32,000 Miles in Our C8 Corvette Stingray | What It’s Like to Live With the Mid-Engine Corvette

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Published 2024-04-04
After 32,000 miles, we’re finally saying goodbye to our long-term 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Over the last four years, we’ve put our C8 through a LOT, from U-Drags to canyon carving to daily driving, and it’s held up remarkably well. In this video, the Edmunds editorial team talks through our Corvette ownership experience, including what went wrong, what went right, and everything in between.

00:00 Intro
00:37 What's It Like to Drive?
01:14 Interior & Comfort
02:54 Repairs & Maintenance
04:09 Racing
07:09 Edmunds' Take

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All Comments (21)
  • @edmundscars
    Do you think the Corvette ownership experience is worth the money? Let us know in the comments!
  • @stevenk8883
    I took delivery of my C8 Z51 in December 2020 and have driven over 54,000 miles, including 70+ HPDE track days (Sebring, Watkins Glen, Road America, Mid-Ohio, NCM). The only modification is Giro-Disc rotors with stainless steel brake lines. The C8 is magnificent, a true pleasure to drive in all weather (including several inches of snow with all season tires on an extra set of wheels). Exceptional reliability with very good gas mileage (21mpg normal driving, 25-27mpg highway, once obtaining over 30mpg for 50+ miles). To sum up, I LOVE THIS F*****G CAR!!
  • @Anvilarm07
    I've never liked Corvettes, until the C8. Everything I've seen, everything you've shown and said, proves it is a super star.
  • @past66
    I have had 11 Corvettes from C1 to C8 HTC and I agree the C8 Corvette is the best ever made.
  • @jaywells4491
    I just garaged my brand new 2024 HTC Z51 after putting 280 miles on the clock since delivery most of the miles were commuting in heavy rain below 2000 rpm and it did great so far. The sun came out and I got out my 964 for a drive (I committed to myself I would sell when the Stingray was delivered) and it is hard to imagine two cars more different. After that I wanted to keep both but your video help me remember why I bought the Stingray; daily driving a Porsche is great but good maintenance and parts are expensive and reliability is a total crapshoot. I considered a new 911 that theoretically shouldn't have been too much more than my 100K+ Stingray build but I concluded the cost per mile for a daily driver would be too high, plus the Chevy salesman called me back while the Porsche dealer apparently expected me to keep showing up to beg to order a 911 for MSRP++, if you are lucky enough to get on their order book. I love Porsches but I'm afraid their contrived scarcity sales strategy is killing the golden goose.
  • @CaptainMir
    I love C8 Corvette but I live in Pakistan and can't afford one yet because of this video 📸 and similar videos on YouTube I can live the dream 🏆. In other words ty
  • @pw9373
    Absolutely love my ‘24 C8
  • @jeffgough7712
    i have 20,000 on my 2020 C8 and still have the original tires and windshield . The only maintenance has been 3 oil changes , that's it. The car is an absolute blast to drive and even gets good MPG for this type vehicle . This is my most favorite car I have ever owned in 50 years and Ive had quite a few and I consider it a great value . The cars you have to compare it against all cost 2 or 3 even 4 as much. It really is a great cat.
  • @johnr7794
    Our 2023 3Lt HTC non-Z51 with performance exhaust, front lift, low spoiler and front lift is the best car this 75 yo has ever driven, we love it.
  • @markoon139
    First oil change and trans filter is free.... also cracked windshield happens on any car. Not sure why you would include those expenses.
  • @brianthomas131
    The dude sitting on the car was giving me palpitations👀
  • @blackened300a
    Love my 23 C8. It made me run to the dealership to get one. I can’t afford a European supercar, but I can afford one of these and arguably still be on par or better than some of the best supercars from the past 10yrs.
  • @nealspears7108
    Solid video and review. Luckily in my 17k miles I have not had the tire issues just rotor/brake pad issues on the track. It is good to hear the interior is holding up!
  • @rwilson4073
    The most impressive bit to me is that GM has managed to do such a good job on their very first attempt at a mid-engine car (since the fiero that is). There are definitely some QC issues, particularly with the earlier cars, but they’re all warrantied and the design itself has done fantastically
  • @SH-wz3jo
    My 2016 C7 has no squeaks and interior is almost as good as new. Only have had rear shocks replaced. Sitting at 75+K miles now. This is likely the first and last vett I will own since I have to have a 'man' transmissions. I love to drive , not be driven.
  • @benmalec3258
    Every time I'm on the track with the Stingray I find myself saying, "I can't believe how fast this is for the price I paid". On the street it's a bit frustrating because you're never remotely close to its limits. Chevy/GM really knocked it out of the park with this car.
  • @ronarch7910
    I waited 1 1/2 years to get my 2020 C8 and I'm completely satisfied, nothing but miles of smiles. My 5th Corvette and the Best By Far 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • @billstafford601
    Absolutely Love It! This is the beginning of a new era for Corvette.