This happened much sooner than expected...

Clockwork

Clockwork

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So watching the market on used C8's soften, rather than lose more money than I was willing to since we all know I would have been looking to replace it sooner rather than later...

I made a decision to get rid of it.

Today I replaced it with a brand new...

2023 Genesis GV70 AWD 2.5T Sport Prestige

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Not only is it a great car (and 2022 Motor Trend SUV of the year) but it is wonderfully equipped. As a bonus, I will be able to drive it in these cold snowy Wisconsin winters.I loved my toy, but this was probably the smarter option and definitely more practical.

(not to mention eliminating a large chunk of debt)

The only pic I have right now, as it was dark outside when I got home:

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:lol: I grocery shop less often than you buy cars lol.

Very nice :up:
 
You aren't just trying something new or trading, you're "getting rid of it". :lol:

What didn't you like? Quite the change going to a sedan like this.

Just did a double-take. I didn't even know it was an "SUV". :lol: :lol:
 
OverclockN' said:
You aren't just trying something new or trading, you're "getting rid of it". :lol:

What didn't you like? Quite the change going to a sedan like this.

Just did a double-take. I didn't even know it was an "SUV". :lol: :lol:
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There wasn't anything I didn't like. It was great. Best car I have owned thus far.

This was more a financial and practicality decision.
 
Clockwork said:
There wasn't anything I didn't like. It was great. Best car I have owned thus far.

This was more a financial and practicality decision.
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I'm surprised you didn't come to that conclusion before you bought the C8, but the heart wants what the heart wants.


I still dream about getting a Rivian R1T one day, but know there is a mountain of more practical things I need to pay for ahead of that.

Time to check my lotto tickets.
 
Sometime before = Alfa Romeo Giulia
September 2020 = Kia Stinger
April 2021 = Toyota Supra
October 2021 = Tesla Model 3
July 2022 = Corvette C8
October 2022 = Genesis GV70

I actually see a pattern developing.....lol

Looking forward to your next car in mid 2023 :D
 
Sasquach said:
Looking forward to your next car in mid 2023 :D
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Hah. Even my sales guy (who has been a friend since my STi days) knew better when it came to discuss optional protection/warranties. :lol:

"I know you are going to have this for less than a year..."
 
Damn that is one fine looking luxury performance daily driver! Does it have the heads-up display? I've always wanted info projected on my windshield. (I mean that sincerely, not sarcastic)
 
digitalwanderer said:
Damn that is one fine looking luxury performance daily driver! Does it have the heads-up display? I've always wanted info projected on my windshield. (I mean that sincerely, not sarcastic)
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No, in the US they only put the HUD in the 3.3T Prestige. I loved having one in my Stinger, Supra, and C8. The digital instrument cluster is 3D which is neat, but it's kind of gimmicky.
 
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Were you always planning on selling the vette? Used market value doesnt matter if you were gonna keep it?
 
logical said:
Were you always planning on selling the vette? Used market value doesnt matter if you were gonna keep it?
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I was never going to keep it long term. You should know that by now. Just like I won't have this long term. The C8 just happened much sooner than anticipated.
 
So any idea what you're thinking of trading this in for?

Or you think its more of a spur of the moment thing when the time comes?
 
Overall the car looks great, and I love Gensis cars, Kia/Hyundai is the only ones that can seem to make good looking cars this generation.

That being said, I'm not sure how I feel about the wheels. On one hand I like them for being unique, on other hand, I hate it.
 
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