The ultimate Corvette tax!
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Drifting
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From: Spring Hill, Florida Life is all about new beginnings;...TRY ONE!
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
I feel the pain, that is ridiculous!
When I first got the Vette and found the forum and saw how popular the Z06 Ti exhaust was I wanted one to replace my stock exhaust. You had to be fast because if you blinked a set would be sold here. I called the local Chevy dealer just to see what a new set would be. I told the parts clerk what I was after and got a quote of $1400 per side
(the clerk even said HS 
) not the set mind you, per side. So I went the ebay route. 
When I first got the Vette and found the forum and saw how popular the Z06 Ti exhaust was I wanted one to replace my stock exhaust. You had to be fast because if you blinked a set would be sold here. I called the local Chevy dealer just to see what a new set would be. I told the parts clerk what I was after and got a quote of $1400 per side
(the clerk even said HS ) not the set mind you, per side. So I went the ebay route.
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From: FL
St. Jude Donor '13
Most dealers charge a GM list price set forth by GM and the prices are crazy to say the least.Dealers on the internet sell at their cost and make a modest profit on shipping.Just a tip,many dealers have two parts counters.One counter sells at wholesale pricing to the public with the other counter selling at GM list to customers in for service 
If you think the dealers parts prices are high,you should step onto a Snap-On tool truck
If you think the dealers parts prices are high,you should step onto a Snap-On tool truck
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One rear O2 sensor will run you $170 dollars, based on the price listing of my local stealership.
Back when I owned a 1980 Vette, it cost me $28 dollars for an O-ring kit for my brake calipers.
The 1980 Vette was my first experience with the Corvette tax.
But right now I am too drunk to care anyway...
Back when I owned a 1980 Vette, it cost me $28 dollars for an O-ring kit for my brake calipers.
The 1980 Vette was my first experience with the Corvette tax.
But right now I am too drunk to care anyway...
Melting Slicks
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From: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
I needed the tapered rubber bushings for my coupe roof holder. About 3/8" in x 1". They don't sell the removable bushing... you have to purchase the entire hold down latch asembly for $87.00
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Tallahassee FLorida
How about tis one-total crap. Wanted to check the price for the guide pins on our front calipers. The GMpartsdirect price is $3.95 each, and the GM list price is $7.95. Called the dealership here in town, and the guy on the phone told me they listed for $12.95 each! What a huge lie! I couldn't believe the corvette tax on that one! $5.00 DEALER add-on. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
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A "Key" to the corvette tax
When I bought my 2002, it had only one key and one remote. I was able to pick up an extra programable remote on E-bay for a decent price. Aha, I thought, now all I have to do is buy a key. I go to the locksmith shop and showed them my key and asked them to duplicate it. That is when the "Corvette Tax" reared its ugly head. It seems the little black spot on the key with a piece of metal protruding is a "Chip." This causes the key cost $30.00 instead of the usual 2 bucks.
Oh well, I gotta have an extra key...
Oh well, I gotta have an extra key...
