$75K CORVETTE C8 VS $157K FERRARI 458? Ferrari Owner Reviews the C8

[@BrinkofSpeed]

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!

[@normalguysupercar]

Heck yeah! It was a blast! Can't wait to see your videos from the visit. Especially your take on the 458. :)

[@MEGLITatUT]

You're welcome anytime.

[@tjtennent1325]

I own a Ferrari but, Damn that car is nice!!!

[@SupercarDriven]

Captain Good video ...I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package 🔥 content coming to our channel with this car build

[@thegooddoctor6719]

The other thing the C8 will get you that the 458 won't - Cheaper repair bills............

[@TheTektronik]

The 458 is the closest competition for the Corvette because it's also naturally aspirated.

[@gwmcroy3166]

To be fair your title should have said a new car price vs a aging used car price that have similar performance

[@jacksampson3278]

Definitely would rather have a C8 convertible and a C8 coupe for the price of one 458!

[@gsxawd981]

If the C8 is Captain America then the Viper is the Incredible Hulk.

[@scottsmith6571]

Older supras have best cockpit

[@Gary-gy2wu]

Hey have you spent time in a .2 3RS? Honest impressions if you have?

[@curtsutherland9353]

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.

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

Don't forget that GM invented magnetic ride shocks, and Corvette was the first sports car to have them.

[@theranter]

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.

[@OMEGATECH]

Correct!!

[@Paintball1212]

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.

[@zonapainter]

There's also that thing called cost of ownership. Insurance, maintenance, and repairs for the 458 will be substantially more.

[@chrisnova8328]

that’s not really true anymore

[@mikedelape6609]

not true, the corvette is expensive too repair now, everything is engine out

[@Naginc]

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

[@normalguysupercar]

Well, I will say I don't think it's anywhere near as good looking, but it's an awesome car either way.

[@noisyf1]

458 is amazing, C8 is amazing....so I think I need to order the C8 ZO6 when its released. Great vid Daniel!

[@normalguysupercar]

You should!

[@Metam-nl8hv]

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:)

[@benzagorski4136]

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.

[@jafooli]

You not going to mention the 458 revs to 9k and sound 10x better

[@roccotoulon4031]

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 .

[@marcsole4261]

C8 is the best choice as a car but never luxury car like a Ferrari

[@Gomepez]

Legend has it they switched wives for this video too 😂😂

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol

[@epicxelxl8324]

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.

[@JeffBoen]

Wow... that vette is so understated.

[@jeff3575davison]

one other thing not mentioned is....... WARRANTY!

[@Rzych27]

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.

[@normalguysupercar]

True the simple interior ages nicely

[@jamesbambury]

Who else is really looking forward to Meg’s review of the C8??

[@normalguysupercar]

ME!

[@shovel_head80]

Normal Guy Supercar me too , In my opinion meg looks a vette type

[@apriliaracing7]

Me too!

[@jamesstegbauer5454]

Me....

[@pittsguy7]

Parts and Emotional Labor - C8 edition. Total gold!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I would avoid first few years of the new Vette until they work the bugs out.

[@normalguysupercar]

Eh they seem to be pretty well sorted

[@neilbreen7799]

The C8 is commonly selling for 59K . I know 2 guys who just got theirs .

[@peppinoesposito5465]

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.

[@gwmcroy3166]

That wrap is horrid but the new vette is beautiful

[@andreweisenhart6309]

Mike thanks for letting NSG driver your C8!

[@feersty]

Except Freedom has two marked up here to $109,000 :(

[@normalguysupercar]

Crazy.

[@JamesWebbFitness]

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.

[@normalguysupercar]

Well, that's not really true. I use my 458 pretty damn hard. But yes, the LT2 is a solid platform.

[@JamesWebbFitness]

@@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 😉

[@scottsmith6571]

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

[@amill1563]

Corvettes fill a niche, Ferrari's fill a niche. The wonderful world of choices.

[@demokid2000]

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

[@dino11216]

Nope. if you can buy it and maintain your same life style and goals you can afford it.

[@justicepool]

Very fair and objective review of the C8. Can't wait to test one out myself.

[@max21ization]

Love the new look of the C8👍 I gotta say I’m a little disappointed in the sound unless it’s better in person

[@max21ization]

Having said that, my ears will never be the same again after hearing a La Ferrari almost rip my head off recently😆

[@beatonthedonis]

And they accuse the Chinese of copying...

[@goranhaugen604]

But wait until C06 and ZR1 come then 458 will have a little tougher competition

[@kevinmanning8214]

I recognize that C8! Scotty Kilmer down in Houston drove it a few months ago!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup!

[@dino11216]

They all live in the same state

[@matthewrosado8585]

You were breaking this guys heart lol.

[@gangsterninja100]

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.

[@normalguysupercar]

About 4 years ago.

[@jamesbambury]

Enjoying the irony of him comparing it to a PDK trans, the original testing mule (Blackjack) used a Porsche PDK trans.

[@normalguysupercar]

The PDK is a damn good transmission.

[@WoundManagementRafaelRafolsMD]

A better comp would be C8 vs F8 Tributo ??

[@j7b890]

i agree...the 458 came out 11 years ago. Its eternity in car tech. Its like comparing the base c6 with the c8.

[@OMEGATECH]

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!!!

[@azmike3572]

But the Captain America theme on this one might become dated in a few years. Looks more airbrushed than a wrap.

[@normalguysupercar]

I suppose but it's a wrap so it can be removed

[@normalguysupercar]

I suppose but it's a wrap so it can be removed

[@pilotgirl5953]

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_context9991]

You would have to be insane to pick american plastic and steel over a Ferrari.

[@normalguysupercar]

Agreed

[@captain_context9991]

@@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.

[@y2ksierra]

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 😆

[@VAF84]

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!

[@camillecarter1784]

Very very nice!

[@revinot]

The C8 is a pretty cool car

[@matekdheen2443]

This video is awesome..

[@craigcampbell1843]

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.

[@risleyr]

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.

[@craigcampbell1843]

@@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.

[@risleyr]

@@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

[@davidbillups4909]

Nice comparo!! Good job working with Brink of Speed, who I also subscribe to.

[@turnnburn9008]

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

[@docmarc36]

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.

[@normalguysupercar]

She did already!

[@SteveWille]

Whoa… two of my separate worlds just collided!

[@rjkdev]

You will have to do another video on the Z06 C8 when they finally come out! Be weird seeing a factory trubo'd vette!

[@DoWorkExotics]

The wheelbase is identical? Wow you can really tell Chevy bought a 458 and built off of it.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup. When they are side by side it's crazy how close it is.

[@carlylekhan7007]

Happy Weekend Daniel and Megan. I think she wants C8 because you keep Taking Her Parking Spot.

[@docmarc36]

nice way to tell dude his car is gonna be worth shit in 5-6 years... damn Ferrari owners. HAHAHAH

[@normalguysupercar]

Na just presenting facts

[@docmarc36]

@@normalguysupercar truth hurts I suppose...

[@tyg1434]

458 will always hold value . C8 will never

[@jimcear1766]

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.478]

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!

[@greatwhitenorthcorvette8133]

Great video

[@UltorCXXVIII]

Camaro tail light since the C7 generation are disgraceful, disrespectful and shameful...

[@ashleyalvarez6749]

🤨

[@James-hb6ee]

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.

[@ceochrisholder]

I would say this was one of your best edits. Which I know took some time.

[@shovel_head80]

Great and honest review.

[@duralate]

I can't wait for the Z06. I hope the rumors about the flat plane engine are true lol

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

The C8.R has a DOHC Flat Plane V8. The C8 is stuck with a push rod. Even a Toyota Yaris has DOHC.

[@EK-rr2md]

@@IsmaelMartinezPR incorrect. The z06 will not be push rod at all. Now whether it will be a flat plane or cross plane is debatable.

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

@@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-rr2md]

@@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.

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

@@EK-rr2md sure

[@stuf3804]

Needs an exhaust - hope these make it over the pond to the UK

[@theranter]

They will be... they're even going to be making a right-hand drive version of the C8 for such markets.

[@couchfighter]

AWESOME !!

[@stevedavis2473]

It's a surprisingly good car

[@markchip1]

It would have been interesting to hear Meg's opinion on the 'Vette! From non-addict's point of view!!

[@normalguysupercar]

Soon....

[@opticracer3927]

@@normalguysupercar Yes!

[@jamesstegbauer5454]

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....

[@normalguysupercar]

That's unfortunate. I wonder why they are sandbagging the octane?

[@andrewleonard3623]

The base price is 55k not 60k

[@ace-lo1nq]

Night and day difference between c7 and c8. And its only the base car. Wait until z06 and higher trims come out

[@normalguysupercar]

Indeed.

[@elias8294]

that wrap makes his corvette look like a hot wheels car... it looks terrible. C8 is a great car though

[@normalguysupercar]

I love the wrap

[@auwz66]

its just weird to see you without glasses!

[@bburg1776]

Ferrari over Chevrolet all day long!

[@the-bu3lb]

Dan now that you drove the vet. Would u still recommend the F430 over the vet? Not much different in price.

[@normalguysupercar]

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.

[@yosdvd]

Fantastic photography first 2 min

[@amurgatroyd]

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

[@festeringwound2653]

I want a real Review of the c8. You know a apathetic review by the master meg

[@MEGLITatUT]

It's coming...

[@festeringwound2653]

@@MEGLITatUT yay

[@thuthuka1181]

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!!!

[@amill1563]

I comment on bos's channel all the time. He knows me.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

amill1563 👍

[@housekarl5786]

Vette all day long !

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

@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.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Neither get a Lambo

[@LegionDevbest]

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?

[@sufficetosay]

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.

[@chrisnova8328]

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

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Can’t wait to watch this!

[@ryanyoshimura]

When is your ferrari review going up?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Ryan Yoshimura It will a few days. There are a couple videos in front of it.

[@Texas240]

Buy another Vette Dan. I dare ya!

[@Metam-nl8hv]

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).

[@millerfisherman1989]

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.

[@normalguysupercar]

You have to order one if you want to pay close to sticker right now.

[@jamesbradford8574]

It's so great that GM brought back the Fiero. Now it has the power it always needed.

[@Mustang00007]

There coming down to Australia yeah right hand drive. Tell us the price G.M.

[@donwilbanks2226]

But what does Megan say?

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

Incredible car (C8), stupid wrap though.

[@pittsguy7]

Dan - As always, nicely done!