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I believe it takes around 2.5 days to build a Corvette(time it is on the assembly line). The number of Z06's that come off the end of the assembly line each day has nothing to do with how long it takes to build the car but how many are on the assembly line, being built each day. Approximately 170 C7's are built each day, therefore it's conceivable that 170 Z06's could be built each day(if GM wanted to produce that many each day).
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I agree. It probably doesn't matter much which model the plant produces, assuming no parts constraints. If total annual production is around 35,000 and Z06 runs around 8,000 annualized (just a guess) then you're looking at around 40 a day. That's roughly consistent with projections of around 5,000 Z06s for 2015.
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I agree. It probably doesn't matter much which model the plant produces, assuming no parts constraints. If total annual production is around 35,000 and Z06 runs around 8,000 annualized (just a guess) then you're looking at around 40 a day. That's roughly consistent with projections of around 5,000 Z06s for 2015.
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Those of us with positions at multiple dealers are either canceling out or waiting to see which dealer will likely produce the earliest order. The dealers have a good handle on what percentage of orders will materialize.
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Based on plant capacity of 170 per day. GM produced more than 37,000 Stingrays in the 2014 model year. Based on history, the addition of the Z06, the A8, the European models, etc. there is every reason to think 2015 will be in the same territory.
Those of us with positions at multiple dealers are either canceling out or waiting to see which dealer will likely produce the earliest order. The dealers have a good handle on what percentage of orders will materialize.
Those of us with positions at multiple dealers are either canceling out or waiting to see which dealer will likely produce the earliest order. The dealers have a good handle on what percentage of orders will materialize.
Putting in orders at multiple dealers just hurts other customers looking to buy a Z06 with an order at one dealer as they don't where they stand. They have to wait until the people that have tied up multiple cars, to cancel their order, or not cancel their order, to see just where they are in line for that car.
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Based on the production date of Sept. 4 and delivery date of October 11 for my 2014 C7, my guess is at least a month after production being the first ones produced will more than likely be held for quality review at the factory.
Just a guess !!!!!!
Just a guess !!!!!!
Drifting
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I realize the automatics will be built last but what makes you think it will be "mid year" 2015??? Iam thinking it will be by April or so. I read that they are starting production in Oct. so if that is correct Iam hoping it will not be June or July.
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If the manuals start Nov 3 then 2 months would Jan 3. Not sure what happens over the holidays but I'm hoping for delivery by March 15 or so in time for Sebring.
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not trying to hijack the thread but are museum deliveries worth it? other than getting to see the museum and driving back are there any other advantages? the cost is about 1% of the total so that's not a big deal but it's at least a 10 hour drive for me.
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TPP (Target Production Period) for the first consensus is 9/29 - 10/19. But, between TPW and TPP, it's still a guessing game. I'm betting (and hoping) this first run will be produced well before 11/03.
I'm also expecting cars to be held for QA. Between that and transit, I'm guessing my car will arrive early to mid-December.
I'm also expecting cars to be held for QA. Between that and transit, I'm guessing my car will arrive early to mid-December.
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It's about a 4-6 hour experience. If anything is wrong with the car, its fixed. David Smith does a great detail job on your car. You get a special Museum Delivery plaque (personalized) in the car. You get a VIP tour of the plant and museum for up to 4 people. You can buy R8C merchandise. It's a great day to remember. This will be my 4th time. I'd say yes.
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It's about a 4-6 hour experience. If anything is wrong with the car, its fixed. David Smith does a great detail job on your car. You get a special Museum Delivery plaque (personalized) in the car. You get a VIP tour of the plant and museum for up to 4 people. You can buy R8C merchandise. It's a great day to remember. This will be my 4th time. I'd say yes.
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Production
I would think it's going to be a wait for production to commence based on the fact that some of the test ZO6s (pre production) have not reached there drivers yet.
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