Well written, thanks

 

Just price out the individual parts of the Z51 package such as dry sump which on it's own would $4 to $5K+. It's a steal at todays price $2800 I see no where but up.

 

The way I see it........it is my job to get the best deal I can as a purchaser. I would guess most dealers are smart enough to know what they can take for a car and survive. I have lived in small towns all my life and I am happy to report that the local dealers usually live in some of the nicest homes. For those of you who don't know, most of the money made by dealerships comes from charging $100/hr + for labor and making at least a 33% profit margin on parts. A good mechanic in a small town is doing well to be paid $20/hr. from the same dealership. We all know the same dealer who is more than happy to sell you a Malibu at 300-500 over invoice is now wanting MSRP to $10k over MSRP for a Z51 corvette. Those getting $10k over MSRP are making close to $20k on a car after their 3% hold back is factored in. I personally refuse to be gouged and pay more than GM even says it's worth. In summary, everyone should push for the best deal possible. If you don't look out for yourself who will. As far as dealers giving away the store give me a break!!!!!!

 

[QUOTE=rashoe1;1585888877] you could leave a deposit at anytime with most dealers, i presume. if you do decide to buy one, make certain that its from conti or kerbeck, or the handfull of mega dealers. the smaller dealers will likely never see them, or if so, 6 months +.

 

true. it will go from poor to not available. hop on.

 

That explains why dealers are dropping the prices and inventories are starting to build. Unless GM plans to go out of business again.....there will be more Corvettes than they can push out the door. Look at the 2013 C6......13K off sticker and 0% interest for 72 months. You are a fool to think the same won't be true with the C7. Are you 12.

 

[QUOTE=thedofuss;1585895119]Why do people say things they don't have a clue about

 

The C6 was discounted because of the demand for the C7. The older body style had been around since 1997 so the new Vette is the one to have. I hope the current body style will at least not change in the next 2 or 3 years. " Inventories are increasing", NOT yet for the Z51 cars.
The future is not ours see but only to give WAGs.

 

I totally agree... I will not pay MSRP or be gouged and Chevrolet better start thinking about lowering cost/prices, not increasing them.

 

Well after following this thread it seams simple to me, some people are happy to pay MSRP and realize that every now and then a business is able to make a few extra bucks based on supply and demand. The other side wants to hold out, beat up, and or wait until the sky falls to get a deal. To each their own as that is what makes the world go round. I like to get products and services at a fair price, I am a contractor and feel the same about my business practices. If the economy is booming and contractors are in short supply labor rates go up, and the opposite holds true. I have paid MSRP twice in my life, once for a 1995 911 and now with the C7. Would I rather get $4000.00 off, sure but I am not willing to wait.
Neither side is right or wrong. Maybe we should all post our financials and how well we did in the market last year, what our credit score is, our health situations and age, our debt, what we pay for insurances ect.. so we all make an educated assessment of who is right and who is wrong.
I am paying MSRP unless things go a little South by the time my car comes in and I get a small discount. I am fine with my decision and I promise I will not ask anyone on the forum for any help making my payments. I hope everyone enjoys their cars if and when they get them.
Eric

 

[QUOTE=thedofuss;1585895119]I try to deal locally and support the local community. I have nothing against the so called mega dealers, actually they set the market discount pricing. This time round I am waiting longer for my order advance, first car I ever ordered this early in a new series where allocations are scarce. The plus, warranty work is only down the street at the dealer where I purchased (don't have to convince dealer to service what they didn't sell). The other factor, Winter - actually really don't want car until spring.

 

Well said..and well thought out. You may confuse the irrational..

PS I grew up in Springfield back in the day...

 

[QUOTE=Larry/car;1585896310]+1

 

name calling? really, "a fool"? cant you do better than that? come on, thats not even close to the vette brotherhood standards.........class on.

 

Sorry if my prior comment hit a little too close to home......but what do you mean to "go from poor to not available" perhaps I misunderstood what you were trying to say.

 

In all honesty you can not compare the production numbers of the C6, after the recession started, to the production numbers that we will see in 14 and 15. Even the shakey real estate market is on a strong recovery. Yes there are those who are looking for work but they are not ever going to be Corvette market types.

 

i will bet they are going to make Z51 a "Z52" and charge additional $$$$ and make the old Z51 a little lighter on what it gives (maybe just brakes and rear gear upgrade?).. Only makes sense for them to do it.. plus all the maniacs that have to have top of the line of whatever it is (myself included) will opt for the Z52 lol sucks to be a car junkie doesn't it?

 

likely you did. however, at this point let me close with this thought--i prefer to not converse with someone who, without knowing anything about me, calls me a fool in a public forum, particularly over such an insignificant issue. take care and be well.