The mid-engine C8 runs with Porsches and Ferraris through corners, not just in drag races, and delivers legitimate supercar performance at half the price, no excuses needed anymore. But if you're shopping used to save money, know what you're getting into: the C5 needs an AGM battery to prevent corrosion eating the vacuum lines underneath, and EBCM modules and torque tubes wear out predictably (cheap if you wrench, painful at a shop). The C7 has scattered reports of trim separation and paint problems that aren't confirmed systematic yet. Buy the C8 if you want a world-class sports car today; buy a C5 or C6 if you can turn wrenches and want accessible performance; skip the Corvette if you need a carefree daily driver.
This is what happens when Toyota borrows BMW's homework and actually improves it. The B58 engine tunes to 500+ wheel horsepower on stock internals, the chassis feels sharper than the Z4 it shares bones with, and it holds value like a limited-edition sneaker. The catch: 2020-21 models burned oil between changes, not catastrophic, but annoying enough to make 2022+ the smarter buy. The bigger question is philosophical: can you live with a Supra that's half BMW under the skin? If badge purity matters more than driving joy, walk away. If you want a reliable weekend weapon that won't depreciate into oblivion, this delivers, just skip the early years and prepare for dealer markups that'll test your commitment.