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If there was ever a car that deserves a convertible it’s this car. It’s so stupid fun to drive with the top down. You hear every burble tone and scream out of this motor . It’s beautiful
@@richby309 yea but the convertible has the rear window that’s electric and can be lowered. It accentuates the sound of the flat plane crank v8 right into the cabin. The targa top doesn’t do that. It has a fixed rear window and the sound doesn’t get channeled into the cockpit like the convertible. The structure around the rear of the coupe prevents more sound coming in vs the convertible. The structure of the convertible is like a sound tube from the motor to the driver I’m not a fan of sun roofs or convertible sports cars but this Z06 convertible is in its own class
I have the HTC and wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the look with the top down. I have never had an issue with water collecting. When I wash it I use a pressure washer and have very little water accumulated in the rear. Then a quick blow with the leaf blower and dry as a bone. I live in Chicago and have the top down 80% of the time in the spring, summer and fall. I offset the cost of the HTC by not getting the Z51 option.
I have a '23 HTC and do not have an issue with water pooling near the rear window like in the video. The convertible definitely was the right choice for me as I love hearing the engine sound with the top down or the rear window lowered.
I love my 2023 HCT Z51. It's not a garage queen as I have put 18k miles on it in the year and 2 months I've owned it. I had one issue with top where the right side cable that folds and unfolds the right "ear" connected to the right nacelle snapped. I had to zip-tie the "ear" closed in order to close the HTC. Took it to my dealer who promptly ordered the part which took 2 days to come it. I kept my car and returned to the dealer 3 days later where they replaced the new cable assembly in about an hour under warranty. Otherwise I love the car.
Let me help the fence straddlers a little more. Let’s say you’re thinking about a Z06, as pictured in this video. I’ll tell you how to save $16k. The Eray has the wide body/Z06 suspension parts. It has the standard Brembo brakes($8.5k option on the Z06) The Eray does not have a gas tax of $2.5k like the Z06.(Eray gas mileage is like the base Stingray, thus, you’ll be saving even more money), and the base price of the the Eray is around $5k less than the Z06. The Eray is quicker 0-60 and to the quarter mile. Add up those savings and you can get the HTC, front nose lift, 3LZ interior package and more. That’s what I’m doing. I can if I want, however, I’m not planning on tracking my car. Don’t get me wrong, the Z06 is an animal and sounds sweet. The Eray personally, sounds sweet also. Just a thought…
100K car worried about $7500. No logic. Most drivers won't track it. Ventilation and 70lbs are redundant as you won't track it. Top breaking -- that's fucking annoying.
So how did you get your top to go back down? I’m guessing you either needed to disconnect and reconnect the battery cable or open the door for 15 minutes to let the computer re-set?
I’m sorry but your comment doesn’t make any sense! Read what you just wrote please? The Zr1 doesn’t come out until next year. People were saying the same things about the Z06. People keep thinking the C8 Zr1 will be like the C7 Zr1 a 1 year thing and it won’t be. Just get yourself some tickets 🎫
@@cgarnerspeed252 How can you be giving away something that can’t be bought yet? Why would anyone buy tickets for something that no one will ever win? Also, this isn’t a Z06 you talking about. ZR1 will be limited to a few hundred so just be real and don’t bs people.
I’m with you on the look CG , I like the looks of the coupe more ! It was the same with the C7 . I like the convertible when the top is down , but hate the look when it’s up . Coupe all the way for me
@cgarnerspeed252 oh, ok... At first, I wasn't a fan of the C8 convertible. But it grew on me. A co worker of mine has C8 70 anniversary convertible. I think it's the regular one. I'd take a c8 zo6 3lz with the duck tail... one day... zr1 is too much for me.. plus I'm not a track guy.....
One thing about the convertible is you can put it down anytime even when the corvette is full of travel bags. I know people with the convertible and none have had problems. Convertibles are made to have the top down not up and honestly no one looks at the engine after a week plus you have to keep the engine bay clean 24 7 with the couple but the convertible you don’t since it’s covered lol .
You talked about having a 'window to the engine' on one of your previous videos and the point was made on the HTC with the top down all you would be able to see is the stored top. You would not see the engine! A 'window to the engine' is useless on a C8 HTC if you want a convertible!
@@cgarnerspeed252 Yes, I saw the picture. It was with the top up. If you want a convert then you need to put the top down. With the top down, the 'window' is worthless, unless you want see the top in the stored position.
Im waiting to see what the c9s look like. Hopefully they go back to front engine. Im staying with my c7. And if you are buying a c8 corvette and have a budget and have to question that 7500 bucks then thats a good indication that you shouldnt be buying it
Another concern of mine when the top is stuck in the up position is you can't drive it. It just serves as a big wind catcher and could do more damage. So, that means you're going to have to pay to have it transported to you dealer. Another unwanted expense that you don't need, or at least I don't need. Great video Clarence on a great subject. Save the Wave 👋
I’m on my third generation of Vette (started with the C6) and drive with the top off all the time. My C8 is a coupe and looking back, I would have gone HTC if I could. Looking at a plastic engine cover and a dirty area is not appealing at all. Skip the Z51, which I guarantee you, almost no one will care about in a few years, and get the HTC. Now, those saying $7500 doesn’t matter in a $100K car failed at math.
I received my 2024 HTC in January and love it! I much prefer the look over the coupe. Plus,I like the convenience of simply pushing a button and having the top go up or down in 16 seconds. Finally,since I take my C8 on trips,I like saving storage space in the rear trunk since the coupe requires storing the top in the rear when removed. On a trip,I often have the top down for at least some of the trip.
if you are washing your car, you're going to towel that water out anyway. if its raining, who cares, its raining and when you accelerate, its going to blow it off anyway.
Nice presentation Sir, Generally speaking Id say that folks who are primarily into tracking their supersportscars will seldomly go for the convertible option anyways, since those always come with a weight penalty, even if only a minor one, as with these still phenomenal C8 platform.
If you want to go on road trips and prefer to drive open air you better get the convertible. There is a space behind the motor where the targa roof goes when driving open . That space is totally taken up by the targa roof. With a convertible that space is now available for luggage. There is a little room. in the front but not much.
It’s simple my friend the giveaway last for a year. Then they actually have to build the car as well which also takes time. So it’s just starting the process early.
HTC is designed for those who want it. Period. Also, like Cars, Cost & Technology said the extra sound proofing helps dampen the ticking from the direct injection and other engine noises that are unwanted. The ease of use and the looks when down are what I am buying it for. Yes I track it but Im not a pro and if that was my only reason for the car, the 1LZ coupe would be it as its the lightest due to lack of safety features like blindside mon and cameras. My Z06 will be a daily HTC as I love top down at night time like my motorcycle feels. HTC is totally worth it, now the CS breaks, $8k YIKES!! Then there's the CF rims which most GM shops cant even put tires on as Speed Phenom has showed us.
@@cgarnerspeed252 I agree that the extra cost can be used elsewhere, exactly like you said. Wheels and tires mainly or Expel and tint. Its awesome that every Corvette is a convertible. I just like the power version as I am able to quickly put up the top when it rains during the summer her in TN and I dont lose any trunk space. God bless brother.
I'm probably in the minority but I'm not a fan of seeing the engine. In fact, that was the one of the big turnoffs for me when the C8 came out. I am a fan of the HTC and I love the fact that the engine is covered. I'm still on the fence on getting rid of my C7 GS for a C8 HTC....but the HTC makes it very tempting 😏. Also, I'm disappointed that GM didn't think of/address the puddle issue on the HTC. To me, that's almost as bad as the engine bay getting wet on the coupe....but not as labor intensive IMO.
@@justindickinson4269Never heard that. What part of the negotiations went bad? Are you talking about the transparent cover on the tonneau cover so you could see the engine with the top up?
Great video! I’ve had my HTC for 2 years now and when the top is on a weird clunk sound can be heard when I hit any bump or driving over uneven roads….. Chevy dealerships want to keep it for a week before they can even take a look 😔
They want to keep it for a week because the service guys want to drive it all over town like it’s their own. This happened to me with a dealership in Mesa, AZ. They put on about 450 miles onto my Z06 over just a few days of it “being in the shop”. I was furious but the dealership did nothing about it. I never did business with them again needless to say.
On the plus side, you don't need to worry about the top blowing off! Have 2 friends that blew their tops because they got distracted before taking off!!
Really makes no sense. I've owned a htc for 2 years and love it. I think there's no content to be made so put something out there that makes no sense. if a person is buying a car like this 7500 isn't a big deal and what would you do with 7500 by a exhaust that will make it sound like a camaro? Or instead of 2 lt to 3 lt instead of a convertible? So if your at a light and want to show off your going to run out your car fumble the top or just hit the switch and let the magic happen and watch people's mouths drop. If you don't like the htc why did you buy 2 of them in a row after a coupe? and the water thing doesn't the coupe get water in the engine bay and gets all dirty? The htc grab a towel the water gets absorbed fast better then water going in your engine bay and dealing with that cleaning time added. No good points very disappointed in you for this video. We want good content not this.
Let me explain something to you that I think is really important. This video wasn't just for YOU! There's people in this world that wants a corvette and unsure if they want convertible or coupe. There;s people in this world that $7,500 can go to their kids, food, housing, etc. Regardless if you think this video is worthless it wasn't just made for you. I get emails all the time of future corvette owners asking me if the convertible is worth. So I appreciate your comment but you need to consider others concerns of owning the car. Thank you
@cgarnerspeed252 your right but people with kids need to look for family car I would think if that's the case? But that's just me. Like you said this video is not for me a viewer but someone that has kids but wants to buy a 2 seater sports car.
@@cgarnerspeed252 it doesn’t matter if it’s heat or not fire up that leaf blower and watch that water disappear. Works a lot better also if your car is ceramic coated.. 👍
I like the looks of the convertible better but I see a bad future for it with all the mechanisms in it to function and the coupe also looks really cool too I am on my fourth vette and all were coupes its both just take it of and store it in the back
I love the look of the coupe, it does make a difference on the looks.. I think it's just a personal choice.. I like seeing the engine. It's still a beautiful car, great performance, no matter what model you go with..
Loved your review, especially the way that you had the top stop working correctly and the "Service Convertible Top" light come on. One more item to consider for anyone with sensitive skin -- driving with the top down and the sun baking your skin resulting in a trip to your dermatologist to try and repair your damaged skin -- not fun.
A ZO6 HTC is the way I'd go if I could get a C8. One of my reservations with purchasing an HTC is the complexity of the roof deployment mechanism. I think it's a potential landmine and may be the HTC's Achillies's heel. Few people really drive their C8's so the HTC has yet to be fully tested with miles and time. (This could be said for the entire C8 platform for that matter.) If there is a design vulnerability, it probably won't manifest itself until after many HTC's have aged out of their warranty periods. The expense of repairing an HTC roof mechanism could be fairly high and warrant consideration if purchasing a used HTC a couple of years out. I'll stay informed by watching videos such as this and reading C8 forums and tech pubs. Maybe one day, I too can be part of the C8 community. 🙂 One thing to note about that $7.5K premium. Where I live, we pay personal property taxes on our cars every year so around here, one would have to continue to pay for that option for many years until the car hits 'Antique' status. 😡😡
@@cgarnerspeed252 So you feel the pain. Kinda infuriating when you think bout it. You pay taxes on the initial earnings, you pay taxes to purchase the car and then you pay annual taxes to maintain ownership of the car.
@@cgarnerspeed252 Wait until the dollar loses it's fiat status due to our sanctions and reckless spending. If that happens, these days will be considered, "The good ol' days."😬
I personally don't think trim levels are worth 9 to 14k more for interior upgrades and a few safety features. Especially these highly option vettes going to take a beating on resale.
I'll ad that people SHOULD NOT get the convertible... if the driver is 5' 7" or less, as they will likely be able to get in-and-out of the Coupe, comfortably; however, full size men would need to crawl in! Interestingly, an open or partially open HTC would allow access to all but the widest of brethren!😁I will stand in line, to give them my $7000!!!
@@cgarnerspeed252 I'm well! I don't intend to troll your posts... but I do watch them all the time. You have good content... and you are a great presenter.
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Can I still purchase
Hi - when’s the drawing ? I entered . And also you just helped me decide on coupe or convertible thanks
If there was ever a car that deserves a convertible it’s this car. It’s so stupid fun to drive with the top down. You hear every burble tone and scream out of this motor . It’s beautiful
Thats very true! Ill be making a video on that too!
Get the targa!
That's why I like my convertible C7 7sp so much.
Doesn’t it come in the hard top that can be taken off ?
@@richby309 yea but the convertible has the rear window that’s electric and can be lowered. It accentuates the sound of the flat plane crank v8 right into the cabin. The targa top doesn’t do that. It has a fixed rear window and the sound doesn’t get channeled into the cockpit like the convertible. The structure around the rear of the coupe prevents more sound coming in vs the convertible. The structure of the convertible is like a sound tube from the motor to the driver
I’m not a fan of sun roofs or convertible sports cars but this Z06 convertible is in its own class
I have the HTC and wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the look with the top down. I have never had an issue with water collecting. When I wash it I use a pressure washer and have very little water accumulated in the rear. Then a quick blow with the leaf blower and dry as a bone. I live in Chicago and have the top down 80% of the time in the spring, summer and fall. I offset the cost of the HTC by not getting the Z51 option.
That’s good to know!! How many miles on your car?
@@cgarnerspeed252 26000, it’s a 22.
I just wash it on the driveway with the back slanted down
I have a '23 HTC and do not have an issue with water pooling near the rear window like in the video. The convertible definitely was the right choice for me as I love hearing the engine sound with the top down or the rear window lowered.
Exactly!
So many 15 minute videos have 1 minute of content. This one deserves a special award...
Thank you! 🙏🏾
Thanks again for the great advice Clarence! Sorry to see your top glitched up because I do love that electric convertible roof with the C8.
Yeah me too! I was genuinely worried for a second there
I love my 2023 HCT Z51. It's not a garage queen as I have put 18k miles on it in the year and 2 months I've owned it. I had one issue with top where the right side cable that folds and unfolds the right "ear" connected to the right nacelle snapped. I had to zip-tie the "ear" closed in order to close the HTC. Took it to my dealer who promptly ordered the part which took 2 days to come it. I kept my car and returned to the dealer 3 days later where they replaced the new cable assembly in about an hour under warranty. Otherwise I love the car.
Thats good to know thanks for sharing
Let me help the fence straddlers a little more.
Let’s say you’re thinking about a Z06, as pictured in this video. I’ll tell you how to save $16k.
The Eray has the wide body/Z06 suspension parts. It has the standard Brembo brakes($8.5k option on the Z06) The Eray does not have a gas tax of $2.5k like the Z06.(Eray gas mileage is like the base Stingray, thus, you’ll be saving even more money), and the base price of the the Eray is around $5k less than the Z06.
The Eray is quicker 0-60 and to the quarter mile.
Add up those savings and you can get the HTC, front nose lift, 3LZ interior package and more. That’s what I’m doing.
I can if I want, however, I’m not planning on tracking my car. Don’t get me wrong, the Z06 is an animal and sounds sweet. The Eray personally, sounds sweet also.
Just a thought…
I agree with you Jay, I did the analysis and decided to go with the Eray. I love Lt. I traded in my 2021 3LT Stingray
People buy the Z06 for the engine. The Z07 package also gives the car a unique look you either love or you don't.
Thats really good advice for sure!!
100K car worried about $7500. No logic.
Most drivers won't track it.
Ventilation and 70lbs are redundant as you won't track it.
Top breaking -- that's fucking annoying.
Totally understand
So how did you get your top to go back down? I’m guessing you either needed to disconnect and reconnect the battery cable or open the door for 15 minutes to let the computer re-set?
Hey, yes, I was able to get the top. Thank you for asking. I just waited to drive the car for a bit before leaving
The ZR1 will be selling only for the highest bidders. How can you be giving one away when it’s not even out yet? Now I know that really a bs.
I’m sorry but your comment doesn’t make any sense! Read what you just wrote please? The Zr1 doesn’t come out until next year. People were saying the same things about the Z06. People keep thinking the C8 Zr1 will be like the C7 Zr1 a 1 year thing and it won’t be. Just get yourself some tickets 🎫
@@cgarnerspeed252 How can you be giving away something that can’t be bought yet? Why would anyone buy tickets for something that no one will ever win? Also, this isn’t a Z06 you talking about. ZR1 will be limited to a few hundred so just be real and don’t bs people.
100% would not trade my z07 HTC for any other car. People always saying the coupe is better, but they have no clue NO CLUE!
I understand that!!
I’m with you on the look CG , I like the looks of the coupe more ! It was the same with the C7 . I like the convertible when the top is down , but hate the look when it’s up . Coupe all the way for me
heck yeah brother
what about opening the top, won't that get rid of the water?
Well maybe but it will go in the engine bay
Nice video! Great points mentioned in the video in regards to the C8!
Thank you my friend I appreciate you
Clarence, how often do you lower your top. And are you happier with the convertible.
Hey living out here I take my top off every time I drive it haha
@cgarnerspeed252 oh, ok... At first, I wasn't a fan of the C8 convertible. But it grew on me. A co worker of mine has C8 70 anniversary convertible. I think it's the regular one. I'd take a c8 zo6 3lz with the duck tail... one day... zr1 is too much for me.. plus I'm not a track guy.....
One thing about the convertible is you can put it down anytime even when the corvette is full of travel bags. I know people with the convertible and none have had problems. Convertibles are made to have the top down not up and honestly no one looks at the engine after a week plus you have to keep the engine bay clean 24 7 with the couple but the convertible you don’t since it’s covered lol .
That’s very true about the bags
You talked about having a 'window to the engine' on one of your previous videos and the point was made on the HTC with the top down all you would be able to see is the stored top. You would not see the engine! A 'window to the engine' is useless on a C8 HTC if you want a convertible!
Did you see the picture I put in the video of the convertible with the “window to the engine”?
@@cgarnerspeed252 Yes, I saw the picture. It was with the top up. If you want a convert then you need to put the top down. With the top down, the 'window' is worthless, unless you want see the top in the stored position.
Im waiting to see what the c9s look like. Hopefully they go back to front engine. Im staying with my c7. And if you are buying a c8 corvette and have a budget and have to question that 7500 bucks then thats a good indication that you shouldnt be buying it
The front engine isn't coming back my friend. Instead of someone getting Z51 they could get the $7500 but some people won't do both.
Another concern of mine when the top is stuck in the up position is you can't drive it. It just serves as a big wind catcher and could do more damage. So, that means you're going to have to pay to have it transported to you dealer. Another unwanted expense that you don't need, or at least I don't need. Great video Clarence on a great subject. Save the Wave 👋
Thank you Mr. Peter I appreciate that!!
How are you?
Clarence- how did you get your top “unstuck”?
I ended up letting the car sit there for a bit glad it worked. I think I was opening and closing it to much for one video haha
I’m on my third generation of Vette (started with the C6) and drive with the top off all the time. My C8 is a coupe and looking back, I would have gone HTC if I could. Looking at a plastic engine cover and a dirty area is not appealing at all. Skip the Z51, which I guarantee you, almost no one will care about in a few years, and get the HTC. Now, those saying $7500 doesn’t matter in a $100K car failed at math.
Thank you, you are totally right!! For someone to say $7,500 is nothing is wrong or they have alot of money and dont care but I cared when I got mine
I received my 2024 HTC in January and love it! I much prefer the look over the coupe. Plus,I like the convenience of simply pushing a button and having the top go up or down in 16 seconds. Finally,since I take my C8 on trips,I like saving storage space in the rear trunk since the coupe requires storing the top in the rear when removed. On a trip,I often have the top down for at least some of the trip.
How many miles you have on it?
@@cgarnerspeed252 about 4,300
if you are washing your car, you're going to towel that water out anyway. if its raining, who cares, its raining and when you accelerate, its going to blow it off anyway.
Fair point but it doesn’t rain here much haha
Nice presentation Sir,
Generally speaking Id say that folks who are primarily into tracking their supersportscars will seldomly go for the convertible option anyways, since those always come with a weight penalty, even if only a minor one, as with these still phenomenal C8 platform.
Thank you so much!! That’s a very good point. How’s it going?
Great show… but you forgot to mention you also loose your rear camera when the top is down.
Yes sir! I mentioned it in another video days later :))
Oh! That may be a deal killer for me. I’m addicted to the rear view mirror camera view
If you want to go on road trips and prefer to drive open air you better get the convertible. There is a space behind the motor where the targa roof goes when driving open . That space is totally taken up by the targa roof. With a convertible that space is now available for luggage. There is a little room. in the front but not much.
How can you give away a car that's not even available yet???
It’s simple my friend the giveaway last for a year. Then they actually have to build the car as well which also takes time. So it’s just starting the process early.
Had to stop watching didn't hit 5 mins just all ads and sponsors....can't trust someone just having 100 plugs....just doesn't seem honest just baised.
No problem take care
Use a leaf blower every time. Blow the water out of all the seams
That makes sense!!
Did find out that triggered the check engine light for the top malfunctioning
It hasn’t came back on yet
i use my leaf blower to remove the water and dry the rest of my car while I am at it.
That’s good to know
I like the looks of both the coup & convertible. I would rather have the convertible since it’s much easier dealing with the top.
Heck yeah I understand that. What color would you get?
@@cgarnerspeed252 Would love to get one in the new purple color.
HTC is designed for those who want it. Period. Also, like Cars, Cost & Technology said the extra sound proofing helps dampen the ticking from the direct injection and other engine noises that are unwanted. The ease of use and the looks when down are what I am buying it for. Yes I track it but Im not a pro and if that was my only reason for the car, the 1LZ coupe would be it as its the lightest due to lack of safety features like blindside mon and cameras. My Z06 will be a daily HTC as I love top down at night time like my motorcycle feels. HTC is totally worth it, now the CS breaks, $8k YIKES!! Then there's the CF rims which most GM shops cant even put tires on as Speed Phenom has showed us.
You made some good points
@@cgarnerspeed252 I agree that the extra cost can be used elsewhere, exactly like you said. Wheels and tires mainly or Expel and tint. Its awesome that every Corvette is a convertible. I just like the power version as I am able to quickly put up the top when it rains during the summer her in TN and I dont lose any trunk space. God bless brother.
Thanks for the informal video! 😊
Thank you my friend
Great points..I'm glad I got the coupe 😊
Thank you!! What color?
@@cgarnerspeed252 silver flare metallic
I'm probably in the minority but I'm not a fan of seeing the engine. In fact, that was the one of the big turnoffs for me when the C8 came out. I am a fan of the HTC and I love the fact that the engine is covered. I'm still on the fence on getting rid of my C7 GS for a C8 HTC....but the HTC makes it very tempting 😏. Also, I'm disappointed that GM didn't think of/address the puddle issue on the HTC. To me, that's almost as bad as the engine bay getting wet on the coupe....but not as labor intensive IMO.
Yeah I completely understand not seeing the motor for sure. How many miles on your C7?
@@cgarnerspeed252 16900 total (5100 by me). It's a 2019...I'm the second owner.
😢service convertible top is a mode. It's not broken
Hey it freaked me out for a second haha
very good points you shared about convertible vs coupe. thanks
Thank you so very much!!!!
I’m not a convertible guy BUT the HTC looks more exotic to me vs the coupe’s rear lid slope
Totally agree with you!
Chevy needs a convertible with a transparent top and it is doable because McLaren has one would love to see that
Ooooooh a convertible transparent top is nice. But Chevy is too lazy
There was talk that GM approached falcon designs to buy the patent. I heard negotiations didn’t go well
@@justindickinson4269Never heard that. What part of the negotiations went bad? Are you talking about the transparent cover on the tonneau cover so you could see the engine with the top up?
@@dreamr616 yes. Didn’t hear details just heard the deal wasn’t done
Great video! I’ve had my HTC for 2 years now and when the top is on a weird clunk sound can be heard when I hit any bump or driving over uneven roads….. Chevy dealerships want to keep it for a week before they can even take a look 😔
Where do you live?
@@cgarnerspeed252 San Antonio area in Texas.
They want to keep it for a week because the service guys want to drive it all over town like it’s their own. This happened to me with a dealership in Mesa, AZ. They put on about 450 miles onto my Z06 over just a few days of it “being in the shop”. I was furious but the dealership did nothing about it. I never did business with them again needless to say.
@@Posadafam-b4o how do you like it out there?
@@corvettedude wow!!! 450 miles within a 2 day span is nuts!!
On the plus side, you don't need to worry about the top blowing off!
Have 2 friends that blew their tops because they got distracted before taking off!!
Oh no, did they have to get a new top?
@@cgarnerspeed252 Yep
Really makes no sense. I've owned a htc for 2 years and love it. I think there's no content to be made so put something out there that makes no sense. if a person is buying a car like this 7500 isn't a big deal and what would you do with 7500 by a exhaust that will make it sound like a camaro? Or instead of 2 lt to 3 lt instead of a convertible? So if your at a light and want to show off your going to run out your car fumble the top or just hit the switch and let the magic happen and watch people's mouths drop. If you don't like the htc why did you buy 2 of them in a row after a coupe? and the water thing doesn't the coupe get water in the engine bay and gets all dirty? The htc grab a towel the water gets absorbed fast better then water going in your engine bay and dealing with that cleaning time added. No good points very disappointed in you for this video. We want good content not this.
Let me explain something to you that I think is really important. This video wasn't just for YOU! There's people in this world that wants a corvette and unsure if they want convertible or coupe. There;s people in this world that $7,500 can go to their kids, food, housing, etc. Regardless if you think this video is worthless it wasn't just made for you. I get emails all the time of future corvette owners asking me if the convertible is worth. So I appreciate your comment but you need to consider others concerns of owning the car. Thank you
@cgarnerspeed252 your right but people with kids need to look for family car I would think if that's the case? But that's just me. Like you said this video is not for me a viewer but someone that has kids but wants to buy a 2 seater sports car.
I use a leaf blower to blow dry my car off 😂
Hahaha that works. does it take longer though since it does not blow out heat?
@@cgarnerspeed252 it doesn’t matter if it’s heat or not fire up that leaf blower and watch that water disappear. Works a lot better also if your car is ceramic coated.. 👍
@@DarylIsaacs-fm9cv good to know! I appreciate the information
@@DarylIsaacs-fm9cv Dittto...I have ceramic and leaf blower and it takes less than a minute to blow that accumulated water out of there!
@@chazzf it works out great!!
You can barely hear what he is saying and my volume is on 100%
Interesting
He's speaking loud and clear but after 11 minutes the mic sounded funny
I like the looks of the convertible better but I see a bad future for it with all the mechanisms in it to function and the coupe also looks really cool too I am on my fourth vette and all were coupes its both just take it of and store it in the back
What color is coupe?
I love the look of the coupe, it does make a difference on the looks.. I think it's just a personal choice.. I like seeing the engine. It's still a beautiful car, great performance, no matter what model you go with..
Where do you live? Do you have to clean the engine every time you wash your car?
Loved your review, especially the way that you had the top stop working correctly and the "Service Convertible Top" light come on. One more item to consider for anyone with sensitive skin -- driving with the top down and the sun baking your skin resulting in a trip to your dermatologist to try and repair your damaged skin -- not fun.
Thank you for watching I appreciate that for sure. You are right about the damaged skin for being in the sun to long
Choose to not get Z-51 and got the drop-top.
Ohhh got point!!
As far as the water pooling , you grab a couple micro fiber towels soak up the water and dry it up in 2 minutes. Nothing for a detailed minded owner
the introduction audio levels should be checked.
Thank you so much!!
A ZO6 HTC is the way I'd go if I could get a C8. One of my reservations with purchasing an HTC is the complexity of the roof deployment mechanism. I think it's a potential landmine and may be the HTC's Achillies's heel.
Few people really drive their C8's so the HTC has yet to be fully tested with miles and time. (This could be said for the entire C8 platform for that matter.) If there is a design vulnerability, it probably won't manifest itself until after many HTC's have aged out of their warranty periods. The expense of repairing an HTC roof mechanism could be fairly high and warrant consideration if purchasing a used HTC a couple of years out.
I'll stay informed by watching videos such as this and reading C8 forums and tech pubs. Maybe one day, I too can be part of the C8 community. 🙂
One thing to note about that $7.5K premium. Where I live, we pay personal property taxes on our cars every year so around here, one would have to continue to pay for that option for many years until the car hits 'Antique' status. 😡😡
Yeah I totally understand having to pay for it every year. It’s the same in NC too
@@cgarnerspeed252 So you feel the pain. Kinda infuriating when you think bout it. You pay taxes on the initial earnings, you pay taxes to purchase the car and then you pay annual taxes to maintain ownership of the car.
@@billydee8051 for sure! I truly think taxes is the biggest ripoff
@@billydee8051 after all the taxes we pay on everything the dollar already isn’t worth much now it’s worth even less
@@cgarnerspeed252 Wait until the dollar loses it's fiat status due to our sanctions and reckless spending. If that happens, these days will be considered, "The good ol' days."😬
Great vid
Thank you so very much!!!
On the Z, it adds 100lbs.
Thank you!!
This video is more like a commercial to sell things than informative 😂
I personally don't think trim levels are worth 9 to 14k more for interior upgrades and a few safety features. Especially these highly option vettes going to take a beating on resale.
I can totally see that! I drove a c8 with and without the safety features. I totally preferred the safety features
I'll ad that people SHOULD NOT get the convertible... if the driver is 5' 7" or less, as they will likely be able to get in-and-out of the Coupe, comfortably; however, full size men would need to crawl in! Interestingly, an open or partially open HTC would allow access to all but the widest of brethren!😁I will stand in line, to give them my $7000!!!
That’s really good advice my friend! How are you?
@@cgarnerspeed252 I'm well! I don't intend to troll your posts... but I do watch them all the time. You have good content... and you are a great presenter.
@@Notstradamus Glad to hear you are doing well. Thank you!!
Thank you, you made up my mind
Thanks brother
@@cgarnerspeed252 im getting the LT1 coupe! White on white
Well the good news is you found the cars.... wet spot 😁😁
Lololololol 😂😂🤣😂😂😂
I would NEVER buy a convertible and that open air feeing...I ❤ feeling CLAUSTROPHOBIC and COUPED up with a coupe
Haha coupe has some advantages too
How the hell y’all get a ZR1 to give away?
Yeah unfortunately I want a zo6/zo7, 3lz and HTC. Not cheap lol
I understand that
Wheels? OEM is always better.
Edit: The slope between the nacelles is damn sexy. Vert looks better.
Slope is nice!!
Coupes are for the poor people who can’t afford the convertible 😂😂
I push a button, you unlatch clips and store it in ur trunk like a loser 😂
I own both the coupe and convertible loved both for different reasons
Brand new and the top doesn't work, build quality isn't good at all..pass
Yeah come people said that too!
Never wanted one and still don’t. Overpriced, engine fires, American built = hell never!
Totally understandable
Never couldn’t afford one is what you meant to say, but you just had to say some negative BS!
guy running out to topics to make videos of
Naw not really! I just don’t care about topics you care about 😂
Put a gold fish in it!
🤣😂