C7 convertible request
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C7 convertible request
Dear GM,
If you are listening, PLEASE make your C7 convertible design a TRACKABLE design by installing some sort of track-approvable rollover protection. That way you can make a Z06 VERT that would be trackable. We Corvette convertible owners are tired of being left out!
I'd be very happy with something like what Porsche does with their convertibles...
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...-04/812-00.php
If you are listening, PLEASE make your C7 convertible design a TRACKABLE design by installing some sort of track-approvable rollover protection. That way you can make a Z06 VERT that would be trackable. We Corvette convertible owners are tired of being left out!
I'd be very happy with something like what Porsche does with their convertibles...
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...-04/812-00.php
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Le Mans Master
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Can you imagine how many folks would have bought a Z06 vs the GS they ended up with if it had the option of a TRACKABLE convertible and an automatic? I know there are some who whine about purity but this is about selling more cars at premium pricing.
Safety Car
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Convertible/slushbox buyers are more likely to enjoy a nice-weather cruise than a day at the track.
But if you've got enough money, here's your Z06 vert:
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For $2k you can DIY:
Optional equipment:
$1200 roll bar (self install)
$300 good quality restraints (self install)
$500 good helmet (self install - LOL)
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$2000
$300 good quality restraints (self install)
$500 good helmet (self install - LOL)
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$2000
Optional equipment:
- fire extinguisher
- track wheel/tires
- light weight battery
- fire suit
- driving gloves
- driving shoes
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From: Iowa
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Tell your buddies that if it adds any more cost to the car that they are going to drive away a few more customers. I've already passed once on buying convertible when they decided to package the $2,000 power top with the 3LT option package.
Last edited by jschindler; Jan 31, 2011 at 05:01 PM.
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That strategy is already not working out too well for GM. That is why the Z06 sales have tanked much because a GS can be bought cheaper.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
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I probably would have bought a Z06 vert...
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From: Swansea IL
Dear GM,
If you are listening, PLEASE make your C7 convertible design a TRACKABLE design by installing some sort of track-approvable rollover protection. That way you can make a Z06 VERT that would be trackable. We Corvette convertible owners are tired of being left out!
I'd be very happy with something like what Porsche does with their convertibles...
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...-04/812-00.php
If you are listening, PLEASE make your C7 convertible design a TRACKABLE design by installing some sort of track-approvable rollover protection. That way you can make a Z06 VERT that would be trackable. We Corvette convertible owners are tired of being left out!
I'd be very happy with something like what Porsche does with their convertibles...
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...-04/812-00.php
So the ones that REALLY find tracking more important then having the top of their head burned are buying pre-owned Z06 for $40K and laughing all the way to the track or bank.
The A6 is a worthwhile option but not in its current state.
I doubt GM will do this for liability reasons or whatever they come up with.
Tom
Last edited by AFVETTE; Jan 31, 2011 at 05:11 PM.
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That strategy is already not working out too well for GM. That is why the Z06 sales have tanked much because a GS can be bought cheaper.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
I'm sure the dealer did say that. He'd have a lot more buyers for $35k...so what? The lower any cool car goes the more folks will want to buy it.
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From: S.F. Bay Area CA.
That strategy is already not working out too well for GM. That is why the Z06 sales have tanked much because a GS can be bought cheaper.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
There will always be a few folks who will pay for a premium package. But right now Corvette sales are putting the car on the endangered species list as GM seems intent upon moving the Corvette's average price up to the $70,000 range.
Even before the bottom dropped out my dealer told me that he was stocking more base cars because he had a lot of buyers wanting Corvettes that could be sold for close to $40,000.
Here's the inventory of a local dealership.40, 2011 Corvettes
Coupes
18, 1LT's. 13 of these are 0 option $49,900 MSRP, 5 have autos.
1, 2LT
2, 3LT's
GS Coupes
2, 1LT's
2, 2LT's
9, 3LT's
GS Vert
1, 4LT
Z06
1, 2LZ
ZR1
4, 3ZR's