Bulldogsandvettes

I’m planning/ will be purchasing a c7 in Feb when my job finishes in Saudi. But, this recent announcement has me wondering on what I might buy. My plan was just to get a base convertible only thing I’d want extra would be a front camera. So may now get a model such as the 2 level on a 16,17,18, and now 19 model. Very confusing with so many year models that are new and then used 14 and 15 look the same. I only buy a new car every 7 -8 years or so. Thinking about it I have the last three and all look brand new. All different brands I haven’t had a GM product since 1985 Silverado. Thanks for your inputs, I’ll value them for guidance on pricing.

DWS44

Lots and lots of conjecture already going on in the thread below...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...art-early.html

Bulldogsandvettes

I’ve read all 12 pages but it’s not telling me what I’m looking for. Seems to be more on people cancelling/debating on cancelling orders and speculations on what electrical changes are being made to include oil and zr1 release.

JDMilw

I would guess that by February you're going to see price drop/incentives on new 16-18 inventory.

So unless you must have a '19, you may be able to save a bundle!

Steve_R

What are you expecting? Anything right now is guessing and speculation.

ssidekickbp

Work the phrase " Rats ***" in there and you will have my answer.

These cars are meant to be bought, driven and enjoyed. There's a new model every year. It's been that way since 1953...

I wouldn't worry at all, just get the car you want and you'll be happy.

proexpert

Now I'm thinking the "new paint shop" is all BS.

ExRedRacer

Get the latest, most well equipped model you can afford. Then drive it and enjoy it.

These threads kill me with all the hand-wringing about "Should I get this year or wait for that year?" These are NOT investments, people. They are cars meant to be driven and enjoyed.

Get used to it: There will always be something newer with more bells and whistles. Get what's available now and enjoy it. Life's too short to always be waiting to get the next greatest thing while ignoring what's right in front of you right now.

Bill Dearborn

Other than occurring 6 months earlier than usual pricing on used ones and left over models won't be any different. About 50 years from now somebody will make a big deal about having one of the few 2018 models and claim it is worth more money.

It is just a model year change over and the timing is at GM's choice not the Customer's. They decided to not make an 83 Corvette except for the one hanging on the wall at the factory (or did they take that down?).

Bill

LIStingray

They made 43 of them, and the only complete one is at the NCM. I think the 83's are worth way more than the MSRP
As for the 2018's - 9,700 or so sold isn't low enough volume to make them rare.

For the OP - since the 2019 will have 550 hp NA and 750 hp Z06, the A10 and a host of new goodies it is such the better car that the 2014-2018 should drop 50% in value (just joking). Seriously, all you need to do is look at how the C7 model year changes (2014 to 2015 to 2016 to 2017 to 2018) have affected new and used values to confirm that the roll-over to 2019 won't affect them more than 3-4%.

sTz

The only thing not being speculated is that if you want the “front cameras” in a Stingray, then they are only available in the ‘16+, and in the 2 or 3LT. Otherwise, get what you want.

super99

^ this is a key point. It sounds like you have a specific vehicle in mind, so finding the right one at an acceptable price is what matters, not necessarily the latest model year. I was the same I knew exactly what I wanted, and if I could find it on a dealer's lot, I could probably negotiate a better price than with a special order. If it were a previous year model, even better.

It took me a long time to find mine and when I did, I jumped on it. Find your ideal car, buy it and enjoy it, and don't look back!

thill444

If you want a front camera you need the 2LT trim level (or 3LT). February will be great timing as there will likely be big incentives on remaining 2017 and 18 models. I would take advantage of that and get the best deal you can find regardless of model year. 7 years after you buy it there will be very little resale difference between a 17 or 19 model year.

Kevin A Jones

You are in a good position since you aren't in a hurry and the new 2019s coming early should present some favorable opportunities.

As far as model year, there's really not a lot of difference and by February there will still be new 2017s, 2018s, and 2019s on dealer lots.

Decide if you want used (will save a little, however there's always more risks and you will not have full warranty) or new where you will reduce risk, have full warranty and by February 17s and 18s should be fairly well discounted. You should even be able to get 10% or so off on a 2019.

Decide exactly what you want in regard to model, colors and features. Search these forums for info on each.

Decide what's more important to you; getting exactly what you want or getting a better price. If price; just dig into the internet for the best price you can find on the car that best matches your preferences. You should be able to get fairly close. If getting exactly what you want is most important, then order a new 2019 from one of our forum sponsors. You should be able to order from Saudi and delivery should work nicely in your time frame.

I would not buy a C7 prior to inspecting it yourself.
Hope this helps!

jimmie jam

Regardless of what is happening it ALWAYS comes down to supply and demand where you live...period. That is the fact...everything else is a guess at best.

Jackie Chiles

No.

I'll wait five weeks to see what the 19s are all about and then make a decision. In fact, I may wait a few weeks more than that to see what kind of incentives are on the 17s and 18s.

99% of Vettes are not investments, but I want to get the best deal in terms of value and performance.

So what if I have to wait until February if a 19 gives me what I want?

Kevin A Jones

Agreed C7s are not investments, at least not for many years.

However quite a few Corvettes are not only investments, but good investments. Like most other collectibles, it's all about what to buy, when to buy and how much to pay. And of course having the right contacts whether buying or selling.

w0rM

Fixed that for you.

Patman

I'm really not sure if any of the newer generations of Corvettes will ever be high enough in value to make them true investments. The midyear cars in perfect (or restored) numbers matching condition can fetch triple digit figures, and even some of the chrome bumper C3s. But I honestly doubt we'll ever see anything made after 1973 grab big money at the collector auctions.

It's like baseball cards, all the valuable ones were the ones from way back in the day when nobody thought to save them, so they are rare, but nothing from the past 40 years is really worth anything major.

Bulldogsandvettes

thanks, I’m just reading tons of information given by everyone on corvettes throughout the forums. I’m not really particular on a color they all look great. Just automatic and a front camera when I park since I’ve not had a vehicle that I could not see over the hood. Hopefully, I’ll see a bigger savings on a new or newer 17 model but a gently used could possibly be a better deal for me. It will be a driver all my vehicles are.

Thanks everone one for the great feedback and it’s like a one big community on this forum soooo much assistance and shared knowledge.

Bill