Dont know about 8 grand, more like 5.8. The C1 is a plastic cheap car, thats not a bad thing as its got lots going for it. But mine gets a basic wash and shampoo and thats it, it gets me from A to B and is not a extension of my manhood or a object of worship. Dont get me wrong its a great car for the price but i aint gonna spend hours polishing it or adding go faster stripes.