BUYING A USED C8 WITH NO WARRANTY? WATCH THIS FIRST | SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A CHEAP HIGH MILAGE C8?
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- In this episode we talk about owning a C8 out of warranty and what you can expect to pay and maintain in the future. Enjoy.
I was going to go the used route until I got my 24 2lt for the same price as a 2 year old one. $5K under msrp
Enjoy your channel. I’m really enjoying my 2024 C8, 1LT, ceramic matrix grey metallic, with red int. 100 miles past the 500 mile break in. big difference in the performance, wow.
I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase one from a private seller that was cared for and fully documented. Not a chance from a dealer, unless you like getting screwed.
Love your instructive vids. Excellent, down to earth presentation. I wonder what you do as you clearly have excellent mechanical skills. Currently own an 02 but was considering a used C8. Your conversation brings up a lot of points I did not consider. I think I'm just going to hang on to the C5 for now. Keep up the great work.
Well I was a Submarine mechanic while active duty in the Navy working on the diesel backup generator, all refrigeration systems, atmosphere systems & misc hydraulics & plumbing. Then I crossed over to aviation briefly before I got out. Now I work as a site lead for a Navy rag squadron (civilian side). Thanks for watching! Yeah, my biggest apprehension about an out of warranty C8 is the uniqueness of parts and associated tools to maintain them.
@@VetOnVettes By your screen name I figured you had military background and that it was associated with mechanical systems. Thanks for the info. Sometimes I can just tell that certain bloggers likely have interesting backstories.
Mark, I posted this on one of your previous videos (Z51 vs non-Z51)...
I've been enjoying your videos for a long time . Anyway, I used to have a C4 and then bought a C5 '01 from the factory with the Z51 Package (6 spd) which I recently traded in this 23yr old C5 (with only 31K miles on her) for a new C8 1LT Torch Red (non Z51) at a local dealership in Chesapeake about a few weeks ago. Just loving it. Well, I hated doing it, but I had them put the front license plate bracket on and I really believes it screws up the front appearance of the C8. I used to run my C5 withouth a front plate...but I got stopped twice by VA Beach (where I live) police years ago for no front plate...so I caved in and put the front plate on it. Well, I've noticed that you and your friend from Williamsburg on that video run your C8's without the front plate. Have you had any problems?
BTW, I'm retired Navy (and retired Defense Contractor). I know you're moving to NC in the near future and you won't be running front plates legally.
I also know that Virginia passed legislation making some traffic violations from primay offenses to secondary offenses (i.e. tinting, expired plates, expired inspections, broken lights, etc.)...but they doesn't include missing front plate.
Shipmate, your thoughts about the front plate? Thanks, Mark S.
Oh, and as far the warranty is concerned, I purchased an extended warranty 10 yr/60K miles bumper to bumper for about $2K...I plan on keeping this one...my wife said that at my age, this is my last sportscar! :)
Like you stated a front plate ruins the front aesthetics of any Corvette. I've been running my Vettes in Virginia without plates and luckily I have never been pulled over.. yet. I always keep the plate behind my seat just in case. My thought process has been if I get pulled over and show I have the plate to just get off with a warning (wishful thinking). You could always say you normally have it on the dash and remove it for track days and forgot to put it back. Like you stated I will be moving to NC soon where the DMV has some sense not to require a front plate luckily.
@@VetOnVettes , Mark thanks for your info...I have used the (I was at a show last week in MD or wherever and I forgot to put it back on...and in those two instances (in my C5) I was told to put it on...with a warning. The second time it happened, the officer let me off with a warning, but said that my plate was now in the system, and that should I get caught without it, this time I would receive a fine and points on my license... oh well...I guess i don't need the hassle. But I do see a lot of Vettes out there without their front plate. Keep up the good work!
I went years in VA without a front plate and then got two tickets in one year and called it quits. The worst one was right outside my house while parked on the street... I still can't believe I got a ticket there. Overall, its just not worth the hassle imo.
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I know i can work on c5 to c7's the future vetts I see they are just nightmares for me. I usually stick to the roads I know .like a fish to water 💧 I don't think you missed anything. Not afraid of future but c5 vetts are time less. You're awesome my friend till next time 😎
Thanks for the comment 👍🤙. I always enjoy reading them.
Love you're garage! Hope you've got AC. Love your channel.
Hadn’t considered this before. Makes you wonder how many of these will still be on the road in 10+ years. Since my budget has never allowed for brand new, it looks like I’ll be staying with C5-C7s. Good thing they’re great cars!
Thank you for a well thought out and presented video.
I’ve been looking for a car for three years now. Dealers still think it’s 2022 and gouging is everywhere. Finding a car that’s had the DCT filter changed according to the manual at 7500 is non existent. People buy these cars and never crack open the manual and buying one can cost you 20k
I have a 2022 and trying to decide whether to sell or just purchase an extended… what’s your go to extended warranties?
Thanks Mark. Great info! Agree totally.
I just bought a 3LZ. Any thoughts on how to care for the leather to help prevent the dash delam?
I would say heat and the sun are the enemy. I would tint the windows and put a sun shade in the front window. Just my opinion.
QUESTION? What web site (s) would be the best for finding miscellaneous replacement parts for a C7 Z06?
I THINK a C7 Z06 Manuel in the right condition, mileage and price will overall be a MUCH better purchase (for the money) than ANY C8.
So like... if I were looking to get a C8 now... with a warranty and good price, that I was planning on keeping like 2-3 years... I'm more or less good then?
VERY good information
Geez! You’re making me regret trading in my mint 2013 C6 😳
I have a 2024 Stingray that is a 2 LT,front lift,mag ride,non Z51. Since the C8 is so high tech and expensive to repair,I decided to purchase an extended warranty when I purchased the car.
They need to build a few more before I stop with my C-5
I didn’t purchase the extended warranty because of the cost that and I don’t trust the dealership to honor it. And if you’re lucky enough and the dealership will actually honor the warranty the next problem you’re going to run into is there are no parts available. They’re all being used to build the new ones I’ve waited months for parts on my C8 because they just weren’t available.
I love my C8 but I don’t like the experience of the dealership and hoping that it doesn’t break because they are in no hurry to fix it or honor the warranty
C8 means after 4 1/2 years its time to sell, Real Talk
This is the exact issue I have with Corvettes moving forward. It's too complex. The C8 is no longer for the home gamer in his garage. Take all your "out of warranty" comments and now apply it to an E-ray, lol.
Yeah.. the E-Ray will be a crazy beast in 10 years out of warranty. Just thinking about calibrating the torque vectoring for the front motor to sync with the rear drive gives me heart burn.
My brother has had 2 C8s. 1st one had an oil pump failure at 5k miles, new engine. 2nd one had transmission seal failure ~10k miles, new trans. Yeah nah no thanks on owning one out of warranty....
Hell no to many issues
By the way... can't just add a FOB 😂
I don't see how it's much different than buying any vehicle out of warranty. All used cars will eventually need maintenance and repairs.
That is a factual statement. The scope of the video was shedding light on the complexity, parts cost, uniqueness of the C8, specialty items needed just for a C8 and the headaches future DIYers will face.
Frankly I wouldn’t hand anyone 65k for anything without a warranty.
@@VetOnVettes true. I'm not disagreeing, and I'm sure some of the costs of new car repairs will blow my mind.