Michael A

I don't think the economy is strong enough for these markups. This isn't 2006. My local Chevy dealer said they won't have any markups. Shop around.

Michael

SCM_Crash

Actually. I thought about doing this.


My thoughts are that my career is on the rise right now. If things continue on the same course, I'll be able to afford the high performance model in a couple years.

But I decided I don't care enough. I'm going to buy a Z51 and I'm sure I'll be really happy with it. Truth is that if I really do want lots more power and an upgrade, I'll be able to afford to do it anyway.

However, if I lease it, I'm losing money either way and there goes my equity. So I'd end up buying no matter what. If it ends up that I don't make the money I plan to, then at least I didn't lose money on a lease and got myself a car I still like.

happiedazs

Third year for sure and a convertible at that. GM is notorious for using cheap electronics and sloppy engineering that leave you stranded and embarrased. By year three they should have most of that ironed out --- but by then I may be too old to get in and out of the damn car. But my daily driver is a BMW and I would't buy a 1st year BMW either and their engineering and build quality is far superior --- so it is 2017 C7 for me, provided I can still get in and out of a sports car. But in the meantime, I have two great Vets to tool around in.

1KULC7

Since I was the OP, and now have time to see and read about the C7, without a doubt I will WAIT. I have heard GM is stilling having some issues they are working out before this car goes to full production, thus the LONG wait time until the production lines open up. I have no idea what these issues are, but like many others, I don't buy first version software, and I don't buy first year cars.

Besides a few years from now, like GM does with all the previous generations, you will have a Pace Car Model, most likely the GS upgrade, or the Z06 upgrade, you will have changes in the model years as the first two years pass. I don't need to have to be the first on the block with the latest and greatest toy, I can wait a little while, until I feel the time is right to purchase. Besides I want a Convertible and have to wait anyhow, so to me, well worth the wait.

Glad I am not the only one who feels like I do. After all i waited over 35 years before I bought the Split Window, and now I am really enjoying it.

millpond

Originally I planned on getting a C7 as soon as they were out. Have changed my mind, and now will wait a couple of years when forum dealers should be offering some deep discounts.

427Z0SX

I'll buy the 1st year that I have enough $.

Kratos-TM

If everybody thought the same way and bought second year, there would be no second year......LOL.

Walt White Coupe

That will never be a problem because for most people emotion almost always beats out rationality.

RedC5

Wonder what the lease rates will be mid to late 2014....residual should be damn high.

post-it

I am going first year, I am 65 years old! If I last longer, I can always trade up.

Bill17601

Yup. Yup. Yup.....write the additional check cause your dead a long time.

PAmotorman

close to 80 and the next corvette will be #12 new one since 1959

rtruman

good deal keep up the good work i am 65 and just pulled engine to clean it up

post-it

God bless you! I hope I get the same opportunity.

rtruman

Thanks GOD bless you !
Thanks again back to ya

musclecar6

I totally agree with your thinking. I bought a 2006 C6 with the first year of the A6 tranny( I just replaced it last week with a new CTS-V). It was an okay car ( not great, with numb steering & a lousy first year tranny). Gm resolved both those issues & many needed other ones, in a major makeover in 2008( I bought an 08Z & later a 2010 GS as my other daily drivers). Both were big necessary leaps over the 2006.
This isn't to say that the C7 won't be a great car for those who buy it, & maybe it won't have the normal teething problems. If I were in the crowd to buy one, I would plan on keeping it for 3 years with no mods & full warranty intact & then replacing it with a new C7 at that time.

JudgeNjury

Sounds like leasing is a good idea for the first model year? Residual should be high since its the "new one"?

Flareside

Not so sure about that one. I lost more money on my 2005 coupe (purchased new) than any other car I've ever owned. First year cars are the worst for depreciation because they all sell for around MSRP.

I'll be passing on the first year of the C7... It doesn't excite me enough to suck up that depreciation again.

rtruman

Hey who is to say GM wont go under again then it will triple in price

GN1270

I have no issues owning the first car off the line. It is the mark up or lack of discont that will keep me waiting. i will wait a couple of years for the deep discounts on the Z06