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“Nothing Can Stop My Love For This Car! I Just Want The Issues To Stop”

Is this man's unwavering loyalty to his C8 inspiring or just plain sad? How loyal are you when problems arise?

Douglas Barton··
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If you’ve been following the C8 on social media, you will notice our beloved eighth-generation Corvette does have some issues. We highlighted some of the first-hand perspectives in an ongoing series, available here: Mid-Year Durability Report, and End of 2023 Report. The issues the C8 is having may be marginally higher than in previous generations, but I believe most of the increased chatter can be attributed to the increasing popularity of social media, and just how easy it is for owners to vent their frustrations.

And that’s exactly what Brandon did, but with a twist at the end.

Yikes! Are you as speechless as I was when I first read this unbridled devotion?

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