealer network, so it's anyone's guess what will happen to Corvette prices...

I think insisting depreciation is incredibly important is the only 'PH Acceptable' way of explaining why you won't be buying the more interesting option, and instead will get a grey BMW / Porsche like everybody else

It also overlooks the fact that depreciation is not of equal relevance to all owners- it depends on whether you see the car as something to swop every three years or whether it is a keeper. I suspect a lot of Corvette buyers (and Mustang buyers) are buying something they had always wanted and intend to keep indefinitely.

[SturdyHSV]

mac96 said:

SturdyHSV said:

PBCD said:

I remember when the Lexus LC500 came to the UK a few years ago people on here said things like
"brilliant car, but depreciation will be brutal, so I'll have one when I can pick up a second hand example
for 20 odd grand in two or three years!"

I've just had a quick look on AutoTrader and the cheapest examples (four years old) are only just
starting to dip below the £50k mark, although the Lexus and Mustang benefit massively from having
an established dealer network, so it's anyone's guess what will happen to Corvette prices...

I think insisting depreciation is incredibly important is the only 'PH Acceptable' way of explaining why you won't be buying the more interesting option, and instead will get a grey BMW / Porsche like everybody else

It also overlooks the fact that depreciation is not of equal relevance to all owners- it depends on whether you see the car as something to swop every three years or whether it is a keeper. I suspect a lot of Corvette buyers (and Mustang buyers) are buying something they had always wanted and intend to keep indefinitely.

I think you're probably right, yeah.

I don't like buying stuff unless it's the actual thing I want, so if I want a car enough to spend thousands on it, I won't be buying it thinking how best to sell it on, just doesn't work like that for me.

I'm sure if I had lots of money I'd probably flit around between cars more, but I don't, so I don't

I'd absolutely love an LC500 convertible, I think they're magnificent looking cars and would make such a perfect wafter, impeccable Lexus reliability, great sound track, no dull sporting pretentions, stunning looking car etc. Sadly well out of my price range

[Athboy501]

WonkeyDonkey said:

I'm looking forward to seeing these on the road. I don't really know why you'd go for a Porsche at this price.

I've driven a couple of these, where I live in Michigan they are a common sight (i'll probably see one on every other journey I take)

I think the performance is incredible and its a hell of a car for the money. I could see one or two Porsche owners trying one and deciding that maybe its not quite as practical. There are also areas where the material choices elude to how they got it to the price they did. May be less compelling for those who daily their 911, but as a thing to get in and drive I think they are mega value. I'm a serial 911 buyer and I think these are absolutely ace.

[Jon_S_Rally]

I do quite like it, though I think there is something slightly "off" about the front end. I can't quite put my finger on what, but something about it makes the nose look a bit high somehow.

I just struggle to understand why they called it a Corvette. I understand the desire to build a mid-engine car, but it just seems a bit of an odd move to go that way with the Corvette brand, when it has so long been associated with front-engine, rear-wheel drive.

At least it still exists though. The car market in Europe is just going to look more and more miserable sadly, so at least we're getting this before it goes down the toilet completely.

[ManyMotors]

C8s are part 458, part Silverado, part Coupe de Ville and a bit of video game. It also has run flats. But they are nearly impossible to get anywhere.

[Dr Interceptor]

ManyMotors said:

It also has run flats. But they are nearly impossible to get anywhere.

Front: https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Pilo...

Rear: https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Michelin/Pilo...

There you are sir, your problems solved.

Edited by Dr Interceptor on Friday 11th June 15:54

[WonkeyDonkey]

9k rpm said:

One word; depreciation.

However, I could be wrong and if they keep their values like the Mustangs they would be a good buy.

I really like the look of them though and I bet they sound epic.

If I was in the market for this or a new 911 it would be a really tough choice. Can’t wait to hear the UK reviews and a head to head against a base Carrera has to be done.

Do Porsches really hold their values in a normal world? Outside of covid shortages and special editions I thought your normal 911's and Caymans depreciated at a rather standard rate.

I'd expect this Corvette to take an initial dive but hold its value rarely well. I'd be surprised if these were cheaper than an equivalent carrera at 5 years old.

[Vettemike86]

The RHD spec and pricing is already available from the dealer in the UK. Fantastic value, however, I am sceptical of Oct delivery for RHD UK cars because of the factory shutdowns due to parts shortages that many car manufacturers are suffering. UK Corvette Club members get a great write-up in the June edition of the club magazine for the C8….. we will have a club stand at the London Classic later this month, Boris allowing 🤞🤞🤞

[Carlotus]

I didn’t like the design of the new Vette when it first came out and I still don’t. However, no option for a manual is a deal breaker for me, guess I’ll be keeping my Evora S 6 speed manual