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Went to a car show at a Chevy dealership here in CT and the owner announced that a dealership down state had delivered a C8 and it was $150,000. I'll check to verify that later.
Went to a car show at a Chevy dealership here in CT and the owner announced that a dealership down state had delivered a C8 and it was $150,000. I'll check to verify that later.
So guys, are you going to sell your current one for the mid engine one when it comes out or not? And why.
I would in a heartbeat... but can I afford it?
It's all a question of economics. I'd like to own Lambos and Ferraris... but they are out of my price range. I have a suspicion that this mid engined "Supercar" will be an additional model; starting out well into the mid $100k range. Right now, any mid-engined sports car that can at-least match the C7's acceleration, cornering, and creature comforts - seems to be well into the $100k range, and that is why I don't have any (sniff).
If GM surprises us and comes out with a 21st century "Fiero" (so that it's base price would be in the $60k region).. as the lone C8... then I'll pass on that.
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09, '14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Originally Posted by NoRuls
Went to a car show at a Chevy dealership here in CT and the owner announced that a dealership down state had delivered a C8 and it was $150,000. I'll check to verify that later.
I am with you. Mission accomplished later in life for me. I finally bought one at 58. Always wanted a new one since I was a kid in the 1960s. Of course, I lusted for the C2 back then. The C7 fills the bill just fine.
Yep Growing up I wanted that "Route 66" car that Tod and Buzz (Linc) drove. But the car that did it for me was a neighbor's red 1963 split window, 327/300 automatic. I still remember walking to school each day and "cupping" my hands on the window to look inside that car. Once bitten it's a itch that has to be scratched.
C7 will likely be my last Corvette. But I said that in 1987 too.
I have a suspicion that this mid engined "Supercar" will be an additional model; .
Anything is possible, but I highly doubt GM is going to make the Mid Engine Corvette their "only" version of a Corvette.
IMO, it seems to be more rumor than fact that it will be the only model they're going to make.
It should be a Great car, but personally not interested in getting one
I will be preparing for or already retired when the C8 comes out. My 2016 roadster currently has about 7000 miles on it, so it will should be in good shape. I love my C7 so it is unlikely that I will want to expend that much of my retirement money to buy a new Corvette.
If I were 10 years younger, probably yes. I base that on the fact that I have bought into the next generation of Corvettes since I owned a C4. I bought the C7 convertible for my retirement Vette, so I will be happy to keep a paid off Vette for the long term.
Went to a car show at a Chevy dealership here in CT and the owner announced that a dealership down state had delivered a C8 and it was $150,000. I'll check to verify that later.
Sounds like a slick Vette sales pitch to push a 3LT with all options that has been in stock for 6 months! "See how cheap-you don't want to wait for that very expensive C8!" Did he try to sell you a bridge!
GM has not announced anything formal about the car so no way was one sold. Guess if someone was foolish enough to buy something when there are no details or price for a crazy amount, it's possible!
Funny, I actually put a small amount of money down on a C7 in February 2013 when there were few details and no price. I was #9 at one of the very large Vette dealers. But I had an agreed price-MSR! When details with pricing came out I had to specify what I wanted. That dealer had a high allocation so delivery was not an issue. In the case of the C8 will wait a bit longer but expect there will be few deals early on.
Went to a car show at a Chevy dealership here in CT and the owner announced that a dealership down state had delivered a C8 and it was $150,000. I'll check to verify that later.
Sounds like you misunderstood that he was talking about a new ZR1 delivery, which is a "supercar" version of the C7. The "C8" is still just a prototype undergoing testing. The prototype will likely be unveiled to the public late this year, or first of next, but won't be delivered in production form until fall 2019 at the earliest.
Doubt it, mid engine cars aren’t very practical for a trip, and my wife and I like to go places and do things. I also like to take pictures of the places and the things we do. Between her purse, my camera bag, the cooler, and some munchies, someone would have to ride up front in the abbreviated luggage department. You know that odd shaped compartment up front where there’s bearly enough room for one persons clothing, much less theirs and their wife’s.
Yeah, mid engines are fun for a romp around the block, their great for getting people to notice you, and there aren’t many cars better on the track, but personally I think anything much longer than a day trip pushes the limits of practicality, and comfort.
People who are driving a convertible right now may not have as much of an issue with it as they’re used to limited space in the cockpit, however the C7 has a roomy trunk, but for us coupe drivers who really use the tour capabilities of our cars, the C7 will be a hard act to follow.
After three years, and 25000 trouble free miles I am completely happy with my 2015 Z06. This is my eighth Corvette since the first one in 1962. I believe this has been the finest so far, with the 1965 being a close second. At my age I may have one more new Corvette in my life but I can't imagine it could be much better than the one I have.
NOT A SNOWBALLS CHANCE IN HELL!!!!!.
Over the last 4 years based on my C7 experiences and those of others I am of the opinion that the engineering and quality control for the GM Corvette brand is very very poor.
If GM could not get a reasonable standard of engineering and quality control in a 60k plus car , never mind the same issues with Camaro, Denali, etc, chances are the more expensive C8 will not be any different.
Sure, I'd LIKE to own a new mid-engine Corvette, but I'm pretty sure a $100,000+ new Corvette ME isn't in my future. (I don't see any version of this story where the ME comes in under $100,000, or even under the ZR1's $120,000 tag)
Even if the C8/ME base price magically comes in at the profoundly-optimistic "$80k base" that some speculate, there's no way any muggle gets one out the door for less than $100k, once all the options and the inevitable "Additional Market Adjustment" is added in that unfailingly occurs with each and every new Corvette generation for at least the first 1-2 years of production.
GM and other manufacturers (MR2, Supra, RX7 -- I'm looking at you) do have a funny way of "up-marketing & upgrading" a popular car right out of its target price sweet spot. Sales predictably fall, and the car gets axed due to "poor sales".
I have 17 Z06 now. I am sure I will have a C8 of some sort. There will most likely be the base, Z06, ZR1 or whatever naming routine. My guess now is I will wait until year three. I bought a 14 C7 only to have the Z06 come out in 15. This time I wait for the dust to settle.
09-17-2018, 10:17 AM
Anything is possible, but I highly doubt GM is going to make the Mid Engine Corvette their "only" version of a Corvette.
Did he try to sell you a bridge!
