SD27

I think the manual c7s will hold there value better than the automatics.
What do you think?

velocityopen6

Maybe just a tiny bit, but probably not by much. Especially since C7 is a mass-produced car. As the technology and performance increase hand-to-hand, the performance gap between manual and automatics will start to widen. The manual crowd population will continue to decline (unfortunately) to a point where it doesn't even make sense for OEMs to sell them anymore because: a) nobody wants/buys them anymore b) their performance difference vs. their auto counter parts are just too wide.

SMG1

I think it's wishful thinking at best, and most C7 owners won't keep their cars long enough for A8 vs. M7 value to come into play.

gkvetteuno

Historically the pre-owned Corvettes with manuals have fetched more, the same is true for the late model Chevrolet SS manuals. I have also heard the Camaro guys say the late model pre-owned SS manuals are more desirable and fetch more. I don't see why the pre-owned, manual C7's won't follow the same trend. and, from what we are hearing about the C8 being only offered with an automatic, the C7 manual might be the last of an era increasing demand for it as well.

Thatsok

It’s only Chevy it never holds up.

Mopar Jimmy

There is no doubt that with 2019 being the last year that you can get a manual trans. in a Corvette, that a C7 ZR1 with a manual trans. will definitely be worth more in 5 years than a similar optioned C7 ZR1 with an auto trans.

thrilled

I believe they will.Especially with the ZR1.Wait 3-5 years those cars will sell at A premium with an M7.This is only my opinion.

jfw949

I agree as well that they will hold better value. 2019 is the last year of the Vette with a manual...come on. I don't care if auto's are faster etc blah blah...there is no comparing the fun of all that torque and a manual shift...FUN!! I would never buy auto if there was an option...which is why i just got a smokin deal on a 2019 GS...mmmm.
when i'm lazy i might get a C8 down the road.

SD27

I have a 2019 Grandsport 7 speed 2LT with 1200 miles and not sure if I will sell it for a 2020. I’m third on my dealers list.
I might just keep them both for awhile.
Any thoughts?

Bmwmike

I can say for sure the c6 holds better value in a manual however im not sure about the c7

Mr. Gizmo

No difference — most of the soft belly millennials will prefer automatics so the m7 will probably do worse. . The c6z06 and c6zr1 will do better over the extreme long haul 10 years plus.

Vetteman Jack

The C7 manual may have a slight value difference for a while, just not sure that difference will stay over a long period of time. Changing consumer tastes will have a huge impact on what will be desireable in the future.

dvilin

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Manuals are the only way to purchase for men! Automatics are for the maids!

JDSC8VETTE

Great post! I love well thought out responses like this filled with valuable information we can all appreciate.

JDSKY

Both versions of the car will continue to depreciate just like they have been (and always do) and the price delta between the two will not be significant at all. There is a spike in orders for manuals right now because of the DCT only C8. That means 2019 will be a good year for any used C7 shopper looking for a manual. Supply of the car will be there for those that want one and the total number of buyers is not likely to change just like it hasn't over the past decade or more.

The other completely unknown is the possibility of a manual C8 sometime in the future. That would always be a possibility specifically if there is quantifiable data to show it would be a money making option. If not that means the number of buyers is unchanged and not significant enough to offer one. What's humorous to me is that I have another four wheel toy that is only offered in a manual. That forum is flooded with posts asking when the manufacturer is going to offer an automatic.

LIStingray

Even now, C7 manuals hold their value better. Looked at used car prices for any comparable year, model and trim package C7 M7 & A8 and they sell for the same price, despite the A8 selling for $2,000 more new.

TXshaggy

KBB pegs a M7 at about $1K more than an A6 for a 2014 Z51 when all other things are equal. Corvette DNA adds $750 for M7 and $0 for A6. So it appears that a M7 is worth slightly more. Pretty negligible IMO and wouldn’t affect my decision on which one to buy...none of these are investments.

Corgidog1

Tell that to the owners of mid year big blocks.

(you are probably wondering what’s a mid year? What’s a big block?)

ny32182

"Last manuals" tend to hold their value. Look at Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo, anything that is truly collectible, and even some BMWs, etc.

Years down the line, no one is EVER saying "I got to get my hands on one of those automatics!". The older auto will always suck compared to modern technology and be less desirable, and less reliable. Manuals will always be timeless, more fun, and more mechanically reliable.

If there is no manual C8, and 2019 is the last manual Corvette ever, I think that will mean something eventually, yes. Especially on the one year lower production ZR1.

That said, it is a mass produced Chevy so I don't think the effect will be as stark as some of the higher end marques, especially during the timeframe in which most people actually keep the cars. Probably minimum 10 years of no manual before there would be any difference to see outside the noise with normal depreciation in the meantime.