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Discussion The Corvette C8

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Someone came by a few days ago with a z06. Incredible sound from a Chevy. Hope the rumors of a z06 with a stick shift are true, though I'll never afford one
 
AdamK47 said:
The price of C8s have dropped considerably. I bought mine new at a decent price. There are thousands of used boomer preserved examples for sale at great prices.
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Yeah I have been keeping an eye on the used market but I still think I'm a couple of years away from buying one.
 
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One of the good things about owning a Corvette is the cheaper insurance. Old guys preserving a depreciating asset brings overall rates down. Never heard of Safeco before but I might want to switch. $556 for a full year would cover the McLaren for less than 2 months.

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AdamK47 said:
One of the good things about owning a Corvette is the cheaper insurance. Old guys preserving a depreciating asset brings overall rates down. Never heard of Safeco before but I might want to switch. $556 for a full year would cover the McLaren for less than 2 months.

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Sheesh that is a great price. I just was quoted around 1200 / yr for full coverage on a mustang GT which I'd expect to be similarly priced (although I guess more boy racers driving mustangs than vettes). Where are you located?
 
deadlyapp said:
Sheesh that is a great price. I just was quoted around 1200 / yr for full coverage on a mustang GT which I'd expect to be similarly priced (although I guess more boy racers driving mustangs than vettes). Where are you located?
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The epicenter of excitement, Columbus Ohio.
 
I don't know how much you drive it, but I have my fun car on Hagerty insurance. The gaurantee a flatbed for their roadside assistance, which came in handy when my Trans Am overheated.

My dad filed a claim when one of his classics got totaled, they paid the value he put when he first insured the car without issue.
 
Took photos of the new '26 interior.
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Competition seats. Not going to compete in anything.
Got them because I like the look along with the material on the bolsters preventing wear. I like the alcantera center sections much more than the default leather. It feels like sitting on a velvety soft fabric.
 
Red, the fastest color. If you were to compete, which I highly recommend, you might be able to get a decent rate with Hagerty on insurance. There's only like a few stipulations like mileage, secure storage rules, and proving it's not a daily etc. I don't know that a brand-new car would qualify for their "modern classic" category, but maybe idk.

Also, which model McLaren do you own? I'm renting a 600LT while I'm out in Scottsdale, AZ for a day. Will be in a couple of weeks, but I'm very much looking forward to it. The last "exotic" I drove was a 458 or Huracan, which was years and years ago. Def need to get back into a proper enthusiast machine... despite not having any real analogous features.
 
I called Hagerty initially and was going to go with them before the car was delivered. They quoted me $1100 a year paid up front. Safeco is cheaper with higher comprehensive coverage and no pleasure vehicle restrictions.

I had a '23 McLaren GT before this and an Audi R8 prior to that. Good vehicles. Much costlier in terms of parts, maintenance, and insurance. Not really a big deal. Wanted the Corvette to have something easier to service, get parts for, and insure. It's something different to play with. Don't have to worry too much if I damage something like the front splitter. $200 for a new one delivered within days.

I like GT cars and treat the Corvette as one. Personally configured it to my liking. Cruising around on the open roads with power to play with. Never to see a track of any sort.

Next car in a few years will likely be a Grand Sport X. That is if the C9 is still far enough away.
 
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