Why are black painted wheels $495?
09-03-2015, 11:36 AM
#41
But they still have a lot to learn from the commercial airline industry. Starting in 2017 the first lug nut for each wheel is free but there is a surcharge for any additional lug nuts. Because we have overbooked C7 production instead you will receive a Malibu and a certificate for a free meal at McDonalds....
09-03-2015, 02:13 PM
#42
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The good news is that you don't have to get or pay for any of these options if you don't want to. And there are also aftermarket options for much of it if you do want it. Its all over priced in my book but at least its optional.
Prime example of the madness. My local dealer has an Arctic White 2016 Z51 3LT on his lot that actually has an MSRP of $83,905...and has graciously marked it down $4,000 to $79,905...but its still a Stingray that costs as much as an entry level Z06...largely from what I consider eye candy options other than the seats, MSRC, and A8.
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Pricing
Destination Charge $995.00
Installed Options
Competition Sport bucket seats $2,495.00
Visible carbon fiber weave hood insert $1,995.00
Visible carbon-fiber roof panel with body-color surround $1,995.00
Battery Protection Package $100.00
Carbon Flash Badge Package $100.00
Carbon fiber interior trim $995.00
Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ $1,795.00
Red-painted brake calipers $595.00
8-speed paddle shift transmission $1,725.00
19" front/20" rear, Black aluminum wheels $495.00
Carbon Flash-painted rear spoiler and outside mirrors $100.00
Cargo mat, reversible with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $205.00
Cargo shade, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $170.00
Z51 3LT $9,745.00
Total Options $22,510.00
MSRP* $83,905.00
Prime example of the madness. My local dealer has an Arctic White 2016 Z51 3LT on his lot that actually has an MSRP of $83,905...and has graciously marked it down $4,000 to $79,905...but its still a Stingray that costs as much as an entry level Z06...largely from what I consider eye candy options other than the seats, MSRC, and A8.
-------------------------------------------
Pricing
Destination Charge $995.00
Installed Options
Competition Sport bucket seats $2,495.00
Visible carbon fiber weave hood insert $1,995.00
Visible carbon-fiber roof panel with body-color surround $1,995.00
Battery Protection Package $100.00
Carbon Flash Badge Package $100.00
Carbon fiber interior trim $995.00
Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ $1,795.00
Red-painted brake calipers $595.00
8-speed paddle shift transmission $1,725.00
19" front/20" rear, Black aluminum wheels $495.00
Carbon Flash-painted rear spoiler and outside mirrors $100.00
Cargo mat, reversible with Stingray® logo, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $205.00
Cargo shade, Genuine Corvette® Accessory $170.00
Z51 3LT $9,745.00
Total Options $22,510.00
MSRP* $83,905.00
09-03-2015, 10:43 PM
#44
Melting Slicks
09-03-2015, 10:52 PM
#45
Melting Slicks
I think it was my dad that theorized that the black wheels are actually cheaper to produce as they actually sell more C7s with black wheels than silver wheels. Economy of scale. Another money grab is getting red calipers with a Z06 by default yet it costs $600 for black calipers, while Stingrays get black calipers by default and you have to pay $600 for red calipers. Like a vacuum cleaner to the wallet...
Last edited by iclick; 09-03-2015 at 10:58 PM.
09-03-2015, 11:16 PM
#46
09-04-2015, 02:05 PM
#47
Melting Slicks
09-04-2015, 04:39 PM
#48
Race Director
Because people will pay it. This is how car companies make their money. They make a little $ on base cars, but big $$$ on options. It's the same reason that a hamburger cost as a restaurant may be reasonable at $6-8, but then they charge you $2 for that coke which cost them $.05. That's where they make most of their profit.