2022 C8 Corvette 1 Year Review - Controversial Build??

An owners real world review of my 2022 C8 Corvette, build and light mods after owning since new for 1 year and 1,000 miles.
#c8 #corvette #autoreview

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

One of the best real world videos on this car that I've seen. Others are mainly people that don't own it, and have it for a short time. I do not like those videos. I ordered mine about 2 months ago, and I'm currently sitting at 3000 status. I like you, didn't get lots of things people told me I should get. I find that most of the people who get the Z51 and other options are just wasting money, and doing it for the other guys opinion. My 23 came to about 74k out the door, as I kept it super simple. Added just a couple of things, the wheels were on restraint, so I had to take them off at the last min. Not to worry, like you I'll be changing them sooner after it comes in more than likely. This is just a GREAT video, thanks.

[@317Auto]

Thank you! Sounds like you spec'd it great as well. You will be happy for sure! And saved a lot of $. Everyone says you need the options for resale. But at the same time ours are $10K less to begin with. Enjoy!

[@2024CorvetteE-Ray]

@@317Auto Agreed, and I did not buy it to resell it 😂. I got it to keep and drive. Only way I would give it up, is for the ERay or Z06.

[@jeffcottonjr1938]

Definitely was

[@tomricci5487]

JWilliams, your videos are the only ones that somehow capture how beautiful the Red Mist color is. I really enjoy your videos (I subscribe) and the great commentary. Keep up the good work!

[@adventurefuel5172]

Thank you Mark for building and sharing your TRUE drivers C8. This is a car an owner can enjoy every day without guilt, breaking the bank, or selling the kids. I really appreciate your time and effort.

[@317Auto]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@marky5004]

Thank you! Yes a true drivers car!

[@tomricci5487]

Mark, great review. I think I watch this video 10 times a week. Your insightful comments have helped me make decisions on how I am going to build my C8. Very tastefully & intelligently done. Bravo!

[@317Auto]

Thank you! much appreciated!

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[@317Auto]

Thank you so much watching and you kind comments. Much appreciated!

[@avon2alpha676]

Congratulations these stories never get old. Going into my second year of owning a C8.

[@317Auto]

Thank you!

[@JoshsWorld]

Nice build.. the wheels definitely set it apart from all the other C8s on the road.. silver was the right choice. I went with 1LT to keep the price down and the only option I miss is blind spot detection because I'm so accustomed to it in my other cars.. otherwise perfect for casual drives and occasionally showing off 😎

[@Theraleighnative]

"Occasionally for showing off" haha nice!

[@huskytales9839]

Thanks for the video. I'm torn between the Coupe and Hard Top Convertible, which is an extra $7k. I don't need a hundred options, but that has me torn. Would you have opted for a convertible if the price was the same?

[@theycallmejw3902]

YEAH!👏🏼👏🏼 BRAVO! 👏🏼👏🏼 It is absolutely wonderful to watch a C8 video from an average guy, who purchased his C8, just for the enjoyment and comfort of a gorgeous sports car, and who doesn't plan to TRACK IT, or BLOW OUT THE EXHAUST!! I feel you man!!🤸🏽‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸🏾

[@317Auto]

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. Yeah just normal guy who likes cars a lot :)

[@johnr7794]

Great video, thank you. Our Arctic White 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51 with magnetic ride, front lift, performance exhaust, and carbon flash painted low rear spoiler, top, nacelles, wheels, and other trim pieces is perfect for us. We will never track it and we enjoy the great handling and acceleration it provides. I drive it as much or more than my 2021 Toyota Highlander even though this 75 yo body with spinal stenosis and 3 hip surgeries in the last 5 years wonders why. It’s a great, comfortable, and exhilarating vehicle to drive. I thought I would miss the manual transmission in the C6 convertible we traded in, the C8 is the best car I have ever driven. We did need the front lift for our driveway, we plan on taking many long trips in this car.

[@marky5004]

Thanks John. Glad you are enjoying yours so much. Yes such a different car than the C6. I had one as well. Love that body style still but the C8 is on a whole other level. Sounds like you built yours exactly as you need.

[@thenatural1759]

New sub here and also in the 317 area. Great review and congrats on the beautiful car. My 2023 Stingray's build date is in August. I hope to spend a fair amount of time at Cars & Coffee events, and wherever else I can find local car culture. Thanks for the video.

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Another one frm the 317 here😂, just got my 2023 last week. You're going to love it. About a 17 month wait for me but so it's it's over...

[@317Auto]

Congrats on your incoming 2023. Hopefully we'll catch each other at a C&C. Or check out Artomobilia in Carmel in Sept.

[@thenatural1759]

@@Forever.Remain.Nameless glad to hear it was worth the wait. Congrats to you and enjoy!

[@thenatural1759]

@317Auto thanks for the head's up. I'll be sure to say hello. See you then.

[@liberte1700]

not controversial its yours if u like it like thats it

[@317Auto]

well said!

[@marky5004]

Well said!

[@glbernini0]

Congrats for getting an "AFFORDABLE" supercar! Enjoy it! You've got a great mic to overcome all the wind noise.

[@richardbourdeau1779]

Very nice looking C8. I agree...those aftermarket wheels definitely improve the stance and look of the car.

[@317Auto]

thanks Richard!

[@atlanta50]

I like the wheels, what manufacturer and model are they?

[@317Auto]

Thanks. They are MRR. M024's.

[@rodzilla355]

Nice build! I agree with you. Too many people say you need it blah blah blah. It's a nice package but useless if you won't ever track the car. Mine is a 23 70th anniversary edition with carbon high wing, roof and ground effects. I'm in CA and have a steep driveway so front lift was a must. Enjoy your car sir!

[@317Auto]

Thanks! And enjoy your anniversary 2023!

[@Texas_Clay]

Mark loved the video. I have a black/black 2LT HTC. Bought new at dealership. I regret not having lift, but after 1,000 miles have not yet needed in my state of Texas. Give me ur thoughts on not having. Also, ur ride looks like it has a front splitter . Did you install after purchase? Because i am so worried about scrapping, i am ok going without splitter. I do have mag ride. Ride is very smooth, but don’t have anything to compare.

[@317Auto]

It's just the Z51 splitter. No issues with scraping so far. And have never needed from lift yet.

[@Texas_Clay]

@@317Auto did you buy the Z51 package or put the z51 splitter on after purchase. If so, did u install?

[@G17-911]

I guarantee, that most people who get the Z51 pkg,do not track the car. I’m ordering mine exactly like yours. Best of luck with it.

[@elijahray9792]

Mine is a 2023 LT1 magride, performance exhaust, and black 70th anniversary rims. I paid 70k that’s with markup.

[@317Auto]

Nice spec and price! They don't have to $90k to be great.

[@foxrydes6249]

Nice build, love the wheels. I did the same on my 23 C8, just over 400 miles on it now, stock silver wheels, hope to grab a set of E-Ray takes offs in the future. Mine is 1LT, no front lift or mag ride or Z51, didnt want to jack up the price and I'm not gonna track it. I did get the Stingray R package and the high wing and was out the door with taxes, tags and title for $73.

[@317Auto]

Thanks! Sounds like almost identical builds. I did the Stingray R graphics package too but haven't put them on yet. What color is yours? Would love to see a pic with the Stingray R.

[@foxrydes6249]

@@317Auto Rapid Blue with Sky Cool Gray seats. I will send some pics.

[@Steveleanr]

This is a good review for YOUR car, no controversial build at all! You're the one driving it, so it's perfect for you! I love my C8 and love driving it ! I have no complaints with this car.. enjoy it !!

[@317Auto]

Thank you Steve! Yes, such a refined sports car.

[@dantesantoyo3460]

I’m not sure if I missed it but what is your exact offset for your wheels? Looking at getting that set in that color! Thank you

[@317Auto]

They are MRR wheels. M024's. Not sure of the exact offset but anything MRR does for the Corvette they get the offset spot on!

[@barbarachavez1779]

you keep the factory tires an changed the rims only?...an who makes those wheels an how much$$$

[@317Auto]

correct...the wheels are MRR. M024's. They were only $1900.

[@davidhaskins8747]

Great video. Keep these great videos coming.

[@317Auto]

thank you! will do!

[@don7680]

I think the C8 looks quite good with no wing at all.

[@317Auto]

Agree. Like it that way too. I have the low spoiler before as well.

[@WBSoCal]

Is my opinion the wing looks ridiculous. Makes a beautiful looking car look ghetto.

[@marky5004]

@@WBSoCalI like it. That’s the beauty of it. And I have the lower spoiler to and can swap them.

[@borghorsa1902]

This car has enormous presence on the road, not nasty, not grotesque but very classy, very sporty and very ....supercar like🤓🤓🤓

[@317Auto]

Well said!

[@andyjackson5404]

I have an LT 1 / Z51 package car. The base seats are the most comfortable. Florida is blazing hot in the summer - the extra cooling is necessary in my opinion. I went with a 21/22 offset on aftermarket wheels and tires. The factory run flats and wheels are boat anchors . Front end lift isn’t necessary. The car sits plenty high - I’ve never had an issue with it. It’s all subjective

[@317Auto]

Very good point Andy about the heat in FL and the extra cooling! Something to think about for those in the year round hot climates.

[@dwilson2126]

Great spec and realistic for your real world use. I will probably do the same when it comes time to order mine. 👏🏾👏🏾 Looks like you have the base seats. I didn't know you could get them ventilated. One year and only 1000 miles?! 😯

[@317Auto]

Thanks D. I think the ventilated is from it being a 2LT rather than seat choice. I know wish I could drive it more. Fortunate to have 3 cars and with IN winters hard to find time for all.

[@dwilson2126]

@@317Auto understood. Great spec nonetheless.

[@leesylvester8713]

Oh, that’s a great build. I probably would’ve done the same thing, except a convertible.

[@deanarmstrong8185]

Very nice spec!

[@317Auto]

Thanks!

[@mji9208]

How tall are you? Comfortable place to be for short road trips?

[@317Auto]

6'3" Yes definitely comfortable for short and even long road trips depending on ones size.

[@mji9208]

@@317AutoWhat made you get the coupe over the vert? Is the coupe top pretty easy to just take off and store when you’re ready to do so?

[@bassman1519]

Is that a click? after each shift..

[@stevehoyle1157]

Nice video. I did the same wheels, but in carbon flash. I really wanted a satin graphite,but I don’t think they had that color.

[@317Auto]

Thanks Steve!

[@dei-wan-grey3888]

Awesome Vehicle

[@benjaminelsbury683]

I agree with you on a lot of things you said coming from a fellow Hoosier , thanks for the video

[@317Auto]

Thanks you and for watching!

[@richardmorris7063]

Looks good, the black might be a little hot for Florida but I like the wheels. I'm looking Long Beach red w/ a chrome wheel.

[@317Auto]

Long Beach with chrome wheels would be killer!

[@michaelanderson5975]

Awesome I agree with you with the chrome rims there are way too many cars out here with black rims they don't stand out it's like tattoos way overdone great advice on the options to save money good video great presentation AmericanMuscle all day 👍😎💪🇺🇲

[@317Auto]

Thank you!

[@danielangeline4298]

Great review!, Thanks for the honest assessment.

[@317Auto]

Thank you and for watching!

[@jeffcottonjr1938]

Are those spinners he has?

[@stevesmith2155]

Loved your review on your beautiful car,no pounding crap rap music,just your opinion on your corvette,my build is about the same as yours, except for the colour mine is mist red, enjoy my friend and drive.

[@snakedog77]

I agree, I dislike any pounding music in the background. This video was perfect and very informative. No fluff he just cut right to the chase.

[@317Auto]

Thank you! Red Mist is great! You will love it!

[@317Auto]

Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback!

[@jamescox9080]

Beautiful car

[@bernardtruvillion2779]

great build love the video

[@317Auto]

Thank you, much appreciate!

[@zoetisselwatt4791]

WOW nice car for that price. Nice job😅 love your Vette

[@317Auto]

Thank you!

[@tracysmith6757]

Very nice car!

[@DouglasRosser]

Insane audio quality considering how bad the wind wanted to screw up your shoot.

[@317Auto]

Thanks! The DJI mics are great.

[@Texas_Clay]

Enjoyed ur. Video❤

[@317Auto]

Thank you 😊

[@Corvetteworld]

Nice car looks very good with those wheels, im in indianapolis 🤛

[@317Auto]

Thanks! hopefully we'll catch each other at a show sometime.

[@unovelousa]

It's all about your "budget," lifestyle, & values to your cars (e.g., putting ALL $$$ to your car but anything else). Many people love to have SUPER CARs equipped w/ circuit parts but just keeping them as a STREET everyday ride & "NEVER" pull the FULL performance of the machine. Well, people who can afford them, they would simply say, "I have it b/c I can." Maybe similar feeling to jewelries "on you" or "in a safe." Or work of arts not in your living rm but in a storage space. Yes!! I wish I could afford ONE even if I don't have a chance to experience its peak performance for NOT showing off to others but JUST enjoying the "weekend ride"---- IF/WHEN I have in the future.... 😅😂

[@317Auto]

Well said!

[@snakedog77]

Nice video, waiting for a price drop. Vettes are too expensive for my blood right now. I live in California, prices are 10k over MSRP. as of June 2023.

[@TalkingDog0001]

Only 10k? I live near the capitol And the base 1LT trims are selling 80+k

[@317Auto]

Hang in there...prices eventually will come down especially in winter months. Best time to buy.

[@snakedog77]

@@TalkingDog0001 WOW

[@snakedog77]

@@317Auto I have a decent down payment. Going to wait out the high prices.

[@stumpyslvr]

very nice

[@deweyford7869]

Any issue with the tintnon the rear window

[@317Auto]

Not yet. Hopefully won't be any issues with it. I've heard others getting it tinted and it's been ok. Would get a good ceramic tint though.

[@deweyford7869]

How long have you had it on there

[@johnnyparker2128]

I live in " " state which is flat says everyone.......until the time you really need front lift

[@Shockernor]

Lol, only 73k... Here in Norway this car costs around 190k, damn taxes!

[@loopba]

Watched all the C8 reviews, owner videos and never get the sense the car brings any level of driving excitement or joy.

[@davepaturno4290]

I suspect that Z51 versions will retain their value better as time passes. By the way, based upon the significant number of issues C8 owners are experiencing, I advise you to put away at least $10k for after warranty repairs. (Or sell before the warranty expires)

[@317Auto]

you may be right but I have less in mine so will be ask less. Actually % of issue is still relatively small and with any performance car post warranty issues a reality to plan for or any car.

[@davepaturno4290]

@@317Auto The NSXs have been very reliable, but hey, they are Japanese-made.

[@lesliereissner4711]

@@davepaturno4290 Made in Ohio, actually.

[@davepaturno4290]

@@lesliereissner4711 ....with Japanese parts, I imagine.

[@SkippyPB.]

Yes but you pay more for z51. Options do not determine resale value on a used car especially years later. One will never recoup their money back. $10k for repairs? You are probably referring that NSX if that hybrid system needs servicing in the future. The NSX was designed and made here in America, and not all the parts were made in Japan. The NSX although nice, was double the price and the engineering was way too complicated compared to the C8 which is why it flopped. Two different cars with two different price points.

[@darrylbrooks7175]

If Chevy had a German designed interior, it would increase the aesthetics and perceived value exponentially!!!

[@c5vette739]

Only thing I will say about Z51 is better resale value.

[@warnermeyersii6869]

317 Auto u got to get out and drive it more….. nice spec though

[@317Auto]

I know trying! Fortunate to have 3 cars so have to split time. Finding myself driving the C8 more and more than any other vette I've owned.

[@patison001]

controversial is this spoiler. Man, version with low spoiler looks so better

[@philsalley3278]

Because of the magazine and KZbin reviewers, the z51 is touted as a "must have" option which has to be the lie of the century. For the 95% of buyers who do not track their cars, it is a waste of money. Exactly where are you going to need the extra cooling and breaking ability on the open road? Non mag ride cars have excellent ride (my 2020 3LT coupe, non Z51) but it is even better on my 2023 non z51 3LT HTC which also seems to impart a more solid feel to the car. If you get a 2LT and upgrade to the GT2 seats which use Napa leather, other than the steering wheel hub it is indistinguishable from the 3LT. Always amazes me when people upgrade their cars to Z51 and colored calipers but go with the standard wheels which are just ugly. Wheels are the most important thing when it comes to improving the looks of the C8 and most cars. Most people get the front lift (I didn't) but if where you live and drive doesn't require it why spend the $2600. Skip Z51 and front lift saves you $9000 or a whole lot of other goodies you could have that you will enjoy and improve looks. The $595 low profile spoiler which includes front lip spoiler has to be one of the best deals going.

[@317Auto]

Great points Phil. Couldn't agree more!

[@herbwilliams3862]

Just because YOU dont see the benefit of Z51 doesnt make it a "waste of money". Most owners don't go to a track but still drive agressively enough to benefit from the package and can feel the differences in dynamics between Z51 and the standard suspension.

[@philsalley3278]

@@herbwilliams3862 How aggressively can you drive on a public road to take advantage of Z51? Eight tenths, nine tenths? Exactly where are you ever going to drive at that level outside of a track or closed course? Of course people are free to spend how they please but realistically a base Stingray without z51 or mag ride is going to be just as rewarding at $8500 less and there is a lot of things you can get for $8500 that are much more rewarding, like an HTC. If you own a C8, just how much time are you spending driving at 9/10s, 8/10ths, 7/10s. Pretty sure a summer day with the top down doing a fast run is more rewarding and simple reality is that while you can remove the coupe's top, most people just don't, especially if you have anything in the trunk.

[@BobSimmons-y6i]

You can not get a C8 of any yr for under $100K in calif enen if yse maybe if you pay cash

[@BobSimmons-y6i]

C8

[@cruizelover]

Why too many ums. Had to delete. Practice your script before taping.

[@casmithc2]

Mark, you have owned the car for a year and only put 1,000 miles on it? Stop looking at it and start driving it!

[@317Auto]

I try, wish I could more! Fortunate to have three cars and hard to find time with Indiana winters. I've actually driven this one more than my other toy and any other vette I've had in the past.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Good lord thats a complete STEAL of a deal for that car.

[@317Auto]

Thank you!

[@nathanhouse70]

Your car with its setup in not sub 3

[@robertwoods1380]

1 year and a whopping 1,000 miles oh ok got it you really know your car and like driving. Sure do by golly.

[@317Auto]

Fortunate to have three cars and all sports cars so it's just hard to find time to drive them all as much as I would like. A good problem for sure. Trying to drive it more and more.

[@teemo5409]

The C8 is a butt ugly car design, but the black color makes it look good 👍🫡

[@JohnBowl14690]

Kind of how I feel. I wouldn't say butt ugly, but not that attractive. His Vette with those wheels look great. The other colors like red, with those cheezy looking carbon black accents ruin the car. I've seen the all black, blue and orange...and the only color to get is the black for sure, which looks decent. But those rims he's got takes it to another level.

[@317Auto]

Thanks!