UK buyer looking for advice

[murziI]

Hi all!! I’m in the UK, and off to test drive a C8 stingray convertible tomorrow and hoping it’s not a case of ‘never meet you heroes’!! I’ve wanted a corvette for years, and now might be the time.

One question to all owners; how do these fare as a daily drive? I don’t generally buy cars to look at them or have as weekend toys (I ain’t rich!), so it needs to put in some grunt, 12-15,000 miles a year.

I’ve also noticed the convertible has an issue with water pooling when it rains. This is the UK, it rains. A lot. Is this a huge issue, will the seals degrade any quicker, and is there more chance of leaks? If I do buy, she won’t be a garage queen, as I say a car is to be used and enjoyed!

Any advice is welcome, just want to make sure I’m going in with my eyes open.

 

[Murray20c8]

I don't have the HTC, but we drive our 2020 year round in anything but snow. It's a blast to drive and we've had no issues. My wife drives it 4 days a week and she lets me drive it 1 or 2 days a week. lol
It's our first Corvette and we love it.

 

[DenisC8]

water pooling in a hard top convertible is not a big deal, as it does drain just slowly. Rubber seals are not affected by water or moisture so that is also not a concern.

there is no issues with daily driving, its just not as comfortable/ quiet when compared to something like a BMW X5 (my daily driver)