C8 Corvette making potential GT500 buyers rethink their options

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Why is there so many options for the car? Could not make it simple? It would seriously take you all day to go over everything and complete and order for someone who is not familiar with Vette's. $114k is msrp fully optioned, starting at $59,995...Yikes
Why did they need a separate lever just for windshield wipers as well?? i would think you would want less levers and switches, multifunctions stuff and clean up the clutter
 

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Your saying svtp used to be a snake pit and an SVT Lightning owner would rather read than post for several years cant recall what it was like?

Basic math says 900hp 3700lb Mustang can run 9s too, but thats not always the case, as we can see :)
Curious what the math says on new gt500?
 

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I gotta disagree man. I wish all performance cars were as configurable....not like Ford does it where you have to add a $7k package to incorporate the one option you were looking for. I get it from a manufacturer perspective but if you're a buyer customizable option are nice.

Why is there so many options for the car? Could not make it simple? It would seriously take you all day to go over everything and complete and order for someone who is not familiar with Vette's. $114k is msrp fully optioned, starting at $59,995...Yikes
 

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I would still take a 2020 GT500 over the C8 base/Z51 Corvette any day. Better looks and I'm sure it's got better performance as well. Not to say that the C8 Base/Z51 isn't a performer, I'm sure it is. But, not better than the 2020 GT500.
The C8 Z06,......that may be a different story though. lol
 

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I gotta disagree man. I wish all performance cars were as configurable....not like Ford does it where you have to add a $7k package to incorporate the one option you were looking for. I get it from a manufacturer perspective but if you're a buyer customizable option are nice.

Not disagreeing at all on options, but they should have bundled a ton of the little add ons somehow and list as a bigger $$ amount. It makes it more clear and understandable IMO
 

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Not disagreeing at all on options, but they should have bundled a ton of the little add ons somehow and list as a bigger $$ amount. It makes it more clear and understandable IMO
If you cant comprehend that option list then go back to pre school, its stupid simple. Also nice not having to buy an entire 5k package with shit you dont need just to have one certain option. This is a FAR superior way no matter how you try and spin it.
 

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People talk about cars and options like the OPTIONAL features NEED to be part of the car.

The only 2 real options I see people NEEDING from the C8 to make it a real performance threat in Mexico is the Z51 package and the Performance bucket seats. Even then, the seats only make the car more comfortable for the driver.
That's because you are used to having ford's shitty options. GM is taking a page out of Porsche's 911 book. If you dont like the option dont get it.

It wasnt until 2015 Ford started putting push button start in the mustang. Also Ford finally stopped putting a tiny ass screen in the GT350 i think in 2017 or 2018? LOL that's got to be a ****ing joke, nearly 60k car with a tiny ass screen.
 

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All I know is when I see this much bickering and bitching on a Ford performance site about the Corvette, I know GM did something right. Same thing took place when the C6Z came out and shit on the GT for 1/2 the price and now look at the place it has in all your hearts. Bless the blind.
 

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Ya know, my calc shows that a 900hp automatic coyote should run 9s too, and you cant seem to do it, maybe your right?

The old days of SVTP, your retarded ass wouldnt even need to be banned. You would voluntarily never return from the humiliation from other members for runnin 10.7s in a 900hp atuo coyote and constantly coming up with excuses:)

The old days of svtp? Like when you were still sneaking into your mommies room sniffing her underwear at 9 years old?

Stop while you’re ahead. You have no clue what you’re talking about.


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If you cant comprehend that option list then go back to pre school, its stupid simple. Also nice not having to buy an entire 5k package with shit you dont need just to have one certain option. This is a FAR superior way no matter how you try and spin it.
You missed the point, open eyes and read before. A buyer cross shopping that has never ordered a vette, this process has nothing to do with comprehending. It would be time consuming, and confusing to some. Not all, some. To me its overkill, and never said put a bunch for $5k. Maybe $2k or less bundled to simplify it is all I am saying. FAR superior lol nah it really is not.
 

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When I was about to get the '19 ZR1, the option list and features were so much better to review while your at the dealership. Honest question here, is the C8 ordering guides etc the same as the C7s?
 

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You missed the point, open eyes and read before. A buyer cross shopping that has never ordered a vette, this process has nothing to do with comprehending. It would be time consuming, and confusing to some. Not all, some. To me its overkill, and never said put a bunch for $5k. Maybe $2k or less bundled to simplify it is all I am saying. FAR superior lol nah it really is not.
You had no point, theres nothing wrong with the options list and not one person is going to be scared off by it
 

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You had no point, theres nothing wrong with the options list and not one person is going to be scared off by it
Yea well I guess you should join up on some facebook forums, they beg to differ. Again some people such as myself feel its overkill. I am entitled to my opinion. You have you're reason's.
 

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You missed the point, open eyes and read before. A buyer cross shopping that has never ordered a vette, this process has nothing to do with comprehending. It would be time consuming, and confusing to some. Not all, some. To me its overkill, and never said put a bunch for $5k. Maybe $2k or less bundled to simplify it is all I am saying. FAR superior lol nah it really is not.
Did you know it was almost a $10k package option to get the integrated garage door opener on the Raptor? So many people were highly pissed about that. I’m sure once the configurator is out on the C8 there will be no issue with selecting options.
 

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That's because you are used to having ford's shitty options. GM is taking a page out of Porsche's 911 book. If you dont like the option dont get it.

It wasnt until 2015 Ford started putting push button start in the mustang. Also Ford finally stopped putting a tiny ass screen in the GT350 i think in 2017 or 2018? LOL that's got to be a ****ing joke, nearly 60k car with a tiny ass screen.

911 playbook, you mean any Porsche made. They nickle and dime you for every thing. You can literally pick and change any little thing. Key fob look like your car? Cool 500....bc Porsche.

You should do your research before ranting. 2015 GT350 had tech package and track package, you could only select one or the other. If you got the tech pack, it comes with the full 8inch touch screen and not the 4.2. In later years now, you can have both/they make more of this stuff standard. It should also be noted, it is very easy to upgrade to a 8inch screen in any Ford if you dont have one or go to sync 3 from sync 2.

Why is there so many options for the car? Could not make it simple? It would seriously take you all day to go over everything and complete and order for someone who is not familiar with Vette's. $114k is msrp fully optioned, starting at $59,995...Yikes

The ones I listed were just the tip of the ice berg, there were many more.

Why did they need a separate lever just for windshield wipers as well?? i would think you would want less levers and switches, multifunctions stuff and clean up the clutter

GM does that too? I was driving a BMW and went to my standard Ford left multi fuction switch, and the it was on the right of the column and twist it different. I was lost, lol. Every Ford ever has only had the left arm.

Those saying you dont want the lift kit, you for sure do. Some options that wont be available until next year builds, include PTM or carbon fiber lower pieces. You dont want to be hitting that on bumps and angles. Also, everyone knows the magnaride is amazing, so you want that. Although, you can order that without the lift.
 

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911 playbook, you mean any Porsche made. They nickle and dime you for every thing. You can literally pick and change any little thing. Key fob look like your car? Cool 500....bc Porsche.

You should do your research before ranting. 2015 GT350 had tech package and track package, you could only select one or the other. If you got the tech pack, it comes with the full 8inch touch screen and not the 4.2. In later years now, you can have both/they make more of this stuff standard. It should also be noted, it is very easy to upgrade to a 8inch screen in any Ford if you dont have one or go to sync 3 from sync 2.



The ones I listed were just the tip of the ice berg, there were many more.



GM does that too? I was driving a BMW and went to my standard Ford left multi fuction switch, and the it was on the right of the column and twist it different. I was lost, lol. Every Ford ever has only had the left arm.

Those saying you dont want the lift kit, you for sure do. Some options that wont be available until next year builds, include PTM or carbon fiber lower pieces. You dont want to be hitting that on bumps and angles. Also, everyone knows the magnaride is amazing, so you want that. Although, you can order that without the lift.
So many dildos on this site scream for a handcrank window on their new Mustang because “I don’t want all that useless tech!”. You are in the minority. People WANT to chose what they spend their hard earned bucks on. Not to mention all of the tools that say 1-of-1 car with none of the options people want. GTFOutta here with your dumb criticism.
 

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911 playbook, you mean any Porsche made. They nickle and dime you for every thing. You can literally pick and change any little thing. Key fob look like your car? Cool 500....bc Porsche.

You should do your research before ranting. 2015 GT350 had tech package and track package, you could only select one or the other. If you got the tech pack, it comes with the full 8inch touch screen and not the 4.2. In later years now, you can have both/they make more of this stuff standard. It should also be noted, it is very easy to upgrade to a 8inch screen in any Ford if you dont have one or go to sync 3 from sync 2.
No I meant 911, because that's its competition. I dont give a shit about any other porsche and neither does team corvette. Their goal is to take down the fastest/quickest 911's.
Theres a reason there is a corvette, 911, viper, etc tax. You gotta pay to play.
 

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