GM Over Charging For Interior Packages
09-15-2013, 03:31 PM
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It isn't really a fair comparison though. Ferraris are an extremely low production vehicle so there is no huge spread of cars to help drop costs. Pioneer makes an $80,000 speaker that the creator explains if they had enough demand for them they could get them down to $5000. There isn't enough increased demand at a price drop from $80,000 to $5,000 though.
Ferrari buyers are also at a point where cost is of little concern. It is an indulgence and therefore cost is not an issue. I just don't think you can put a Ferrari buyer in the same category as a Corvette buyer. If cost wasn't a factor Corvette wouldn't be as successful as it is. This is why having options is nice. Most are stuff I would prefer to do myself later on.
It is a nice way to "mod" your cars from the factory.
Ferrari buyers are also at a point where cost is of little concern. It is an indulgence and therefore cost is not an issue. I just don't think you can put a Ferrari buyer in the same category as a Corvette buyer. If cost wasn't a factor Corvette wouldn't be as successful as it is. This is why having options is nice. Most are stuff I would prefer to do myself later on.
It is a nice way to "mod" your cars from the factory.
They can utilize a lot of exotic leathers that you'd never find available from any GM factory at any price.
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09-15-2013, 03:36 PM
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Houses are even worse than cars. Oprah needed a gold toilet
I would also like to think one day when I am rich(I don't know exactly how much that is) I will still be cheap.
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09-15-2013, 05:04 PM
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The days of individual options, unfortunately, are over. So you have to pay for an entire package to get one feature. If take just the color of door panels alone, and ignore everything else that comes with the package, then, yes, it sounds inflated. It doesn't necessarily make the package overpriced.
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments, and enjoy the new things.
Michael
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments, and enjoy the new things.
Michael
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09-15-2013, 05:08 PM
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The days of individual options, unfortunately, is over. So you have to pay for an entire package to get one feature. If take just the color of door panels alone, and ignore everything else that comes with the package, then, yes, it sound inflated. It doesn't necessarily make the package overpriced.
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments.
Michael
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments.
Michael
09-15-2013, 06:47 PM
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The days of individual options, unfortunately, are over. So you have to pay for an entire package to get one feature. If take just the color of door panels alone, and ignore everything else that comes with the package, then, yes, it sounds inflated. It doesn't necessarily make the package overpriced.
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments, and enjoy the new things.
Michael
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
The good news the base price of the car is very reasonable considering all the upgrades they did over the C6, as are some of the options. Yes, I am going to have to cut back on some of the features I had on my previous Corvette to keep the price in line, but, I will be gaining other new C7 features.
It's not all bad. You just have to make a few adjustments, and enjoy the new things.
Michael
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09-15-2013, 06:59 PM
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Packages do several things...for the conspiricy addicts - yes, it does make Chevy more money...So let's get that up front. But it does two more things that are equally as important:
1. it streamlines production - a la carte items make it much harder to build cars as everything going down the line is different. It is far easier to make 100 cars today knowing they are all 2LT than 100 diff combinations. It raises quality too as the workers know what they are doing better.
2. The other is the dealers are demanding it because more of what he customer wants is in stock, or can be found to trade from another dealer. When cars are all different, it's much harder to find that one single car that is at another dealer the exact way you want it.
BMW, MB and all the other luxury brands have gone to packages in the last few years, this is why...
1. it streamlines production - a la carte items make it much harder to build cars as everything going down the line is different. It is far easier to make 100 cars today knowing they are all 2LT than 100 diff combinations. It raises quality too as the workers know what they are doing better.
2. The other is the dealers are demanding it because more of what he customer wants is in stock, or can be found to trade from another dealer. When cars are all different, it's much harder to find that one single car that is at another dealer the exact way you want it.
BMW, MB and all the other luxury brands have gone to packages in the last few years, this is why...
09-15-2013, 07:01 PM
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09-15-2013, 07:03 PM
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FWIW, the 2010 3LT is the equivalent of the C7 2LT and the 2010 4LT is equal to the C7 3LT
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09-15-2013, 07:06 PM
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You keep bringing up this thing about having to pay extra for an interior with color and we keep pointing out that you're mistaken. Exactly what interior color combo do you want that you'd have to pay extra for?
09-15-2013, 07:40 PM
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It's also how they manage to offer so much car for the money. GM is making smart use of the economies of scale.
You keep bringing up this thing about having to pay extra for an interior with color and we keep pointing out that you're mistaken. Exactly what interior color combo do you want that you'd have to pay extra for?
You keep bringing up this thing about having to pay extra for an interior with color and we keep pointing out that you're mistaken. Exactly what interior color combo do you want that you'd have to pay extra for?
OR, color carpet up front and ugly black carpet in the rear who does this for $60 Grand? No one and Corvette used to be no exception. Thats why I ask since when does color carpet and door vinyl cost eight grand??
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09-15-2013, 07:50 PM
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I think you might be better served to keep your money, and opinions in another forum.
09-15-2013, 07:59 PM
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09-15-2013, 08:04 PM
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The days of individual options, unfortunately, are over. So you have to pay for an entire package to get one feature. If take just the color of door panels alone, and ignore everything else that comes with the package, then, yes, it sounds inflated. It doesn't necessarily make the package overpriced.
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
You just can't customize a car like you use to. We have to just accept it.
But (BUT) Nothng prevents you from buying the leather insert aftermarket or driving down to the local leather workshop and having them give you what you want.
09-15-2013, 08:40 PM
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I think 3LT is a bargain. They throw in Nav too.
09-15-2013, 10:32 PM
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Holy crap, talk about much ado about nothing.