nmvettec7

When will 2016 Corvette C7 production begin?

I am sure that perhaps a few "high profile" Corvette Forum dealers might have the answers to this question.

I am a bit frustrated over the waiting game for production of the 2015 C7 Stingray (Base Model).

Any input on this question?

Thanks in advance.

Da Hawk

Usually, production of the next model year begins in mid to late August.

jma242

My general advice with regards to model year changeovers is to wait until the Bash in late April and see what is new for 2016.

Red C8 of Jax

Probably a new price increase.

bbrown450

Know this, there will always be something new...who knows who will live to enjoy it....every day you wait is one less day of enjoyment with this amazing car....best of luck

KenHorse

Wait a second.

You mean there isn't going to be a 2016 mid-engine Zora C8????????

Crossed Flags Fan

Tomorrow at 6:17am.

11B250

I'm really confused. we're not even in '15 yet and you're talking about depreciation of '15s when '16s come in?

well what about the depreciation of 16s when 17s come in?

I don't get it

nmvettec7

Car companies keep bringing out the new model years earlier and earlier. So if the 2016MY hits the market in mid 2015, the 2015MY will have immediate depreciation in addition to the already depreciation once it's driven off the lot. That's a no brainer......so hopefully you get it now! Most people here do.

If you own a 2014 and try to trade in for a 2015, or sell it outright see what you will get.

z51vett

In the past they began before the 4th of July shut down I've had my Corvettes end of July vin 68 if that helps all you experts.
z51vett
Doug

11B250

I see what you mean....

but this applies to a 2015 as well. and every year after that. we can replace the number 2015 with 2016 and replace 2016 with 2017, the issue will still be at hand. You can't prevent depreciation.

rothchilds

not even halfway thru production of model year 15 and you are wondering about model year 16? This would be a much more valid question in May or June, but December? May as well put it off forever cause something newer is always around the corner.

ZL-1

Corvette S.O.P. has traditionally been late June/early July, it allowed some cars to be built and then evaluated during the two week GM shutdown in July. The 2014 C7 introduction was late and the model year ran late too, so 2015 production also started later than normal . By April we should learn the date 2015 production ends and the date 2016 production starts. It will be interesting to see if 2016 S.O.P returns to the normal late June/early July. That would make 2015 a short model year; with all the Z06s on the line there will likely be well under 30,000 2015 Stingrays built.

Note: Annual depreciation is a fact of life that can't be avoided
Every damn summer a new model arrives and causes your beautiful new car to become last year's model . There is no escaping it



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nmvettec7

Rothchilds:

I have been playing the order game since Oct 2014. One dealer stated I was next in line for an order.......they never got an allocation after waiting nearly 7 weeks. Now I have found another dealer, and the order has been placed and have ben sitting at code 1100, which is nowhere in line. I probably won't get the car until late Feb or March 2015. So I would have a 2015 then I figure there is a good possiblity that by June 2015 the 2016's are out.

Why should I buy a 2015 when 3 months later the 2016's arrive? This is a very valid question, and perhaps if you were in my shoes, you might be asking the same question. Do you understand perhaps why I am asking.

I also understand that depreciation is a fact of car ownership.

Ernest_T

2016's won't be out in June, more like August.

Zymurgy

My guess is that MY changeover will remain August for the C7 generation. I just don't see them cutting a model year short.

Patman

If you're going to be keeping the car for at least 5 years, does it really matter how much it depreciates in the first year anyhow? Either way, in 5 years time the value of a 2015 on the used car market is going to be roughly the same as the 2016. And in ten years time the prices will be way more dependent on the condition and mileage of the car then it will be on whether it's a 2015 or 2016. Just buy the 2015 and enjoy it and don't worry about depreciation unless you planning on trading it in two years.

mpuzach

Keep in mind that anything you might save in depreciation will likely be eaten up by price increases.

jma242

Exactly. Cars like this are made for fun! I wouldn't worry about depreciation.

W88fixer

It’s like trying to have the fastest car, someone will always pay more or have more current go fast gear. Massive frustration.

Go ahead and buy a 15. Don