2019 Corvette Production Why is GM Doing This?
10-16-2017, 08:46 PM
#61
Good point.
Buyers should inspect their car's paint closely before signing the check.
Buyers should inspect their car's paint closely before signing the check.
10-17-2017, 12:10 AM
#63
I think you hit the nail on the head. According to the owner of my Chevrolet Dealership, the ZR1 will be unveiled in April, in Las Vegas.
10-17-2017, 12:33 AM
#64
Ronnie,
That's exacting what my hopes are right now. I darn sure want a C8 convertible, and I absolutely will only buy a manual.
If, either of those two criteria aren't offered on the new C8, I would sure as h#ck like to know right now, so I could still order a built-to-order new 2018 or 2019 C7......
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10-17-2017, 02:19 AM
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10-17-2017, 10:15 AM
#67
Melting Slicks
That applies only to personal taxes. I would be happy if they were able to just get corporate taxes down to a reasonable level. If you're old enough to remember, how much you were paying in taxes on a gallon of gas used to be posted on the pump in plain sight. It's not there anymore because they don't want us to know. Every time tax cuts have been tried in my lifetime, it results in more revenue to the Treasury because of economic activity. And even Corvette sales are tied to that.
10-17-2017, 10:29 AM
#68
Excuse my ignorance here as I've been away for awhile. What is the significance of a new paint shop? I see this mentioned alot "I would rather wait to have mine painted in the new shop"...
10-17-2017, 11:07 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Hahaha...that part right there, that was funny. I agree that the tax code needs a comprehensive overhaul, and it's long overdue, but what's being proposed is ridiculous nonsense. Flat tax, no loopholes, individuals and corporations...that's when I start to buy into the idea of tax reform.
Oh yeah...buy a new Corvette and MAGA!
Mike
Oh yeah...buy a new Corvette and MAGA!
Mike
10-17-2017, 11:12 AM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18
It also results in far more revenue because the percentage of GDP that is collected in taxes goes up slightly with reform (Reagan's top rate was 31%); and then we get Clinton (36% rate) and Obama (39.6% + 3.8 on investments (43.4%). Tax reform without a plan to limit its share of GDP is nothing more than subjecting more of your income to ever rising and higher rates - in the case of those from NY, it is far in excess of 50% when you include: federal (39.6), state (8.75%), local (4.25%), SS (6.2%) & Medicare (1.9%).
I take that back!....
10-18-2017, 06:59 AM
#72
Last December I was able to get 20% off MSRP plus GM incentive of $2000 off current vette owners. Purchased from a dealer in NE. That was the best deal I could find at the time. Base Stingray, A8 with NPP.
10-18-2017, 07:15 AM
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St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
I'm not sure if you're serious, but assuming you are, GM just completed a major overhaul and expansion of the Bowling Green facility. One of the key points of that overhaul is the implementation of a new paint facility designed to reduce orange peel that has occurred on many Corvettes. I don't know the particulars of the change, but that's the big picture. The new paint shop is being implemented over a period of time by colors. So some colors will remain in the old paint facility for a while. Last I saw, the old facility will be gone by the end of 2018. The new facility is starting up in November when production resumes.
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10-18-2017, 03:58 PM
#76
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Amen! Everyone would have "skin in the game", and the government would actually feel pressure to shrink & spend w/in their means. (Which is why they will never do it.)
10-18-2017, 06:29 PM
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Hahaha...that part right there, that was funny. I agree that the tax code needs a comprehensive overhaul, and it's long overdue, but what's being proposed is ridiculous nonsense. Flat tax, no loopholes, individuals and corporations...that's when I start to buy into the idea of tax reform.
Oh yeah...buy a new Corvette and MAGA!
Mike
Oh yeah...buy a new Corvette and MAGA!
Mike
10-18-2017, 06:35 PM
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It will never be fair. Somebody will always be claiming their ox is being gored. Personally I think business taxes should be zero. Who is paying business tax, anyway? In case you hadn't thought about it here is a hint: the customer. Which means anybody who buys anything that comes from an organization that is taxed (otherwise known as everything).
It's amazing to me how many otherwise intelligent people have never grasped that concept. I wonder how much of the cost of a Corvette is corporate taxes built into the price?
It's amazing to me how many otherwise intelligent people have never grasped that concept. I wonder how much of the cost of a Corvette is corporate taxes built into the price?
o
10-18-2017, 06:39 PM
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