C8 Corvette as a Daily Driver?!

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Күн бұрын

Let's answer the question if the C8 Corvette is truly a daily drivable sports car. I will run through some of the highs and lows that I have found after using this car every day.

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@ryants1 2 ай бұрын

The c8 was such a no brainer. American V8, Naturally aspirated, mid engine, hard top convertible, fits golf clubs in trunk, 0-60 in 3 seconds, under $100k. Sold!

@NiceterCoolster Ай бұрын

and don’t forget Italian styling they copied, including mid engine. Great value for money.

@ryants1 Ай бұрын

@@NiceterCoolster agreed!

@wscott603 14 күн бұрын

excellent video, the more i drive my C8 the more I love it. It is definitely a smooth riding car.

@livinglife3230 12 күн бұрын

I agree! Almost stuck between keepin’ low miles on it & wanting to drive it everyday, lol

@fsnelling81 2 ай бұрын

Very entertaining. More than enough info. Better than most reviews I’ve seen.

@trollord2775 12 күн бұрын

Hands down best review ever 😂😂😂 the comedy and the seriousness combined is just amazing 🤣 I liked and subbed

@RaiJK3 11 күн бұрын

I love how considerate this guy is when he starts it in the garage as to not be intrusive to the newborn child and tired parents. Many will take that information and throw it right out the window! Some people truly are ignorant or petty and simply changing a morning routine can keep everyone in the neighborhood as happy as can be

@rubenmeister5276 11 күн бұрын

Hands down the realest C8 daily driver review out there . I’m getting it

@vladpootin5973 Ай бұрын

Very nice presentation, I thoroughly enjoyed this Mr. Collins Sir, Your C8 is gorgeous, very nicely spec‘d, Also a very nice All American neighborhood ! 👌👍🏻

@redcars72 29 күн бұрын

Since I do daily drive the C8 Corvette, I'm going to say.......YES and it's awesome.

@stevejohnson9513 2 ай бұрын

well done. good information wrapped light hearted humor.

@sanders6277 Ай бұрын

Great video, I drive mine every day unless rain is in the forecast or I have to pick up something that doesn't fit in the trunk.

@roninsc 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Just enough 'humor' to keep it interesting!

@bparker0118 Ай бұрын

Nicely done video, Funny and spot on with the features, I drive mine every chance I get to work or errands unless there's heavy rain in the forecast!

@UALHVY 14 күн бұрын

Like the humor so I subscribed.

@livinglife3230 13 күн бұрын

1LT was good enough for me. The frunk can hold over $100 worth of groceries, luv the looks I get when loading groceries in there. Gas mileage is great, compared to my daily driver, Challenger 🐈

@Dance4Shine 2 ай бұрын

Great video and beautiful car. I just got mine last week, and I definitely have a lot to learn.

@chelhyunmoore922 Ай бұрын

Just got a C8, and love the vehicle! Came across your channel and loved the way you run your videos. Subscribed!

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Congrats on the C8. Thanks for subscribing! 🙏🏽

@mikegreen1713 2 ай бұрын

Gerald - you made me laugh. Wonderful video. I've been watching C8 youtube vids for over 3 years. Got my '23 HTC, 2LT in Hypersonic Gray - we share our good tastes - almost 2 years ago. It has been a dream and I enjoy it exactly as you do yours. Your 9 minute video was everything that I enjoy - thank you. Mike

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. I've only had my C8 for two or three months and it has been a blast. It's nice to hear from another C8 owner with the same spec. Mine is a used 2022 model and it's been flawless. Thanks for watching!

@davidakins3788 2 ай бұрын

Yo, thanks for the laughter. I haven't watched a C8 video yet that has given me this much laughter, so I just subscribe to your channel 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

😆Glad you enjoyed the video... Thanks for subscribing!

@skateboarderaddict 18 күн бұрын

awesome video, and I love that colour!

@claysholar3483 Ай бұрын

Gotta comment: Really informative and communicated very well. Love your humor !

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Glad that you liked the video. Thanks for watching!!

@coolcarchuck9264 Ай бұрын

Dude...love the video! Pretty funny! Keep them coming! I almost daily drive mine except for the rain. It could rain pretty bad here in Louisiana and flooding becomes a problem.

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

@ND-cr7on 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Love the humor and that engine!!! ❤

@himfizzle91 Ай бұрын

Loved this video and the humor 😂 - I’ve been contemplating on getting a C8 myself. Glad to see that you are also in Northern Virginia! Instantly subscribed, looking forward to more content! 🔥🔥

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Actually, I'm in Southeastern VA. Thanks for the sub! 🙏🏽

@himfizzle91 Ай бұрын

@@gerardpcollins Your videos had me rolling 🤣 I am in Fredericksburg VA 🙏

@JoseHernandez-or1qe 8 күн бұрын

Great video!! Love your C8.

@richtodd467 3 күн бұрын

This is my new favorite corvette video. Fun - well done. And I hope it is a daily driver, because just ordered one and the plan is daily driving!

@edstingray3828 4 сағат бұрын

Great video. Two suggestions. I put Lowe's insulation board cut to fit in trunk bottom. Heat was no better then an sedan until I stopped then heat from muffers came quickly. Second there videos on proper mirrors adjustment. My 2023 HTC Z51 2LT. Gt2 19 months old 25k. No problems.

@Lasheem Ай бұрын

I’m going to gift myself this for my 30th birthday next year. Entertaining video 😂

@neilbenoit7042 2 ай бұрын

Great video!Enjoy your daily driver.

@J80199 Ай бұрын

Debating if I should make the move on a c8 but the only thing holding me back was the daily driver debate. This video solved that issue for me! C8 here I come! Thanks!

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Great choice. You're going to love it!

@daedricmode6427 2 ай бұрын

This is my dream car im always watching c8 videos this by far my favorite hidden gem of a video I'll like and subscribe you deserve to be recognized and that license plate 😂 my word OUTRAGEOUS

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

😆I know that plate is a little edgy, but I had to do it lol. Thanks so much for the like and subscribe! 🙌🏽

@91octane Ай бұрын

You're a funny guy. I like the car and the video. I noticed your reaction after you got gas. Here in California where I'm at, I get that same reaction, but even bigger. The V-Power is about $5.49 here in my area and even more in other areas. Only in California! Great video!

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

$5.49 per gallon! Geez, I guess I shouldn't complain haha. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

@KSaw777 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video man!!....I'm fairly new to your channel but great videos so far that I've seen.....I'm your neighbor over here in West Virginia.

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!

@esdrasmalbranche1641 26 күн бұрын

Solid video! Very informational and funny 😂

@nikosky4028 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. I'm going to see if my c8 htc cooks my chicken too. The c8 is a amazing car had mine for a little over a year now.

@Steveleanr Ай бұрын

I replaced the mirrors with the Paragon one's.. blue tint and it helped tremendously! All valid points!!!

@RellPurnellakaCarshowRell 2 ай бұрын

Great video and extremely funny 😆

@greggermany252 Ай бұрын

One set of clubs !! On my 3rd c8 just got my z06/07 couple weeks ago !! They r definitely good for any driving u want to do

@diabx0r 2 ай бұрын

We have about 7500 miles now on a 2023 C8 3LT. It's amazing how chill this car can be as a daily driver. I shop light, so I can easily use it as a grocery getter, and in touring mode, it really is a relaxed car when you want it to be. With one quick push of the Z button, that all changes. :D

@blazerman24 2 ай бұрын

Nice video man. I'm also in Va. Just got my 24' back in January. Mine serves as a toy, but i believe you could definitely daily it.

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Congrats on the new C8. It's definitely the perfect toy. I think I will buy a beater even though I'm sure I can live with my C8 as a daily.

@Isaiah_Keith 2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that video wasn’t too serious. I just came from a Savagegeese video, and those guys are great, but this was a lot of fun.

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

@chozn4service 2 ай бұрын

Dude you’re funny and great video! Looks like you’re enjoying your C8 as much as me. That rear view cam mirror had me like Fred Sanford looking through magnifying glasses but after a couple of weeks I was good. What I hate about it is if you see a nice looking lady walking down the street, there’s no looking in the rear view for a second look. 😅

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

😆 🤣

@tonyhussaindc 29 күн бұрын

Excellent video, loved the humor. Keep it up.

@gerardpcollins 29 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@tonyhussaindc 29 күн бұрын

@@gerardpcollins I am looking at 2025 C8 and your video helped sealed the decision. So a big thank you

@bobbyjones2112 Ай бұрын

Great video and very entertaining!, I subscribed

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@KeithWatts-gl1kd 2 ай бұрын

sweet sweater Mr. Rogers!

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

Lol! One of my friends finally comments on one of my videos and you got jokes 😂

@aerosquadron Ай бұрын

I just discovered your channel today. I'm hoping to place my C8 order next month or find that perfect used C8. It will be my daily driver. It looks like we might be neighbors. Look for the ceramic matrix C8 in a few months. Lol

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see you on the road! Give me a shout out if you see me first 😉

@aerosquadron Ай бұрын

@@gerardpcollins How did you mount the front license plate? I just bought my C8! It should be delivered in about a week or so

@aerosquadron 22 күн бұрын

@@gerardpcollins My C8 is here! Can you recommend a local dealer for service?

@alpappalardi7044 4 күн бұрын

I had to subscribe to you. You are to funny , but informative. I turned 63. Retired and said. Yes it’s about time I do this corvette venture. I didn’t want to dive in heavy . Just a Sunday fun drive car in nice weather . I was thinking 1LT. But I think the extra 7 grand May be worth it . Not sure 🤷‍♂️

@Shawnie_sama 2 ай бұрын

Idky this was funny but it definitely was 😂 this guy could definitely do reviews on cars. And there’s a tunnel like this going to Pittsburg and it always makes me paranoid

@jaykang2585 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for good video!!!

@K9Mike Ай бұрын

That one looks soooooo nice.

@idkidk7985 15 күн бұрын

Look at this man just living lol! Goals

@romantrukhin5298 13 күн бұрын

that was a best car review ever. period

@dash-ryan 2 ай бұрын

I've had zero problems looking at the rear view camera/mirror. So it might depend on the person. Great idea on the spot mirrors!

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

I think you're right. It doesn't bother my coworker, but his wife can't get used to it just like me.

@PokerFaceEsq 25 күн бұрын

Great video, Sir. Keep it up! #757

@gerardpcollins 25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! #757 🙌🏽

@SoCalFreelance Ай бұрын

Nice spec. 👌

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@peterwho9380 Ай бұрын

@ 6:11 This is what we all came here for! :-0

@RaiJK3 11 күн бұрын

I’m gonna daily one of these in the future hopefully. It’s a very unique car

@doxmedia9962 Ай бұрын

My C8 comes in next week! So excited!

@doxmedia9962 Ай бұрын

Great video by the way!

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Congrats in advance on the new C8. You're going to love it!

@livinglife3230 13 күн бұрын

Congrats

@JordanT3025 Ай бұрын

I have been thinking about getting a C8 to DD but I live in Cincinnati, we usually only get 1-2 bad snow storms a year but not sure how well a C8 will hold up in the winter. Most vette owners only drive them in warm weather in Cincy.

@BCmld83 Ай бұрын

Have the same C8 no spoiler or carbon skirts, adrenaline red int., cars mint & wicked(Boston voice), selling it when I can get my hands on a ZR1. daily driving, let the engine & tranny fluid get north of 150f before driving. Use sport/z mode, better mileage, drive, shifts & suspension 😎

@chuckz8053 11 күн бұрын

Thanks, nice vid.

@cacarpenter89 Ай бұрын

So on the rear camera view, the reason it makes you cross-eyed is because your eyes are focused at distance and, when you look at what's in a mirror, your eyes still have to focus at the distance those objects are at. To see what's in the camera screen clearly, you have to look AT the mirror instead of THROUGH it. If you practice changing your eyes' focal length when you glance up at your mirror, you'll get used to it faster and it'll become more natural. It's like looking out your office window and switching to a computer screen.

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Great explanation. That makes perfect sense. I guess I just have to soldier through it and train my eyes.

@Roadtothechristian Күн бұрын

Like his videos and his jokes

@rvdawg Ай бұрын

Awesome review as always. Just curious, did you trade in the Bronco?

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I traded in the Bronco and I miss it already. If I could have kept both I would have.

@rvdawg Ай бұрын

@@gerardpcollins I can see why you did, but I miss it for you as well, lol! Great video as always. Looks like you have a preference for gray! Good color on both. Congrats on the new ride!

@mr.dodosoft6952 2 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only one going nuts looking at the rear view mirror camera getting all cross eyed.. lol

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

😆

@TangledThorns Ай бұрын

Recommend a silicone license plate bracket for the rear plate.

@karinbaker6516 Ай бұрын

all cars should be daily drivers.

@professor_goodfeels Ай бұрын

This was a great review, 😂😂😂😂

@michaelpoirier7476 18 күн бұрын

I found that if I tilt the rear camera mirror more towards me, I don't get that "crossed eye thing".

@blessedUN Ай бұрын

Had to sub after the fried chicken 🤣

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

😆

@dash-ryan 2 ай бұрын

I live in Canada. Even though I cannot use my C8 3LT convertible as my sole vehicle, it is a daily driver for me, even in the winter! Works just fine as long as the snow isn't high, you PPF the whole car and winter tires. Traction is great because the engine is in the back.

@gunslingre 8 күн бұрын

😂 I've gotten mine stuck in the driveway with just a light dusting. Moving it out of the garage just to change the oil in my Civic. It's no fun to drive when the roads get cold never mind snow.

@dash-ryan 7 күн бұрын

@@gunslingre Did you have winter tires? I've driven mine through 3 winters now, no issues at all (touch wood). As long as they plow the roads, it has been just fine, even in -35 degrees Celsius. Fires up every time like clockwork, heats up the seats and steering wheel without me having to tell it. I have an SUV for really bad weather, but the Vette is just fine otherwise. Just put it in snow mode and go. As long as you don't drive crazy, you'll be fine. I've driven through at least 2 snow storms per season and dudes in trucks are shocked when they see me. Most give me a thumbs up. Lol.

@gunslingre 7 күн бұрын

@@dash-ryan 😂 I have driven my Trans Am in the 90s in the winter. That was enough for me. I only enjoy hot weather when the pavement is sticky.

@atraingoat885 2 ай бұрын

My dad just bought one haven’t seen him in 3 days 😂

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

😂

@michaelvidal5135 2 ай бұрын

How does it compare to your previous Alfa Romeo in terms of handling feel?

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

The C8 is definitely more capable but the steering feels a little numb compared to the Alfa. The Alfa had unassisted steering which helped it give slightly better feedback in my opinion.

@greggermany252 Ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@zaddy_andre__ Ай бұрын

hey, I have a HTC as well, do you have panel gaps above the windows when the top is up?

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

I just took a close look at my car and the panel gaps on the roof only seem slightly bigger than other panel gaps around the car. But there is weather stripping in those gaps. That may be the reason for slight difference.

@zaddy_andre__ Ай бұрын

@@gerardpcollins sorry, I meant on the inside.

@Conway7 10 күн бұрын

WT “it fried my chicken” 😅😅😅

@REVLIMITER3 18 күн бұрын

C8 NEXT

@elioquijada7386 2 ай бұрын

😂 love it

@MediciiTV Ай бұрын

Came for the corvette stayed for the vette and comedy 😭

@redcamaro9401 Ай бұрын

2:03 🤣

@LaLiLuLeLoX 2 ай бұрын

hahahahahaah....awesome review

@richardspurlocck5165 2 ай бұрын

Still have the Bronco??

@gerardpcollins 2 ай бұрын

No, unfortunately I traded it in. It would have been too expensive to keep both. 😒

@tomchoi7074 Ай бұрын

Your tire is only filled to 27?

@gerardpcollins Ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out. The recommended pressure is 30 psi. I'm going to inflate them now. Thanks again!

@bruhhhhmoment4848 Ай бұрын

My state doesn’t require any front licenses plate so it looks stupid with just an empty front lisencr plate part on the grill on cars here

@rubenmeister5276 11 күн бұрын

Lmaoooooo ✌🏻

@NiceterCoolster Ай бұрын

It can be a daily driver as long as you keep a dash cam in surveillance mode. Lots of jealous idiots out there.

@greggermany252 Ай бұрын

The door closed is only worse if ur outside!! I apologized to my neighbors in advance

@paulturner9958 22 күн бұрын

just start selling it in the UK. FFS

@leveledupskinnyguy 20 күн бұрын

I’m not even that into cars but this dudes so goofy I gotta subscribe