You guys are the best blend of serious, in depth technical info and humor. Please never stop, this is the quality we all need.

As a nerd who subscribed to C/D at 11 years old and obsessively read every page for years and years, it's so nice to find a channel that pours that same snark, criticism, expertise, skill, and even reverence into the reviews. The "it looks cool so it is cool" channels are probably great for normies, but for a lot of us, cars mean a lot more than that. So uh. You do good videos is my point.

*Goes over interior impressions while “It’s Raining Men” is paused on the infotainment* - savagegeese this is why I love this channel 😂

I'm 50, and owning this car and having a GF that bartends at Applebees is my current life goal. LOL

For a reviewer who admits he wanted to hate the C8, it still impressed him. That in itself is a huge statement towards how good this thing is. Even the haters are disarmed. As for his dislike of the exterior design, all I can say after 4 months of driving mine - is that I have NEVER seen strangers flock to any other car for pictures - like with this C8. If I run errands, I can plan to be stopped by at least 4 friendly strangers who want to see it and talk about it. This thing helps restore my faith in humanity with all the great people we have since met. Two weeks ago we had 2 C8s in same parking lot as 5 late model Ferraris, 2 Lambo Huracans, a McLaren, and 2 Porsche 911s and a Cayman - and the C8s got ALL the love from passersby. If I had not witnessed it I wouldn't believe it. This thing is an incredible car and incredible value and not a surprise they are sold out for years out .

“It looks like it’s wearing a supercar bodykit.” Those are the words I’ve been looking for to describe how I feel about this car’s styling.

This is the first Corvette that I've ever wanted. I'm finally getting the "Every man's sports car" feels. They didn't have to give it insane super car styling, but they did. They didn't have to spend billions on the architecture, but they did. An interior that rivals their own Cadillacs? Sure why not. And the price doesn't balloon to comical levels with options like other brands. It'll get 30mpg as you're tooling down the highway and smoke 98% of the cars on the street from the light. I suddenly want to be a 36 year old retiree and drive this thing across the country. Can't golf worth shit though.

That PSA test was so unexpected that it genuinely caught me off guard and had me laughing like a hyena. Your content never fails to impress.

I think I represent the vast majority of C8 owners who will never track their cars. I love to death my Z51-HTC, driving fast when the opportunity presents itself, but even when just cruising on a 2 lane country road with the top down; I'm in heaven. I understand why you focused on the C8's track aspect, just remember, 99% of the drivers of both the C8 and its competition you mentioned will never track them. When the new track-focused C8 iterations arrive, I'll anxiously be awaiting your updated reviews.

I'm not typically the type to comment on how the sausage is made, but the editing is fantastic. Quality of production (and majestic Illinois landscapes) really sets this channel apart from all other automotive channels

As a C8 Vert owner, my experience has been this: the car is extremely liveable, and comfortable for daily driving. I initially planned on continuing daily driving my Mustang GT, but after putting around 4k miles on my C8, my Mustang has been honestly collecting dust. It's so much more comfortable than that car, way more comfortable than my C5 was. It's hard to explain-- I can take corners at high speed and not feel like I'm going throw my tail and spin out. Some things I take issue with said in this video however: 1. Not a SINGLE passenger I've had has "bumped into the HVAC controls". I have no idea why you'd even imply this is possible. The controls are angled AWAY from passengers, meaning they'd have to deliberately try to press the buttons. Normal seating, they'd never even encounter such a problem. 2. Another thing is viewing the engine: name a hard top mid-engine vehicle that comes in a spyder/convertible config where you can still see the engine. Lol, that makes no sense. 3. And lastly, my car was $69,000 (and again, I have the convertible). That's because I went with the 1LT version of this car, which, after owning the C8 coupe 2LT (yes, I have two), I found the 1LT is a better deal for the money. The 2LT's wireless charging is weird because my phone doesn't fit with its case on (which is a case designed for wireless charging). It's way too thin. Also, the front lift was completely unnecessary, something my C5 would have KILLED for, because I scraped that sumbitch every damn day haha. So I definitely recommend the 1LT if you're going vert, because it comes with the rear-view mirror camera anyway, and is just the better deal. Oh and, body colored nacelles (which is what the car in this video has) is a HUGE no-no. Go for the carbon flash colored nacelles and thank me later.

Just had the chance to spend some quality time in a Z51 C8. Frankly, I can’t see how GM can build this car for under $140k. Not just a bang for the buck thing, the entire engineering exercise is as good as it gets…no corners cut. Best surprise, it may be the best riding car I’ve experienced. Simply amazing. ZO6 will rock some worlds.

This thing is a rear-end away from being my soulmate, no pun intended. Almost a perfect sports car. Oh and Sandy Munro is screaming at his monitor seeing all those bolts on the underside tunnel.

"The exterior...looks like its wearing a supercar body kit..." Yes! I'm less than two minutes in and you've already grabbed my attention. I completely agree with you that this is a car that will not age gracefully.

I've seen a few of these on the road, and they looked pretty damn good. I didn't like the styling at first, but seeing these in real life was a far different experience. They certainly look way more exotic than anything GM has ever rolled out.

My jc penny Ralph Lauren belt is off and wrapped around my turgid varicose veined arm so I can properly take in a fat hit of Goose on this glorious morning of our lord. Just one more before I head out to the green Martha, I'm swinging for the farthest sand pits out of ego.

He said “alimony blue” lmao

Can’t wait to see all the seniors driving this around downtown at max 30 mph.

The cinematography has really reached an impressive level. 👍 Big fan.

throttle house had a similar experience, first car had terminal understeer in their words, next one they drove was better. huge fans of both channels!

14:12 - I love how you guys finish each others sentences. So cute! Another amazing video

Same percentage of corvettes get on the track as range rovers that go mudding and rock crawling. FEW... Remember this is the car for insurance salesman and financial planners and wendys franchise owners...

"This car looks like it is wearing a supercar bodykit." That sentence sums up my feelings on the exterior design. I don't hate it, and I don't love it. Major props to GM for shaking things up. They took an unnecessary risk and I think it paid off - big time. But I can't help but feel like this is just a first unfinished draft. Also, I suspect they knew they were going to come across as borderline sacrilegious when moving to this mid- platform, so they decided to pay homage to pedigree by trying to incorporate C 1-7 details. Those aren't Easter eggs. They're just goose eggs.

My eyes still hurt after seeing the latest Ferrari's interior. GM killed it with this Vette, at least from that perspective.

Great review giving both pros and cons and impressive to hear you acknowledge your biases. Most people won't do that.

Wow the intro music and production is excellent - nice work everyone at SG

When Mark is praising the car on street, he's praising the non-Z51 car (albeit w magna ride). When he's praising the car ON TRACK, he's praising the Z51 packaged car. And then when he's criticizing the car on track, he's criticizing the non-Z51 car. Mark doesn't do a good job of making that clear. Jack does a much better job of making that distinction clear. Good video overall.

Listening to the C8 engine through my Honda Fit speakers is a surreal experience

I've never been all that interested in the previous Corvette's, but this one is just beautiful, both inside and out. Plus, it's a lot more practical than any previous Corvette generation with good ergonomics, better driving dynamics that make this both a thrill to drive as well as a capable daily driver (based on what other reviewers have stated) and a relative bargain for what you get in return. Great review you guys.

Love the flat plane crank in my GT350. Respect to GM for bringing one to their Z06. Unfortunately due to chip shortage and greedy dealer mark-up your looking at 120k or more.

This sums up most people's view on the C8: There are those who absolutely love it, and then there are those who really want to hate it, and try their best to nitpick, and spew supercar wannabe cliche's (But deep down know it's an awesome car, especially for the money).

I actually laughed out loud at the title when this hit my inbox.

Thank you for reviewing this more as a GT car than a track focused weapon. I have been spending a lot of time trying to decide between a C8, and a used LC 500. This helps a lot!

I don't love it, but can't deny its cool and has great performance. I agree with the body kit comments.

"Door Cards"-- Jack has CORRUPTED your soul, Mark.

“Stick shifts and safety belts” now stuck in my head. Thanks

I spat milk when he said “Speed this up, I need to pick up my girlfriend from Applebee’s.”

Mark, you pretty much nailed it in your review. Interior is exceptionally designed and made. The rear exterior looks far better without the tacky spoiler, still too much going on in back. It also mirrors the McLaren models too much. It is not better than a Ferrari however, but certainly worth the price. I don't envy those who drive this however, so I suppose that says it all about how I feel about this new Corvette. (I have owned 3 Corvettes before, 1968, 1978 and 1979 models)

….the lack of rear spoiler makes this thing look 5 times better 👌🏽👌🏽

The new C8, like most GM vehicles, looks like two different designers in two different areas of the design floor designed this vehicle without talking to each other. But it’s mid-engine and fast I guess…

Have to agree, the car itself does not look good in certain angles.. especially that horrible squared off rear end and square tailpipes.

The C7 still looks really good ❤️

3 + years now and no problems. No engine heating issues. Trans is fine. No issues at all even on the forums. It’s reliable especially for I new design with proven engine . No negative issues. FPC engine is here but the low end grunt is missing. The Z51 as a DD is more fun on the street. Again it’s the lack of torque under 4500 rpms on the FPC. Z06. Plus the prices are much higher then originally claimed. C8 after 3 years and still no comparison for $76K. Darkhorse at $76K. Big and heavy car with no DCT.

Top tier content as always. Glad to see you guys at over half a million subs now. I think you'll hit critical mass here soon and a million+ will arrive faster than 500K did.

I’ll take the C7 all day!

Glad someone finally covered the braking issue more than a sentence. It matters if you rip on it daily. It doesn’t matter if you’re Jean shorted your way into the new balance cream cruise though . Wicked fast though . Good video

These are the toughest honest auto critics going...and they are the opposite of corvette fan boys. With that said, I was expecting the worst. Their review shows just how good this new generation corvette is. A truly magnificent platform not only for the money but at pretty much any price. As the engine and transmission options get even more aggressive, it will be fun to see what this car will do. I can't wait to see a 159k 1000+ HP Zora verses an any price anything else. As great as this C8 is, the best days for corvette are yet to come. If you have a C8, hold on to it with all you got. Only sell it or trade it for another C8. These will be the cars our great grand-children will talk about.

Loved the comment, "your OLD C7 Corvette".... thinking, wow, my OOOOOLLLLLDDDD C4 Corvette sitting in my garage with the driver side headlamp removed while fixing the headlamp gear and upgrading to LED lights must be freaking ancient! Love your work guys, keep it up!

The choice of intro music is always so damn on point on this channel.

I agree the styling is way too busy and lacks finesse, but the base silhouette looks good. It just needs to be pulled back into the studio so they can substract some angles and lines. On the interior, more of the same but not as bad. That long strip of buttons is gonna cause grief for GM. Mechanically, I like what they have done.

I had a jaguar F type R for a couple years...great car...great sound...just traded it in for a C8...looks great..mid engine....very excited

Mark recording his own intro music shows how far this channel has come

Intro song: "Oh My Love" - Sleepaway Camp

My brother-in-law bought the coupe, paid 96K for it. 245 miles into ownership, engine heaves its self and dies while driving on the PA turnpike, Chevy takes two months to replace, they offer a Blazer as a loaner. Car gets back on the road, six hundred miles later the car shuts down with an ECU failure, two more months in the shop, then a deer jumps out in front of him, back to the shop. He calls carvana, they cut him a check for 89 K, and buys a truck.

Great review, I want to hear about my worries during a review....the small nagging issues, like the buttons, the seats, the leather, the squeaks and rattles. Thank you for talking about these kind of things....99% of us are not going to the track with our cars, we want to know about reliability, quality and the total experience not just the 0-60.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love it. IMO its the best looking modern gen Corvette. The performance is amazing and the price is far better than its competitors. Coup or convertible, this is an American car I'd be Very proud to own. If I could only afford one....... My problem not GM.

“Do me a favor, speed this up, bcuz I gotta go pick up my girlfriend from Applebee’s” I lol’d

Aging corvettes is the leading cause of prostate issues in middle America

I think GM did a damn good job, look at it this way, I don't have to pay 150,000 to $300,000 for a sports car. I have a C5, C6, C7, and I am going to buy a C 8. as a navy vet, I will also buy a corvette. I would love to buy be a 1972 Corvette

What I really like is the cost of service. My Ferrari's oil change is close to $600. The Chevy LS can probably be done at Econo Lube and Tune for $40.

Another outstanding review of an exceptional car. Now, if only GM would get off their duffs and invest in interior design/functionality for the rest of their offerings. C'mon GM, you can do it.

Still the most underrated channel in all YT

Not having a rear spoiler doesn’t do the car any favors. Personally I bought a C8 HTC Z51. For me the engine isn’t much to look at anyway. The HTC is much more exotic looking and practical. Yea you can’t see the engine but it’s not much to look at. Maybe the Z06 engine will look better. Also I personally would rather pay the money for the Z51 performance upgrade than the upgraded interior packages. I can say this I’ve owned 8 Corvettes and this C8 is by far the best Corvette yet and the Z06 isn’t even out yet.

More I see the c8 corvette more I appreciate the c7 corvette

Seriously the best car review channel on KZfaq. Bar none! To the point every time with some humor thrown in. Love the critical thoughts and the goodness the cinematography is off the charts!

it's nice to see a skeptic won over from time to time :)

As a person that hates infotainment systems, I think general motors has done a phenomenal job with theirs. I rented a 2018 Camaro SS, and I was genuinely pleased and impressed with how well it worked and actually functioned well. This system in the Corvette appears the same, and that's a great thing.

Love how you guys not only do great reviews but damn hilarious comments we are all thinking as you are !!!!! And I’ve got to say the launch system in this C8 non Z51 still violently launches throwing you back into your seat. I’ve seen real launches (Z51) 0-60 anywhere from 2.7 to 3.2 which for a new mid engine Corvette is absolutely amazing that I had to put my order in on a 2023 C8 fully loaded 3LT Z51 package. All the bells and whistles for MSRP. Looking to arrive 3-6 months as I was bumped to the front when an already convertible that was ordered was turned down as it was about to built. So now building my mini supercar? Exactly how I want it and it won’t be garage kept road-trips to come and videos to follow the experience as my girl and I travel the United States. Damn for Mark to sat “ Nothing else rivals this” is a great compliment to the engineers and designers who built this C8 Ford tough ………oh wait I meant Chevy tough bwhaaaaaaa!!!!!you need that 3LT Z51 for a real driving experience.

GM's saving grace. I bet Acura felt a little ashamed of the NSX after seeing this.

These videos just keep getting better and better 👌🏻 too content

Whoa! You have 1/2 million subs. CONGRATS!!! I swear last week you had 495K Way to go.

I was sold on the driver's side - centric seating area. Absolutely fantastic 😄.

Dear God Jack! PLEASE stop saying "Very unique". NOTHING is 'very' unique; just unique.

White seats look good on camera but for everything else, it's just a skid mark waiting to happen. You can't even get arby's in this.

There are no misses or mistakes on this car other than those who want one, can’t get one. Love my 2021 2lt rapid blue convertible. No more lifting plastic roof panel for me.

I don’t really like the rear. However the front and side profile are great. Plus having a trunk in the back surely will be useful. I can’t wait for the z06 to come out

I argue that the *actual* buying demographic for this car and the LC 500 are very similar, looking for a fun GT car that has the drama and theater. As mentioned in the video, the performance you get at the price point blows the LC 500 out of the water. That paired with the "this is an AMERICAN car" makes it an easier sell than the Lexus.

I think the C7 looks and sounds better. But the interior of the C8 is leagues better than the C7.

I had the pleasure of watching folks take delivery at the Covette museum in Bowling Green, KY recently. It's impressive in person. Something about the back end is off. My young son confused it for a Camero at first. Great review!

All this confirms to me is that my 2014 Stingray manual will never depreciate even if the United States lasts a thousand years. The C7 manual looks better and feels better; in a sports car those are two of the highest priorities.

I hope you get royalties for the constant free Cake advertising.

Absolutely a fantastic review. Your going in perspective is justified as GM has, sadly, earned its reputation. The fact that you are impressed is significant and I'm going to take a closer look; it's on my short list.

Lol Alimony Blue...agree 100% on the base car vs Z51 distinction. Z51 is the happy medium. Track Alignment, more aggressive pads and perhaps a +1 in tire size, bam your running with the big boys, for a lot less money. There is some numbness there for sure, but you learn it after awhile and it does keep the car "safe". My 1LT Z51 is a jack of all trades sports car, can GT all day with the top down with the wife, but is also very fun at track days. Love this car and hope I can steal some go fast bits off of the ZO6 when it lands.

Car reviewers love to talk about subtleties of handling balance, communicativeness of steering etc. Things which are drastically altered by alignment or tire swaps alone. If reviewers think a car you like understeers too much, add some negative camber up front. If they think it is numb, maybe a different tire, or different toe settings. Corvettes for over a decade have had an amazing level of suspension adjustment from the factory. Huge range of camber adjustment, ride height adjustable, you can corner balance it for your body weight, etc etc. However you want it to feel, you can make it feel that way.

As a South Carolinian I approve of Mark’s cap.

2:12 Nice song choice, fellas. xD

The youtuber with the best B roll music in DA LEAGUE

Oh hey! You broke 500! Grats 🎊 You know what I love, and it’s stupid and meaningless, but the way the colorways swoop over the dash towards the windshield. It’s such a weird but satisfying detail.

Im 11 months in with 8500 miles and the public goes wild over this corvette..the internet comments sound like jealousy to most others. Meanwhile what are you whining commentors driving? The performance and handling of the c8 is wild supercar class levels. This things a blast to daily drive. No car is perfect so take my comments for what its worth, Excellent review

You're tripping, the design is awesome

The engine being covered up is nice, having had a coupe, the exhaust sound is better inside the car with the HTC and you get way less direct injection ticking on the interior in the HTC. I drove the Z51 3lt in Nevada when temps were 100+ for 3 full days on the track. Brakes never gave up once so I am shocked to hear that opinion from you after 1 lap.

They reaaaaaaaaally need to do something about that rear-end!

I’ve owned 7 Vettes from C3 to C6. Was sooooo looking forward to the C8 but without a manual like my other cars it’s not the car for me.

Great video and no potty break needed! Way to go!

More well stated reasons to keep my C7/Z07/M7 Grand Sport. Thanks guys - nice job.

I've always thought: how did GM put the best interior they've ever designed in the most awkward looking tryin-to-be-a supercar body they've ever designed? "Kit car" body is right. As much a marvel as this car is, its styling pushes me towards more expensive mid-engined cars because they simply look better.

GM employee: Ugh, does the interior REALLY have to be good? It can't be made out of horse manure and toe nails like every other GM so we can save money? Okay (takes deep breath).

I love the thought that goes into your music picks. the rest of the channel is great, but to me the intention and humor behind the music choices sets you apart from some of my other favorite automotive content creators.

I dropped my bias on GM too when I was shopping for a sporty car for around $50K. I was looking for something that was RWD and was hoping to find a V8 or V6 Turbo with great handling and power that you could feel in the seat of your britches. After looking at BMW, Honda, Ford, Genesis, Acura and others, I was able to test out the Camaro SS and I was impressed with LT 1 engine. I wound up driving out of state to pick up a very low mileage track package SS11LE for well under$50K. While I was shopping, I didn't even consider the Camaro because of my prior thoughts about GM and my assumptions that their $hit was weak and cheap. Glad I pulled my head out of my mud cutter though because I got way more car than I thought was possible for that price. Anyway, after having it for nearly a year now, I'm looking at the new Vette and not feeling like it would be a mistake to seriously consider getting one in the future. I'm not really sure what the difference is between the LT1 and the LT2 engines, but they sound almost identical and share the same displacement at 6.2L. my car is rated at 455hp, and the C8 LT2 is rated for 495HP. Would be curious to know, because although it uses "Old school" tech with the pushrod design and the single Cam, it's a spectacular engine. The torque is addictive and I am sure it's only magnified coming from the Mid engine over the rear wheels. Although I can't bear to think of paying over a hundred thousand dollars on a two seater, it's going to be really interesting to see what the ZR1 is going to be like when it hits the Skreet.

We saw one on the road that was red and my friend was completely adamant that it was a Ferrari. Had I not seen the .plethora. of Savagegeese videos I would have believed him