Which to buy...and when to buy? New C7 used C7 or wait for the C8?
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I would buy a new C7 now as I have the same concerns as you with buying used. Nobody knows when the C8 will be introduced, power plants, looks, performance or cost. As time goes on of course you will see better deals but when do you decide a deal is good enough and start enjoying your C7. Stop over thinking and waiting for the best deal ever. Get what you want ASAP and enjoy it.
As far as the used route goes, don't totally discount going that way. There are a number of owners that upgraded from the earlier C7 models to say a Z06/GS/ZR1 and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the C7 they had - they just wanted a newer model. I bought a used 2014 2LT last November with only 2600 miles on the odometer for $40.5K. Prices most likely have come down since then.
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Most people have goals what they plan on doing. I was planning on keeping my C5 Z06 and loved it. But I also liked the C7. I had no intentions of moving up at this time . Was planning on waiting till I retired and bought a C7 used. But the wife said to me why not get a C7 now instead of waiting. I already made that decision I did not want a C8. Yes that could change down the road but I don’t see it happening. I figured I would jump on a 19 Z06 because of the deal I was getting. I’m not one of those that can jump up to a new Corvette every few years. So that’s why I bought my C7 now to enjoy it.
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If you're always waiting for the next big thing then you'll never buy anything. I'd jump on the great C7 deals. What do you currently drive?
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I switch cars a lot.. I had a few BMWs a few Benzs ... And some others .. But never a true sports car... This will be my first..
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Soon to buy my first corvette !!! But which one🤔..
Seem like right now is a good time to buy new ... But it seems as each month rolls by the deals are getting better and better. I would hate to think I got a good deal and then see that someone else got a better deal. I hate getting rip off at a dealership .. If I buy new I would get a 1LT auto no options
Used C7s are priced very good right now. But buying a used car can be a blessing and a curse .. I know y'all understand. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on someone else's problems.. If I buy used I would spend less than 40k and hope to get a 2LT.
Then we have the C8!!!
Which in my mind is going to change the game.. Especially if the entry level price is about the same as the C7..
I would for sure get a base C8..
Well for now I'm confused..
thanks in advance for all the feed back... Y'all are a bunch of great people.. See you all on the road soon..
Seem like right now is a good time to buy new ... But it seems as each month rolls by the deals are getting better and better. I would hate to think I got a good deal and then see that someone else got a better deal. I hate getting rip off at a dealership .. If I buy new I would get a 1LT auto no options
Used C7s are priced very good right now. But buying a used car can be a blessing and a curse .. I know y'all understand. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on someone else's problems.. If I buy used I would spend less than 40k and hope to get a 2LT.
Then we have the C8!!!
Which in my mind is going to change the game.. Especially if the entry level price is about the same as the C7..
I would for sure get a base C8..
Well for now I'm confused..
thanks in advance for all the feed back... Y'all are a bunch of great people.. See you all on the road soon..
It all depends on how long you want to wait. New or used C7 probably doesn't make much difference as there are good deals on all of them. The big difference is the new car will have all the little tweaks and feature improvements that GM made over the years and it will have your *** print in the seat Vs somebody else's. Feature improvements include front cameras, S/C mods, suspension calibration upgrades, modified displays that provide present info in a better manner, enhanced PDR data recording, etc.
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Buy a C7 now. New used, whatever. Buying a corvette is not like timing the stock market but a lot of people treat it that way. Does a grand or two really matter with your dream car? Can't take it with you.
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I would buy a new C7 now as I have the same concerns as you with buying used. Nobody knows when the C8 will be introduced, power plants, looks, performance or cost. As time goes on of course you will see better deals but when do you decide a deal is good enough and start enjoying your C7. Stop over thinking and waiting for the best deal ever. Get what you want ASAP and enjoy it.
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Good points...
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Got mine used, my first Vette as well. Was in mint condition and at a great price point vs new cars around that price.
New Camaro or two year old mint C7, it was an easy choice for me.
New Camaro or two year old mint C7, it was an easy choice for me.
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Agree with thread consensus.
You an get a new 2019 1LT Grand Sport M7 in the upper $50s. A pretty good value.
You an get a new 2019 1LT Grand Sport M7 in the upper $50s. A pretty good value.
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