New Corvette Sales Drop a Daunting 12 Percent
05-19-2017, 07:57 PM
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Here's my theory:
Assuming Sunsalem is an A8 owner, he is motivated to dispel the fact the A8 is problematic, because he feels all the negativity around the A8 may impact the resale value or at least hamper the sales process of his C7 (A8) when the time comes in the future for him to sell it.
Assuming Sunsalem is an A8 owner, he is motivated to dispel the fact the A8 is problematic, because he feels all the negativity around the A8 may impact the resale value or at least hamper the sales process of his C7 (A8) when the time comes in the future for him to sell it.
Gilbert, I am jumping into the A8 frenzy after a great performing 2014 Z51 A6 vert ! The only difference it is a new just built Z06 A8 VERT. I have not read much problems with the A8 in the Z06 section so maybe I will get lucky I hope!
Something about the power band being different and the Zo6 does not go into V4 mode as much as the Stingray and GS.......
Something about the power band being different and the Zo6 does not go into V4 mode as much as the Stingray and GS.......
Plus on ramps are a whole lot more fun. 
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05-19-2017, 11:38 PM
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05-20-2017, 09:50 AM
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No, it was said tongue in cheek. I just find it so hard to believe that so many are getting so darn touchy over this.
05-20-2017, 09:51 AM
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Whats Google?? Does the Camaro forum have as many fake posts by trolls as this forum???? Seems weird the % of A8s in Corvettes keeps getting bigger every year. What is it so far this year?? Like 80% Yet if you believe the myth most of them are just crapping out... the paint sucks on every car and all ZO6s overheat.... why did I buy this thing??? Lets start another thread on how inferior the sound system and infotainment is...... naaaaahhh I'm gonna jump in my dream machine and have fun...
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05-20-2017, 02:11 PM
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Here's my theory:
Assuming Sunsalem is an A8 owner, he is motivated to dispel the fact the A8 is problematic, because he feels all the negativity around the A8 may impact the resale value or at least hamper the sales process of his C7 (A8) when the time comes in the future for him to sell it.
Assuming Sunsalem is an A8 owner, he is motivated to dispel the fact the A8 is problematic, because he feels all the negativity around the A8 may impact the resale value or at least hamper the sales process of his C7 (A8) when the time comes in the future for him to sell it.
05-20-2017, 04:37 PM
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No Haggle/No Hassle pricing really does work, and is preferred by most buyers... still to this today.
A recent Lexus Article:
"Lexus No-Haggle Pricing Sends Some Buyers Fleeing, But Most Stay
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John Lippert
July 21, 2016 9:43 AM"
05-20-2017, 04:47 PM
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Safety Car
Personally, I don't think it's a big surprise to see a decrease at this stage--great car, but a limited market, and no big changes from 2016-18. Starting to wait for the C8. In a way, it's kind of the iPhone 7 situation.
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05-20-2017, 05:03 PM
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Wrong! I worked in sales & marketing for Saturn (for the mfg and not the retailer/dealer), and the reason it failed was because GM starved the brand for new product when Saturn was in its product "growth stage." When you only have 1 car line (small) to sell between 1990 and 1997, with just minor updates, then you lose many of your existing owners needing to step-up to something larger, and potential buyers wanting to join the brand. You have to remember the main premise of Saturn: Attract the import buyer who isn't interested in domestic vehicles.
No Haggle/No Hassle pricing really does work, and is preferred by most buyers... still to this today.
A recent Lexus Article:
"Lexus No-Haggle Pricing Sends Some Buyers Fleeing, But Most Stay
by
John Lippert
July 21, 2016 9:43 AM"
No Haggle/No Hassle pricing really does work, and is preferred by most buyers... still to this today.
A recent Lexus Article:
"Lexus No-Haggle Pricing Sends Some Buyers Fleeing, But Most Stay
by
John Lippert
July 21, 2016 9:43 AM"
I was correct when I stated that Saturn dropped the "no haggle" crap and started selling at discounts off MSRP.
Absolutely nothing "wrong" with my post.
Why did they drop the "no haggle" if it was working for them? What did the "no haggle" pricing and the later dropping it, have to do with Saturn's' range of product offerings.
I seem to remember Saturn having a S-Series compact sedan, coupe, sedan, and station wagon. A L-series mid-size sedan and station wagon. The Vue, a compact crossover. The Ion, a compact sedan and quad coupe. The Relay, a minivan. The Sky, a sports car. The EV1, an electric car. The Outlook, a full size crossover. The Aura, a mid-size sedan and the Astra, a compact 3 and 5 door hatchback.
Other than not having a pickup truck in their lineup, I would say they had about every segment covered.
When GM was on their knees in 2008, they decided to sell off the Saturn brand. That fell through, so they closed up shop. A sales and marketing failure.
People might say they want "no haggle" purchasing, but over the past 100 years, they never demanded it enough for the 700+, or so, automobile manufacturers to offer it, except for the Saturn brand, which dropped the idea to go with "haggle" pricing to try and stay afloat towards the end.
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05-20-2017, 05:09 PM
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Yep.
Porsche 911 sales were down 26% YOY for March and 8% for April. They have been consistently down
Porsche Cayman sales are down 52% YOY for April, and 51% for March!
This isn't just a Corvette problem. When I said the entire US market was down 5% year over year, I think what is keeping that number from being even higher is SUV sales, which have been increasing. Cars are in the toilet as buyers continue to move into SUV's.
Example Porsche Macan sales are way up for 2017. In the last two months alone sales are up near 50%. Clearly people who may have been in the market for a 911 or Cayman are buying Macan's instead.
Porsche 911 sales were down 26% YOY for March and 8% for April. They have been consistently down
Porsche Cayman sales are down 52% YOY for April, and 51% for March!
This isn't just a Corvette problem. When I said the entire US market was down 5% year over year, I think what is keeping that number from being even higher is SUV sales, which have been increasing. Cars are in the toilet as buyers continue to move into SUV's.
Example Porsche Macan sales are way up for 2017. In the last two months alone sales are up near 50%. Clearly people who may have been in the market for a 911 or Cayman are buying Macan's instead.
05-20-2017, 05:28 PM
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It's been my personal experience that most car shoppers aren't happy with the price unless it's one that they've had to negotiate to get. It wouldn't matter if I offered a $30,000 car for $15,000, most will try to get it for $14,000.
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05-20-2017, 10:02 PM
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Well lets see, the editor got 6 pages and 114 posts out of this thread, not counting mine. Thus giving the banner ads lots of exposure = $$$$ Not bad.
05-21-2017, 12:24 PM
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Huge incentives on new Corvettes do little to attract buyers to the American sports car.
Read the rest on the Corvette Forum homepage. >>
People should be lapping these cars up considering the value.
05-21-2017, 01:09 PM
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There will always be "haggling" on a new or used car purchase if a trade is involved. I fixed price is still not going to be a remedy when it comes to trading your car. I just purchased a GS 3 weeks ago at the GM Employee discount price. Price was the same at both dealerships on a clean deal, but the trade difference was a whopping $5500!!!!
05-21-2017, 02:02 PM
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05-21-2017, 02:22 PM
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There will always be "haggling" on a new or used car purchase if a trade is involved. I fixed price is still not going to be a remedy when it comes to trading your car. I just purchased a GS 3 weeks ago at the GM Employee discount price. Price was the same at both dealerships on a clean deal, but the trade difference was a whopping $5500!!!!
Did they give you employee or do you hav eit.
05-21-2017, 04:08 PM
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They gave me GM employee discount at both stores + Corvette Loyalty rebate. So virtually the same price at both dealerships. However, one wanted to put $47k (large volume Corvette dealership) in my trade the other (local dealership) $52.5K. Huge difference!
05-21-2017, 07:37 PM
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I was correct in stating that Saturn started out with one of it's "selling" points being a "no haggle" brand. That was one of their major "advertising" claims.
I was correct when I stated that Saturn dropped the "no haggle" crap and started selling at discounts off MSRP.
Absolutely nothing "wrong" with my post.
Why did they drop the "no haggle" if it was working for them? What did the "no haggle" pricing and the later dropping it, have to do with Saturn's' range of product offerings.
I seem to remember Saturn having a S-Series compact sedan, coupe, sedan, and station wagon. A L-series mid-size sedan and station wagon. The Vue, a compact crossover. The Ion, a compact sedan and quad coupe. The Relay, a minivan. The Sky, a sports car. The EV1, an electric car. The Outlook, a full size crossover. The Aura, a mid-size sedan and the Astra, a compact 3 and 5 door hatchback.
Other than not having a pickup truck in their lineup, I would say they had about every segment covered.
When GM was on their knees in 2008, they decided to sell off the Saturn brand. That fell through, so they closed up shop. A sales and marketing failure.
People might say they want "no haggle" purchasing, but over the past 100 years, they never demanded it enough for the 700+, or so, automobile manufacturers to offer it, except for the Saturn brand, which dropped the idea to go with "haggle" pricing to try and stay afloat towards the end.
I was correct when I stated that Saturn dropped the "no haggle" crap and started selling at discounts off MSRP.
Absolutely nothing "wrong" with my post.
Why did they drop the "no haggle" if it was working for them? What did the "no haggle" pricing and the later dropping it, have to do with Saturn's' range of product offerings.
I seem to remember Saturn having a S-Series compact sedan, coupe, sedan, and station wagon. A L-series mid-size sedan and station wagon. The Vue, a compact crossover. The Ion, a compact sedan and quad coupe. The Relay, a minivan. The Sky, a sports car. The EV1, an electric car. The Outlook, a full size crossover. The Aura, a mid-size sedan and the Astra, a compact 3 and 5 door hatchback.
Other than not having a pickup truck in their lineup, I would say they had about every segment covered.
When GM was on their knees in 2008, they decided to sell off the Saturn brand. That fell through, so they closed up shop. A sales and marketing failure.
People might say they want "no haggle" purchasing, but over the past 100 years, they never demanded it enough for the 700+, or so, automobile manufacturers to offer it, except for the Saturn brand, which dropped the idea to go with "haggle" pricing to try and stay afloat towards the end.
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