Evan and Vette73, I agree with both of you on the styling of the C8. I'm holding out for the Z06 variant, with the hopes that the body contours of the fenders and rear quarters better enhance the styling of the car. But for me, it must have an active aero rear spoiler or IMHO a more tasteful spoiler along the lines of what was on the C6 for me to be a buyer. I've given up on the manual transmission issue. I have driven a C8 and the transmission is lightening quick, so I've conceded on that issue, so now it's simply down to styling for me.
