OK, here is the review everyone has been waiting for...
As pretty much everyone knows, I am the proud owner of a 2008 Corvette (See http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f48/duspinnsts-corvette-63593/ if you are not!
). I've put on about 400 or so miles in the first 4 days of ownership and I've formed some opinions so here they are.
Performance:
The Corvette is FAST, and I mean F A S T.... Seriously, you hit the pedal and the car GOES. GM has hit this right on the head, as many magazine reviews have said the steering is improved for 2008, not that I've tooled around in previous Corvettes, but I can 100% agree with this. The steering does what you want it to do when you want it to do it. My only complaint with the performance is the exhaust note, I do wish it was a touch louder, but I didn't get NPP because I am going to swap out the system next year for something a little "louder." Regardless the performance aspect gets an excellent.
Comfort:
The 4LT interior is to die for. The seats have electronic lumbar, electronic side bolsters and 6-way power, the only complaint I have is the manual back (what gives?). The seats fit me like a glove, I never feel like I am going to slide out of them. The tilt feature of the wheel is a bit odd (manual as well), but the electronic telescoping is great. I can get the in just the right spot. Controls are all within easy reach of the seat, even when it is all the way back. The interior also gets an excellent rating.
Utility:
Corvettes are not known for their utility, but to tell you the truth I feel that I have as much usable space in the back as I did with my Saab. I was pleasantly surprised at the spaciousness of the cargo area, and I do like the small cubbies on each side of the area in the back. My only complaint is the lack of depth in the center console, I understand the driveline is under there, but an extra 1/2 inch to an inch would do wonders for space. I'd say utility is good.
Electronics/Interior:
I got the Navigation system in my Corvette, and I love the radio aspect of it. The touchscreen is nice, and everything is easy to read. My only complaint is the antiquated looking navigation screens, I understand this system is from 2005, but GM needs to do something here before the C7 hits the streets early next decade. The HVAC system, and heated seat controls I love, the chrome ring on the temp dials are a nice touch. The leather wrapped interior with the new faux carbon trim panel are a touch of luxury that the Corvette was sorely missing in previous years. Bluetooth in 2009 pretty much shores up the last glaring weak point in this department. Excellent job GM.
Overall:
The Corvette proves what GM can do when they really try, it is truly a world class sports car with many of the comforts of a luxury car for a bargain price. If you can ever afford to get a Corvette, I suggest you do it. Wonderful to own.
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As pretty much everyone knows, I am the proud owner of a 2008 Corvette (See http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f48/duspinnsts-corvette-63593/ if you are not!
). I've put on about 400 or so miles in the first 4 days of ownership and I've formed some opinions so here they are.Performance:
The Corvette is FAST, and I mean F A S T.... Seriously, you hit the pedal and the car GOES. GM has hit this right on the head, as many magazine reviews have said the steering is improved for 2008, not that I've tooled around in previous Corvettes, but I can 100% agree with this. The steering does what you want it to do when you want it to do it. My only complaint with the performance is the exhaust note, I do wish it was a touch louder, but I didn't get NPP because I am going to swap out the system next year for something a little "louder." Regardless the performance aspect gets an excellent.
Comfort:
The 4LT interior is to die for. The seats have electronic lumbar, electronic side bolsters and 6-way power, the only complaint I have is the manual back (what gives?). The seats fit me like a glove, I never feel like I am going to slide out of them. The tilt feature of the wheel is a bit odd (manual as well), but the electronic telescoping is great. I can get the in just the right spot. Controls are all within easy reach of the seat, even when it is all the way back. The interior also gets an excellent rating.
Utility:
Corvettes are not known for their utility, but to tell you the truth I feel that I have as much usable space in the back as I did with my Saab. I was pleasantly surprised at the spaciousness of the cargo area, and I do like the small cubbies on each side of the area in the back. My only complaint is the lack of depth in the center console, I understand the driveline is under there, but an extra 1/2 inch to an inch would do wonders for space. I'd say utility is good.
Electronics/Interior:
I got the Navigation system in my Corvette, and I love the radio aspect of it. The touchscreen is nice, and everything is easy to read. My only complaint is the antiquated looking navigation screens, I understand this system is from 2005, but GM needs to do something here before the C7 hits the streets early next decade. The HVAC system, and heated seat controls I love, the chrome ring on the temp dials are a nice touch. The leather wrapped interior with the new faux carbon trim panel are a touch of luxury that the Corvette was sorely missing in previous years. Bluetooth in 2009 pretty much shores up the last glaring weak point in this department. Excellent job GM.
Overall:
The Corvette proves what GM can do when they really try, it is truly a world class sports car with many of the comforts of a luxury car for a bargain price. If you can ever afford to get a Corvette, I suggest you do it. Wonderful to own.
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