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Old 12-12-2023, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Legion
C8 is a great car to just go driving with.
I did 6K mile in the first 5 months I got my 23 HTC.
I picked up my C8 June 7th about 14 weeks later I was in for the 7,500 mile service and now I'll be getting the 12,500 mile oil change this month.

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Old 12-12-2023, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Fishfryer527
Go to Ron Fellows and you will see that you are just scratching the surface of the car’s performance on the street.
Yep I second Ron Fellows, I'm going in March and can't wait to see how much fun that is.

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Old 12-12-2023, 07:18 AM
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Enjoy this beautiful car . Whatever makes you smile, life is short.
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Old 12-12-2023, 10:45 PM
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I don't have my C8 yet but yeah if I didn't get at least one drive per day in my C6 I was kind of grumpy.
Old 12-13-2023, 04:57 AM
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Relax - you are 100% normal. It was a real surprise once I hit 500 miles. I am also going to the driving school. My first Vette as well. My wife and kids made me get it.
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Old 12-13-2023, 08:10 AM
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I know the feeling , got my 22 in may 22 and just turned 20,000 , still look for excuses to drive it and always take the long way home even drove past the house to get a few more miles in . Took some long road trips great way to tour this great country of ours .
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Old 12-13-2023, 04:00 PM
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Completely normal!! I do not have Z51 and still drive like "A Bat Out of Hell" when the conditions are safe. I often just decide to "go for a drive" to reduce stress and just enjoy a nice day. The car is made to be driven. Drive it and enjoy the ride!
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Old 12-13-2023, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by C5racecar
Totally agree. You want to go to xyz tomorrow, sure I will take you there. Or I find a reason to go to Home Depot just about every day.
I always park at the end so I can look at the car from different angles when I return from shopping.
You just need to learn how to park.
Old 12-13-2023, 05:01 PM
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wait till you starting making excuses to go into the garage to sneak a peek at your C8.

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Old 12-13-2023, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DMack1102
I find myself looking for any excuse possible to take this thing out for a spin. ...wanting to put the pedal to the ground at every opportunity.
Is this normal?? Will this feeling ever wear off?
Same thing happened to me when I started riding a high torque sport bike. Smile never went away.
Old 12-13-2023, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by john91498
wait till you starting making excuses to go into the garage to sneak a peek at your C8.
Already doing that daily! I’m so glad to see you posted that. I really have been wondering if I’m losing it because I just stand and stare at it.
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Old 12-13-2023, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DMack1102
Already doing that daily! I’m so glad to see you posted that. I really have been wondering if I’m losing it because I just stand and stare at it.
Me, too!
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Originally Posted by DMack1102
Already doing that daily! I’m so glad to see you posted that. I really have been wondering if I’m losing it because I just stand and stare at it.
It's been years since I took delivery of my C8 and I still think she's the most beautiful object I've ever laid my eyes on. To this day, I still walk into my garage to stare at her...


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