Just finished the 500 mile break in on my 2024 3LT z51 Rapid Blue Coupe, and it's everything I could've asked for. Barely, and I mean barely, let her rip and the acceleration is fantastic. Looking forward to really seeing what the car can do in the coming months and years. I think GM hit a home run.
For $175K (ish) it looks like a supercar. The BMW, Lexus and Audi don't. So, a supercar at a much more affordable price - it will sell well, I'm sure. Great review!
I live in the U.S. and have had my C8 for 6 months and love it. I ordered the hard top convertible($7,500USD). It goes up and down in 16 seconds and saves storage space in the rear of the car in case you want the top down while taking a long trip. The convertible also has a nicer look,in my opinion. I have the 2LT with the GT2 seats. The competition seats are not very comfortable for long trips. I opted also for the magnetic ride control which makes for a very comfortable ride.
@@therightcar so I keep seeing! motortrend / throttlehouse rate it super high! No manual but at this level....I don't think theres any argument for one.
Nice trip down memory lane Matt. Living in Springwood meant many trips up and down the Richmond/Springwood road (can’t remember its proper name now. I hope you punted it out along the Bells Line of Road also. Much fun had in my Saab Aeros - and they were convertibles. After watching you have some fun, i still go down the Porsche Boxster/BMW 440i/M4 convertible path. Lloyd
@@2024hekyeah No shit. My comment was simply based on what was suggested as an alternative from the BMW group, where the inline 6 got a mention, hence why I suggested the car they produce with a V-8. Make sense now?
Great review, and the inclusions on this car should absolutely be superb because the cost is extraordinarily high. Fuel costs have just gone up so the cost of driving this car will be high, albeit if you have the money to squander on such a car fuel costs won’t worry you I guess. A fairly lousy internal screen that does look a generation old. But great fun to drive and a beautiful design, it’s a pity the quality of internal finish is lousy for the price paid. I’d take your advice about the seats, and would once have loved to drive, if not own, a car like this. Driving the V8 would be fun, but listening on the outside not sure. The guy across the road from me has an old V8 Commodore SS, it’s far. too noisy on start up. The warranty is lousy, service costs likely high. You’d need to want it! Great review, interesting as always! Thanks.
Hemmings just put out some disturbing news, 4 years of the C8 being in production, the C7 is actually holding better value now than the C8....48% resale value, they're finding them on used car lots now... not good.
Nobody likes the competition seats with the mid level GT2 seats the most popular. And the steering wheel should be leather for a couple of reasons. I love the base model C8 silver wheels and don't like any type of all black wheels in the slightest. If I wanted to buy a sports car the supra 3.0 would still be my pick. 😎🇦🇺
Dude high speed autonomous emergency braking is not a good thing I've experienced it in other cars at 60 k's an hour which is not high speed granted but it suddenly came on and for no good reason luckily there was no stupid truck driver behind me Chevrolet knows what it's doing
Well we can’t help that we live on the other side of the planet and it costs a lot to make, ship and profit from these things. But just be thankful there’s a RHD version at all!
Our wages are a lot higher than America plus the cost to make RHD. Have you seen what Mercedes Audi BMW sell for in Europe so cheap they are used as taxis.
What? Where is the baby seat, the tow test, the off road test, the .... Oh wait. Sorry but GM SV should be banned from Australia after the the way GM shafted GM Holden.
Not the sort of car you would buy, therefore pointless? Sure, its not gonna do a bunnings trip, or move a family like a kia carnaval, but on the other hand, a kia carnival isnt going to provide any joy on a sunday morning drive or a trackday. Different types of shoes exist to suit different reasons, cars are no different.
One of the most unbiased channel for authentic car reviews. Love your work
Thanks!
Just finished the 500 mile break in on my 2024 3LT z51 Rapid Blue Coupe, and it's everything I could've asked for. Barely, and I mean barely, let her rip and the acceleration is fantastic. Looking forward to really seeing what the car can do in the coming months and years. I think GM hit a home run.
Congrats!!!
@@Retired_Life_1 Thanks!
For $175K (ish) it looks like a supercar. The BMW, Lexus and Audi don't. So, a supercar at a much more affordable price - it will sell well, I'm sure. Great review!
Thanks! Glad you liked the video.
😮if you're paying that much why not go Z06
@@AntwonBryant In the U.S.,the Z06 will cost $40,000+ USD more than the Stingray.
@@AntwonBryantI think he means Australian dollars.
Awesome review.
The smile on your face while driving says it all.
A great day at the office for Matt.
Thanks! Glad you saw the fun factor!
I live in the U.S. and have had my C8 for 6 months and love it. I ordered the hard top convertible($7,500USD). It goes up and down in 16 seconds and saves storage space in the rear of the car in case you want the top down while taking a long trip. The convertible also has a nicer look,in my opinion. I have the 2LT with the GT2 seats. The competition seats are not very comfortable for long trips. I opted also for the magnetic ride control which makes for a very comfortable ride.
Great Review of this insane car,
Simply one of the most underrated Car reviewers on earth right now 😊
It puts a smile on any face
Haha yep!
Thanks Matt love the show.
Cheers Bob!
A midship V8 supercar form factor for $170K?
It is a miracle.
Damnnnn didn’t except this one😂
Awesome review
Haha thanks! Yeah, sometimes I throw a curve ball! 😅
oh hell yeah!!!
Bit of alright!
@@therightcar so I keep seeing! motortrend / throttlehouse rate it super high!
No manual but at this level....I don't think theres any argument for one.
Nice trip down memory lane Matt. Living in Springwood meant many trips up and down the Richmond/Springwood road (can’t remember its proper name now. I hope you punted it out along the Bells Line of Road also. Much fun had in my Saab Aeros - and they were convertibles. After watching you have some fun, i still go down the Porsche Boxster/BMW 440i/M4 convertible path. Lloyd
Thanks mate! Yeah, some terrific roads up in the mountains. I’m lucky enough to call the area home.
Nice work ,
It looks like fun to drive
Ohh man. That's expensive for a base c8. They are like 78k now in the states.
i can only buy the chev coz i cant afford the lamhoo, this is the closer option
Lotus Emira would be my choice for the money, mid engine, supercharged V6, best looking by far, and a choice of a manual!
But the shifter looks like it was stolen from Grandma's curtain rod...
The Lotus Emira would also be another option
True!
Is that the winding road up to Winmalee? I used to always thrash my VF ssv up there.
Secret location but yes. Hahaha
I have 1 and really like it , no wobble in mine mabe operator
M5 perhaps? As it does have a V-8, with similar performance, plus it will easily do all the family stuff.
Yeah good point. Or the i5, if you want it to be future.
This is a mid engine car. It's not the same performance as M5. This is a different animal that will eat M5 on the street and track
@@2024hekyeah No shit. My comment was simply based on what was suggested as an alternative from the BMW group, where the inline 6 got a mention, hence why I suggested the car they produce with a V-8. Make sense now?
Great review, and the inclusions on this car should absolutely be superb because the cost is extraordinarily high. Fuel costs have just gone up so the cost of driving this car will be high, albeit if you have the money to squander on such a car fuel costs won’t worry you I guess. A fairly lousy internal screen that does look a generation old. But great fun to drive and a beautiful design, it’s a pity the quality of internal finish is lousy for the price paid. I’d take your advice about the seats, and would once have loved to drive, if not own, a car like this. Driving the V8 would be fun, but listening on the outside not sure. The guy across the road from me has an old V8 Commodore SS, it’s far. too noisy on start up. The warranty is lousy, service costs likely high. You’d need to want it! Great review, interesting as always! Thanks.
Yes your Prius is much better! Lol😂
@@odinikita4821 Seems you have some sort of manhood envy…..
The 1 LT is the base C8.
Is the 1 LT not available down under?
Correct we don’t get the 1LT spec.
@@therightcar well that's a crocoshit.
@@therightcar so what are the prices there?.
@@albertwayenberg9140
Watch the video
Prices r clearly discussed
You dont get the full 495 like we do you have gpf filters so you get 482 hp
Underdone! Weak! Hahaha
I never understood why someone would sprint for the 3LT interior and then get everything in boring monochromatic gray.
I know those aren't US prices that you're quoting. If so, you're paying way over MSRP?
Yea, a lot of taxes
Make sure to clear the garage and buy a hoist and some tools to do repairs.
Haha you’d have to with a warranty that short!
Hemmings just put out some disturbing news, 4 years of the C8 being in production, the C7 is actually holding better value now than the C8....48% resale value, they're finding them on used car lots now... not good.
I'd pick the Lexus.
I’d support your decision.
Nobody likes the competition seats with the mid level GT2 seats the most popular.
And the steering wheel should be leather for a couple of reasons.
I love the base model C8 silver wheels and don't like any type of all black wheels in the slightest.
If I wanted to buy a sports car the supra 3.0 would still be my pick.
😎🇦🇺
Dude high speed autonomous emergency braking is not a good thing I've experienced it in other cars at 60 k's an hour which is not high speed granted but it suddenly came on and for no good reason luckily there was no stupid truck driver behind me Chevrolet knows what it's doing
Righto champ.
I can not believe that this steaming turd starts @ 175 it's only $69k in the US. Does it cost almost 110 for the conversion??
Looks good in white. Is that a racist comment, I hope not ?
Ha, I think you’re safe.
If some woke snowflake gets offended, good, maybe they'll blow a fuse and Croker!
Looks and sounds like a good deal...then you realise how much the car is actually worth in America... not such a great deal now, is it?
Well we can’t help that we live on the other side of the planet and it costs a lot to make, ship and profit from these things. But just be thankful there’s a RHD version at all!
Our wages are a lot higher than America plus the cost to make RHD. Have you seen what Mercedes Audi BMW sell for in Europe so cheap they are used as taxis.
@@andyc86 USA median wage $1139 USD/week = $1750 AUS/week. Australian median wage $1300 AUS/week
@@harryrose6254our wages are higher but our dollar is much weaker
I know a good song about a blue corvette.
I coulda sworn it was a red Corvette?
chevrolet and super car cannot be in the same sentence
What? Where is the baby seat, the tow test, the off road test, the ....
Oh wait.
Sorry but GM SV should be banned from Australia after the the way GM shafted GM Holden.
Who is this video for? Someone who has been in a coma since 2020?
What a pointless car.
Hahahaha!
Not the sort of car you would buy, therefore pointless?
Sure, its not gonna do a bunnings trip, or move a family like a kia carnaval, but on the other hand, a kia carnival isnt going to provide any joy on a sunday morning drive or a trackday.
Different types of shoes exist to suit different reasons, cars are no different.
Well said. ✅
@@applesauceawesome
Only a wanker would buy one. 😊
@@applesauceawesome
Only a wanker would buy a vehicle like this.