convertible pricing
Melting Slicks
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
Yeah, about $7500 of it is profit.
In a lot of cars, the structural reinforcements that convertibles get justifies some of the cost. In the C5 and C6, there is none. The only difference is the roof. And the coupes already have the top chopped for the targa.
Yet another benefit of a very stiff frame for GM's bottom line.
In a lot of cars, the structural reinforcements that convertibles get justifies some of the cost. In the C5 and C6, there is none. The only difference is the roof. And the coupes already have the top chopped for the targa.
Yet another benefit of a very stiff frame for GM's bottom line.
Burning Brakes
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
I just cannot understand the 8k price difference between the coupe and convertible. I always buy convertibles but the price difference makes me pause. 
It's the price I am willing to pay to get that great big
driving with the top down..... 
Team Owner
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
It's GM's "We know you're gonna pay extra for it" price gouge. Check out the pricing in the Black Book. The Convertible was around $300 CHEAPER than the Coupe from 63 to 75. Then, when the roadster was brought back in 86, the price has been thousands more than the coupe ever since. 
Drifting
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
I agree - $8K for the convert is gouging. The real differance, however, is "only" $6,595. This is because the convert comes with the 1SA package. See below:
Option Packages:
1SA Corvette Coupe Equipment Group $1,405.00
Corvette Convertible Equipment Group $0.00
1SB Corvette Coupe Preferred Equipment $4,360.00
Corvette Convertible Preferred Equipment $2,995.00
1SX Corvette Coupe Base Equipment Group $0.00
Nevertheless, GM is still way overcharging for the convert. Hopefully, down the road when you sell the convert, you'll recoup some of the differance.
Option Packages:
1SA Corvette Coupe Equipment Group $1,405.00
Corvette Convertible Equipment Group $0.00
1SB Corvette Coupe Preferred Equipment $4,360.00
Corvette Convertible Preferred Equipment $2,995.00
1SX Corvette Coupe Base Equipment Group $0.00
Nevertheless, GM is still way overcharging for the convert. Hopefully, down the road when you sell the convert, you'll recoup some of the differance.
Intermediate
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From: chevy Chase MD
Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
I think for 2004 the 1SB package was the same price for coupe or convertible and now its almost $1,400 less for convertible which makes up some of the difference. I could be wrong
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Re: convertible pricing (xlr)
I think for 2004 the 1SB package was the same price for coupe or convertible and now its almost $1,400 less for convertible which makes up some of the difference. I could be wrong
Team Owner
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Re: convertible pricing (jschindler)
......I do think for GM it is all about $$$ 
REALLY? You mean GM is not a charitable organization?
REALLY? You mean GM is not a charitable organization?
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Racer
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
I just cannot understand the 8k price difference between the coupe and convertible. I always buy convertibles but the price difference makes me pause.
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Le Mans Master
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Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
All I would say is, GM wouldn't be charging it if no one paid it. I think they called that supply and demand in my marketing class.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita KS
Re: convertible pricing (pole-shed)
I just cannot understand the 8k price difference between the coupe and convertible. I always buy convertibles but the price difference makes me pause.
Personally, I think GM is subsidizing the cost of coupes by charging more for convertibles.
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Re: convertible pricing (mapman)
Personally, I think GM is subsidizing the cost of coupes by charging more for convertibles.
IMHO, verts look the best. But I'll probably buy a Coupe.
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Re: convertible pricing (need-for-speed)
The other option that you don't need on a Roadster is the transparent roof. If you want to see above you, just drop the top! This tranparent roof costs $1400 smackers, so deducting this and the 1SA package brings the difference down to around $5K.