Chevy Corvette jumps in price (plus $8K for leather interior)
04-28-2013, 02:26 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Chevy Corvette jumps in price (plus $8K for leather interior)
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/chev...rior-6C9639810
While the base model is very affordable considering the performance one gets, if you’re looking to make it a little more comfortable, the price goes up. Options such as $8,005 leather interior package, $2,495 sport seats, $1,995 carbon-fiber roof panel and $595 for brake calipers that are painted red can push the price of the C7 to more than $70,000.
While the base model is very affordable considering the performance one gets, if you’re looking to make it a little more comfortable, the price goes up. Options such as $8,005 leather interior package, $2,495 sport seats, $1,995 carbon-fiber roof panel and $595 for brake calipers that are painted red can push the price of the C7 to more than $70,000.
04-28-2013, 02:42 PM
#2
Instructor
While the base model is very affordable considering the performance one gets, if you’re looking to make it a little more comfortable, the price goes up.
Oh WOW, really??? You mean you actually have to PAY for extras??? Damn, just imagine other manufacturers would follow that example.....
Options such as $8,005 leather interior package actually it´s WAY more than just leather - look up what 3LT really means!,
$2,495 sport seats that´s the only point I agree with: that`s expensive!,
$1,995 carbon-fiber roof panel and $595 for brake calipers that are painted red Who NEEDS those extras? While I´m happy they are on offer - these are really GIMMICKS: if you want´em buy´em, but the car doesn´t get any better!
can push the price of the C7 to more than $70,000. So? What´s the point? I honestly don´t understand what you´re trying to say!
04-28-2013, 02:43 PM
#3
Team Owner
Well, to be fair, the carbon fiber roof comes standard, no charge.
IF you want to SEE carbon fiber on the roof, THEN that costs $1,995.
And I have to argue that the $8005 does nothing to make the interior more comfortable as you suggest. Maybe visually more pleasing, to some, and maybe a better tactile feel, but the seats are the same so no difference in comfort that I see.
Choices.
IF you want to SEE carbon fiber on the roof, THEN that costs $1,995.
And I have to argue that the $8005 does nothing to make the interior more comfortable as you suggest. Maybe visually more pleasing, to some, and maybe a better tactile feel, but the seats are the same so no difference in comfort that I see.
Choices.
04-28-2013, 02:47 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
What you say is correct, but it is also true for any car. It is the options that run up the price. On a side note at $51,000 that is a great price for what you get as far as performance goes.
Even the new Porsche Cayman cost more at $52,600 add a few options and you will be into the upper $60,000 range, and you have a 325 hp engine and a 5 second 0-60.
Another point and I know this will not happen much, but if you are really buying the corvette as a high performance car, the less options you put on it the better the car is. So if I were buying a ne C7 it would on have the Z51 option. AS you add more option you will also be adding to the weight, which is a killer of performance.
Even the new Porsche Cayman cost more at $52,600 add a few options and you will be into the upper $60,000 range, and you have a 325 hp engine and a 5 second 0-60.
Another point and I know this will not happen much, but if you are really buying the corvette as a high performance car, the less options you put on it the better the car is. So if I were buying a ne C7 it would on have the Z51 option. AS you add more option you will also be adding to the weight, which is a killer of performance.
04-28-2013, 03:02 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
The "$8,005 leather interior package" includes:
2LT Package Contents:
Standard 1LT Plus:
Advanced Theft Deterent System
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Color Head-Updisplay
Heated and Vented Seats
Luggage Shade and Net
Memory Package
Performance Leather GT Seats w/Lumbar/Wing Adjust
Premium Bose Audio-Centerpoint Surround (10 Speakers)
Seat Crossed Flags Logo Badge
Universal Home Remote
Center Console and Door Panels in Interior Seat Color
3LT Package Contents:
Standard 1LT, 2LT Plus:
Instrument Panel in Interior Seat Color
Custom Leather-Wrapped IP/Doors/Console
Napa Leather GT Seats w/Lumbar/Wing Adjust
Navigation
2LT Package Contents:
Standard 1LT Plus:
Advanced Theft Deterent System
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
Color Head-Updisplay
Heated and Vented Seats
Luggage Shade and Net
Memory Package
Performance Leather GT Seats w/Lumbar/Wing Adjust
Premium Bose Audio-Centerpoint Surround (10 Speakers)
Seat Crossed Flags Logo Badge
Universal Home Remote
Center Console and Door Panels in Interior Seat Color
3LT Package Contents:
Standard 1LT, 2LT Plus:
Instrument Panel in Interior Seat Color
Custom Leather-Wrapped IP/Doors/Console
Napa Leather GT Seats w/Lumbar/Wing Adjust
Navigation
04-28-2013, 03:06 PM
#10
What you say is correct, but it is also true for any car. It is the options that run up the price. On a side note at $51,000 that is a great price for what you get as far as performance goes.
Even the new Porsche Cayman cost more at $52,600 add a few options and you will be into the upper $60,000 range, and you have a 325 hp engine and a 5 second 0-60.
Another point and I know this will not happen much, but if you are really buying the corvette as a high performance car, g a ne C7 it would on have the Z51 option. AS you add more option you will also be adding to the weight, which is a killer of performance.
Even the new Porsche Cayman cost more at $52,600 add a few options and you will be into the upper $60,000 range, and you have a 325 hp engine and a 5 second 0-60.
Another point and I know this will not happen much, but if you are really buying the corvette as a high performance car, g a ne C7 it would on have the Z51 option. AS you add more option you will also be adding to the weight, which is a killer of performance.
Last edited by CJJ; 04-28-2013 at 03:08 PM.
04-28-2013, 03:26 PM
#14
Melting Slicks
The 3LT additions are listed in post #8. Note that the 2LT package is $4,210, and the 3LT package is $8005, a $3795 increase.
Last edited by -CM-; 04-28-2013 at 03:28 PM.
04-28-2013, 03:37 PM
#15
Melting Slicks
I'm torn... while offering a base "stripped down" model allows GM to sell more cars by making it more affordable, it also makes the car less exclusive.
04-28-2013, 03:47 PM
#16
Melting Slicks
Instrument Panel in Interior Seat Color
Custom Leather-Wrapped IP/Doors/Console
Napa Leather GT Seats w/Lumbar/Wing Adjust
Last edited by C7 BOB; 04-28-2013 at 03:50 PM.
04-28-2013, 03:53 PM
#17
I'm all for GM making a profit, but really why on earth would I want to pay more $ than I have to, to get the car?
To be "exclusive"? With what exactly? There's going to be more C7s made in one year, than Ferrari makes cars over ten years. We're talking about a 20,000 a year made car here. There are more Corvettes made in one year than a great many towns have in terms of population.
04-28-2013, 03:55 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
Took the words out of my mouth!
04-28-2013, 03:58 PM
#19
Instructor
First off the base car has leather its just not
Napa interior also if u want a non 2 tone interior
U are good with 1LT
For me most other options do nothing
For performance its just looks.
I am sure a Nightrace blue Z51 1LT with
NPP Magna Ride and Auto is fine for me
Just add Nav and i am good the rest is all extra toys
The one thing is heated seats not available with
1LT
Napa interior also if u want a non 2 tone interior
U are good with 1LT
For me most other options do nothing
For performance its just looks.
I am sure a Nightrace blue Z51 1LT with
NPP Magna Ride and Auto is fine for me
Just add Nav and i am good the rest is all extra toys
The one thing is heated seats not available with
1LT