The COST of repairing my C8 is SHOCKING!

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The COST of repairing my C8 is SHOCKING!

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Chevy Dude

Күн бұрын

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@brianpeterson7139 Жыл бұрын

Being a C8 owner from northern Utah and having had mine for almost 2 years and driving it quite a bit I can 100% tell you that what you are seeing is not typical for cars from here. I am super sad to see what happened to your car Mike. I had hoped to see it around Utah, but after seeing the damage I’m glad I didn’t. Best of luck getting it sorted out!

@da_trucking Жыл бұрын

So a salesman got duped by a salesman 😂

@vpetronella04 Жыл бұрын

Buys a clapped out car, upset it’s destroyed 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jamesmcclane9333 Жыл бұрын

What...are you suppose to be some kind of standup comedian? Well that wasn't funny duchecanoe

@jamesmcclane9333 Жыл бұрын

@@vpetronella04 Ya, like stupidity never hit you in your lifetime...LOL!

@dontgetsalt2045 Жыл бұрын

Karma

@johngregory7329 Жыл бұрын

Mike , As much as I hate to say it that other guy really didn't know what harm that he did to a already great car. Should you return it back to him if you can. I know that it's got to be killing you inside. I hope things will get better. You & your team are the best.

@kylemorgan384 Жыл бұрын

It was sold "as is". The irony.

@peggysuegiggles9383 Жыл бұрын

why buy a car sight unseen?

@ChrisFromFloriduh Жыл бұрын

This is the scary part about buying a used sports car.

@jamesmcclane9333 Жыл бұрын

LOL...no not hardly, it could be worse.

@quademasters249 Жыл бұрын

The scary part is he bought it without checking it.

@ldnwholesale8552 Жыл бұрын

I see kiddy cats with that sort of b/s and they drive terribly.

@marialilahl3217 Жыл бұрын

That's why you need to look at every car before you bid or buy. I sold my C7 last year. Saw it about 1 week ago. It was torched. Very similar to your situation. But it is the new buyer's car. Obviously, he took vastly different care of it vs how I did.

@dicknodnfs Жыл бұрын

And people wonder why Porsche 911 owners have their cars with minimal mods. Save for the exhaust, modifying modern 'Vette's is asking for trouble. Stock, this car is fantastic on it's own.

@tlalexander3 Жыл бұрын

I would just leave the lowering kit on there. Plus I don't understand how it is costing $400 to remove the wheel spacers... that should take around a half hour to talk the wheels off, spacers off, and retorque to the proper spec. I do understand the other issues though

@thisoldrelic Жыл бұрын

You need to get it realigned after removing the spacers.

@stevenricketts4277 Жыл бұрын

No you don’t need a alignment. Like Trevor said it’s a half hour tops job and cost ZERO dollars not $400.

@ccc3350 Жыл бұрын

Mike, sorry your Corvette was treated so poorly. I freak out if my C8 gets water spots on it. Can’t figure out how someone could beat on such a expensive car. I’m sure you will get it the love it deserves.

@kagnewcobra5228 Жыл бұрын

Not an "expensive car" for some folks!

@davepaturno4290 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't surprise me with a Corvette. I bought a new 2001 with 3 miles on it, and found that the "sail" panel behind the removable top was shifted to one side (from the factory). GM and high quality do not go together.

@aleksisjaimes1463 Жыл бұрын

Might’ve had a speedometer stopper hard to believe the car is in that condition and looks like that

@jeffreysirkin7120 Жыл бұрын

When you worked at Bachman you used to say never buy a used car site unseen. You didn’t follow your own rules.

@jcluma Ай бұрын

Yes, so true. Did it once myself -- just once took the easy way out and trusted the dealer, the previous owner and some incredibly devious but beautiful photos -- and got taken to the bank. Didn't pay much, so not a total loss, but put 6K into it and it still didn't run right! SO ALWAYS get an independent mechanic to go over a car if you cannot be there in person, and even then drive it to an independent mechanic yourself before paying a dime! Ouch!

@ryan_torres Жыл бұрын

Like they say, he had more money than brains! It amazes me how people treat their vehicles in such a short amount of time. I've seen some vehicles that were 6 months old that looked like what I might expect to see in a 10 year old vehicle. If it were me, I would really have to go out of my way to make my vehicles look that bad. I just don't get how people can be such slobs.

@user-px6cr7ky6p Жыл бұрын

I see the videos on you tube. Sitting there burning the tires down to the rims in a cloud of smoke while doing donuts. That is what i would buy an 80,000$ car for. Idiots like that deserve to have big $$$ repair bills. No sympathy.

@Jgrace-hu6xn Жыл бұрын

A true car guy did appreciate that car Maybe more Money then brains

@jimpowers5932 Жыл бұрын

The fist mod would be to get rid of the wing and get the standard ZO 6 wing. FYI, lowered or stock if you pull up to a concrete curb stop you will hit the splitter. Should have ordered front lift. This video is the number one reason I never buy used.

@GaragedButDriven Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike some of the cost on your list are unnecessary like $400 to remove the spacers. It is extremely easy to do yourself in less than 45 minutes. Also if a car is lowered properly there are other advantages besides just aesthetics. I’d have another look at your list and revaluate a few things as there is money to be saved. Anyways good luck!!☺️❤️

@georgebalaklavas8235 Жыл бұрын

Even if its your previous vehicle , always inspect it first in person before exchanging money !

@Vetteman372 Жыл бұрын

I had problems with my radio not turning off when I opened the door and they said, my battery was low. I need to go get a Corvette charger. And keep it on there until I drive it. So I didn't it's hasn't gave me any problems since. The car only has 2600 miles on it. You don't drive it everyday. You gotta do that with the battery charger.

@mrkevin6390 Жыл бұрын

Mike, you are too nice. Please stop trusting people.

@bdsouza1977 Жыл бұрын

Its not that he didn't TRUST the seller; he was too busy to get a PPI somewhere. Or I guess he did misplace his trust.

@mrkevin6390 Жыл бұрын

@@bdsouza1977 Never too busy when you are paying out that kind off money.

@royarrua9447 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure he got the car for a fair price .. 15k does not seem like a lot for a three year old C8…

@johnwalker6888 Жыл бұрын

Act in haste repent in leisure.

@mrkevin6390 Жыл бұрын

@@royarrua9447 I have a 8 year old with C7 Z06 with 78,000 miles and all I spent money on was oil changes, tires and brake pads.

@herbiesgarage681 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos Mike, you do such a great job with interesting content!

@illiyakuryakin3092 Жыл бұрын

Just think - if the car had been left completely stock, and enjoyed for what it was, the car would not be needing any major repairs.

@joelpierce3940 Жыл бұрын

I sold my 69 Chevelle to a guy I knew in the late 80’s and he sold it back to me a year later for about half price. Well he trashed it. Ruined the seats, head liner, rocker arms and valves messed up. Did way more damage than I expected. Was a slob.

@Jrc1122 Жыл бұрын

Well in fairness it wasn’t your car when it got ragged out, and when you decided to buy it back it is your responsibility to ask for detailed pictures and maintenance records etc. ask it it was garaged or outdoors. Most of that stuff is very minor, The real question is how much did you sell it for and how much did you buy it back for?

@orlandosantiago6398 Жыл бұрын

Out of all those “issues”, im just more intrigued about the clear coat issues in the CF parts. Are these OEM bits? There is really much an owner can do to cause that to happen in a year or 2. Leaving the car outside certainly isnt ideal for any car, but a failure in clearcoat this early for doing so for a year or 2 only means the parts themselves arent that great to begin with.

@shawnflanagan8449 Жыл бұрын

I hope that the turbo didn't send anything into the motor

@scubatrucker6806 Жыл бұрын

This is why you shouldn't get back with your Ex. They always change while they're away from you. 👍👍

@KenG.... Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't put another dime into it until I had the motor check thoroughly.

@radzer0966 Жыл бұрын

For some reason I feel like I have an idea what kind of person you trusted to buy this back from.

@leevandyke8524 Жыл бұрын

Did you buy it back for the same price you sold it for ?

@snackman2005 Жыл бұрын

Who in their right mind buys their old car back? Not inspected to boot haha

@Forever.Remain.Nameless Жыл бұрын

He put a turbo on it too so you know whoever bought was dog walking it😂

@glenshepard6960 Жыл бұрын

@Forever Remain Nameless the motor is most likely in the same shape the rest of the car is. The good mile are already gone. The whole drivetrain is most likely toast.

@thomasbeltran5976 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think anyone has ever died from a torn ACL you should of looked at car first before flying home to see your Dr lol

@shoobidyboop8634 Жыл бұрын

For the front water, check the strut towers. Mine on the passenger side were filled with water from the previous owner washing the car.

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

Are you not supposed to wash it, or was that another bad design by GM not allowing water to drain from the towers?

@shoobidyboop8634 Жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 They goofed it, but 3rd parties sell covers.

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

@@shoobidyboop8634 "Nobody skips the details like GM" :) Thanks for the answer.

@shoobidyboop8634 Жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 Meh, all cars have problems. Overall, GM knocked it out of the park, and should be commended (as they have been by reviewers). And I'm not a GM guy, the C8 is my first.

@rodzilla355 Жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687oh look a vehicle design expert. What might you be driving

@christophertyacke6019 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a good COPART purchase.

@E90_335xi Жыл бұрын

What did ups do to you. I drive for ups.

@thomasr9946 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it would be a good time to do a video of quality companies you can hire to check out a car before you buy it. (If you cannot take it to a mechanic you trust.)

@hanley13 Жыл бұрын

Unrelated to this video, I went to your online shop and purchased three electronic documents related to purchasing a car. Though you charged my credit card, the download link you provided did not work. I emailed your company twice to report the problem, and got no answer. I ended up disputing the charge with my credit card company. Unfortunate that I experienced poor customer service with your company

@aaronbritt2025 Жыл бұрын

I would think the console lid and CF trim would be covered by the 3/36k warranty.

@reallyemptypockets6509 Жыл бұрын

Karma = a used car salesman buying a POS used car👍

@ldrivadrivah8049 Жыл бұрын

That car is trashed. That was a rough 4 k miles

@glenshepard6960 Жыл бұрын

That's the reason the guy sold it back to him. The seller knew it would take more than what the car is actually worth to fix it.

@FM-gv7sb 8 ай бұрын

I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around why someone would purchase such an expensive car (even used) and then lower it knowing that any vehicle in this class is highly tuned to exacting specifications. Even just changing the tires could completely change the ride.

@omarzowila Жыл бұрын

1 day, you will have your own Chevrolet Dealer and you will probably have multiple shiny Corvette’s on the lot and it will probably be the biggest Corvette SuperStore in America probably with new inventory arriving daily

@davidmcleod987 Жыл бұрын

The wheels look cool . Do a wide boby that look 👀cool

@cousinjohncarstuff4568 Жыл бұрын

It boils down to you bought based on what you were told, and failed to have a PPI done. You knew it went to a shop for mods, you KNEW it would not be the same when you bought it back! Part 3 might be "Here is how this transaction happened after he asked if I wanted it back" Give us step by step your narration of the transaction start to finish?

@ChevyDude Жыл бұрын

I did 2 videos ago. Check it out and I can answer any other questions. 😀

@larrywilliams3858 Жыл бұрын

By the look of that car, he hit something at Walmart!

@chuckdameron5626 Жыл бұрын

You could have saved a lot of money and look at the car before you got it or get a used c 8 there is a lot of them out there

@vincentgreen5166 Жыл бұрын

I would have never bought my sports car back! Once it's gone it's gone it will never be the same as you can see people never take care of a vehicle like you would!

@failingup4907 Жыл бұрын

100% agree. Go buy a different one. 🙄

@pjcornell9691 Жыл бұрын

You purchased a used modified car. Not something I were would do. Good Luck!

@jamesdanton9033 Жыл бұрын

I have an Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition. It's now nearly nine years old and has never gone wrong once. I'm so sorry you're having these issues...and I don't think Chevy did a very good job on this car to begin with.

@dave1956 Жыл бұрын

You should never buy a vehicle without looking at it thoroughly. You of all people should know this. I often wonder about people who buy vehicles from Carvana and the competitors.

@gahrens1 Жыл бұрын

I have lowered 3/4” and added 20mm spacers on all 4 corners and absolutely love the look. I’ve tracked my car several times without issues. I do have front lift and use it often. I love the look of your C8.

@jamesmcclane9333 Жыл бұрын

Lowering any corvette has to be the dumbest thing anyone can do.

@joelpierce3940 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcclane9333It really is! My Nephew bought a used C6, lowered with spacers, coil overs, and a wide body kit and it’s a waste of money. Better to buy from a one owner old guy, who garaged it.

@woodrowbunopaddle Жыл бұрын

let this be a lesson to a lot of you.Mike should wholesale this car ,lose hopefully sub $10K and learn a lesson. Don't throw parts at a high mile C8 that's been modified.It's a losing proposition. Are you in car sales ,or KZfaq ? If you try to do both ,you will be great at neither

@mikethompson1365 Жыл бұрын

Like your videos, final got my c8 in January after 2-1/2 year wait on your org list, love it

@danlaur7973 Жыл бұрын

Dude, the rice wing has to go, it's not a Honda Civic

@alexkin3265 Жыл бұрын

How could a dealer buy a car WITHOUT inspection?! What?! Lol .....31 codes with really bad engine rattle/noise?! Come on....

@oleradiodudea.m.4735 Жыл бұрын

You asked for comments so here goes. It's only a car. You treat it like a God.

@FranksCaliWoodSpecialty Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what kind of car is the one in background at 5:44 mark (white 4 door behind the blue pick up)?

@mitchwinder1204 Жыл бұрын

As picky as you are with your vehicles you couldn’t see this coming? I did. I figured it would be a hacked-up mess. Dude just wanted to recoup his outlay. So he told you what you wanted to hear.

@MilsurpMikeChannel Жыл бұрын

Lowering should never be done to any vehicle... that is just MHO. You'll be happy once you get it back to its previous condition.

@Weyco23 Жыл бұрын

C8 has factory coilovers with the Z51 package, GM designed it to let you lower the car. Mine is lowered and I also have Paragon lowering springs. Zero issues. I owned a C1500 for almost 20 years, it was lowered, zero issues. 2009, and 2016 Camaros, both lowered, zero issues. If done right, with the right parts, and realigned, you will have zero issues.

@tdadp Жыл бұрын

Why are so surprised ? Did you really expect that person to treat the car with care like you would have . I could have told you weren’t going to happy with the car and changes he did to it .

@ka-fs5fn Жыл бұрын

We take trades from other states all the time. I’m sure you know better but why would you commit to paying $x until you inspect. Have him ship it, inspect it and all good then pay him. If not, agree to a more reasonable number or ship it back.

@josephdixon507 Жыл бұрын

Mike, I have the CF panels new in the box here in Indy if you want them. I’m only asking $600 and their boxes ready to ship or you can come visit your son and get them.

@bassman1519 Жыл бұрын

someone drove it they stole it. And why do some guys feel like they can improve on a 90,000 sports car. when they can't be happy and just drive it

@jeffhobbs1729 Жыл бұрын

agreed dont think mods are necessary on this kinda car

@OVGR Жыл бұрын

This legit sounds like the guy who bought the car had absolutely no mechanical knowledge. Then proceeded to take the car. Rice it. Completely Beat on it day in day out doing pulls. Burnouts, donuts, showing off etc. Then broke it and wondered why. I was young and dumb once myself. I learned fast when I bought a Built Turbo car that once you beat on it so hard then it will never be the same.

@jaymitchrc Жыл бұрын

You hate to see it, but it just goes to show pre-purchase inspection is a must with any car.

@christianlagrone 2 ай бұрын

What’s the name of the spoiler?

@mcherry205 Жыл бұрын

Mike did you say something to him about him lying to you about the condition of the Corvette and about the tires being different then what you had on it. It’s definitely totally unacceptable that he lied to you.

@TruthPoliceLegend Жыл бұрын

Why do some people insist on jerking off original cars (of all ages) so childish

@dougderby9454 Жыл бұрын

Factory spends millions designing a chassis and suspension. But discount lowered suspension is an upgrade. 😊. Let alone wheels and or spacers. 😢

@davidvianu2353 Жыл бұрын

Mike I hope you got some concessions from the seller removing the spacers and springs is a good idea. I forgot you sold it turboed.....

@geraldscott4302 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1976 Corvette. No problems.

@JohnnyLightningV10 Жыл бұрын

#1 rule dont buy modded unless a respectable mod company did all the work that is documented.

@bbustin1747 Жыл бұрын

chevy dude has a bromance with his C8

@tqlla Жыл бұрын

I would raise the car, but leave the spacers on. Or I would replace the wheels with wheels that are flush to the fender.

@markvanbritsom4209 Жыл бұрын

Yes get rid of the wheel spacers and raise it back up so you have some travel, if you are not going to be driving it at over 120 miles an hour all the time I see no point , you must know they were racing it by now

@austinlamberson5648 Жыл бұрын

Removeing the wheel spacers wont cost 400 it may cost the price of a tire rotation

@johnholmes2808 Жыл бұрын

You should have just bought another new one.

@chrissiano381 Жыл бұрын

I never cared for lowering the suspension on cars.. Yes please raise it back to stock.. Nothing wrong with spacer if you like the wheels to be even with the fenders and quatre panels.

@benefactr1840 Жыл бұрын

And that was a good excuse to not look over the car first! No one else but your fault for what you got.

@jimlevering4613 Жыл бұрын

Why did you add in tires and spacers and lowering kit? You're taking them off and not purchasing them.

@davepaturno4290 Жыл бұрын

An open loop catch can filter is not a good idea.

@negativity1564 Жыл бұрын

Hate lowered cars. Good for you!

@andrewstever5728 Жыл бұрын

Why in he'll did you buy it back?

@jcuadros62 Жыл бұрын

You have just bought a new 2023. Not worth buying a used C8.

@johngibbs7166 Жыл бұрын

Scammers get scammed.

@HypocriticYT Жыл бұрын

Was the engine swapped out 😮

@oaker55 Жыл бұрын

Here's an idea. If the car won't remote start with the CEL on what makes you think it will go into launch mode with the CEL on? What makes you think it's even a good idea to put it in launch mode with the CEL on? You have 31 active codes. Figure out what's wrong with the car before you do more potential damage. Just watching this, I wouldn't buy a car from you.

@paulmadkow9143 Жыл бұрын

I know hindsight is 20 20, but I would have just bought a another brand new c8 and start over.

@rcguygarage Жыл бұрын

FIRST MOD 🤔 get that poor thing done diag time first 👍💯 you'll get that thing back into shape in no time for sure😜

@poonpoonsmith399 Жыл бұрын

What did you pay for the car?

@robertjakicic5878 Жыл бұрын

Mike, it really blows my mind that you sell your C8 Corvette in mint condition and it comes back with just 4000 miles put on it and it's a train wreck like you said you seen it all but really, what happen here???

@darknes7800 Жыл бұрын

5:35 Oil-less turbos are JUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone knows that.....

@abdrury Жыл бұрын

First mod getting it Re wrapped?? Of course I would’ve had to seen it at CKL being done to be sure about it.

@Jeff-ne1lh Ай бұрын

Never buy a car back...there are too many C8's in excellent shape out there

@salvatorecerniglia696 3 ай бұрын

Go back to STOCK height! 👍

@jaybogreenbo2441 Жыл бұрын

We take better care of our Toyota Camry than that sum beech took care of a freaking Vette 😂😂😂

@frozenstang3868 Жыл бұрын

Sadly people who like nice cars really dont give a flying F about them , big difference. Not many are true car lovers.

@williamconrad1087 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t resurrect this car it will eventually end up on Corvette Ben’s parts lot, with all the other Corvettes somebody cobbled.

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

Like they ordered random parts from "Vette Magazine" with the hot girl posing with the parts in the ad. I mean, what a corruption of the car.

@RobertGrant1971 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry that they trashed the car. Looks like someone took it for a joyride and trashed it. 😢

@zthang 11 ай бұрын

11:18 I had no idea hitting something would lower my car. I'll be extra careful now.

@walterdabrowski918 10 ай бұрын

LOL !!!

@TreeFeller4Life Жыл бұрын

Turbo is done for???? 😳😳😳😳😳 the turbo blanket without the springs on it seems like HE inspected it and found out turbo was toast then reached out to you knowing you love that car enough to buy it back without being in person to inspect before buyback…. Sorry brother