I went to a couple more dealers today, and checked out some local cars. I thought you guys might like to hear what they sell for here.

(WAAAAY out North in Alberta)
-2006 yellow vert, just over base, no mags, no power roof, no nav, no ride control, USA imported car, bear in mind this is the end of the season, they said they would 'drop today only' for the amazing low price of $66,000.00.
The Manager could not even look up to talk to me, was too busy polishing his vette in the parking lot. Wasn't worth even standing there/
(same guy)
-2006 Mag red, NOS, mags, power roof, no nav, more options, exhaust, USA import car $70g. (I think new on this one was 55,000 in 05?)
This man, the used car manager, stood there and told me they were so much money, because when you import vehicles from the USA, you have to have.....get this..and these are not generalizations, they are direct quotes from the slimy bugger;
-an International broker, because it can cost as much as $10g to go through customs,
- a LAWYER based in the USA, because "the Americans will try and f**k you on every deal, and keeping him on retainer cost him $50g per month! You would not believe the chit that the Americans will pull on you, if you do not do all the deals through an attorney!:
- By the time everything is done, and we spend up to 20g on every single car we bring across, and then certify for sale in Canada through GM corporate, we only make 2000 or less on a car.

what a scrumbag.


-Little further South, long ways East, MUCH nicer Man!

2007 NEW Z06 Black on black, loaded with everything, Sticker price $103,000. No chance there.

2007 Black Coupe- mn6, no onstar, everything else, $78,000.00. I came within 1" of headroom from buying this car, 2.9% over 60 mos, $64,000.00 + GST out the door. This is THE best deal I have found, in Canada, and even better than some of the USA cars, because 2.9 over 60 beats the hell out of 8.9 over 72 or 84. Full warranty, BUT NOT A CONVERTIBLE. I could have cried, awesome car, gorgeous 2 tone interior, not enough headroom. What is the chance of removing the plastic cover, doing some mods, making more headroom?

I almost drove it home today, just could not get comfortable. No matter what I did, could not make it work. If only I could bang some room out of the big hump over my head......


I really need a Vert guys.

 

You should look at the Ontario Auto Trader website, as there are a ton of very good deals right here in the Toronto area. For instance, you can get a LeMans Blue 2006 Z06, with 14,000km on it, for only $69,999! And that's in Canadian dollars!! Last week there was an Atomic Orange 07 coupe here with 7000km on it that they were advertising for $49,999! A dealer that is ten minutes from my house has a brand new 07 coupe for $59,999. The deals are definitely here in Toronto.

I know you're looking for a vert, but those were just examples of how good the pricing is here. To get to the Ontario trader site go through www.trader.ca

 

The 06 verts with options were available for 17G's off list at the end of the season. Probably the same story this year. Brand new 07 coupe with only two options: top and wheels was 12G's off list already. Many more of the cars here are manuals than automatics though. Seems to be the reverse down south. Unlike the RF Z06 they don't seem to be beating down the doors for a new 07 Pace Car; maybe 15 units were too many!
More good deals just around the corner...

 

Be careful about buying a car from a dealer that imports that from the US. If he is not authorized to get them from GM as a Canadian dealer then he probaby does not have the facilities to service them. He is just importing them to make a quick buck. I don't know where you live but if you are way out from any legitimate dealer the C6 may not be the car for you to get. You would be no better off than the guy with a Ferrari in the middle of nowhere.

 

Patman name one Toronto area dealer that won't screw you over on your trade and give you a fair price for a new C6. Better yet name one in Canada. My last experience has made it difficult for me to consider trading my current C6 for a new one. Maybe the Porsche dealers will treat me better.

 

But he'll end up paying the PST of 8% here, or can he avoid somehow?

 

I'm sorry to say that no they won't.

Better yet...try importing a Ferrari and you'll find out about the $14000.00 "bumper kit" that is required.

 

There was a BLK/BLK 2006 Z51 w/NAV 3LT, in Red Deer AB for high 50's. It was a USA import though.

 

ALL the used cars in Alberta are from the USA. The dealers themselves are telling me that there are none in Canada to be found. One dealer in a small town told me they imported 50 Vettes this year alone.

I have no problem with dealers making a few dollars on a car, but when they stand there and lie to your face, and believe me it is a different story from every dealer, I dont want to touch a deal from them.

Bah- they are so freaking slimy in some dealers in Edmonton and GP- anyone from these cities know the guys I am talking about. One d1ckhead laughed at me, turned his back on me and shrugged his shoulders in GP, but of course he did not have the ***** to come back and 'chat'.

I sure wish it was not such a pita to go through Canadian financing then customs, most guys in the USA are wonderful to deal with, Ed, Bill, Wes, and so on, you guys are GREAT!

I have met some great guys in Alberta too, there are some guys that will truly go overboard to help.

 

You never get top dollar for a trade in, that's the name of the game. Best thing to do is sell privately.

As far as dealers giving fair prices on new C6s, there are a lot of them out there, you just need the right time of year. Starting right around now, right through for the next 6-7 months, the GM dealers around here definitely want to move out any C6s they've got on their lots, as the cold weather means poor Corvette sales. So even though it's still hot here, they know cold weather is just a few months away.

I did hear some very interesting info today though from someone who knows the owner of a Chevy dealer up here. Porsche dealers in Canada have already dropped their MSRP on new Porsches by $10,000 to $15,000, in answer to the complaints of how the US dollar vs CDN dollar's value has created such a discrepancy in US vs CDN pricing. And the word is that GM Canada is right now figuring out a new pricing structure for their cars, possibly to be announced in September. So we could see a very significant drop in price on new Corvettes up here. I seem to recall a similar thing happening here in the mid 90s too, where the MSRP on new Vettes dropped a lot.

 

That would be absolutely great for us new car buyers, but imagine all the guys that bought this, last year, any prior years for that matter, finding out their cars are worth 15g less.

I can't see that happening any time soon. Besides, the dealers have to make their 20g on every used car, remember?

 

I can't see that happening either. C6 sales are very small in Canada. If they drop the MSRP the dealers will complain since it reduces their profit margins.

 

I have a 2005 Z51 coupe, black on black, 7,000 km's, Navigation and tried selling it in 2005 privately for $56,000.00. I had it for sale in July and August, not one phone call. I still have it, dealer wouldn't give me $50,000 for a trade in. Sticker on the car was $77,000.00 I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

 

IF they ever dropped the MSRP, they would have to drop the landed cost too, obviously. But, unless all the other major dealers did the same, they would never do it I am sure. look at powersports- sleds and bikes are 40% higher here too!

 

So are Porsche sales, but it didn't stop them from lowering their price.

It's going to happen, it's only a matter of time. It'll suck for anyone who bought a car in the last few months, but it's great news for anyone who's sitting on the fence right now.

 

well we are .05c from being on par now, instead of 1.50 for a dollar like it was not long ago, then dropping 15-20g to make our Vettes the same price- wouldnt that be sweet!

I would just love to see the dollar straighten out a little, and then have the same ban our way, not allow canadian vehicles to go south.

I honestly do not know which is true- Yankee dealers say GM does not allw cross border shopping in our favor, some Canadian dealers say they can not bring cars across because of GM ruling, but huge places like the nicholdome and Wheatons have a dozen US vettes at all times?

There is another group in Edmonton, not unlike the Lithia group that has 'questionable' business practises, but as always money talks.

 

Oh, I just love Canadians complaining about the cost of things up north. There was a time when a new Mercedes in Calgary was such a good deal - with the weak loonie back then and all - that the dealers in Denver just couldn't match the relative deal one could get in Calgary. But I'm an American, bought my Mercedes here in the USA and just accepted it as an oddity in the benefits we all get as part of free world trade.

So Canadians - just pay what it costs in Alberta. Or, better yet move to the USA. Montana is wonderful! No state sales tax! No federal GST! Cheap fuel! No government health care - select your own!. It is safe, beautiful, has higher speed limits and there is no CBC! Everything is better in the USA - including buying new Corvettes.

Come to America. Legally.

 

I bought my used C6 in New York, and did drive the interstate in Montana. The nice wide roads and high speed limits made it a blast!


Also if you know about the CBC, then you must know how awsome "Hockey night in Canada" is!!

And yes for the last few years 99% of new vehicles have been overpriced in Canada. Just gotta live with it.

 

Well, I don't give a flying fornication about hockey, so I sure would not miss it anyway, besides all the best Canadian cowpie slingers have migrated south anyway!

As for just sucking it up, I am a non-conformist, I am more into spending my money wisely, rather than just bending over and taking it. I am all about having pride in my country, I try to wave a Canadian flag around at least once a year, but I give a chit about buying Canadian 'just because'.

I may have found a brand new 07 vert 'locally', they are finally motivated to sell, and tell me that blowing out an 07 will help their allocation. Plus, at 2.9% over 60 I will save over 15 g on a used Yankee car at 8% over 72 or 84 anyway!

Maybe not as many options, maybe not as shiny rims, but the warranty is all mine, it's completely legit, blah blah blah.

I just want a car.

 

I had a nice big reply to Ranchero's ramblings, but I am not here to fight with anyone, so it's gone.

This is one of the best post's I have ever seen, in any thread. It makes perfect sense, and speaks to the true Corvette enthusiast.

(Stolen from C5.)

I'm not a ricer. I'm an enthusiast. I'm also the customer. Treat me with respect. I've been shopping a while. I can afford a car. I cannot afford a new C6. I'm looking for a reasonable deal and I'm willing to travel for it. When I ask for pictures, I want pictures that show the car in detail. Dont expect me to fly from the Pacific Northwest to Florida to buy a car that's been photographed from 25 feet. I want to know what I'm buying. Airfares are not free. I'm also not stupid. I know the market's soft, and getting softer. Dont be a jerk. Treat me like a customer. Reply to my responses quickly and professionally. If you cant (or wont) answer my questions, tell me to go away. I will. As someone else said, I'm earning money on my money while waiting for the best deal. If you can afford to wait for the one in a million buyer, go for it. If you want to sell your car, sell your car. Thank God we are (for the most part) American's and that we have a free market. It sure could be a lot worse!