CT4-V 4BW to C8, tempted

[minn19]

Kids are grown and out of the house. I had a yellow C3 in my teens, kind of want another yellow vette. I just cant justify the cost of the 5BW and I kind of feel like its too similar to what I have now, I like to change things up a bit each car/truck. But a 5BW if the right deal came along would be my other option.

With the fun roads you get to drive on the SR is a great idea for that commute.

Not trying to steer you towards the 5BW, but it is very different from the 4. I was quite surprised how different they are. But, with that commute you’ll be hitting the gas station every day/every other day in a 5BW. SR would probably stretch it to every three if that is a consideration.

 

[flipray]

Worse, Lake Hughes to the Miracle Mile area on Wilshire, across the street from the LaBrea Tar Pits. Have been doing that since 2007.

Bless your lil heart sir. You definitely need an auto with SUPERCRUISE!!! Surprised you havent done the californian thing and got a used Model 3 for less than $25K for that drive.

I worked part time in HS at 6 flags, would used to take the back roads via Lake Hughes Rd or San Fransicquito. That drive into Castiac never got old even tho the distance did.

 

[jbawden]

Bless your lil heart sir.

Is this the genuine sympathy version or the passive aggressive version?

 

[flipray]

Is this the genuine sympathy version or the passive aggressive version?

Nah man, I know the drive sucks even on the best days. I can only imagine how it is right now driving into San Fernando and LA basin with all the fires.

 

[dstewart51]

Traffic has not been all that bad, but then again I pick my hours and usually go in at 4am and come home at 2 to avoid the worst of it. But there have been plenty of days it taken me 4 to 5 hours to get home.

 

[Clubracer6]

You will certainly spend less time at the pump in the C8! That said, I do recommend at least driving the LC500. I drove one last year and it immediately feels like a very special car and then that V8 sounds incredible. Plus it is far more rare than a C8. Either way, you will not go wrong if you don’t need a manual.

 

[dstewart51]

I have to admit, reading about all of the DTC issues and trans replacements some folks have had really makes me re-think. I know its only a small percentage, but I would hate to be one of those. The DTC filter and fluid maintenance is not a major issue for me, I can do the work in my garage. I am still strongly leaning that way, but going to give it a few months to, I just did a bunch of maintenance, including replacing the front struts on my 4BW, want to get some miles out of it now.

 

[jcsperson]

I have to admit, reading about all of the DTC issues and trans replacements some folks have had really makes me re-think. I know its only a small percentage, but I would hate to be one of those.

That was one of the primary issues that deterred me. I also chose my '24 4BW over a '24 Stingray for practicality.

I'll be 70 in a couple months, and while I didn't have difficulties getting in and out of my C7, I do tend to hold onto cars for a while and I was concerned about my wife and I getting in and out of the car in 6-8 years.

We also take 2-3 long road trips a year and the Caddy has a proper trunk. We can also use the back seats. You have to be careful about what you put in the rear trunk of the C8 because its proximity to the exhaust creates a lot of heat. Chevrolet really should've insulated that better. No such issues in the 4BW.

Speaking of insulation, the CT4-V is much quieter than a Corvette. You're seated inches in front of the motor in the C8 and you can definitely hear all the mechanical bits rotating around back there. In the C7 it was the sound of gears meshing in the diff that intruded into the cabin. In Tour mode, the 4BW is much quieter than the C8. As I've grown older I've come to appreciate that more, but if I want it louder I can make it louder.

 

[dstewart51]

I just turned 49 and am very physically active still. Getting in and out will be okay for a few more years haha.

Hit the gym 4 to 5 days a week at work and road and mountain bike 2-3 times a week. At the moment I am able to take the wheels off my road bike and toss it in the back with the rear seats down. I use a SeaSucker for the mountain bike which holds up quite well. Week before last I had a 911 playing with me on my way home up San Francisquito Canyon Rd from Santa Clarita up to Lake Hughes. Took a few corners at 1g (could net let the 911 past you know), the SeaSucker did not let me down haha. If I go with the SR, I am sure the SeaSucker will work just fine for the mountain bike, and I can take put the road bike (with wheels off) in a bike back in the passenger seat.

I am still leaning that way at this point, just a change of scenery. As far as road noise, that is a concern, I know moving away from the PS4S ZP's to non ZP's help with road noise, I run PS4S's year round on my 4BW, typically last right at 20K Mi, so about 6 months. Also looking into GM extended service plans to cover the DTC.

 

[Matt27]

I just turned 49 and am very physically active still. Getting in and out will be okay for a few more years haha.

Hit the gym 4 to 5 days a week at work and road and mountain bike 2-3 times a week. At the moment I am able to take the wheels off my road bike and toss it in the back with the rear seats down. I use a SeaSucker for the mountain bike which holds up quite well. Week before last I had a 911 playing with me on my way home up San Francisquito Canyon Rd from Santa Clarita up to Lake Hughes. Took a few corners at 1g (could net let the 911 past you know), the SeaSucker did not let me down haha. If I go with the SR, I am sure the SeaSucker will work just fine for the mountain bike, and I can take put the road bike (with wheels off) in a bike back in the passenger seat.

I am still leaning that way at this point, just a change of scenery. As far as road noise, that is a concern, I know moving away from the PS4S ZP's to non ZP's help with road noise, I run PS4S's year round on my 4BW, typically last right at 20K Mi, so about 6 months. Also looking into GM extended service plans to cover the DTC.

Seasucker is the best piece of bike equipment I've ever bought.

I ride a lot in Harriman State Park in NY, which also happens to have some incredible driving roads. Never let me down and that twofer (ride/drive) is the best way to spend weekend mornings.