GM can build high quality, innovative vehicles when they want to. The C8 proved just that, a mid engine masterpiece we've waited so long for in finally here.

Bill's reviews and commentary are so spot on, they never get old. I would watch him review a Yugo.

@teds7379

2 ай бұрын

A Yugo review would be so great.

"Now,if I can get my hands on the Z06, my life will be complete." Shout out to Pete for forcing Bill out of his comfort zone,every now and then.

Dave the Wholesaler is really taking a shot at upstaging Uncle Johnny here with this gem. Very nice! 👌

Hey Bill, as a car and watch lover I always noted your usual Breitling, but have been seeing some new ones lately like today's Rado. Any chance we can get a quick "watch update" in some of your reviews to go along with the weather and animals? Keep up the awesome work!

@Watchtalkin2

2 жыл бұрын

I am a huge watch guy and also noticed the change. The Breitling is a beauty. Would love a watch “state of the collection”

@scoutbb00

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm not the only one who noticed his Breitling, a watch guy myself.

@thatsyrianguy487

2 жыл бұрын

Idk much about watches but I wear them sometimes. Do you know why Invicta gets alot of hate? Just curious.

@Watchtalkin2

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatsyrianguy487 it’s because to many their design language is seen as ridiculous. They are big and “in your face”. They also state the MSRP is extremely high but their for sale price is much lower. The stories about their customer service and warranty work is alarming. Hope that helps!

@studebricker2845

2 жыл бұрын

Corum Bubble for the win!

I know these new corvettes run great but I like the look of the older models much more. Thanks for sharing

@scoutbb00

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still a huge fan of the C3 models.

@my1vice

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. And yep.

@Jason.cbr1000rr

2 жыл бұрын

My fave is c5 and c6.. c5 on gran turismo 2 was so awesome amd mean and menacing looking in yellow. Then the c6 looks pretty nice with those headlights 😎 Which vette is your favourite?

@pontiacGXPfan

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up on the C5 and I will dearly miss the true Vettes

@thomas_2285

2 жыл бұрын

I really want to like this Corvette but there's just nothing attractive about it. It would look a lot better if they just smoothed out all the harsh angles and whatnot

Your performance timer was already at 2.6 before you hit the gas. So with wheel spin your time to 60 was 3.8

@UndisputedMRecabo

2 жыл бұрын

I was searching for this comment immediately lol

@smiddysmidton8313

2 жыл бұрын

Went looking for this comment .Pretty wild times really

@pauli6043

2 жыл бұрын

Saw that too...then found your comment

@topaciot

2 жыл бұрын

Saw it too 🤣🤣

Loved your review. Thought it was hilarious how the deal breaker for a car for you is windshield cleaning accessibility LOL! You would think someone’s deal breaker on a car might be comfort or lack of power but no, what did it for you was the ability to clean the windshield easily and you were just like “well how the hell could I ever own this car now!?! Ya cant even clean the windshield!!!”. LOL!! Great video 👍 😊

I love that you explain the edits and say "I'll be right back because ________ ," when for us we'd have no idea what. I love that you don't edit. I love that a $40 trip to best buy would solve some of your camera holding issues. I'm not being sarcastic, I honestly love that you are what you are and you're finding success just being that guy. I'm wondering if you've recognized that parallel between your criticisms of newer cars? When everything is antiseptically perfect, some, if not all, of the soul is lost. Just like an NA Miata, you are going to do what you do, and unapologetically so. I now anticipate your deep signs and often do them with you. Cult classic man. Fucking Rocky Horror Picture Show. Love it.

@lancecooper4646

2 жыл бұрын

It's astounding, time is fleeting Madness takes its toll But listen closely, not for very much longer I've got to keep control.......

Great as always Bill. Amazon has a wonderful articulated arm with a microfiber pad that reaches ALL of the windshield. The pad only needs literally a drop or 2 of water. It’s a dry damp rub. $15 off Amazon and it is brilliant.

My current car is a 17' SS Camaro, manual trans. No way in hell would I have a Corvette with an Automatic trans.

I know this sounds random, but I appreciate the fact that you actually use your turn signal when switching lanes. They're terrible at not using them where I am.

The beauty of this car is that it can actually on dry conditions, put the power to the ground without 4 wheel drive, the 0-60 time is astonishing as is power to weight ratio, a far greater achievment than any hellcats that can't handle curves and will spin tires before achieving any kind of grip... Not practical but for the price, it can't be beat!

Ever since I was like 10 I wanted the Vette to be mid-engined , And now that it's finally here, I honestly don't quite know how I feel about it. It's a great car that can finally run with the likes of Ferrari & Lamborghini but for me personally...something is still missing. It's no C8 but I have a slightly modified '87 Fiero GT (no v8 yet) that actually has a soul & character & I have more fun in that car than you would ever think was possible. I know alot of people hate them but most Fiero Owners will tell you they are one of the best, most fun & most overlooked cars ever built by GM. It does not deserve the reputation haters have given it because of a couple little engine fires in 1984 only models most of which were the fault of their owner's for not reading the owners manual to learn about operating a mid-engined car & not properly maintaining the engine.

I think it's cool that they used an "old school" pushrod engine, kept the horsepower claim under 500 & still managed a decent zero to sixty time. Many of these cars with 600-900 HP still don't have any faster acceleration times. The wall of buttons between the seats is lame and I absolutely detest touch screens, but that engine sounds great! I think I would opt for the Coupe so I could have the transparent cover. Stinger missiles for the aircraft and Mac-10 for the birds;)

Old Crappy dinosaurs are not a bad thing. I love the old stuff. Cheers.

@B3burner

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

Tons of storage, George Jones sounds great in there, and 12 volt outlet in the frunk so infants can charge their ipad. This IS a Legit Daily Driver. Thank you Chevy!

I don’t think I could afford this 20 years from now! Just amazing 😻

That was a great video which I could watch in one sit down compare to other I had to watch over a weeks time. All respect for the incredible research you did just getting these pics from the older concept corvettes must have been taking a lot of time.

Great job Bill. Thank you . I really look forward to and enjoy your videos

I love the C8, its definitely the coolest most exotic Vette yet, the only thing I hated they did with it, is taking away the manual transmission, why on Gods earth would they do that, absolutely insane. Other than that its a convertible, the color is awesome, its a Stingray, everything ive wanted since I was a small child. They could have at least made it a special option for a manual.

Another awesome video Bill!! Welcome back, I'm really anticipating seeing what you got at Mecum.

Don’t forget this is the stingray! Zo6 and zr1 coming down the pipeline!

Killer car. You didn't mention the color, which looks like fine wine. Look forward to the cars you bought. Always a treat to see a new Curious Cars video!

@twobighedz

2 жыл бұрын

The color is Red Mist Metallic

@B3burner

2 жыл бұрын

@@twobighedz Thank you for clarifying. I’m always fascinated by the color names the automakers come up with.

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

Red Mist Metallic is a $995 option, and the most expensive color option

@twobighedz

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarinCipollina Amplify Orange is $995 also.

I can't wait until they unveil the ZR1 in this configuration.

@KingARob_

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@silverwolfmonastery

2 жыл бұрын

Jay Leno reviewed the preproduction 2022 ZR1

@MarinCipollina

2 жыл бұрын

@@silverwolfmonastery That was a Z06

@silverwolfmonastery

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarinCipollina my bad

Hey Bill, I believe we are the same age so I can relate to being SHOCKED at how fast cars have become. When I was growing up the best the Americans could come up with was the later years of the C4 ZR1 which put out 405 HP and 0-60 in like 4.4 seconds and that was considered blistering quick back then. Now? You can walk into your local Ford dealer and buy for under 40k a Mustang GT that with the 10 speed auto will do 0-60 in 4 seconds flat. IN A MUSTANG! I recall the first car I ever drove and owned which was a 4 second car which was the C5 Z06. That was just BONKERS fast for me so I can't even imagine it would be like to own and drive a C8 Corvette which I have seen KZreadrs get 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. CRAZY! It is hard to believe and sad that all this explosion in innovation with gasoline cars is going to be replaced with what you called a toaster on wheels the electric car. What a shame.

This vette definitely provided Bill’s best toddler storage joke ever. Just tape over that lit toddler escape button. 😂

I can't remember seeing a mid-engined car with that much storage space. Surprisingly practical. Great video, natch.

@weirdshibainu

2 жыл бұрын

True. The Acura NSX has virtually none.

@leonpjhb

2 жыл бұрын

Porsche Boxster has about the same.

@pontiacGXPfan

2 жыл бұрын

the previous models had way more space

@weirdshibainu

2 жыл бұрын

@@pontiacGXPfan I wish they would have kept the c7...make the body out of aluminum. Step up the interior.

This is for sure memorable! Deserves the Bill Oscar! Thanks for making my night!

Terrific narrative Bill--- always enjoy your urbane wit and humor, and thank you providing me and others with a substantive exploration of your curious car selection.

Would love to see 1978 Buick Regal . 5.0 liter

Thanks Bill...as close as I'll ever get to a new corvette...thanks for showcasing! Sweet ride!

Zero words for something so Sweet !

Welcome back... Great video

I was a very passionate automotive detailer for years and this car would be a nightmare to do a full detail with paint correction.

I love Bill's reviews.

It's amazing when a $60,000 to $70,000 car is a steal of a deal. C8 Corvette is going to go down in history as epic

@curbozerboomer1773

2 жыл бұрын

My intuitive hunch is....ya better buy one now; I think in a couple of years, with inflation and all, these bargain Vettes will be approaching $100,000....or even more!....and these first gen mid-engine models, will be selling used, for maybe $60-75 thousand bucks...the bargain pricing is not going to last for long!

@my1vice

2 жыл бұрын

Doubt it..... Chip shortage aside, anyways..... Hear me out. You spend your 70k on this "C8"... Mega cool! But, in 3 years it's no longer the "cool C8". It's the "base model" because the Z06 & ZR1 are out. You'll be able to pick one up for 25k. The smart money move is buy the nicest C3 or even C4 ZR1 you can find. Drive it on weekends for a couple of years and sell it for or more than what you paid. But, I'm biased.... I don't like many cars newer than 2005.... LoL.

@silverwolfmonastery

2 жыл бұрын

@@my1vice I doubt the C8 will ever go below 50k

@my1vice

2 жыл бұрын

@@silverwolfmonastery That's what they told me about the ZR1 in '91 when I was selling Chevrolets..... But I will say this: if the "c9" or whatever is electric, the C8 will hold value better....

Again a great video, thanks Bill.

Is it just me or American cars are getting hot again just as they used to? Hello from Estonia :)

@waltschannel7465

2 жыл бұрын

Hotter than ever, and with great engineering bumper to bumper, unlike the old days.

@KenanTurkiye

2 жыл бұрын

@Rainer when were American cars not hot? which decade? come on each decade of car manufacturing you can easily find American cars that were ''hot''. Hello to you too from Turkey (which actualy is Turkiye, that is Turkia as in ''Estonia'', but because the english speakers couldn't pronounce it properly got stuck with the spelling Turkey). : )))

@my1vice

2 жыл бұрын

It's just you.... LoL.

@Mitata72

Жыл бұрын

Nah we still make shit boxes here in America

Nice ride Bill. Thanks Dave for sharing.

That’s a nice C8! But I prefer my C2, which is a 1967 Coupe.

As usual, great video, Bill. And thanks Dave, love your vette!

Welcome back, best of luck.

A few days ago a former coworker swung by and surprised us all with his brand new C8 Corvette! It was pretty much loaded, full trim, in a neon yellow with matching seat belts. Gotta say, this car looks way better in person than it does in photos or on video. The only criticism I still have is that the back is too busy looking. That aside, it is a home run. The Z06 appears to look even better with cleaner lines and better proportions with the fat rear tires.

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly....to much going on. Not clean.

These have yet to grow on me style wise even though they are becoming fairly common on LA roads. I appreciate the engineering/performance to price ratio that GM has been able to achieve with this. I agree that at the base $60K price, there really is nothing on the market that can compete with this performance wise. Saying that, I wouldn't buy one myself mainly cause I still can't get over the exterior styling or some of those cabin choices also mentioned by Bill but it is the biggest performance car bargain if you can put those other things aside.

@johna.4334

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree -the exterior styling is a bit over the top. Not a big fan of the C8 styling to say the least.

@Stinger430

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% with you. Not even Bill could get me to like this car. Styling is way too convoluted and disjointed to my eyes. And the interior makes no sense at all. No cohesion.

@dcarts5616

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stinger430 “disjointed”! Exactly. It’s like they stuck two to four designers in separate rooms and they designed this car without collaborating at all. It’s been a GM issue for decades. Good fronts, bad backends. Good backend, bad front end. But this…sigh.

@Stinger430

2 жыл бұрын

@@dcarts5616 very well said! The worst part is, I've been waiting for a mid engined Corvette since I was in my teens. Now that it's finally here, it looks like this!!! The previous concepts were far more beautiful and actually looked like a Corvette (at the time).

@my1vice

2 жыл бұрын

Fugly car. The only thing that would make me like it less is if it was electric. That'll be next.

Bill, I completely agree with you on almost every point. I’ve been a Corvette fanatic my whole life, so obviously, I want one, and I’m sure I’d love it, but I’m not particularly overwhelmed by the exterior design (too “trendy,” in my opinion) and I absolutely HATE the interior! Hopefully, they’ll eventually work those problems out with updates, but I think that awful interior is here to stay until the C9 debuts.

Nice review and history as always.

I really enjoy you videos Bill, they are entertaining and very rich in automotive jargon, and the history you dive into with each automobile in that era is cool. I have always loved the Corvette line-up but I have to be honest, this is not a Corvette I would care to own, it does not even resemble the Corvette in my opinion, but then again all the new model cars resemble something from outer space, that just looks like a bunch of crazy angles of too much carbon fiber ( which I do not care for) and plastic. I still thoroughly enjoyed watching this video on this thing because you make it worth watching with your humor and endless information on automotive history in general. Well done Bill!

Hi Bill! have watched most of your videos and your research is obvious in each one. I especially enjoy your petulant attitudes and comments towards birds bugs and little harmless animals. That part reminds me of some of my smaller grandchildren. Your off topic comments are a hoot! Keep up the good work! Always watching. Also have had many corvettes and like this presentation, still have my C5. thanx Marty

Gorgeous car, absolutely impressed.

I was waiting for a history lesson of the good 'ol days back in 2021.

I solved the windshield cleaning process by using a bathroom shower cleaning 'tool'. It has a blue scrubby pad that is pointy in the front and an aluminum telescoping handle. I put a microfiber cloth over the scrubby pad and it can reach way down to the base of the windshield.

Great review, packed with product knowledge, I think this is fantastic car and it puts American cars back on the world map...

Was getting worried….been many weeks since Bill posted a video…..figured an urban Cougar got him.

@jkeelsnc

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the neighbor’s cat maybe. 😂

I wasn't a crazy big fan of the styling of these...until I saw my first one on the street.

@fasttime823

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!! It's a car for some odd reason does not photograph very well!! But when you see it on the street/ in traffic or up close in person, it wows you! It gives off that gorgeous supercar exotic vibe in person.

Hello Bill, good video I can tell at the end you really wanted to nail it. Lol 🤣

The Vette needs a clear cover over the engine so you can see it. I get they have to insulate the roof from the engine when it’s down.

Yes, when you don't have to hold camera, put it in manual mode and run the revs higher for that quick response and great sound. And a big Thank you for the great videos and excellent commentary.

Just look it! I'm still flabbergasted that Chevy can offer such a beautiful world beater for merely $90K to the retail public. It's truly a magnum opus of American engineering prowess. Thanks for providing nealy an hour of drool inducing video. Well done, sir!

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

These cars start at $60 not $90.

@erinfreize4717

2 жыл бұрын

@@matrox $59,995 to be exact, but this is a convertible with performance exhaust, so you're right, probably closer to $70K. A 3LT with mag shocks and a few options easily approaches $90K.

Gorgeous car. Long live the Corvette. Thanks Bill!

This guy tells it as it is ! Fantastic !

Your a character Bill! Good to hear you!

Good evening Bill from Ron in a very cold and damp Manchester, hope you are well, and enjoyed your short break buying used cars and enjoying the free beer and whisky 😀 glad you a back in full swing!

@curiouscars9282

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ron - cold and damp sounds great. Good English weather. Mecum was fun, but not fun enough.

@ronmccullock1407

2 жыл бұрын

@@curiouscars9282 glad you enjoyed the free beer and whisky 😀

Your comment on the trunk section in many of your videos and reference to a child containment/playpen area is just hilarious and makes me laugh.

I would rather have the targa top instead of the convertible, but that being said this is the only car built in the last probably 25-30 years that I actually want. I haven't really liked any cars since the late 80's. And I'm in my early 40s. But this car is something that I truly want. I don't like all the electronics in newer cars. I like throttle cables and manual windows. You know, the good stuff. But this is a car I would deal with that stuff

Good gravy those are some nice cars Chevy puts out. A friend of my wife has a ‘17, and she’s gorgeous. Car looks good too. I thank you.

I'm sure it's a fine car and a blast to drive but it just doesn't do anything for me. Of course, I can't afford one, anyway, so it doesn't really matter.

@kingjay239

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, and I can’t afford one either, but I feel like these newer models lost their uniqueness. They look kind of like every other super sports car to me.

Right on point Bill.

Front, rear, mid engine, it's a freaking Ferrari at a Harbor Freight price!!! Amazing car, just amazing. I too say that from a perspective of not liking modern machines. Huge engines in an eggshell.

Must be nice doing these videos, I snowblowed for almost 3 hours! Further south lookin better all the time!!!!

These are cool looking, they changed a lot. Though I haven't been in these new ones. I got to drive a 1960 Corvette once. It is my uncle's and he is going to replace the transmission clutch or something. So I learned how to drive a manual for the first time in it! The new Corvettes are more about technology it seems now and no longer offered in manual unfortunately. Personally I prefer the older ones! Was fun.

@Radi0he4d1

2 жыл бұрын

Not saying that controlling nearly 500 horsepower with a manual is impossible, but sounds like a massive pain in the ass

@DullerCrab

2 жыл бұрын

@@Radi0he4d1 I have a ‘22 Camaro SS with about 455hp and a 6 speed manual, it’s an easy drive. Power delivery is silky smooth.

This is a phenomenal looking car. It is just amazing. And what a colour!. Congratulations to GM for this baby

One very cool car. Stay safe and take care.

Bill's back in business ❤️✔️

Great color. I love my 04.

They're awesome photos from the show Bill

Bill, you gotta get the telescopic handle with a microfiber cloth on the end. Awesome do hicky for a car guy like me. From Amazon. Works very well. Beautiful car, thanks Bill.

Mr Bill, I've been watching your channel since Covid started and this is the first episode I find myself disagreeing with you! I love the looks of this car, I'm British, I love European design but always thought the Corvette was the best of America and this latest version is in my Top 2 with the Lotus Emira for best looking car today. But the 'vette gives so much performance for so little money, it's truly fantastic!!

Great review and awesome car. Only two issues that I took me a while to get used to was the stupid center climate control divider and the way the rear end looks.

I am coming up on my 3rd mid life crisis at 55. 1. Harley 2. 911 3. Hope for one of these

I'm sold!

With this mid engine Vette you can reach and stroke your motor when you drive down the road

Challenger is perfect for people with a BMI over 30, that's why it's big and overweight. For physically fit people, the Corvette is the best value performance car. GM is selling everyone they can make, and demand far exceeds supply. 'Nuff said.

Hi Bill, nice to see you've made it back in one piece. We have snow here for you to delve into. The fun will be so immense you'll be paying me to go go have at with your shovel of choice. I got the Fit into the middle of the street and then realized I have a work computer in the bedroom, why the attempt? Lady Prelude is buried further up in the driveway and I don't think anyone will be catching a glimpse until spring.

Bill, at 5:28 in the video we have a ninja, stealth cat with black and white fur make its way in the background from left to right just above the roof line of the vette. I'm surprised you missed it. Also as far as cleaning the windshield or any other hard to reach areas for that matter, try the new Rain-X wand for glass. My mother in law bought me one as a stocking stuffer so to speak for Christmas, and it is amazing.

Bill, Welcome Back! Glad you made it back and didn't meet your end to some savage Disney park animal escapee while up in Kissimmee. Thanks for the no-nonsense review of the new Corvette. Agree with what you said. The car is a technological marvel at the price point that it is at. I am curious how well they will hold their value in the market, especially as performance EV sports cars, and sports sedans hit the market. I am concerned that soon owners of ICE cars will be ridiculed for making noise, consuming petroleum, and having an all out blast with our desire to have continued freedom with the independent drive.

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 FINALLY. My favorite. 🏄

It is a nice car. But I would rather have any older one than a new one!

Thanks i love your videos

I bet those goats only gave POWDERED milk after Bill revved that engine. Thanks again Bill!

Looks like it would be hell to keep that dash looking clean, with all of those weird angles and crevices.

The cockpit looks like something off Star Trek ❤️❤️❤️

I'm glad to see that you're ok. I thought you guys had a tornado.

It looks like a long handled squeegee would save your back cleaning that glass. If I were a betting man I would say this 21 Vette has the sharpest rake in the front windshield of any modern car, save my parents mid 90s TBirds and Cougars.

@christophertyacke6019

2 жыл бұрын

The new Lucid air may have it beat on the window rake.

@CDurham1

2 жыл бұрын

@@christophertyacke6019 hmm.. you got me curious. Imma go look and see

@xp50player

2 жыл бұрын

My 8th gen Civic windscreen was pretty near horizontal.

How's things been going Bill, good to see you back at it again, When will you do a Whiskey review video, I think a lot of us would love it.

@curiouscars9282

2 жыл бұрын

Going good, Paulie. No complaints. I like the whiskey review idea, but I’m probably not qualified to do it. maybe that won’t matter after the first few shots, though.

Love it 😍 awesome car very fast and great looking .you are too funny bill love your channel .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

For 51 minutes and 48 seconds i will forget that my mental health is bad

Thank you Bill for introducing me to the the term "tikkity tok shit ". This will be well used by myself from here on because it describes so much nowadays so well .

Mecum... You belong there Bill.

Hi Bill, can you please demonstrate the turn signals at the intro of your videos?? Thanks!