Awesome, awesome, review Dan! I was filming it and still forgot what a great detailed review you did! Thanks again for an amazing weekend, I can’t wait to get together again!
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! It was a blast! Can't wait to see your videos from the visit. Especially your take on the 458. :)
@MEGLITatUT4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome anytime.
@tjtennent13254 жыл бұрын
I own a Ferrari but, Damn that car is nice!!!
@SupercarDriven3 жыл бұрын
Captain Good video ...I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package 🔥 content coming to our channel with this car build
@thegooddoctor67194 жыл бұрын
The other thing the C8 will get you that the 458 won't - Cheaper repair bills............
@TheTektronik3 жыл бұрын
The 458 is the closest competition for the Corvette because it's also naturally aspirated.
@gwmcroy31663 жыл бұрын
To be fair your title should have said a new car price vs a aging used car price that have similar performance
@jacksampson32783 жыл бұрын
Definitely would rather have a C8 convertible and a C8 coupe for the price of one 458!
@gsxawd9814 жыл бұрын
If the C8 is Captain America then the Viper is the Incredible Hulk.
@scottsmith65714 жыл бұрын
Older supras have best cockpit
@Gary-gy2wu3 жыл бұрын
Hey have you spent time in a .2 3RS? Honest impressions if you have?
@curtsutherland93534 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I traded in my C7Z06 towards my C8HTC two days ago. I LOVE the C8... even more than I imagined. I'll see you around Austin.
@IndependenceCityMotoring4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that GM invented magnetic ride shocks, and Corvette was the first sports car to have them.
@theranter4 жыл бұрын
Indeed they did. GM also invented the use of a heads-up display in a car... the first car available with a HUD was the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Indy Pace Car Edition, and later it became an option on the regular Cutlass Supreme, and also on the Pontiac Grand Prix.
@OMEGATECH4 жыл бұрын
Correct!!
@Paintball12124 жыл бұрын
I don't think the C8 should be considered a super car. When I think of super car I think of Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. When I turn 50 I'll be getting a Ferrari for my dream car and my retirement present.
@zonapainter4 жыл бұрын
There's also that thing called cost of ownership. Insurance, maintenance, and repairs for the 458 will be substantially more.
@chrisnova83282 жыл бұрын
that’s not really true anymore
@mikedelape66098 ай бұрын
not true, the corvette is expensive too repair now, everything is engine out
@Naginc2 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest, the C8 design by GM was brilliant. The Corvette has been respected over the years, but people seem almost offended that it looks so good. GM's performance had been there but once they changed the platform, you must notice it. Fyi..Ferrari bought the Magnetic Ride technology from GM. Great video
@normalguysupercar2 жыл бұрын
Well, I will say I don't think it's anywhere near as good looking, but it's an awesome car either way.
@noisyf14 жыл бұрын
458 is amazing, C8 is amazing....so I think I need to order the C8 ZO6 when its released. Great vid Daniel!
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
You should!
@Metam-nl8hv4 жыл бұрын
I'm a lifelong lover of Ferrari and Corvette my poster children so this is ecstasy -- One advantage the Vette has is obviously cost -- but also since Vette C8 is not a collector car -- we are already having fun with the C8 Vettes in the Tuner aftermarket world -- Something you won't see with Ferrari's as much because of their Value -- unless you are just crazy like our boys at DDE (Daily Driven Exotics) or The Stradman KZbin Channels-- those dudes Supe up Exotics and blow them up -- I wouldn't do it .. but I love to see it:)
@benzagorski41364 жыл бұрын
I have been an owner of a Ferrari for over 30 years. Though 458 is about done with with depreciation. There are other cost of ownership to consider . Revenue lost if the money was invested say in the stock market about 9% a year. Second many in the Ferrari world that frowns on a Ferrari with much more than 1,000/ year driven. 3rd repair and maintenance cost. Sooner or last something will break and when it does it will not be cheap. I currently own a C8, a Ferrari and Porsche. When I did the calculations of the cost of ownership the c8 is close to the cost of 599. The big difference to me is the Corvette will be a semi daily driver where the 599 would be a limited miles car. All three of my cars serves a different purpose for me.
@jafooli4 жыл бұрын
You not going to mention the 458 revs to 9k and sound 10x better
@roccotoulon40313 жыл бұрын
Actually the C8 crushed the 458 at the Nurburgring. Tho the 458 track time was nine years before the C8 . Im dying to see the C8 future variants hit the ring .
@marcsole42614 жыл бұрын
C8 is the best choice as a car but never luxury car like a Ferrari
@Gomepez2 жыл бұрын
Legend has it they switched wives for this video too 😂😂
@normalguysupercar2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@epicxelxl83243 жыл бұрын
If a car like ferrari was usa made instead of italy the price would be a lot cheaper. Just take the c8 for example. Its way over 100k for people in australia. Location location location.
@JeffBoen4 жыл бұрын
Wow... that vette is so understated.
@jeff3575davison4 жыл бұрын
one other thing not mentioned is....... WARRANTY!
@Rzych273 жыл бұрын
The C8 is a total steal for it’s stats and styling, but I think the 458 will age a lot better. When we look at the C8 in 10+ years, the tech will probably feel old. In my opinion, the 458’s lack of an infotainment system will really help the car as it ages. The 458 has already been around for over a decade and yet it seems ageless, both inside and out.
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
True the simple interior ages nicely
@jamesbambury4 жыл бұрын
Who else is really looking forward to Meg’s review of the C8??
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
ME!
@shovel_head804 жыл бұрын
Normal Guy Supercar me too , In my opinion meg looks a vette type
@apriliaracing74 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jamesstegbauer54544 жыл бұрын
Me....
@pittsguy74 жыл бұрын
Parts and Emotional Labor - C8 edition. Total gold!
@GuitarsAndSynths3 жыл бұрын
I would avoid first few years of the new Vette until they work the bugs out.
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
Eh they seem to be pretty well sorted
@neilbreen77994 жыл бұрын
The C8 is commonly selling for 59K . I know 2 guys who just got theirs .
@peppinoesposito54654 жыл бұрын
only if they ordered over a year ago. the 60k cars are regularly selling for over 80k, even with a few thousand miles. I got a 95k offer on my 70k z51 with 2k miles.
@gwmcroy31663 жыл бұрын
That wrap is horrid but the new vette is beautiful
@andreweisenhart63094 жыл бұрын
Mike thanks for letting NSG driver your C8!
@feersty4 жыл бұрын
Except Freedom has two marked up here to $109,000 :(
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Crazy.
@JamesWebbFitness4 жыл бұрын
Best part of the C8 is you can actually use it at it's max and not worry about blowing it up. It's under warranty and you can afford to fix it if it blows up after the warranty. Can't do that with a 10 year old 458.
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Well, that's not really true. I use my 458 pretty damn hard. But yes, the LT2 is a solid platform.
@JamesWebbFitness4 жыл бұрын
@@normalguysupercar you do for sure! I should have said I can't do that with a 458 a new trans would hurt my bank account! Gotta wait till my stock options are sold 😉
@scottsmith65714 жыл бұрын
1987 gn or 1989 Turbo Trans am Do a review .. would surprise you.. if I wanna go straight line 87 gn curves 89 tta .. curves an beat abt any car lotus exige sc
@amill15634 жыл бұрын
Corvettes fill a niche, Ferrari's fill a niche. The wonderful world of choices.
@demokid20004 жыл бұрын
You buy a car because you like to drive cars, great that they make a lot of them and every one can buy it. Also, if you buy a car and turn it to a garage queen, driving it a few mails a year because you are afraid of lousing money... then you can't afford that car. Mr Ferrari wanted his customer to use the car... Great video :D
@dino112164 жыл бұрын
Nope. if you can buy it and maintain your same life style and goals you can afford it.
@justicepool4 жыл бұрын
Very fair and objective review of the C8. Can't wait to test one out myself.
@max21ization4 жыл бұрын
Love the new look of the C8👍 I gotta say I’m a little disappointed in the sound unless it’s better in person
@max21ization4 жыл бұрын
Having said that, my ears will never be the same again after hearing a La Ferrari almost rip my head off recently😆
@beatonthedonis4 жыл бұрын
And they accuse the Chinese of copying...
@goranhaugen6044 жыл бұрын
But wait until C06 and ZR1 come then 458 will have a little tougher competition
@kevinmanning82144 жыл бұрын
I recognize that C8! Scotty Kilmer down in Houston drove it a few months ago!
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@dino112164 жыл бұрын
They all live in the same state
@matthewrosado85854 жыл бұрын
You were breaking this guys heart lol.
@gangsterninja1002 жыл бұрын
When did you buy your 458 to get it for that price? They’re nothing short of 200k now for a good example, and I don’t think they’ll ever go down.
@normalguysupercar2 жыл бұрын
About 4 years ago.
@jamesbambury4 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the irony of him comparing it to a PDK trans, the original testing mule (Blackjack) used a Porsche PDK trans.
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
The PDK is a damn good transmission.
@WoundManagementRafaelRafolsMD4 жыл бұрын
A better comp would be C8 vs F8 Tributo ??
@j7b8904 жыл бұрын
i agree...the 458 came out 11 years ago. Its eternity in car tech. Its like comparing the base c6 with the c8.
@OMEGATECH4 жыл бұрын
I remember Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer 4 Corvette telling the top brass at General Motors something like he would only be on board the Mid Engine Corvette program if they're allowed to do things right, and you know what I think they succeeded!!!
@azmike35722 ай бұрын
But the Captain America theme on this one might become dated in a few years. Looks more airbrushed than a wrap.
@normalguysupercar2 ай бұрын
I suppose but it's a wrap so it can be removed
@normalguysupercar2 ай бұрын
I suppose but it's a wrap so it can be removed
@pilotgirl59534 жыл бұрын
Normally I would say i hate taky wrap ideas, but man that is REALLY a great wrap on the vette. Very well done. Glad you gave it an honest review as a Ferrari guy !!
@captain_context99913 жыл бұрын
You would have to be insane to pick american plastic and steel over a Ferrari.
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@captain_context99913 жыл бұрын
@@normalguysupercar But, yeah... GM actually bought a 10 years older, first-generation Ferrari 458 Italia to use as a benchmark when they developed the C8.
@y2ksierra4 жыл бұрын
The C8 is a great car but that wrap defines everything I dislike about corvette owners. When I had mine they’d only do under hood murals but I see that has progressed 😆
@VAF844 жыл бұрын
So glad you made this review Dan! Been wanting a 458 owner to review it. It really does make me wonder if it’s better to own a F430 and a C8 (for the cost of 1 458) or replace the F430 with a 458 in the future. The most helpful line was when you rated the C8 as 96 percent there to the 458. Thanks @Brink of Speed for allowing Dan to make this review with your car!
@camillecarter17844 жыл бұрын
Very very nice!
@revinot4 жыл бұрын
The C8 is a pretty cool car
@matekdheen24434 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome..
@craigcampbell18434 жыл бұрын
The paddles should be on the wheel. This way if you want to shift while turning they are still in the right place right at your fingertips and you never have to take your hands off the wheel or move them.
@risleyr3 жыл бұрын
The problem is when you go hand over hand in a turn. You can get lost with the paddles. On race cars they are on the steering column so you know they will always be there in the same spot.
@craigcampbell18433 жыл бұрын
@@risleyr any good race car driver will tell you they do not ever remove their hands from the wheel or go hand over hand while racing. They will turn the wheel all the way until their left hand is on their right side and their right hand is on their left side but their hands always remain on the wheel at the 9 and 3 positions they start at. Hand over hand is for street driving. Not racing. These cars are really designed more for racing. Most people will never take them to the track but that’s what they’re designed for.
@risleyr3 жыл бұрын
@@craigcampbell1843 well what happens when you have to turn more than your hands allow. Your arms will hit and will be forced to do hand over hand
@davidbillups49094 жыл бұрын
Nice comparo!! Good job working with Brink of Speed, who I also subscribe to.
@turnnburn90084 жыл бұрын
dammit, I just bought my 458 now you're switching on me, I'm lovin my 458 and I'll wait for Z06 or better for one
@docmarc363 жыл бұрын
Please... invite your wife to review the vette.... broh... she's your best kept secret. Followers will explode with her... she has a snarky cynicism that just works. She really needs her own channel.
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
She did already!
@SteveWille4 жыл бұрын
Whoa… two of my separate worlds just collided!
@rjkdev4 жыл бұрын
You will have to do another video on the Z06 C8 when they finally come out! Be weird seeing a factory trubo'd vette!
@DoWorkExotics4 жыл бұрын
The wheelbase is identical? Wow you can really tell Chevy bought a 458 and built off of it.
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Yup. When they are side by side it's crazy how close it is.
@carlylekhan70074 жыл бұрын
Happy Weekend Daniel and Megan. I think she wants C8 because you keep Taking Her Parking Spot.
@docmarc363 жыл бұрын
nice way to tell dude his car is gonna be worth shit in 5-6 years... damn Ferrari owners. HAHAHAH
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
Na just presenting facts
@docmarc363 жыл бұрын
@@normalguysupercar truth hurts I suppose...
@tyg14344 жыл бұрын
458 will always hold value . C8 will never
@jimcear17664 жыл бұрын
My 2002 C5 and 2000 Ferrari 360 are performance equals in the data and in the seat of my pants .Love both of them . I also get to regularly drive a manual and an F1. 👍
@tima.4784 жыл бұрын
C8 is half the price...well what do you expect for half the swagger!!! There is no world In which I would choose a Vette over a Ferrari, NOT HAPPENING!
@greatwhitenorthcorvette81334 жыл бұрын
Great video
@UltorCXXVIII4 жыл бұрын
Camaro tail light since the C7 generation are disgraceful, disrespectful and shameful...
@ashleyalvarez67494 жыл бұрын
🤨
@James-hb6ee4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had been on Jollyville when you nailed it from a full stop! They are both great cars. I do love that 9K RPM wail of the 458. though! However, from what I gather, the Z06 is going to have DOHC as well. Probably an 8K or 8.5K rev limit, I am guessing, more for reliability than anything else.
@ceochrisholder4 жыл бұрын
I would say this was one of your best edits. Which I know took some time.
@shovel_head804 жыл бұрын
Great and honest review.
@duralate4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the Z06. I hope the rumors about the flat plane engine are true lol
@IsmaelMartinezPR4 жыл бұрын
The C8.R has a DOHC Flat Plane V8. The C8 is stuck with a push rod. Even a Toyota Yaris has DOHC.
@EK-rr2md4 жыл бұрын
@@IsmaelMartinezPR incorrect. The z06 will not be push rod at all. Now whether it will be a flat plane or cross plane is debatable.
@IsmaelMartinezPR4 жыл бұрын
@@EK-rr2md Please read my statement again. I am not commenting on Z06. I am commenting on C8.R and C8 base, which has and will probably be a circa 1955 push rod design. (again probably) for its run. Z06 is still not out.
@EK-rr2md4 жыл бұрын
@@IsmaelMartinezPR the comment you responded to was about the Z06 having a fpc therefore naturally I thought when you said "C8" you also meant z06. Pardon my confusion when you brought up something completely unrelated.
@IsmaelMartinezPR4 жыл бұрын
@@EK-rr2md sure
@stuf38044 жыл бұрын
Needs an exhaust - hope these make it over the pond to the UK
@theranter4 жыл бұрын
They will be... they're even going to be making a right-hand drive version of the C8 for such markets.
@couchfighter4 жыл бұрын
AWESOME !!
@stevedavis24734 жыл бұрын
It's a surprisingly good car
@markchip14 жыл бұрын
It would have been interesting to hear Meg's opinion on the 'Vette! From non-addict's point of view!!
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Soon....
@opticracer39274 жыл бұрын
@@normalguysupercar Yes!
@jamesstegbauer54544 жыл бұрын
Dan had to go with BP in stead of Shell V-power for my Corvette C8 the Shell V-power is 91 octane in Minnesota while BP has 93 octane....
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
That's unfortunate. I wonder why they are sandbagging the octane?
@andrewleonard36234 жыл бұрын
The base price is 55k not 60k
@ace-lo1nq4 жыл бұрын
Night and day difference between c7 and c8. And its only the base car. Wait until z06 and higher trims come out
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@elias82943 жыл бұрын
that wrap makes his corvette look like a hot wheels car... it looks terrible. C8 is a great car though
@normalguysupercar3 жыл бұрын
I love the wrap
@auwz664 жыл бұрын
its just weird to see you without glasses!
@bburg17764 жыл бұрын
Ferrari over Chevrolet all day long!
@the-bu3lb4 жыл бұрын
Dan now that you drove the vet. Would u still recommend the F430 over the vet? Not much different in price.
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's not the same thing. Just don't buy the 430 thinking it's as fast as a C8. It's 15 years older but it's a completely different experience.
@yosdvd4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic photography first 2 min
@amurgatroyd4 жыл бұрын
I love them both, but they are still apples vs oranges. Being a life long Ferrari guy, I also identify as a Vette guy. Weird I know but, the corvette has now rewritten the rules for an American car
@festeringwound26534 жыл бұрын
I want a real Review of the c8. You know a apathetic review by the master meg
@MEGLITatUT4 жыл бұрын
It's coming...
@festeringwound26534 жыл бұрын
@@MEGLITatUT yay
@thuthuka11814 жыл бұрын
So tired of all the C8 fanboys going on about how the C8 is going to be a game changer and will force super cars to lower they prices or freak out! Corvette PEOPLE THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!! the corvette is cheap as chips, has no prestige, not exotic, even GM the manufacturer puts it in the sports car category and not under the umbrella of SUPERCAR, will depreciate like a rock and in 2 years will be as common as a camaro and it's cool factor will disappear! That is what happens to all mass produced cars!!!
@amill15634 жыл бұрын
I comment on bos's channel all the time. He knows me.
@BrinkofSpeed4 жыл бұрын
amill1563 👍
@housekarl57864 жыл бұрын
Vette all day long !
@Jesusprayerwarriorbw4 жыл бұрын
@Normalsupercarguy Dan you'll love the C8 Z06! Flatplane crank track monster! That's what I'm hoping to purchase. Love your content sorry for being away for awhile. Depression is a bitch.
@GuitarsAndSynths3 жыл бұрын
Neither get a Lambo
@LegionDevbest4 жыл бұрын
How are Corvette reliability for being Chevy? Even like the C7 since C8 doesn’t have that much age to determine yet. Are they good affordable and maintainable for supercar level enjoyment?
@sufficetosay4 жыл бұрын
I have owned a C6 and daily drove it for 2 years. I have owned 2 C7's one I still have and I have had very little issues of any kind. My C8 runs perfect but has a couple of electronic (programming) bugs they have to excise. Not serious btw.
@chrisnova83282 жыл бұрын
Nobody’s getting the c8 for 75k you clown!!! You’re paying about $30,000 less that’s it. I’m going with the prancing horse all day every day! The new Z06 is going to be 160 K which means you’re looking at at least 200 K for that too nice try Chevy
@BrinkofSpeed4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to watch this!
@ryanyoshimura4 жыл бұрын
When is your ferrari review going up?
@BrinkofSpeed4 жыл бұрын
Ryan Yoshimura It will a few days. There are a couple videos in front of it.
@Texas2404 жыл бұрын
Buy another Vette Dan. I dare ya!
@Metam-nl8hv4 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews esp. this view had down by the tail pipes it really gave a better sense of the sonics of the Vette and the speed of the shifts -- Most other reviews are from inside the cockpit or completely outside -- and I'm always thinking the Vette sounds too tame -- (now go look at Hennesy's C8 Vette Turbo - in development - wow that speed and that sound).
@millerfisherman19894 жыл бұрын
Great vid dan! Where can you find a single C8 for $75k? I’m looking to buy, want to retire my Ferrari as my track car. Any 2lt I’ve seen on the market available for immediate purchase is at least $100k.
@normalguysupercar4 жыл бұрын
You have to order one if you want to pay close to sticker right now.
@jamesbradford85744 жыл бұрын
It's so great that GM brought back the Fiero. Now it has the power it always needed.
@Mustang000074 жыл бұрын
There coming down to Australia yeah right hand drive. Tell us the price G.M.