Do discounts shrink at the beginning of new production year?
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Do discounts shrink at the beginning of new production year?
About to jump into the market. I realize the first 2017s likely will not be deeply discounted, but its not like going from C6 to C7. Obviously the 2016 closeouts will get better discounts. But... how much difference in discount should I expect in August compared to say April?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Melting Slicks
About to jump into the market. I realize the first 2017s likely will not be deeply discounted, but its not like going from C6 to C7. Obviously the 2016 closeouts will get better discounts. But... how much difference in discount should I expect in August compared to say April?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#4
Instructor
I would suggest waiting till the end of the year. I got my first 16 C7 back in December of last year and got 16k off the car. (9k markup and 7k msrp). Just end of year purchases will generally see better discounts from what I've noticed.
#5
Who did you purchase your car from?
#7
To many variables here. A lot depends on dealer allocation and inventories. If the changes are minor to the 2017s then discounts should be fairly even. Don't expect any great deals on the Grand Sports however if G/S sales prove to be brisk it may force Stingray prices lower than ever in 2017.
#8
Race Director
It's all about Supply & Demand. There is no "one size fits all" answer. It depends on what changes are in the new model, and how in demand they are, as well as how many cars are sitting on dealer lots.
But the answer is "often, but not always".
But the answer is "often, but not always".
#9
Drifting
About to jump into the market. I realize the first 2017s likely will not be deeply discounted, but its not like going from C6 to C7. Obviously the 2016 closeouts will get better discounts. But... how much difference in discount should I expect in August compared to say April?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#10
Melting Slicks
Also, the pricing and option packaging for the 2017s could be different, which could raise the price. I ordered my 2016 in May 2015 after the announcement of the new options.
Car was built at the end of June and was not shipped from BG until a month later due to quality hold for the new model year.
However, I felt the front cameras, the flat bottom steering wheel, and the hatch closure was worth waiting for.
Car was built at the end of June and was not shipped from BG until a month later due to quality hold for the new model year.
However, I felt the front cameras, the flat bottom steering wheel, and the hatch closure was worth waiting for.
#11
As the saying goes, past performance is not an indicator of future results. With that in mind, ordered my '16 on July 2, 2015, which was only shortly after pricing became available and within a few weeks of start of the model year production. Went to a top forum dealer and it was 10% off msrp with no other discounts.
#12
Team Owner
Probably not unless there is something really "new and improved" with the 2017's that suddenly increases the demand, and then no one wants a left over 2016.
When I purchased my 2009 Z06, that was one of the first 2009's built in June, 2008, I got a 14% discount off MSRP, and the MSRP was the same as the 2008(no price hike).
Even though there were plenty of under the skin improvements to the 2009, nothing was overwhelming "new and improved" that would cause the discounts to be less than what was available on the 2008's.
When I purchased my 2009 Z06, that was one of the first 2009's built in June, 2008, I got a 14% discount off MSRP, and the MSRP was the same as the 2008(no price hike).
Even though there were plenty of under the skin improvements to the 2009, nothing was overwhelming "new and improved" that would cause the discounts to be less than what was available on the 2008's.
#13
Burning Brakes
Within 200 miles of Philadelphia there are close to 300 2016s in stock... and that does not include Kerbeck ... lots of leftovers to be had ...will be a buyers market for sure after the Bash