R8 is better but nothing really beats corvettes in their price range.
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
It's so much car for the money!
@TheTmat007
3 жыл бұрын
@@EddieX Great video, Eddie! I agree with all your points. The C8 really offer a lot for the money...probably the best bang-for-the-buck in the mid engine sportscar/supercar segment, right now. And I usually prefer the looks of coupes over their convertible counterpart. But this time around (in a Corvette especially), I think the convertible looks better. And I say so even though I love it when coupes feature a transparent engine. And the design of your R8 is my favorite. I prefer that look better than the 1st Gen and also the current face-lift 2nd Gen model. Keep up the good works.
@2340284
3 жыл бұрын
That v10 engine along worth the extra money. An ordinary v8 never can compare with that v10. When you rev the engine you will know it. The response is totally different level. The sound too. The same thing if you compare this v8 to a Ferrari v8. Number may not tell the difference. But the feeling of driving do.
@porscheguy5848
3 жыл бұрын
Killed this review/comparison. Surprised this channel doesn’t get more views like it should. Keep up the good work
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@norwegianblue2017
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that we are even comparing an entry level Corvette to a near pinnacle model of the R8 is worth noting. If the Stingray is competitive, the Z06 will be an absolute game-changer.
@cristopher8186
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait honestly lol
@jeffreycacace1985
3 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2020 3lt convertible. This car is really no joke. The Z06 will be insane.
@norwegianblue2017
3 жыл бұрын
@Jay LeeAnd yet somehow Asian cars are shipped to the US all the time without making them non-competitive. Your claim about all those poor Audis being lost at sea was truly amusing.
@stankygeorge
3 жыл бұрын
You can smell the fear and see the loathing in the eyes of the Euro Exotics!
@phantomjosh2148
3 жыл бұрын
But that’s a c7
@azypk
3 жыл бұрын
As an European and exowner of an Audi, I would respond no. Maybe the exotic effect is inverted since you're living in America and not me. I saw dozens of R8, never a C8...
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
It definitely would be regional. Growing up in MI corvettes were a very common sight due to the proximity to GM
@CasualSpec
3 жыл бұрын
Even where I live, which is still in America, Ive seen more R8s than C8 Vettes. XD
@stankygeorge
3 жыл бұрын
If you do see one, it will be from the rear only!
@azypk
3 жыл бұрын
@@stankygeorge *Porsche enter the chat*
@23Piccolina
3 жыл бұрын
Only someone totally insane pays over MSRP for ANY car! I worked in the car business over 10 yrs, we loved idiots who'd pay us nothing but pure profit, just to own something that will be plentiful in 2-3 yrs down the road, with big discounts on them! The Corvette looks better than the R8. But the wing on back of the Vette is tasteless and should be removed. In fact, the entire rear section needs a re-design.
@michaelbeaugrand9338
3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Having waiting for my C8 convertible since August, I've had the opportunity to re-assess whether to bite the bullet and consider another car. Looked at the R8, NSX and the 911 Targa 4S, many times. All great cars but missing several elements still at a premium of $70-100K over the C8. A key for me, aside of the performance factor, was the availability of a hardtop convertible, vs canvass tops. Only the Targa, offers this and the targa bands looks cheap. I agree with many readers, the rear end of the C8 is missing something. AWD will be an added bonus down the road, but with the loss of storage space. Never a Corvette fan but this one made me a believer after driving it on the race track in Bowling Green. My order is now in the GM system.
@ronin120
2 жыл бұрын
I am kind of in the same boat. I am kicking around the idea of trading my current car in and getting something a little more fun. I thought about a new 718 Cayman S, M4, GT500, or C63 AMG. All nice cars, but I think I am leaning towards the C8 also. Only sticking point for me is that this would not be a weekend car. I would be daily driving it to work (mainly highway miles) but am not sure if the C8 is the car to daily drive (no winter driving...just spring to fall). I think the other cars (outside the GT500) would be better for my purposes. Also, then you think about maintenance and I think the C8 would win out there compared to its German counterparts.
@michaelbeaugrand9338
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronin120 All fun choices! I've driven my C8 since August 1st 2021 after waiting a year to get it. Love how the car looks and drives. Bought all season tires to make it a daily driver when it's not snowing. No car out there compares with the hardtop convertible feature for the price. All other convertible cars in its class look cheap with their canvass tops up. I paid MSRP at slightly over $100K out the door. The wait was painful but worth it. I almost pulled the trigger on an NSX. Good luck!
@ronin120
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelbeaugrand9338 thanks for your reply!! What part of the country do you live? I am in South Western PA so our winters can get bad (slush, ice and snow). Its nice to know you daily yours. When I think of corvettes, I think of summer weekend cars so I feared daily driving it (especially a C8 with it looks so exotic) may look out of place. Reading your reply made me feel better. I reached out to a local dealer and he said they do not charge over MSRP which was awesome to hear. I specced one out on their website just shy of $83k. Waiting would not be painful for me. I would be trading in my Tesla Model 3 for which I waited for 30 months and a day for it...that was painful.
@michaelbeaugrand9338
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronin120 Wow...I would not have that type of patience...I live in Cincinnati, but I also have a Highlander SUV I can use when roads are bad. If the C8 becomes your only car , it might be hard to go out in bad weather. My son had a Tesla 3 and just loved it!
@ronin120
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelbeaugrand9338 yeah we have an SUV also so we would be taking that in during the winter mo this. Wife and I work for the same company so that helps. Yeah I like the model 3 but not having an exhaust note leaves a lot to be desired. Also as we don’t have kids and already have the SUV as the grocery getter and people hauler, do need a 4 door sedan.
@BossPau
3 жыл бұрын
Cheaper lambo, go for r8. Best value for money, c8 which is way better overall.
@keenanjeff
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Eddie I got my 2021 1LT C8 with performance exhaust for 63K add in the included 50k mile powertrain warranty and $100 a year service and the argument for a R8 is getting tough.
@zhaostephen5800
3 жыл бұрын
Did u order it in 2020? Which state did u get ur car for msrp?
@keenanjeff
3 жыл бұрын
@@zhaostephen5800 Macmulkin in nh tbey get thousands of allocations per year i had to wait about a year it was worth it
@zhaostephen5800
3 жыл бұрын
@@keenanjeff thanks man! What color did you get?
@dmatrix3485
Жыл бұрын
Smart man. Ppl sleep on the LT1. I had to pay a small mark up so it was a lil over 64k for me but immediately felt no regret after driving it.
@thillyard1
3 жыл бұрын
If you order a C8 from most dealers you don’t have to pay markup. My dealer charges $500 under MSRP on all C8 orders. But you do have to wait, I placed my deposit in March and the dealer called me last week to let me know I will get matched to a June allocation, and we finalized my build. 2LT, Z51, magride, upgraded wheels, etc, I’m at $77K. Figure another 7-10 weeks for build and delivery. So 5-6 months from order to delivery. I do like the R8, but would be worried about repair and maintenance costs on a used one. I used to buy lots of luxury European sports cars and in the last few years converted. I have a Jeep Rubicon PHeV being delivered this week, and have owned a C7 Z51, GT350, and SS1LE. All of them very reliable and a blast to drive.
@TheChocolateChamp
3 жыл бұрын
What made you finally quit with the German cars?
@thillyard1
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChocolateChamp I felt the American sports cars offered some great bang for the buck. I bought a barely used BMW M car that was great for 2 years then became a money pit right when the warranty ran out. I leased a new Audi S4 that had electronics gremlins since day 1. I ended up turning it in early and lost some money. I’ve owned a several other BMW’s with mixed results,. Then tend to depreciate quickly and are not always easy to work on yourself. I really considered a new 718 Cayman GT4 or GTS but you pay so much more than a C8 or GT500 for less performance.
@TheChocolateChamp
3 жыл бұрын
@@thillyard1 lol lol man you def aren't lying I've had audis and bmws and it's ALWAYS been some bs with electrical this or oil leak that or special tool this and getting turned away from mechanics because they don't want to deal with it. You're spot on about paying so much more for less performance though. This 125k r8 has an almost 4 second 0-60 and a car half its price is almost a full second faster. Im def getting a c8 but want to see what the z06 is going to be like. But honestly does anyone really need something faster than a stock c8 for daily use??
@thillyard1
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChocolateChamp What I found with my GT350 (520hp/8200 redline) was that high revving cars sound great, and seem fun on paper, but your pushing some excessive speeds in 2nd gear at even 7000rpm. For the track it’s a blast but as a daily, I actually preferred my C7 and Camaro. I think the C8 Stingray will be a better all around car than the Z06, but the Z06 will feel more special. I figure worst case I can sell the C8 in a few years and upgrade to a Z06.
@TheChocolateChamp
3 жыл бұрын
@@thillyard1 that's an awesome point actually. Like it does take alot of fun out of driving something when first gear does majority of your driving, second gear brakes all speed limits, ones in that middle dont matter unless you're on track and 6 or 8th is just for highway. Lol maybe I'll buy the c8 and rent the z06. That flat plane sound might change my mind.
@Accost2u
3 жыл бұрын
It’d also be interesting to see the difference between the vette and a evora GT
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
That would be quite interesting. I know the corvette would feel more premium. I haven't ever driven a lotus thk
@insooleedat1asiandude
3 жыл бұрын
driving: lotus>>
@lro5159
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a review, almost feels tailored just for me. Unbiased and informative. I’ve been shopping C8 and R8 RWS, can’t find a 2nd gen R8 for under 140K. I have to agree, the C8 value is incredible but there is that certain something that’s hard to quantify when it comes to an R8 with that glorious V10. Maybe I will sit on the sidelines until the Z06 is available, but not sure I can wait that long. Great stuff, keep it coming!!
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@eddiemunster74galindo46
3 жыл бұрын
I'll take the R8 versus the C8.
@illdaniel
3 жыл бұрын
Your R8 looks pristine. Keep winning Eddie!
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jonathanwright8802
3 жыл бұрын
Corvette all day. Unless the extra money for the R8 is meaningless to you, in that case you might win on emotional appeal, but even then the Vette has much more emotional appeal than the Audi in my opinion. No offense Eddie, you are the best. Best.
@SWAGKINGSBD
Жыл бұрын
Nahhh the c8 is so basic looking and so many on the road it’s feels like a camaro
@BN99239
3 жыл бұрын
That C8 looks gorgeous, except for that rear end. Wtf? Did 2 different designing teams work on the car?
@richby309
2 жыл бұрын
@@BroderickNorthmoor that back side is hideous 🤮 that’s the only thing I hate about it , the c8 rear end looks so cheap and weird
@jz3430
3 жыл бұрын
The R8 is absolutely worth the extra money. The looks and sound being light years ahead of the C8, make the few extra features of the C8 forgotten about.
@craigthescott5074
2 жыл бұрын
Wait for the C8 Z06 it will be half the price of the Audi and better performance.
@jz3430
2 жыл бұрын
@@craigthescott5074 Considering an LT3 is about 110k, I'd expect the Z06 to have an MSRP of around 140k. It will be faster than an R8 in a straight line, but it wont feel as planted. Still, I'd take a used R8 over any new C8. They're just so much nicer looking and nicer sounding.
@craigthescott5074
2 жыл бұрын
@@jz3430 JK V10’s have never sounded all that good that’s why the Viper sounded like a garbage truck. I’m not sure why you think the R8 would handle better than a C8 there both mid engine. And the R8 is substantially more money. The R8 is rarer but much more money to service and repair. And you haven’t figured in the C8 ZR1 which will be a legitimate hyper car and will still be cheaper than a R8.
@jz3430
2 жыл бұрын
@@craigthescott5074 R8 owners will tell you V10's sound incredible. Maybe they don't sound good in a Viper, but that's a front engine and a Dodge. R8's are AWD, with the exception of a few. They are also shorter and don't have the goofy rear ends of a C8. Mag ride suspension is good, just costly. Those are just a few reasons why the handling is better in an R8. Service is expensive only if you go to the dealer. Any mechanic that has worked on a Lamborghini can work on an R8.
@ohadams8008
3 жыл бұрын
Yes having owned both the Audi R8 (mine is a V10 plus) is just more refined. its just more worth it. Its just a different experience. The cheap corvette interiors and exaggerated numbers are obvious right off the bat then throw in the under steer and cheap exterior its no competition. The corvette after its markups is just not with it.
@Kitfoo77
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree about the interiors. My Audi has 75k miles on it and is just as quiet as the day it drove off the lot. GM's I've had before start creaking and squeaking with their cheap plastic and faux leather after 30k miles.
@ace-lo1nq
3 жыл бұрын
Z06 C8 is gonna give the used exotic car market nightmares with way better reliability and dealer network. GM just did the unthinkable and delivered
@R34GTRR35
3 жыл бұрын
You just have to look at. Them side by side the Z06 Looks so cheap , wheels don’t belong to the body either
@lightsout827
3 жыл бұрын
No Audi is worth it unless you lease it. Yes great cars and good to drive but I have owned two S5's and 1 rs5 and an A6 and no car loses value faster than an Audi. Well maybe a BMW and a Mercedes and Def a Range Rover but that's not saying much.
@TheChocolateChamp
3 жыл бұрын
Lol facts
@JKnationTV
3 жыл бұрын
My first Gen R8 has actually appreciated in terms of market value quite a bit while I put 6k miles on it the past 7 months
@VK9
2 жыл бұрын
R8 is not a regular audi genius. Go check how much a 10yr old R8 in good shape still costs.
@watsonanthony8438
2 жыл бұрын
@@VK9 exactly don't get me started with the R8 non bass trim. Also the shelby, and terminator cobra held its value better than the vette. Also the M5 CS is a beast lol
@skylerssupercarlife348
3 жыл бұрын
I have track driven a C8 and I own a 2017 R8 Plus... Yes, the V10 with awd is very obviously worth it. 🙄
@whill7360
3 жыл бұрын
I go with my C8 any time over any Audi!! The extra money for the R8 is absolutely NOT worth it.
@花旗陳冠希
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, you have to be seen in one of the most fugly cars in the world… forget about the paying for it, you can’t pay me to drive something so hideous
@MadhavanDawg
3 жыл бұрын
@@花旗陳冠希 the C8 actualy looks beautiful. The red color doesn’t look good but check out the Silver Flare with black color wheels
@nattcharles
3 жыл бұрын
I have a R8. Wouldn’t even consider the C8. Can’t beat the sound of the V10.
@drdwgmd14
3 жыл бұрын
Nathan, can you tell me more. Thanks
@bruhhhhmoment4848
4 ай бұрын
Honestly for the price the c8 is just better, the c8 to me sounds better, accelerates faster, and is is pretty luxarious, but it I would get the r8 because it’s always been my dream car and they are discontinued
@IgnitionTube
3 жыл бұрын
If you don’t want a car that looks like a thumb having a midlife crisis, the R8 is the move.
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Says the man driving a giant audi A4
@IgnitionTube
3 жыл бұрын
@@EddieX *giant and FAST A4
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
@@IgnitionTube until we approach a corner and your sofa tilts over 🤣🤣🤣
@mariosalazar6047
3 жыл бұрын
You won’t get far as a youtuber by hating on other people’s car. The R8 is a fantastic car. If anything, the C8 is the midlife crisis car. And I will be a proud 27-year old C8 owner as soon as it arrives in 2-3 months.
@honorhurricane5180
3 жыл бұрын
@@mariosalazar6047 they are friends chill
@dmatrix3485
Жыл бұрын
Paid 65k for my c8 . . He should have compared both base model price points. Minimal c8 is 59 k and r8 is about 140k
@Modernweaponsystems
2 жыл бұрын
Of course compare a RWD to the Vette and convince the Vette guys that this is R8 they will face on the street. 😜
@tomslinger6419
2 жыл бұрын
The R8 is the better car. The C8 is better per dollar. The R8 has already taken most of its depreciation. The C8 depreciation hasn’t even started yet. They will be worth 40% under msrp in 5 years. I hope most people who paid 20 over know what they’re in for.
@ariamcalle5
3 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha this is comparing a Honda with a Ferrari are you kidding me. Audi R8 all the way. C8 cheap material and GM piece of shit hahahaha.Also all the corvette you see online for sale are 100k easy so it is not 70k different. I bought my R8 for 138k only 9k miles and is a dream car. so would I buy a c8 no way.
@TRZ0612
3 жыл бұрын
R8 RWD over C8 Z51. C8 Z06 over Audi R8, any model. The C8 Z06 will be a track car first, street car 2nd. With the R8, it is reversed. My dilemma is the PDK GT4 or C8 Z06. I just got my allocation for a 2022 GT4, so I will go that route to begin with. Had the C8 Z06 been already out, it would have been a much harder choice. My plan is to keep the GT4 for a year and then re-evaluate and see if I want to stay in it or move to the C8 Z06
@Maxx.Powell
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@fatdoi003
3 жыл бұрын
if using bang for buck formula to buy a sports car then may as well just buy a litre bike
@luislanda2228
3 жыл бұрын
Its like having 2 wives or 2 girl friends one that does everything for you exempt exeiment but the other one gives you the looks is sexy looking and best sex which one you choose? No brainer.
@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921
3 жыл бұрын
The torque at low rpms is more important in everyday driving than high rpm sound. Grip.DE did the comparison on track as well as sport auto, and the C8 is a better handling car for less money at the limits. The C8 blew the doors off the Audi on public roads as well. GM just made a better car for cheaper in every conceivable way except maybe sound.
@cubedmack
3 жыл бұрын
The R8 all day! The C8 is great but with in a year you'll see C8's all day. There aren't too many R8's running around.
@drdwgmd14
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, i did not think about that
@drdwgmd14
3 жыл бұрын
@Jay Lee Jay, that is correct, I am in imbred, downs looking IMP!
@VK9
2 жыл бұрын
Im trading my C7 for an '20 R8 Perf this week, skipping the C8.
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
When VW fan boys lose race to 60 they talk about emotional appeal lol
@R34GTRR35
3 жыл бұрын
The Vette has no appeal , looks cheap , the wheels don’t match to body . The R8 is the best look at the interiors .R8 is the balls
@MRTTYBO
3 жыл бұрын
Cars have always been about emotional appeal to a lot of people aka why get a GT500 when a Tesla is faster in the 1/4 mile?
@schmerz6604
2 жыл бұрын
The C8 is soooo ugly next to the R8. Great car, but the looks kill it for me.
@RocketCityRides
3 жыл бұрын
first!
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@sjtanman
3 жыл бұрын
Test: You pull up at a Valet at a nice restaurant. Your in the R8 a friend is in the C8 who does the Valet go to first, providing you pull up together.. ?? My money is on the R8 hands down.
@richardle9154
3 жыл бұрын
What a fine assessment of the vehicle's true value...
@alenibricic9899
Жыл бұрын
Audi worth, because this is luxury supercar
@nyrz
2 жыл бұрын
Just look at c8 owners and you’ll understand the unique difference in branding and culture . Sht just go to a Chevy dealer , imaging picking up your $200k Z06 there
@EddieX
2 жыл бұрын
Lol yes. I’m about to experience that
@timgriffin8442
3 жыл бұрын
C8 wins in all categories.
@juergenstange6844
4 ай бұрын
Nice ad for the Corvette... 😂
@ACE-r3o
4 ай бұрын
Lost me at c8 z51 30 mpg!
@johnjerrehian4642
Жыл бұрын
The old R8 at 540 HP was not one of the best years. They now make 620HP.
@EddieX
Жыл бұрын
simple tune easily puts the base R8 at V10 Performance or huracan power levels.
@mishapravdov1732
3 жыл бұрын
I like R8 and drove it once, but 70k is 70 k. C8 is fantastic value car.
@BizAutomation4U
3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison ... nice work
@nyrz
2 жыл бұрын
The answer is yes The r8 is worth it
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
No front axle lift on Audi lol
@ronin120
Жыл бұрын
This is my dilemma. It has been a dream of mine to own a Porsche 911 (or a Cayman GTS 4.0) but I will have to get either one of them as a CPO since 911s new are over my budget. Speccing a C8 2LT gets my $20k+ below my max budget. That is pretty significant, Then it comes down to what @EddieX was saying...the brand experience. You bring a Porsche in for work, you will get a nice Porsche as a loaner. You bring in the C8 for work you might get a Chevy Cruise as a loaner. The difference in experience is what you are paying extra for and you have to decide if it is worth it or not.
@ifeawosika966
3 жыл бұрын
R8. Corvette can take a back seat
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly neither of these have back seats
@purdyman
Жыл бұрын
Ticks all of the boxes - SO true. I recently sold my Shelby GT500, and then bought a 2019 SL550. It was flat out boring. Sold it 9 weeks later and pondered what to do. I hunted for the ultimate 7 "month" car , ideal driving only as its stored in the winters heated garage. live in Ontario Canada, winters are 5 months on average. I spent the better part of 6 months deciding - ended up landing on the C8 and placed my order - spring 2024 delivery if not sooner. I just could not find anything, and I mean anything that could come close that was not 10 years+ or older to be in the same "value" range. Porsche, Audi, Jaguar, Bentley - I made this a mission - at the end of the day it came down to warranty , technology, dealership experience and of course serviceability.
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
Garbage VW I mean Audi
@stankygeorge
3 жыл бұрын
C8 vs. R8 is a great comparison, but, how many years has Audi been refining the R8, give Corvette 3-5 years and there will be nothing, anywhere, built by anyone that will be able to touch it, period. Think Flat Plane, four valve per cylinder, double over head cam, romping, stomping, fire breathing American V8 (or more), being turned loose on an unsuspecting world. I was eyeball to eyeball with a brand new Ferrari F8, $279,000 and I was thinking; as bad ass as the Ferrari is, the C8 can do 98% of what it can do, so, what make the F8 worth the extra zero's. As far as those last 2% of capability, I would not have the brass B's to explore them anyway! The number one selling sports car in the world today is, the Mustang GT! So, watch out Euro Exotics because the C8 is going to do to your performance, what the Acura NSX did to your quality control when it hit the streets! Be afraid Euro Exotics, be very afraid, the Yanks are back! P.S., there is nothing like a wild American V8 on the loose, think Generation Deuce of the Ford GT. At the end of the day, drop it off at your local Ford dealership for servicing, who cares what type of loaner car they give you, because, you did not just drop $20,000 plus for an oil change.
@T8kyol
2 жыл бұрын
Another main difference is Audis windshields are $3000. Corvettes are considerably less. Domestic parts and service in general are just much more affordable. I found out the hard way because I had the exact same R8 and now have a C8.
@ozkrpalminteri9431
3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry but i think the audi is way overpriced. It's just a high performance glorified vw. Nice car, but not for the price.
@Brooks22n
2 жыл бұрын
HELL NO it’s Not worth it
@labigq
3 жыл бұрын
Brand prestige is only a personal perception. Audi resale value is just as bad as Chevrolet if not worse. The R8 may be an exception tho.
@markstevens1729
3 жыл бұрын
To start with an oxymoron: “practical super-car ownership”: the Audi starts strong on style, power and operability. But Audi’s don’t age well, electrically or mechanically. The Corvette is the only true American sports car, now entering super-car range, but they have staying power, along with raw power and, bringing up the rear, style. There’s the trade off: the premium paid for sexy euro styling. And 40K is chump change in this class of vehicle.
@tharinduperera8758
3 жыл бұрын
So the only justification is emotional factor... You shouldn't be that emotional when spending that much money on sports car bro..
@Iwo26
2 жыл бұрын
I was never an American car enthusiast till I bought 2019 Grand Sport. Best car for the money ! Chevy engineers managed a car that brings an inner child out of you. Audi to me only stimulates ego which is not enough to justify the price difference.
@simbaroberts8210
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. Objectively and subjectively.
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@epicon6
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the R8!
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@superchargedsteve3411
3 жыл бұрын
The C8 really makes an argument for itself against cars 2-3× the price. Great video Eddie!
@AugustusMcMillan
3 жыл бұрын
im confused. why does the redlining make the R8 better when the C8 gets to 60 in at least .7 seconds faster?
@AugustusMcMillan
3 жыл бұрын
how is the red leather make it better? its an option. i have red leather in my C3, C4 and C7. and will have it in my C8 whenever i get it.
@tyvanhworkout
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like brand loyalty is the only difference and maybe exclusivity; there will probably be far more Vettes around than R8s.
@dennisbohner6876
3 жыл бұрын
Ex-vette owner here. The engine is reliable, bulletproof and able. That it does not give you goosebumps because it tops out at 6500 RPM also means you won't get stuck with engine repairs. Vettes are considered by Ferrari owners as anvils. Now compare to that engine whipping to 9K.
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
Dual clutch on Vette is century ahead of junk VW R8
@VisheraQuad
3 жыл бұрын
Gm adds a dual clutch finally and vette owners act like they are pioneers all the sudden
@chetbaigh2409
3 жыл бұрын
Great review Eddie! Spot on!
@quanbo5427
3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison between the Blonde(OD) vs Abo(Chevvie) =))))
@rab2826
3 жыл бұрын
The R8 just looks dull against the Corvette. No sorry it just looks dull.
@plm8830
3 жыл бұрын
R8 yes its worth it. NSX yes its worth it. McLaren? Now you are going too too far.
@JB54379
3 жыл бұрын
It sounds like the Corvette is the better car in every category. The only argument to own the Audi and pay $50K-$70K more seems to be for "brand prestige"? It's definitely not for speed, handling, features, looks, etc..., etc.. It seems in my eyes the Chevy Corvette kills the Audi!
@watsonanthony8438
2 жыл бұрын
In a real world driving experience the r8 blows away the c8 lol
@jusrarsh4109
3 жыл бұрын
It really comes down to LOOKS and PRESTIGE in this example.
@mahmoudelhaddad6130
3 жыл бұрын
Please don't compare R8 to this Corvette!! American numbers are always false. They say 0-60 in 2.9 and R8 3.2 and when they race, the R8 beats the hill out of the Corvette!!!
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Not quite...
@KoiAquaponics
3 жыл бұрын
How do you make sense of the Corvette tiers? I see C7, C8, C9, then Z51, then Z06? What's the top tier?
@doggedlydetermined7022
3 жыл бұрын
The R8 is worth it for the rarity. Just think about how many new Corvettes we’ll see on the street in the months to come. They won’t even be cool anymore in a year.
@anonmouse956
3 жыл бұрын
I live in L.A. and see more R8s.
@TheChocolateChamp
3 жыл бұрын
So you'd pick the used more expensive, slower, less reliable, less mpg car with less tech and comfort because other people will have it???
@yihuda7459
3 жыл бұрын
Wtf? How is that a problem?? Higher class folks r insecure...probably u get angry when u see people with iPhones and Samsung ...
@norwegianblue2017
3 жыл бұрын
Both are very rare in San Diego. Probably seen about the same numbers of both out here.
@mastersilence3446
3 жыл бұрын
For me the Audi R8 looks more sporty than the C8.
@zachdoesgaming580
3 жыл бұрын
lol who else came here thinking they where gonna race... 😂
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
Vettes are legends that go for millions in auction.
@user-yi9hz3or2t
3 жыл бұрын
It is worth it better interior
@asianpower3000
2 жыл бұрын
Gosh the C8 looks so wide.
@craigthescott5074
3 жыл бұрын
I smoked an R8 on the freeway with my C7 Z06. Audi is overrated. The C8 is literally half the price of everything out there in the same performance class. Corvette rules.
@watsonanthony8438
2 жыл бұрын
Post a video next time. We can tell if your full of crap. Lol. You already got a KZitem account soo..get to work lol
@craigthescott5074
2 жыл бұрын
@@watsonanthony8438 kinda hard to race people and film it at the same time. Audi R8 is a overpriced joke.
@watsonanthony8438
2 жыл бұрын
@@craigthescott5074 they got sports cameras and brackets for windshields, hats, rear view mirros, sun visors, etc. Excuses lol. If you can afford a C7 Z06 then you can buy a camera lol
@craigthescott5074
2 жыл бұрын
@@watsonanthony8438 yea I’ll get right on that.
@watsonanthony8438
2 жыл бұрын
@@craigthescott5074 yeah you do that. Hahahah
@cecilianormand1825
3 жыл бұрын
The C8 is much better
@barrylevenson2177
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulously informative video...infinite thanx
@kevinbreese5739
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, agreed with most of what you said except about the R8 having a more exotic look. The C8 definitely looks more aggressive and exotic to my eyes. Nothing against the R8's, I love the way they look too.
@kevinbreese5739
3 жыл бұрын
@Jay Lee I don't understand this mindset. First off, that's just the way mid-engine cars look, generally speaking. It's still very much a corvette and looks much different than any Ferrari when you get into the details. People just make that comparison in a very generic way because the C8 now looks like a supercar. So they say oh it looks like a Ferrari or Lambo. Secondly, even if that is the case, why is that a bad thing? Ferrari's and Lambo's are legendary supercars. Heck if a $60k-80k car resembles and performs like $200k+ cars, I'd say that's pretty awesome. At the end of the day, there is simply nothing else out there that can touch the C8 in terms of overall bang for the buck. It's an amazing car in it's own right and at an obtainable price. It's allowing people the supercar ownership experience who would otherwise never have been able to experience that in their lives. That's the stuff of dreams for a car guy.
@frozencarguy6274
3 жыл бұрын
Audi.
@FFE-js2zp
3 жыл бұрын
They are similar in that neither has a very torquey engine, by modern standards. Most supercars have 600-800 ft-lbs. Torque alone drives acceleration, which is why the C8 is sooo slow. The fastest ever Dragy stock C8 is 4.14/12.0 secs at 116 mph. A 720S does 3.03/10.8 at 140 mph, devastatingly faster than the sluggish C8. So both of these cars are not remotely competitive in their price class from a raw speed perspective. I have a 500 lbs lighter C7 with the same engine, its one of the slowest accelerating "sportcars" I've ever owned or driven. Plus its GM quality through and though, just cheap as dirt. Its skyrocketing in price, which is why I'm ok with it. In fact, several year old naturally aspirated C7s sell for about 50% more than a new C8.
@R34GTRR35
3 жыл бұрын
I love how GM exaggerates it’s 0-60 times , in real life it’s a lot slower than the RWS
@supercarguy547
3 жыл бұрын
How does GM exaggerate the 2.9 0-60 time? I’ve seen hundreds of videos of c8s doing 2.8 second times....
@Jchandlerify
3 жыл бұрын
@@supercarguy547 the onboard timer has been shown to include roll out and be slightly inaccurate. You likely wont find any 0-60 timed with a gps device showing sub 3 second launches only the faulty onboard timer.
@garyzimnoch2597
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, your NOT accurate their r3😘
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
Go buy back your Mustang
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
I still have the Shelby...
@honorhurricane5180
3 жыл бұрын
Y comment when you don’t watch the channel
@sunnythind8574
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the r8 Eddie!
@Capt.Umber_Raina
3 жыл бұрын
hello there
@EddieX
3 жыл бұрын
Hello?
@vidar8117
3 жыл бұрын
General kenobi
@Michael-ge3eo
3 жыл бұрын
The Corvette is hands down the better car. If you had to live with it and do regular maintenance any replacement parts in the future are going to be fractions of the cost of an R8. Audi is known to have ridiculous little problems right in the center of an engine where you have to tear down the whole thing for o-rings or anything like that. German cars like Mercedes Audi are ridiculous when it comes to the cost of repair and they are not worth the price of admission in my opinion! If you are ultimately insanely rich and couldn't care less about gas prices or if your car dies on the road whether it's a worth a million dollars or not when you have hundreds of millions left over well that's a different story. Personally I would take a c8 Corvette buy it load it up and soup up the engine transmission to its Max
@YZFR6Yammie
3 жыл бұрын
R8 over a vette anyday
@chefstatic
3 жыл бұрын
R8 all day
@paulm6481
3 жыл бұрын
The Audi s garbage VW that won’t be made again because no demand. Vette s a legend in gen 8 and this is base Vette. Vette destroys your used junk German junk.
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