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)

 

[cdnz]

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.

As you are aware that the C8 is a wider car than the previous generations. If you live in the urban area, that may present a challenge getting in and out of your car in small parking spaces.

Get the HTC has a more exotic look with the Ferrari/McLaren like nacelles. Imho. Lol..

The coupe may present the issue with water getting into the engine bay through the openings on the hatch? That is just what I have commonly heard?

Keep us posted and share your experience.

Congrats!

 

[Murray20c8]

The coupe may present the issue with water getting into the engine bay through the openings on the hatch? That is just what I have commonly heard?

It depends on if you care. It won't hurt anything, just dirty things up a bit.

 

[Rruuff Day]

As you are aware that the C8 is a wider car than the previous generations. If you live in the urban area, that may present a challenge getting in and out of your car in small parking spaces.

Only 2.2 inches wider than the C7.

 

[1st Vette]

As you are aware that the C8 is a wider car than the previous generations. If you live in the urban area, that may present a challenge getting in and out of your car in small parking spaces.

Get the HTC has a more exotic look with the Ferrari/McLaren like nacelles. Imho. Lol..

The coupe may present the issue with water getting into the engine bay through the openings on the hatch? That is just what I have commonly heard?

Keep us posted and share your experience.

Congrats!