One thing to know about Corvettes is that for the first couple of years GM works on fixing everything that keeps breaking. After year 3 or 4 they perfect the model they have. Now, if they make a newer model then the process repeats again. Coming from a former Corvette owner. Don’t waste your time with the first model years.

@MrF692

4 күн бұрын

Is this a first model I'm confused

Great review. After owning 16 Corvettes I bought a 2023 1LT with zero options in July. After 2 months and 2,800 miles, hands down the best Vette I've ever driven. Fantastic car and with unbelievable bang for the buck. I miss nothing of from the higher trim levels or performance options.

@tonyn3227

9 ай бұрын

Nice car but even base vetted is overpriced.

@8thbug

9 ай бұрын

@@tonyn3227 Can you buy a comparable car for less? No, you cannot.

@tonyn3227

9 ай бұрын

@8thbug it doesn't matter if you cannot, cars are so fukin overpriced, it's not even funny,

@QuintonCarlin

9 ай бұрын

Curious what do u do for work to have had 16 different corvettes

@qoreng2274

9 ай бұрын

16 corvettes is crazy

Base trim is the way to go for an everyday vehicle with this car.

Good luck trying to find a dealer that will sell you one at that price unless you're married to his daughter.

@is6566

9 ай бұрын

What if I am making his wife satisfied and “off his to-do list”, so to speak? Will that help?

@ulises8483

9 ай бұрын

You can actually get them for MSRP now it is just hard ro find one without any added option as most dealers add extra features but it still MSRP. If you want to pay $62k for the lowest options you most likely have to build and order it and all you’ll pay is the delivery cost and taxes/fees. Also the amount of 2024 C8 Stingrays is insane so you’ll see them sitting at or below msrp next year. You will also see used stingrays for $50s on the lowest trims. The Z06 and E-Ray will be the ones holding the value now.

@is6566

9 ай бұрын

@Duke…. Now, do you want pretty or the car for MSRP? You can’t have both. 😃

@Arun999

9 ай бұрын

Dealerships who do markups deserve to go bankrupt and I hope they all do

@polarbear4686

9 ай бұрын

Hey those dealerships are just trying to make a living /s

TFL should review base models more often.

$68k for the base model these days! Anyone remember Chevrolet announced the Corvette would be just a five dollar bill under $60k at debut just 3 years ago?

@huskytales9839

9 ай бұрын

Of course everyone remembers. Then we had a 1.23% inflation in 2020, then 4.7% in 2021, and 8% in 2022. It’s not a huge mystery.

@marblox9300

9 ай бұрын

@@huskytales9839 No and the stealerships too.

@marblox9300

9 ай бұрын

$67,000.??? WTF happened with the $60,000 base.???

@hermanrogers1325

9 ай бұрын

Yep I remember

@skimanfree1073

9 ай бұрын

If you do huskytales inflation math above starting with the $59,995 you end up with a price of $68,674. Just sayin@@marblox9300

1LT is OK for some drivers. I have 2LT and super happy with blind spot alerts, front cameras, camera rear view mirror, memory seats which goes back when you need to get out of the car, etc etc ... and 20 other things. If you can swing an extra 5K it is way worth it.

@JoshsWorld

8 ай бұрын

The only features I miss in my 1LT are blind spot monitoring and heated/cooled seats. But I don't miss them as much as I would miss the $7000 to go up to the 2LT. It's the same style, performance, and fun for under 70k. If you're just using it for fun weekend driving and not taking it to the track, 1LT is a solid pick.

@thehoboman

8 ай бұрын

There are also negligible differences in the intake and engine. I went with a 1LT cause I only drive the car a few times a month, almost exclusively at the track. If it were a semi daily driver I'd have sprung for the extras.

@danielbenninghoff9251

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with your review. Safety first!

@glenncauvin5770

8 ай бұрын

The front lift option is the best option for the corvette. The problem you did not point out is when you sell it. You can always find a person who has no idea what the car is missing. As they said you get for what you pay for. 😂

@pedrohizzle2835

7 ай бұрын

its not 5k its 7

They were dumping new C7s for $45k before these arrived.

@cardo1111

9 ай бұрын

That appears to be the deal of the century at this point, those were well bought, whether or not the buyers knew it at the time.

@davidryder5082

9 ай бұрын

Yep were several new 2019 c7 down in Miami in late 2019. Thought about buying a black for for that price. Ended up waiting two and a half years to get a c8. I regret not getting that c7 now

@davidryder5082

9 ай бұрын

@@mumwifeteacher sold my c8 but still have a 2020 Sierra. Not paying for OnStar at this or any other time. Had my truck for about 46 months. What are you saying about OnStar?

@thehoboman

9 ай бұрын

C7 is a better Vette imo - three pedals, easier to wrench on, and way cheaper

@haircafekevin

9 ай бұрын

Yes and front engine which I prefer.

Absolutely great option if you're planning to mod it! No point in getting extras if you're just gonna replace half the car anyway

@larondiealpha7807

4 ай бұрын

my thoughts exactly

This is the exact spec that I’d go for right down to the color choices. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

As a diehard hater of wings and spoilers, I whole heartedly approve that spec.

@marblox9300

9 ай бұрын

Me too - most of the add on pieces today look stupid. It's not like a 1970 GSX or 1969 GTO Judge.

Great video! I wish there were more reviews of base cars. Too many KZread reviewers show the maxed out car, but usually I want a base with a few performance options.

@RightYouAreKen01

9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately brands stock their press fleets with mostly top spec models.

I 100% agree with you! It sucks that the dealers don't have 1LT's on their showroom floor.

@marblox9300

9 ай бұрын

Unless you order one - you won't find a 1LT anywhere. They basically don't make them. They like the markups on the upscaled trims - while still bragging about the lower starting price.

@Robert-bg2nm

9 ай бұрын

@@marblox9300 100 % correct.......i was told you cannot touch any new vette for less than 90k.......this video is bee es.........just like ford maverick starting at 20k........try 30k+........yup you will be gouged even more so after the uaw strike!

@Livinghighandwise

9 ай бұрын

@@marblox9300 Even if you order one the dealer will still mark it up. It's ridiculous that you can't buy a car in the US direct from the automaker at the advertised price.

@Irothelegend1

9 ай бұрын

@@Livinghighandwiseexcept for Tesla…

Absolutely spot-on Tommy!!! This is the best value sports car in the Auto industry.. I work at the Chevrolet dealer as a technician in this is the greatest value ever.. the other thing to mention is with the hardtop you can actually see the engine!! The convertible is heavier and you cannot see the engine..

@ryanusa860

5 ай бұрын

I read the convertible actually has more headroom. Is that true? I just think the vert looks better top up.

Great video and totally agree. I ordered my 2019 as a base model with only a couple of cosmetic changes: different rims, red calipers & twin stripes the length of the car. My next new Corvette with be very similar, LT1 and minimal add ones. Thanks for the video.

This C8 styling is the first Corvette design that I would like to buy in many years. This is ( to me ) a beautiful design in styling and powertrain choice. Fantastic looking car!

@mlqds

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations with bad taste.

@niqqaa

4 ай бұрын

@@mlqds it’s a great looking piece of art what are you talking about ?

@mlqds

4 ай бұрын

@@niqqaa The Corvette c5 was a great looking car, the corvette c4 was a masterpiece. But this monster has ridiculosly bad, cartoonishly exaggerated yet infantile design. It just looks like a crossbreed between an angry asian insect and a grown fat transformer. Sorry you have bad taste too..

@michaelthompson4178

Ай бұрын

​@@mlqdsC4 was and still is the UGLIEST Vette ever made.

@mlqds

Ай бұрын

@@michaelthompson4178 Congratulations with bad taste. (c)

I have a C8 1LT. It’s a convertible and Z51. I love it. My last car a C7 was a 2LT. But I don’t miss anything it had. I got my C8 at msrp.

Excellently done, informative & eye opening regarding value!!

I've been very happy with my basic 2016 Stingray for the past 8 years.

@bjornwhyte6238

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MrMustangrick

9 ай бұрын

7 years

@efabiano82

9 ай бұрын

4+3=8 Math is hard

@DavidAdkins78

9 ай бұрын

@@efabiano82 my 2016 Stingray was delivered summer of 2015. It's on my channel.

@MrMustangrick

9 ай бұрын

@@efabiano82 Wrong!

Bought my 23' C8 1LT at MSRP..... waited eleven months, well worth the wait.

Love my 1LT with performance exhaust, low wing, gloss black wheels. $70,265

I bought a 1LT Convertible with the performance exhaust. Absolutely love the convertible design over the coupe. The roll bars make it look so much better. Love love love my Corvette. Always wanted one as a kid and finally have one to drive places on weekends

Love that color. That is the Vette I would buy. Nice clean look.

@ChrisRash

9 ай бұрын

I think Chevy stole that color from Toyota. I have a Tacoma in that color, Lunar Rock

@royfrye333

9 ай бұрын

No thanks. All my Corvette’s have been bright, brilliant colors (yellow, red, orange). Sports cars are supposed to have sporty colors.

@ryanusa860

5 ай бұрын

I need that 3LT convertible with the red dipped interior 🤤

@richardcerritelli9657

Ай бұрын

Oh my God how different we are I can't stand that color maybe for an army tank LOL I love sunset orange in the old C6 ZO6

Vettes are usually MSRP and have been for many years. Great review and info. I'm thinking about ordering one, with only the 2LT as an option, the rest of the car base.

Nov 2018 I bought a 2019 lt1 with only the z51 package. It listed for 66k. So by all standards the 2024 is a great price

The addition of the Rear Camera Mirror as standard even to the base model is a good move!

Never forget how a stock one smoked a hellcat on a unprepared road in the 1/4 mile

The only options I would really want in a C8 is the sports exhaust and the magnetic dampers (if they aren't standard). Beyond that. I'd be pretty happy with a "base model"

@markspence3750

9 ай бұрын

The magnetic dampers is the huge selling point to upgrade.... same thing with Colorado ZR2's, TRD PRO Tacomas, all of them. We all want Fox shocks, Camaro ZL1 1LE suspensions.

@C5Ron7

9 ай бұрын

Cost me near $2k for Magnetic Ride Control, not a cheap option.

@adrianleusink1970

9 ай бұрын

MagnaRide suspension? Definitely. I ordered the sport exhaust on my full load C8, and still replaced it with a Paragon Performance Track Exhaust. Outstanding. This car gets raves/comments everywhere I go. I recommend skipping the factory sport exhaust and installing aftermarket. There are great exhausts to choose from.

@roguedogx

9 ай бұрын

@@C5Ron7 yeah, but considering the upside, I'd happily spend that.

@DAAA590

8 ай бұрын

I wonder if many owners can truly enjoy a car like this? Most owners would need to drive way out of town to safely drive these with any heavy foot. Way too much horsepower for inexperienced drivers or person under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Even mature Doctor I know met his demise on first day of ownership in similar vehicle. For the elderly drivers, the ingress and egress is limited. A rolling coffin or money wasted on very impractical transportation ? Former owner of two of these 💸🏴‍☠️🫣. Never again!

Here we are in 2024, and I still haven’t grown to like the styling of the new vet. I should’ve followed my instincts and bought the carbon C7 back in 2017 when I was on the fence. It was pure, white and gorgeous, but I just couldn’t get over for my stuff. Still, if I had to do it over again, I probably would. 🤷‍♂️

Now Chevy is making a lunar rock/cactus grey color!

Excellent review! Agree 100%. I actually like this car better than the 3LT etc. Great wheels and color. Reminds me of older Vettes in a simple way. This is the model I would get if I were in the market.

@ruxrox

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Less to break. Most of my vehicles close to base but so well spec'd, it looks great.

You obviously have not driven a convertible. They are incredible. The other thing you at least get with the two LT is the front cameras which are extremely nice, the heat didn’t ventilate. The seats are very nice and the heated steering wheel in our climate when we’re driving to 40° with the top down is necessary. Our 2023 HTC is perfect, we got it brand new off the showroom floor at MSRP on 08/10/23.

Beautiful car. If I was looking to buy a Corvette, I'd buy it used and the base model would be my choice as well.

@tref7981

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, you still can’t really find a used one LT for less than 65K

I like that color combo, green with white interior.

You really don’t need anything else the engine is the same in the 3 trim levels its just all the fancy stuff that will probably break that changes them . Although if i was buying one I’d choose a color that allows you to have the red interior which does look excellent.

I'm sure I could live with "only" 490hp 😂 All the geegaw electronics are bs crap

Base C8 Corvette 0-60 mph of 2.9 seconds. Top track speed of 194 mph. 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Just under 3 second not 4 second. Good luck buy a base Corvette, thanks for all your videos!

@CatNMrDJ

9 ай бұрын

He said "real world" under 4 sec and he's correct. Real world KZreadrs are getting JUST under 4 sec even with the Z06...

The coupe actually looks better than the convertible in the C8. All previous gens of the Vette had the convert looking better.

I totally agree. I purchased a '24 1LT with only a wheel option and the body color side scoop option(ridiculously over priced). I paid MSRP, came to about 72K. I've driven it about 3k miles and wouldn't change a thing. I not only don't miss all the extras, I think a lot of that stuff looks silly much like a a naturally beautiful woman with too much make up. As for performance, this car is far more capable than most of you who are reading this. It is an incredible car and an even more incredible value.

One of the best presentations about a car. I have been shopping and I am glad I watched this one.

B I N G O......I'm a person that doesn't appreciate EVERY CONCIEVABLE OPTION. I love this and would even order mine with STANDARD wheels. Great review ...THANKS !

@marblox9300

9 ай бұрын

Honestly - I wish I could get one with NO Air-Conditioning and Crank Windows. Simple to me is BETTER. More STUFF = more stuff to break.

I just want to thank you for calling it a trunk, even though it's in the front. Seriously. Thank you.

really great video thanks!!

Great presentation, buddy. I subscribed and I liked.

Thanks for taking the time !😊

I'm so glad I got a 2019 top trim I still have everything a standard 24 vette comes with plus a good bit of extra. Maybe I need to ask my dealer about a trade for the 1LT I've always wanted a vetted. I have no need for a super car like performance. I just need the awesome, outstanding look and feel of a corvette. I believe the 2024 1 lt vette is perfect for my next new vehicle❤

No lumbar support is a mad ting on 2023 sports car. That on its own kills LT1 for me.

If you can tell me where I can get one for $68k, I'll buy it today....

@rondail5675

9 ай бұрын

3 - 6 month wait time

@sheedindeed

9 ай бұрын

macmulkin in new hampshire, MSRP, ~$500 admin fee, destination charge, your state taxes/fees & a courtesy delivery depending on your state.

@Grumpyskater

3 ай бұрын

Now they’re so cheap

@user-wo5zi3kp8y

2 ай бұрын

Ciocca in NJ

@SGBassplayer

17 күн бұрын

Order for pickup direct from the factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Fly in, Uber, drive home in style; engine is broken in by the time you hit your driveway.

Great review Tommy 👍🏻

I went 1LT wit a 6 month wait at MSRP. Not a bells & whistles guy, the higher trims add NO extra HP.

The light green is stunning and goes so well with the black grill !!

Great video, thanks.

Thanks for the good info.I have a C4,and still love Vettes

Good luck finding that. Have fun waiting if you order. Need a 2LT. Waiting for my 2024. 😊

About the same price as a Mustang Dark Horse loaded (althrough I have see these going for 85k at my Ford dealer) and I would much rather have this than the Dark Horse. and Duide, it is under 3 seconds zerp to 60, not 4.

My 2020 1LT HTC has only the sport exhaust option. 3 years on & 14000 miles I’m not missing a thing!

Not sure about base, but lower spec is better than higher spec for the money IMO. Maybe base 2LT.

Like they always say....get fewer options...not as many things to go wrong.

Just got my 1lt and love it, more car then others and love driving it too.

I love the paint color. I thought Kelly Green would be out-of-date but it looks awesome!

Thanks, great video.

Waiting on my 1LT base model build 🔥🔥🔥

I believe that you were intending to say "the least expensive" Rather than cheapest. Cheapest emotes a notion of poor quality...whereas saying least expensive seems to be the message that you were attempting to convey. Great review. Keep up the good work.

Great arguing points... I agree with everything you said.

This makes a lot of sense. Trying to sell people expensive cars and Corvettes to people trying to be able to afford food.

Bro very helpful video. 👍🏻 I request you to make a video on lotus emira i4 base.

I was like, that place looks really familiar. Then I realized it’s WOTR and I built the CSA school just outside and the apron extension you can see in the video outside the hangar. Been here many times

The C8 base model was under $60k when launched in 2020.

I love the look and color of this basic C8 Corvette.

$67,000.??? WTF happened with the $60,000 base.???

@michaelkelley9096

2 күн бұрын

Well, that was four years ago.

I miss the days of configuring a car "à la carte". Sure, sometimes packages can be good and save you a few dollars, but sometimes you just want one item and one item alone, and that, for me, has often been the deal breaker between a purchase.

@lo1bo2

9 ай бұрын

Yep, that's before my time, but I've heard fun stories of ordering cars and picking and choosing from a LOOONG list of individual options. You could really personalize it exactly how you wanted it.

A very, very pretty car. Love the smooth rear end w/o the foil. Love the color, yet no thanks to white seats. 👍🏻

I feel that 2LT is the best in this car; 3LT adds a lot of things that I probably wouldn't care about or ever use.

Rare video here to high light the base model Corvette, funny it looks so much better then the high end beef up vettes.

Buy it now because after the UAW gets what they want, prices are going much higher.

I’m still not too crazy about the C8 design. But definitely a great deal with this one if you can get it.

@jakubstrumillo

9 ай бұрын

It looks generic, like video game model that shuldnt hit any true world copyright

@cn3dagain819

9 ай бұрын

LOLOLOL....Not crazy about the design? Get a pair of glasses. You'd probably complain about a BJ.............Goofball!!

@protorhinocerator142

9 ай бұрын

They based it loosely on the Ferrari 458 but wanted to keep it somewhat Corvettish. Definitely not as cool looking as the Ferrari or a Ford GT. But then it's cheaper and more practical.

I just bought a cacti green c8 3lt. It really depends on the purchaser. Me personally I couldn’t get base model. My Acura is one trim above the base on it. So it was only fair to go all out on my corvette. It’s not my daily and I wanted z51 performance.

I just picked up a 2024 1LT in that same cacti green color, with the factory Performance Exhaust, for $67.6k. Loud, few extra HP, leather seats, power everything, 10 speaker Bose audio, remote start, etc... What else do you need in a sports car?

@metaroar1959

5 ай бұрын

2024 1lt w performance exhaust is 72-73k I thought? Did you get yours for that much below msrp? if so that’s such a steal! I’m planning to get a 1lt but in red this year. Hope you are enjoying your American Ferrari!!

@SquireSCA

5 ай бұрын

@@metaroar1959 It is, but you can now find them selling under MSRP, which is what I did.

0-60 in 4 secs? Was my 91 yo aunt at the wheel, towing a boat, going up a mountain road? 0-60 in 3 secs easy in the "real" world. The seat options are GT1, GT2 and Competition seats. The infotainment screen size is the same for all trim levels. It's great that they made the rear view camera standard equipment. It's great and improves rear visibility greatly!

That color is sick. The corvette museum is pretty cool to pick up your car from.

Under $70k is an amazing value proposition to buy a piece of historic Americana. Def on my radar!

Just an excellent review. Im good with a 1LT coupe.

I have had 2 1LT Corvettes and 1 3LT. The only thing I liked about the 3 LT was the heads up display. The NPP exhaust may be an option on the 1LT C8. It is a nice option, you can have a sport exhaust when you want and a quieter exhaust when you feel like it. I really like that color.

Nice car, nice as hell. Love the color combination.

The first time I saw that power latching trunk lid was on my dad’s 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. GM seems very attached to that feature. At that time, I assumed it was some sort of safety device to prevent your rival gangsters … I mean luggage … from escaping.

1LT = No lane assist. No rear view camera. No heads up display. No folding side mirrors. All items that should be standard on the 1LT imo. You also must opt for a 2LT if you want front lift which is a must in San Francisco

@briand9125

8 ай бұрын

If I lived in SF the only "must have" would be a moving van.

@johnnyparker2128

8 ай бұрын

@@briand9125 It's my hometown and a great place to live. Now off to the beach!

@rodepperson5885

4 ай бұрын

​@johnnyparker2128 Its a.shit hole

Great video although some of his numbers are a wee bit off. I am a fan of base cars and finishing them the way I like them.

I own a C8 3lt conv. I agree with you. I plan to order @2024 coupe in a 2lt in the cacti

You should be able to order crank down windows…or at least the option of both.

While the 1LT is nice, I have to say the value for money for the 2LT makes it feel like a must buy unless you are REALLY scraping by to get the car. In which case maybe wait to buy the car. Heated and vented seats, improved sound system, power retracting mirrors, cargo nets, heated steering wheel, heads up display, induction phone charger, power lumbar and bolster on the seats, performance data recorder, memory seats, home link. You get SO much with it for a reasonable $7K more. In older models (I know 20-22, not sure about 23) you didn't get the blind spot alert or rear view camera unless you got the 2LT/3LT. They are so important that it made it a little crazy to get the 1LT. I know they have been made standard in the '24 MY, because they really are that important in a car with such poor visibility.

I like the fact they’ve removed/diminished that clamshell affect on the sides and hood and otherwise softened some of the hard edges. IMHO the 2024 looks way better than earlier models.

@CaliPSSF

6 ай бұрын

I think it's literally the exact same design as 2020. no spoiler i think softens the back appearance, which I like. I had a zeus bronze 2020, paid 62k or so (plus tax). awesome car

The base corvette is a great car from the curb you can’t tell it’s a base car

my next daily driver is that car, Sure won't be that color though, good video....

I've driven the white 2023 LT1...but what a color this car is! A strange green/natural color...I would wake up every morning, gaze at my 'Vette confused...in a good way.

Love the color!!

You're very good excellent review 🇺🇲 👀👍

These don't exist! Chevy doesn't make base c8.

Unless you order one - you won't find a 1LT anywhere. They basically don't make them. They like the markups on the upscaled trim - while still bragging about the lower starting price.

Rear Spoiler on other trims look horrible. Tacky. The no rear spoiler looks excellent

Bought a 2024 base model last week. Other than the trans feeling awkward on shift points, it cant go over a speed hump or up my driveway without scratching. Should have gotten the height lifter!