2017 GS or 2018 GS
03-18-2017, 07:19 PM
#21
Melting Slicks
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Im in the same boat. My thoughts are this, the last day to place an order is in April, but the production goes through June (I believe). The dealer should be able to change an order until a certain part of the ordering process. Why not wait till the bash and see what the 18's are about? If there isn't much change, contact a forum dealer that Im sure will have plenty of orders in and see if they can change the order..
03-18-2017, 07:27 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
What kind of discount is your dealer offering? Will he give you the same on a 2018 order?
Also, are you planning on taking advantage of any GM incentives given at time of delivery?
Two things that come to mind of I was in your shoes. Personally, I would want to be the the car the quickest I could.
Also, are you planning on taking advantage of any GM incentives given at time of delivery?
Two things that come to mind of I was in your shoes. Personally, I would want to be the the car the quickest I could.
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Borntorun04/17 (03-18-2017)
03-18-2017, 07:38 PM
#23
Melting Slicks
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What kind of discount is your dealer offering? Will he give you the same on a 2018 order?
Also, are you planning on taking advantage of any GM incentives given at time of delivery?
Two things that come to mind of I was in your shoes. Personally, I would want to be the the car the quickest I could.
Also, are you planning on taking advantage of any GM incentives given at time of delivery?
Two things that come to mind of I was in your shoes. Personally, I would want to be the the car the quickest I could.
03-18-2017, 07:42 PM
#24
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I don't know if you can time it like this. The last day to order is Apr 13. The bash isn't until the end of Apr. I think an order place on the 13th would be past 2000 by the bash.
I think it comes down to how flexible you are. If you are willing to take something off a lot then waiting until the bash and then either buying off the lot or waiting for 2018's seems like a viable choice. If what you want is exact then ordering now seems like a better plan.
If it helps I just ordered. One, I wanted museum delivery so no buying off the lot for me. Two, since I live in CO, if I wait for a fall delivery I am basically waiting a year since a car received right before winter is likely to be garaged until next spring.
I think it comes down to how flexible you are. If you are willing to take something off a lot then waiting until the bash and then either buying off the lot or waiting for 2018's seems like a viable choice. If what you want is exact then ordering now seems like a better plan.
If it helps I just ordered. One, I wanted museum delivery so no buying off the lot for me. Two, since I live in CO, if I wait for a fall delivery I am basically waiting a year since a car received right before winter is likely to be garaged until next spring.
03-18-2017, 07:43 PM
#25
I think if you can hold out another year and two months you might get a great deal on a C7 as they release the C8s.
If it were me and it just was I would buy now! Who knows what tomorrow brings?
If it were me and it just was I would buy now! Who knows what tomorrow brings?
03-18-2017, 07:53 PM
#26
It went so fast that I may have to negotiate a little with the museum delivery. I don't want to drive back to Colorado too early in April (as much as I want it NOW) for fear of snow and/or weather under 55. I've been told it can wait at the museum for a little while if need be.
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03-18-2017, 07:57 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
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03-18-2017, 07:58 PM
#28
Melting Slicks
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Don't care about C8 or mid engine, Just wondering if Spice Red will be available for 18 and if it worth waiting for 18 if production starts in June for few weeks . waiting possible extra 2 month for 18 could be worth the time, waited this long in life to be able to order a new corvette two months won't make that much difference , what matters is getting it right cause this will be my one and only new CORVETTE! If I knew Spice Red was not available in 18 it would be a 17 ordered next week.
03-18-2017, 08:08 PM
#29
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I contacted a couple forum dealers regarding trade value and they were way lower than I was able to get from a more local dealer, GMS price with higher trade came out better than forum dealers with bigger discount on new corvette. GMS discount is more than supplier pricing so with trade deal I got was its worth going in different direction and adding tax benefit this deal worked out best .Thanks for suggestion , Dave
03-18-2017, 08:15 PM
#30
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Things went very quickly--between order and getting the "you are at 2000, no more changes" email was one week exactly.
It went so fast that I may have to negotiate a little with the museum delivery. I don't want to drive back to Colorado too early in April (as much as I want it NOW) for fear of snow and/or weather under 55. I've been told it can wait at the museum for a little while if need be.
It went so fast that I may have to negotiate a little with the museum delivery. I don't want to drive back to Colorado too early in April (as much as I want it NOW) for fear of snow and/or weather under 55. I've been told it can wait at the museum for a little while if need be.
03-18-2017, 08:25 PM
#31
After TOO MUCH of consideration--it's almost like I've been dreaming of my 1st Corvette since I've been a kid--I went with: grand sport, 2LT, arctic white, two-tone adrenaline red interior, black wheels.
As common as that sounds I doubt I could have found it on a lot even if I wasn't set on museum delivery. I was also picky about what I didn't want--no automatic, no heritage package, no nav, no suede, no Z07. I like the look of the carbon fiber aero kit but would only have accepted that if it was heavily discounted.
Good luck with your decision / order!
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Borntorun04/17 (03-18-2017)
03-18-2017, 08:30 PM
#32
Le Mans Master
For what it's worth, I think the combo you want is awesome. The Spice Red is awesome, and my guess is that it may go away for 18. I base this strictly on the fact that it is the least picked 3lt interior. I love the color as well as the full dash treatment, but it's like 1 percent of interiors, most likely due to cost. However that makes it rare, my guess is you won't see it in 2018..........
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03-18-2017, 08:44 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
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For what it's worth, I think the combo you want is awesome. The Spice Red is awesome, and my guess is that it may go away for 18. I base this strictly on the fact that it is the least picked 3lt interior. I love the color as well as the full dash treatment, but it's like 1 percent of interiors, most likely due to cost. However that makes it rare, my guess is you won't see it in 2018..........
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03-18-2017, 08:45 PM
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I don't know if you can time it like this. The last day to order is Apr 13. The bash isn't until the end of Apr. I think an order place on the 13th would be past 2000 by the bash.
I think it comes down to how flexible you are. If you are willing to take something off a lot then waiting until the bash and then either buying off the lot or waiting for 2018's seems like a viable choice. If what you want is exact then ordering now seems like a better plan.
If it helps I just ordered. One, I wanted museum delivery so no buying off the lot for me. Two, since I live in CO, if I wait for a fall delivery I am basically waiting a year since a car received right before winter is likely to be garaged until next spring.
I think it comes down to how flexible you are. If you are willing to take something off a lot then waiting until the bash and then either buying off the lot or waiting for 2018's seems like a viable choice. If what you want is exact then ordering now seems like a better plan.
If it helps I just ordered. One, I wanted museum delivery so no buying off the lot for me. Two, since I live in CO, if I wait for a fall delivery I am basically waiting a year since a car received right before winter is likely to be garaged until next spring.
Also I know April 13 has been stated as the last date to order but that may depend on the dealer and their allocation. If there are constraints on some item you really want, will you be SOL?
My GS is on order as well!
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Borntorun04/17 (03-18-2017)
03-18-2017, 08:53 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
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You can see a record of my indecision in the "waffling on color choice" thread.
After TOO MUCH of consideration--it's almost like I've been dreaming of my 1st Corvette since I've been a kid--I went with: grand sport, 2LT, arctic white, two-tone adrenaline red interior, black wheels.
As common as that sounds I doubt I could have found it on a lot even if I wasn't set on museum delivery. I was also picky about what I didn't want--no automatic, no heritage package, no nav, no suede, no Z07. I like the look of the carbon fiber aero kit but would only have accepted that if it was heavily discounted.
Good luck with your decision / order!
After TOO MUCH of consideration--it's almost like I've been dreaming of my 1st Corvette since I've been a kid--I went with: grand sport, 2LT, arctic white, two-tone adrenaline red interior, black wheels.
As common as that sounds I doubt I could have found it on a lot even if I wasn't set on museum delivery. I was also picky about what I didn't want--no automatic, no heritage package, no nav, no suede, no Z07. I like the look of the carbon fiber aero kit but would only have accepted that if it was heavily discounted.
Good luck with your decision / order!
03-18-2017, 08:57 PM
#36
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Decision made going 17 GS Blade Silver with Spice Red, not going to look back not even a peak!!
Thanks for all the replies, Dave
Thanks for all the replies, Dave
Last edited by Borntorun04/17; 03-18-2017 at 08:58 PM.
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Gonzo (03-19-2017)
03-18-2017, 09:51 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
03-18-2017, 10:04 PM
#38
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
2017 GS Blade Silver
3LT Spice Red interior
A8
Carbon flash mirrors, stinger hood, hash marks
carbon fiber trim
GS under hood liner
GS heritage package
battery protection package
Dark red calipers(Spice Red package)
Dual roof package
Last edited by Borntorun04/17; 03-19-2017 at 08:04 PM.
03-18-2017, 11:05 PM
#39
Pro
Do you know for sure that your dealer has an allocation? Here on this forum we have seen cases where dealers claimed they had an allocation and months later the buyer was still waiting for the order to get into the system.