Chevrolet building more Corvettes than dealers can sell
02-21-2019, 07:12 PM
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With the 2019 version of my car at 52K... And my car worth 30K. I see someone happy to buy mine in a few months.
There are no differences from 2015-2019 on a 1LT. No one not on this forum knows the difference between a base and a Z06.
They are all just Corvettes. You can only drive 55 on the highways.
There are no differences from 2015-2019 on a 1LT. No one not on this forum knows the difference between a base and a Z06.
They are all just Corvettes. You can only drive 55 on the highways.
02-21-2019, 07:43 PM
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02-21-2019, 08:19 PM
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Geez, we got nasty with our Bro C7ers, didn't we??? 
( and, wonder why the "wave" disappeared so many places)
( and, wonder why the "wave" disappeared so many places)
02-21-2019, 08:43 PM
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The dealer is the sales arm for the manufacturer. It's really not a sold car. They have just taken over financial responsibility for the inventory, most of which are floor planned using the manufacturers financing.
Where we do agree is that GM does not build cars unless a dealer orders them.
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02-21-2019, 10:34 PM
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I never understand how anyone looks for any length of time at dealer inventory for a specific car they want. Perhaps they really don't want one and are just like looking! 
I have ordered all 5 of my Vettes "Built Just for Me" at Bowling Green. Particularly if one wants a standard shift (which is all I have every driven.)
With the number of specifics you want it's like winning the Lottery!
Just call Kerbeck and in 10 minutes (with down payment check) you'll have exactly what you want at currently about a 15% discount from MSRP! Easy no negotiations as they will offer you about the discount that they are giving for cars in stock. That is how long it took for me to order my Grand Sport. In my case, found a small dealer 30 miles away who would accept Courtesy Delivery. Came directly from Blowing Green in ~6 weeks to that dealer. Their fee, a flat $250. Below the decimal point for what I saved at Kerbeck.
You're choice.
I have ordered all 5 of my Vettes "Built Just for Me" at Bowling Green. Particularly if one wants a standard shift (which is all I have every driven.)
With the number of specifics you want it's like winning the Lottery!
Just call Kerbeck and in 10 minutes (with down payment check) you'll have exactly what you want at currently about a 15% discount from MSRP! Easy no negotiations as they will offer you about the discount that they are giving for cars in stock. That is how long it took for me to order my Grand Sport. In my case, found a small dealer 30 miles away who would accept Courtesy Delivery. Came directly from Blowing Green in ~6 weeks to that dealer. Their fee, a flat $250. Below the decimal point for what I saved at Kerbeck.
You're choice.
a) You said: "I never understand how anyone looks for any length of time at dealer inventory for a specific car they want." The thread title tells you that there is currently a glut of Corvettes. Draw a line between these two things. Given the implication that a very good deal might be found close to home for most folks shopping for a Corvette, you have your answer.
b) You said: "With the number of specifics you want it's like winning the Lottery!", I disagree about that, completely. But I was answering a question, which was "What is it that you are looking for?".
c) You said: "Just call Kerbeck and in 10 minutes...". Brilliant. No one knew that until you said so...... OK, that is not true. I suspect everyone in the market who visits this site would have a hard time NOT knowing that Kerbeck and Criswell and a few others make it easy to order what you want and give a reasonable discount. But that wasn't really the point of this thread. There are other considerations. Maybe someone has a trade in. Maybe someone can't wait the 6 weeks it takes for custom order.
I've belonged to several forums like this over the years. Most of the time, most folks are helpful. Most participate as positive, contributing members of a community - a community centered around a common interest. I've not been here long, but have found the same to be true here. Most folks are positive, helpful, and willing to share information and knowledge. You could be like them, if you wanted.
Your choice.
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02-21-2019, 11:48 PM
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02-22-2019, 08:15 AM
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While I understand what you are saying, it is kinda of/sort of not true. First of all, when auto "sales" are reported as numbers sold, they are not counting the dealer inventory. Secondly, the cars in dealer inventories have not been titled. There is a reason the manufacturers give dealers incentives on cars that the dealers have "bought" for inventory.
The dealer is the sales arm for the manufacturer. It's really not a sold car. They have just taken over financial responsibility for the inventory, most of which are floor planned using the manufacturers financing.
Where we do agree is that GM does not build cars unless a dealer orders them.
The dealer is the sales arm for the manufacturer. It's really not a sold car. They have just taken over financial responsibility for the inventory, most of which are floor planned using the manufacturers financing.
Where we do agree is that GM does not build cars unless a dealer orders them.
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02-22-2019, 10:15 AM
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02-22-2019, 06:58 PM
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could the dealers be ordering c7's because if/when people come look at and drive the c8,they might not think its the car for them and buy a c7?
a mid-eng car isn't for everybody
a mid-eng car isn't for everybody
02-22-2019, 07:21 PM
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IMHO, Yes, that's a very real possibility. Some are speculating the C7 will continue for at least a year after the C8 is introduced for this same reason. The mid-engine design is not a mild change, it's huge. Not everyone is going to want it. If the C7 is discontinued when the C8 is introduced, there will be a contingent that want to buy the last of a legend, the last front ICE engine Corvette. I don't think dealers will have a hard time selling off the last remaining inventory.
02-22-2019, 08:32 PM
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When the C7 came out, not all dealers could order them. For roughly the first 6 months of production, only dealers who sold a certain number of Corvettes in 2013, could place orders for the redesigned 2014's. Since demand is always strong for a new model of the Corvette, it's quite likely GM will do something similar with the first allotments of C8's.Additionally, when there is a new model introduced, there is a period when no cars are built, while the plant is retooled for that new model. In anticipation of a period when no cars will be available, manufacturers usually build up inventory, prior to the model changeover. I haven't seen any dates for when the 2019 build out is scheduled to begin, but it's quite possible that GM is building up inventories, in preparation for the 2019 build out.
02-22-2019, 08:47 PM
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Not the point, really. That particular combination of features is not what you would call popular, so a dealer would be crazy to buy one in hopes of selling it. The negatives are 1) Vert, 2) Manual, and 3) Kalahari top on white. If OP wanted a red auto 1LT coupe with black interior he would have no problem finding one. I have no problem with what he wants, but if he really wants it, he's going to have to factory order it.
02-22-2019, 09:06 PM
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While I understand what you are saying, it is kinda of/sort of not true. First of all, when auto "sales" are reported as numbers sold, they are not counting the dealer inventory. Secondly, the cars in dealer inventories have not been titled. There is a reason the manufacturers give dealers incentives on cars that the dealers have "bought" for inventory.
The dealer is the sales arm for the manufacturer. It's really not a sold car. They have just taken over financial responsibility for the inventory, most of which are floor planned using the manufacturers financing.
The dealer is the sales arm for the manufacturer. It's really not a sold car. They have just taken over financial responsibility for the inventory, most of which are floor planned using the manufacturers financing.
However, I think the overall issue has been overblown by the press. While it is true that there are quite a few Corvettes in inventory, the calculation of "how many days worth" is somewhat arbitrary (divided by last 30 days sales) and very misleading. The reason is that when that C8 finally gets revealed there will be more than one reaction. Some people will love it, but history shows that Corvette enthusiasts get angry over the smallest of details. First it was the pop up headlights which disappeared on the C6, and then, of course, the lack of round tail lights on the C7. I'm sure we all remember the hysteria that caused. Some people still have not gotten over it.
So here comes a mid-engined C8 and there will be a vocal group of people who will detest it. There will be plenty of excuses, but high on the list will be golf club storage (if the C8 forum is any indication.) So what are these people going to do? They still want a reasonably priced sports car. Their choice? The pristine C7s still on the dealers' lots. I predict there will be a surge in sales of the C7s once the C8 hits. They will all sell at reasonable discounts while the C8s are MSRP or higher. All the dealers need is some patience.