HendrickCorvette

We all know Jay Leno bought the first production ZR1, and Rick Hendrick Bought the first production Z06 Carbon Edition (as well as Camaro ZL1).

Will it be a big time name or celebrity who buys the first C7?

If so, any guesses?

Carver Electrics

One thing is sure it won't be me. I would never buy a 1st year Corvette model.

It probably will be Leno. The C7 is going to get tremendous amounts of press, unlike any car we have seen. And we all know Jay is not camera shy.

BluegrassMotorsport

My guess is that it will go to the highest bidder at a Barret-Jackson auction for an obscene price to benefit charity. They do wonderful things at those auctions.

WHT

The new Corvette is supposedly having more than a few electrical problems that need to be sorted out.

2015 to 2016 sounds about right.

Carver Electrics

Not to mention Corvette history. And you really don't have to go back any further then the 05 C6.

69L79

Who knows? Who cares? Like every other generational change there will be "problems" with the Car. I'll be in a C7. But, not before a few MYs pass. The feeding frenzy will subside, systems will be tweaked and performance upgrades will be available.

RussM05

I placed a deposit on a C7 last month. I'm not too concerned about the first year issues at all. I actually like getting cutting edge new technology and resolving any issues that surfaces. The C7 is really more of a re-skinned C6 with a much improved interior and updated engine. The power train should be pretty much de-bugged by the time it comes out. None of the stuff they are changing is that earth shattering. Direct injection and variable valve timing? Most cars on the road today have that.

I have a very early serial number 2005 and there have been no real issues other than the roof recall.

Patman

Why not? It's not as if the 97s or the 05s were major lemons. Sure they had a few minor issues, but nothing that would make ownership of the car a disaster. If I had the money I would definitely be first in line to pick up a C7. Why deny yourself the pleasure of owning one just on the off chance that it might need to return to the dealer a couple of times? It's not as if buying a car 2-3 years into production is going to guarantee perfection.

RussM05

When I turned 60 yrs old, my attitude changed from "wait a year or two" to "buy it now".

Carver Electrics

2005 was a mere 7 years ago. They were some issues along with some upgrades in 2006. I would love a 1st year C7. But I just don't trust GM that much yet.

One other note. Greedy dealers will sell the C7 at inflated prices. I have no problem with a business making money. But I do have a problem being taken advantage of.

VITIS

My first C6 was something like #144 purchased in Sept '04. Never had a problem. I'd rather be driving and enjoying than looking and wanting.

RussM05

I agree. I spoke to several dealers that are sponsors of the forum and have been assured the price won't jacked up. But I will see.

Carver Electrics

Yes we will see. I can see a ton of locked threads in the future depending on how much forum dealers mark up the C7.

jb_va2001

Rick Hendrick.

VETTE-NV

There will always be a few idiots that have more money than brains who will pay over sticker, but with today's poor economy and the slow sales of Corvettes in recent years, I doubt the dealer gouging will last very long. I don't think we'll see any major discounts until the end of the first model year, but after the first few months of production, purchasing a C7 should be no more painful than purchasing a C6.

Dan Dlabay

I have a 05 Z51 vette I bought new in 04. Other than the roof recall no problems. If I like the C7 I plan on buying one. If dealers charge a mark up I will wait.

jimmyb

OK, I'll bite.
Please post ANY info (link, etc...) where it says that the new Corvette is having "more than a few electrical problems". The car doesn't go into production for at least 8 months!!!! Seriously, if you're so dialed into info about the C7 that you know it's teething problems, how about telling us engine size, horspower, etc.

If you are assuming (based on past history) that there will be problems, OK. If you're just making up stuff, well, do us all a favor and stop. Or, are you just talking yourself into NOT paying the first year dealer's price?

Jimmy

Carver Electrics

Good post

jimmyb

Why do you care what a few "idiots" do with THEIR money? You want to wait to get a "Deal", that's your choice. The "idiots" will be enjoying their C7's in the meantime.

Jimmy

RussM05

I've worked in the electronics industry for 30+ years so during the development process, these issues will be sorted out. Every engineering department I have work with has a well documented process for testing systems and documenting the revisions to software and hardware. This does not concern me one bit.