"We got the band together, Again". We are part of an RV/MH group that caravans or sets up a complex at the ACCT. We have been to Tampa and Charlotte, but usually have a bigger number of RV's in Greensboro. Our "Mayor" is Hendrick Auto Exec....and an avid MH'er. One of his guests brought this over on March 11 to put on display and also let folks sit in and drive around the GSO Coliseum parking lot. It WOULD have been the HIT of the complex as we have guests from all over NC and SC and the area. BUT....it STILL got attention. I was more familiar with the "Sound Management" options and controls that the fella that brought it over as I have a C7. I got it into the TRACK Mode. It has a REALLY nice "note" as the folks say. They played with it all night long and he finally left about midnight. Not really a good picture....but it is an awesome thing. I took the picture to also include my "other ride"....
Now from a practical standpoint, it is NOT a long gunner's vehicle. You PROBABLY could put an AR case or a take down O/U in the rear and there is a small compartment up front. BUT, if you were a BE shooter and drag around one of those "Boxes" the size of the TV repairman's tube caddy (NOTE....I was called, rather uncomplimentary today by a member with no class....a BOOMER). YES....he was not very polite and has trolling tendencies. I am technically NOT a boomer. I am a WWII baby....not many of us....but a few. Anyway....if you do not KNOW what a TV repairman's Tube Caddy breifcase is....google it or a BE Shooter's "Range Box". That MIGHT not fit.
The C8 is a wonderful machine. But, probably not for me. I had a C4 hatchback or coupe. We camped out of it (Tents, sleeping bags, ice chest, stove...the whole thing) for 5 days in the Mountains. We drove our C5 ragtop to a LOT of places....but it was more luggage challenged. My C7 is a hatchback or Coupe. I can get a LOT of stuff in the back....some stuff that the car seemed to think that it was beneath it's status to "tote", but it go over it. Think leaf blowers and chain saws and tools.... I can go to Myrtle Beach for a week long stay at our time share without any issues and we can stock up on food when we get there and drive around with the top stowed all the time. My GS loves it when I take it on our family trips.
Here is the dirty little secret....the C8's are going to cost a fortune....in that you will NOT get any "deals". The dealer ensemble in our complex was talking about that. For each dealer to get an "Allocation" or a single C8, he had to sell a certain number of C7's. GM did that so as to "use up" or not be stuck with the C7 inventories. GM put "Spiffs" out there. That lowered the net price. BUT, the dealers had to also lower their margins. Many of the final C7's went for say 20% UNDER invoice....that meant that there was a GM spiff or rebate....and the dealer forfeited his "Hold Back". I am too old to need or want one....but i still oggle or admire a like a nice looking middle aged Dolly Parton lady....I drool and lust (as long as DW is not around).
If your neighbor has NOT done the Ron Fellowes (assuming GM is still sponsoring) Driving School in Nevada (about 2 hours NE of Las Vegas), encourage him to do so. I did that 3 years ago. I have "Been Petty" a few times at the CMT....and was respectable for my advanced age and reflexes and "lack of common sense or fear". Doing a Road Course....by yourself and hitting your marks and having the skills and reflexes to know WHEN to get on it and how much and when to let off and such is a real challenge. Something that I really might do again .... after all this mess is over. Keeping up with the instructors is an adreneline producing moment....to be remembered or cherished. YES... I did break loose once or twice and scared the guy behind me.... BUT, the Vette and the traction control and the whole suspension software took care of me and I recovered quickly....spooked....but OK. I have the video taken with the built in camera and my GS chuckles when he sees the rear end break loose and you can see the G force change...
I have seen about 5 or so (not the same ones) around the Cary and RTP area. This area has more Vette's per square mile (on the road) that any other area or major city that I have visited. That covers a LOT of business traveling as I did about 1 Million miles in 15 or so years and can check off over 125 airports that I have flown IN and OUT of (not on a connecting flight). I drove a LOT of rentals....and would note the number of Vettes. My GS, who loves mine, picked up on that and when we travel in the MH or visit the major cities when traveling, he is also of the opinion that the RPT area is the Vette Capital of the world....probably not....but LA and SFO and Denver and (the list goes on) don't have them tooling around.
LUST....LUST.....I do NOT need this.... I have a nice C7... Please do NOT tempt me.... Tell you neighbor to drive it....I did that with all of mine and loved every minute of it.... I still take it to the range and the ride over and back is probably as exciting or as much fun as the time on the range.
enjoyable as my time banging....
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