What does a $60k C8 get me? A divorce

I'd be completely happy with the base because I would be buying aftermarket crap for it anyway

the wheel options are terrible, the aftermarket wheel makers are going to do well in 2020

Consumer: Can't wait to get this OTD for $66k Dealers: Allow us to introduce ourselves.

I really like the Zeus-Bronze.

The base wheel is the best, all other wheel selections suck!

I got a great idea. Wait a couple of years and you can get one with a lot of features for 40K

I never really liked corvettes but this thing is crazy

You can get a 17'-18' zo6 with the zo7 package with less than 15k miles on it for low $60k. Just a reminder ...let someone else pay for the depreciation if brand new doesn't matter to you.

Um, you forgot to mention the Doug score.

“A bunch of things I don’t need but WANT on my car.” Can’t be or sound more American than that.

This is what I wanted to know. I keep seeing the suped up ones and I’m like, I can’t afford that, barely even 60K. I wanna see what the base price gives me. Thank you.

Yeah, I doubt I'll ever buy a Corvette. But I do really like the look of this new one. And $60k is a great value to start.

I’m so glad that you went back to talking about the basic Corvette which most of us will probably buy as most of the buyers will probably be seniors who are retired or just about ready to retire.And watching this video I am not surprised that you could not just stick to the basics review of the New Corvette without talking add-ons or optionals.As a whole it’s not a bad video but there are so many out there that are just about the same.

I'm going about mid tier. Mine will run a little over $70,000. I'm getting a 2LT Z51 in Zeus Bronze with the black trident wheels. I'm very happy with my selection. I never imagined being able to get such a badass car for around 70 grand. Yes, it's still a lot of money, but well worth it. This is the type of car that someone can realistically work hard towards buying and get one at some point. Chevrolet gave us all an early Christmas present with this Corvette. Just incredible.

This is the best bang for the buck by far ,, for $60,000 you have yourself a very competitive track race car that can compete with exotics

Maybe now I can aim my investment to the c7 just maybe , its still expensive as hell

you can get the extra 5 horsepower on the base model by upgrading the exhaust system for $1,100 you do not have to have the z51 package

The smart buy is wait a few years after the C8 ZO6 is out and you will be able to pick up a fully loaded 3LT for in the 70’s. I bought a 100K C7 Z06 3LT with 10k miles for 73K !!

One HUGE option you didn't mention is the ride height adjustment!!! It's only available on the Z51 package and greater packages. It memorizes when you've used the height adjustment via GPS and will do it automatically the next time you encounter that need. I guess it memorizes 1000 different instances. It's the 1001st instance that will have you getting a new front spoiler estimate at Chevy the body shop!!!

There's a weird edit at 7:45 (a man appears, entirely out of context, for about a frame or so).

Okay this will eventually happen. Car 60k, Supercharger, tune and extra cooling 10k, Bilstein coil over, wheels and tires 10k= Lamborghini performante and beyond for under 90k. This package will be done guaranteed, and the performance is guaranteed as well in a reliable package that has a chassis as good or better than Lamborghini or a new Tributo. There is no deal like this and you could wrap the interior and exterior in pure carbon fiber ftom the aftermarket and still be under 120k easily.

Dude's good doing voice-overs. Well done.

Patiently waiting for the C8 Z06!

Great vid... everything I needed to know..I will be getting the base in black

The base model would suit me just fine! At $60,000 it's a steal, heck a new Ford Raptor will set you back that much. . .

There is no reason why anyone should ever settle for 1LT if they really have desire for additional options. Either shell out the money for at least a new 2LT, or just buy a used 2/3LT if you are into saving money. Now, for those who don't care for options, go ahead and get 1LT.

I'm not usually a Corvette guy. I had the chance to sit in a 2020 C8 last week. They are totally sick. Great job done by all in the Chevy design and engineering group. I want one...

I have a confession. I saw the new C8 Corvette from a different light today. I usually have to grow into liking a car, but this time I grew out of liking a car, given that I liked it right off the bat. Sometimes down the line, maybe 3-5 years later I ask myself how I could have liked a car. Today, I did that with the Corvette. The Ferrari has a nice shape, the lambo has a nice shape. This car looks like someone designed the front and someone else designed the boxy back. The boxy back takes a lot away for the asthetic. Even though the sales will be great, because there are so many people excited about the redesign and all the power, lots of people will have the same negative feeling about the car. It looks like a 2000 concept Corvette, that already aged. I think it's the boxy back of the car that makes it look that way. Don't get me wrong, it's gonna sell like crazy.

BEST C8 VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN BAR NONE!!!

Idk I still prefer the C7 over the C8. The C7 has the most unique and iconic design. I’ll have to see a C8 in person.

You can get a VERY nice C8 for right at $70k. Z51 Package, Glass roof, colored calipers and seat belts, color matched exterior accents, and the best wheels comes to $70,465

I'm a huge sucker for the Zeus Bronze. Especially as shown at 1:35 with yellow calipers and seat belt. With the z51 pack and high wing option, that would be my personal go to spec. All the carbon goodies are awesome and look great but for the cost it's a hard sell for me. For the cost of the just the front grill carbon trim, you could purchase a used lt1 supercharger kit or be halfway to a new kit. Personally I'd rather have a 700hp c8 without carbon fiber trim versus a base c8 with carbon trim.

Nothing couldn't live without. No issues. Like it just the way it comes. Thanks.

One of the major benefits of the mag shocks is that they greatly improve the ride of the Z51 to almost as good as the base suspension so unless you want to track the car there is no reason to opt for the Z51 as the standard suspension rides even better (this is per Corvette Consierge) . I think it is the Performance Exhaust, not the Z51 package that adds the 5 hp so you can spend $1200 and get the extra hp on the base car. The C8 looks much better without the ugly spoiler so that is another reason to save money and not go with the Z51.

GM recently announced that the entire production run for 2020 is sold out.

2 years later. Have never seen a single c8 sell for 60k more like 89k -110k

Z51 includes the electronic limited-slip differential. The base car uses a mechanical limited-slip differential.

I love the Zeus Bronze myself, a very handsome color in metallic. I also believe the wheel choices are the weak point in design, forcing me to select Black to hide the strange style choice. I'm kind of a less is more person so even the clean base model looks appealing to me, I prefer the simple all Black base interior too. I could be happy with a 70K outfitted one as long as the dealer mark-up isn't too much.

C8 will be like a camry on the street in 3 years.

For those of us who do not race on the track 490 HP is more than enough to get you to the supermarket and back. I am old enough to remember when super cars had less than 300 HP and provided a good driver with sufficient thrills. I find it interesting that, with the threat of climate change hanging over our heads, we are still opting for V-8s that are mostly good for waking up the neighbors on Sunday morning. A turbo 6 cylinder will press you back into your Recaro seats and make you feel like a king of the road. I have a turbo 4 that produces a mere 245 HP and it allows me to pass quickly and cruise comfortably at 70mph at 2000 rpm. Of course, when I was 20 I needed all the horsepower and muffler noise I get get on my 1966 Mustang GT, but that was a long time ago. The $60,000 LT1 appears to be all the car you need unless you are an Ayrton Senna wannabe.

60 Grand and you get that they're not going to be able to build them fast enough people are going to be going crazy for these cars I would love to have one looks very sharp.

Man, I am SO surprised that even the base grade C8 looks super good. Yes Z51 package does make it look better but base is already looking like a supercar and I love it. To be completely honest I didn`t like how base C7 looked with those cheap looking wheels and tiny rear spoiler. I genuinely didn`t like it to a point if I were to have it I`ll add Z51 parts to make it look better. You and many people in the comment section hates the C8 wheels but they look good enough to me. I do wish more aggressively designed options were available, but I think it`s good enough to make it look like a supercar. Anyways this is not only a $60,000 supercar, but this is a automotive revolution. This, this is going to remain in history as one of the most iconic moments in the performance car history.

I have to say I love your videos, they are very informative, please keep up the great work, and best of luck with your Vette, as for me I have to wait another two to three years before I can get mine, due to putting my last child through College.

Super informative and clear! Thank you! I’ve seen a ton of other videos and it’s hard to tell what exactly you get at base price. Great job on visually showing that and what the upgrades would look like 👍🏽

Min 8:48 have you guys noticed, this is the only sport car with bigger rotor on the rear , 13.3 rear and 12.6 front , cars enthusiast know , big rotors always on the front .

if its a 2020 model why hasn't anyone received theirs yet? 2020 models should have hit dealerships back in late summer

The base model is still loaded for its price. Also nappa leather is really soft. Combine that with the 2lt seats with high side bolsters, then it will also easily scratch the side bolsters. Hence the competition seats has a fabric portion on the side bolsters since this part will see most wear as you gon in and out the car.

There will be mods from other manufacturers as this car comes out Suspension, Exhaust, wheels, Exterior Mods and more that can be better and cost less than GM Parts. The mark up for extra things is crazy from GM. The car is absolutely beautiful and would be fine with stock 1LT the seats are just fine and then mod it with things I really want and not get stuck paying a ton for extras I don’t want.

Regardless Corvette is going to be taking over the roads with this beautiful car at such a reasonable price point. Can't wait to see them all over the place. Hopefully other car companies start doing the same.

Nice video! I do believe the base c8 comes with a limited slip diff but the z51 has an electronic diff. The z51 also has more aggressive gearing for the diff which is probably the main reason it has a slightly better 0-60. The base model car is a great deal though!

This looks so much better than the previous models now I'll actually consider corvette as a high end favorite (appearance wise)

Great video! I ordered my Torch Red 1LT after all of my research back in November because of the look of the car, the motor, and the amazing performance stats... The standard features great but I did add the performance exhaust, red calipers and seat belts. I almost pulled the trigger on the Z51 but I'm not going to be tracking the car much and also I will get my C8 without a spoiler! I love the natural lines of the car because. It reminds me of a Ferrari 360 Modena! #Sexy This is a game changing car in my opinion...

I know I can’t compare but, I have a sixth gen camaro ss and I would highly recommend getting the MRC. I have it and have to say it’s absolutely fantastic and in my opinion, a must get option.

I would get the 2lt because I would like to have the rear camera mirror and navigation that doesn't come with the 1lt and especially the heads up display, gt2 seats and wireless charger. I will rarely take the car to the track and just use it on the streets most of the time so I wouldn't get the z51 package.

Finally corvettes get some exotic colours. Most people would probably buy some aftermarket wheels eventually so that’s not the worst thing but they aren’t great.

I have a Cadillac CTSV electronica ride control it makes a big difference definitely worth it

or I will wait for customers to tire of them and buy for 35,000

As of Summer 2020, Magnetic Ride option can now be purchased separately from the Z51 option package.

well done video. thx for starting to talk within 1s of the video starting. packed full of info. all YT videos should be like this

I like to mod my cars, so I am thinking of getting the base model and work from there. Plan is to build a track monster not just a track capable car. It already has the horsepower, so all I need to do is upgrade the brakes and suspension. Horsepower can always be added later.

Honestly some corvette enthusiasts hat that its mid engine and dont like it but i think its quite a beautiful car honestly one of the only chevys that makes me go hmmmm i kinda want that

The basic black interior would have made Henry Ford happy if it was one of his cars. Henry in the beginning would sell you a car any color as long as it was black all over, model T!

I'm still trying to figure out why all the used ones cost 100k plus?

Campagna t-rex pretty sweet as well. When one wheel putting the power down it's 0-60 time is pretty impressive. Better power to weight ratio as well with it. Yes it's classified as a motorcycle though but in all honesty it's much more of a car than a motorcycle. New corvette though is pretty nice.

$60,000 gets you 1st generation completely with glitches and problems. Next year you’ll get a 6 speed manual gearbox.

I drive an audi a8 , i want this c8 so badly. Amazing job chevy, also from what i hear magnaride is needed

I pretty darned good car. Although I would still by a Z06 for 60

$67295.00 get you a basic 2LT Coupe that has a removable top!

Good video. I have not yet decided on 1 or 2LT. Couple things you didn't mention that lean me to 2LT are the blind spot detection and video recording capability. Two huge safety considerations. Nice job on the video ... MORE!

Honestly that’s a perfect combination of price and a product you get, in contrast to overpriced Acura NSX

Nice vid, thanks for the breakdowns

Nice breakdown of everything. Been looking for this info on the base C8.

I have a C7 3lt w/performance exhaust. I regret not getting the Z51 package but on the C8 if you are a first time Corvette owner trust me you will be more than ecstatic with a mid engine C8.

Has everyone forgotten that this is supposed to be a Sports Car? When the upgrades only get you a fraction faster, oh but you can have this wonderful stitching and all this other heavy stuff you don't really want or need. Don't get me wrong. It is a total rethinking by Chevrolet to have a rear engine Corvette and as with most other cars the first production year offers less as far as engine or hp upgrades go but this car has waaaay too many fuzzy dice and butt warmers for a supposedly new model line. Better get the Turbo model on the way by July GM!

I agree, the base model would do me just fine. In red. Just a mattar of when, it takes a bit longer to arrive here down under. Safe driving to all.

Plot twist, wheels were one of the last thing to be considered while they spent a long time putting the rest of the car for price reasons. Maybe they just figured there'd be so much popularity for it, aftermarket wheels would be available all over the place.

I'm from the future and I'm here now to buy your corvette with low mileage for 40% less than you paid 😂😂

Get the basic package and after market wheels and your set....... Perfect sports car.

Within 3 years on the Market they will have 30k miles for around $45-48k. Ill wait a couple!

The only thing I wish was a standard option that isn’t is the rear view mirror camera. That is the only thing keeping me from the LT1.

Very informational and straight to the point nice vid

This GM product needs to be on the road for a couple of years to evaluate its reliability... maybe it will buck the trend.

Dude i think i just got a speeding ticket in the mail just from watching this

👏 Great Job on the Review

Z51 forces you to get the summer tires and the small spoiler.

Like you said, there isn't a big enough leap of performance for the Z51 trim over the base to warrant the price difference. That being said the best bet would be to get a base model to review and put through its paces while waiting for a higher tier performance model like the Z06 or ZR-1.

Chevy: Starting at 60K Dealers: Am i a joke to you?

Great Video. Very clear well spoken and honest. Thank you - Im getting the c8 but not sure if I should o base. Thanks for the input.

Great video very useful content 👍

I'll probably wait two or three years for Corvette to work out all the bugs. Everyone knows first year production cars always have some bug to work out, so I'll wait. I'll probably be paying a bunch more in 2023 but if they get it right, then it's worth the wait.

I don’t think any new car comes close to the value of the c8.. I would say things like the rs5, m4, rcf, q60 red sport might b more desirable to SOME*, but damn that c8 is something else

Put my deposit for 2021 1LT. So freaking excited!

Your reviews are awesome! Love watching your videos!!

It does seem like the best option in the 60k range. We need tests of this vs the current top cars in the 60-80k price range. Cayman S, Alpine, M2, Supra (tuned, if the other cars are high spec, that engine makes about 450hp with a pretty cheap ecu remap). Then add something exotic (not latest gen) to the mix, like a 458 or GT3

Way better looking than the 2019...and 18'...and 17'😂

Love the car not the price may have to get bugs out of first year. Way over my budget. I’m gonna stay with my red 1980 love the stingray look Beautiful car they really went all out👍❤️😎

I wanted a 2lt cause of heads up display but eh. Stock for me lol

the base C8 is good enough for most people.

I want the 4 cylinder version. 6 speed.