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Dec 12, 2006 | 07:00 PM

tom3257

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Corvette tax...

I see this referred to often. Is this some sort of joke or what?

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:04 PM

JWB ZO6

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Just a reference to the added cost of corvette parts compared to other vehicles.

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:04 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08

The term is used in reference to having to pay higher prices for parts and services than what other typical car owners pay. However, the corvette tax is nowhere near as high as what Ferrari owners pay and from what I hear what some Porsche owners pay.

Dec 12, 2006 | 07:06 PM

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Somewhat of a joke but.....some folks think because you drive a Corvette, you must have $ so they feel you'll pay more. Thus the reference to Corvette tax.

Dec 12, 2006 | 08:11 PM

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I have been quoted labor prices at almost double.

All parts are special this and special that, also requires a special tool

from a special tech.

. If you call

on some of their quotes and show that you have some working knowledge of your car, the Corvette Tax is often waived.

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Originally Posted by tom3257

I see this referred to often. Is this some sort of joke or what?

Dec 12, 2006 | 08:17 PM

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As an example: Up to $150 for a little piece of shiny metal with the C5 or Z06 logo to glue to the space between your tail pipes.

Dec 12, 2006 | 08:27 PM

StealthZ06

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Set of headers for an LS1 F-body: $400-$600
Set of headers for an LS1 Corvette: $1000-$1500

Dec 12, 2006 | 08:33 PM

NSTG8R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StealthZ06

Set of headers for an LS1 F-body: $400-$600
Set of headers for an LS1 Corvette: $1000-$1500

meeh ... quality is a little higher on most headers for the vettes ...

generally the f-body ones are mild steel ..

but regardless .. the corvette tax is alive and sucks big time.