Sports car era losing it's luster?
10-21-2016, 07:53 PM
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Sports car era losing it's luster?
You can stumble on some interesting conclusions when you follow the stock market. Here's a car story that's about us Boomers....what do you Z06 boomers think?
http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjourna...ing-their.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjourna...ing-their.html
10-21-2016, 08:09 PM
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10-21-2016, 08:30 PM
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Funny but I was under the impression that car sales in general were down across the board. Tried an suv and it lasted all of 6 mos. When it hits the point that egress to a Vette becomes an issue, I'll opt for an ATS V.
10-21-2016, 08:32 PM
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Motoring was popular in the old days. That means a lot of folks were participating in the way people always flock towards fads.
I'd like to believe today only the true enthusiasts participate. It's not a fad anymore. Some of it is because we're not into buying things in general as much. That's a good thing. Some of it is because we can't afford it. The average individual in early 30s has a net worth under $10k. Some it's due to environmental concerns.
I'd like to believe today only the true enthusiasts participate. It's not a fad anymore. Some of it is because we're not into buying things in general as much. That's a good thing. Some of it is because we can't afford it. The average individual in early 30s has a net worth under $10k. Some it's due to environmental concerns.
10-21-2016, 11:36 PM
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Ford is shutting down F150 production for a while to reduce unsold inventory. This economic expansion is finally flattening and even inflecting. Let's hope it's a nice, soft landing.
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10-22-2016, 12:37 AM
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As a member of the bingo set, I play in a rock band and drive to the gigs in my Z. Mick and Keith are the same age as me. So keep on rockin' and keep the pedal down.
10-22-2016, 02:52 AM
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40000 corvettes sold in 2016 and a third of them were z06 s..
More corvettes. Sold in one year in a couple of decades...
The author is off his rocker.
More corvettes. Sold in one year in a couple of decades...
The author is off his rocker.
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10-22-2016, 11:29 AM
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Young people don't have money. It's not that it's cool to not buy cars. What's cool is just a reaction to what's reachable and or available to young people. So it's cool not to own a car so you can afford to do other things.
10-22-2016, 11:47 AM
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I love Corvette. I hope it sticks around for a very long time, but there will be much more challenging times ahead with respect to capturing and maintaining current sales figures. I don't see how they do after their target market individuals become too old to drive or too old to drive sports cars. That day is fast approaching.
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10-22-2016, 12:14 PM
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I attended the Cadillac V-Lab (1 day V-Series event) at Lime Rock Park yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised that the majority of attendees were Gen X-er's (ages 36-51) with probably 20% in the 30-36 range and 25% being Baby Boomers. Since the age demographic for Cadillac cars is even older than for Corvette, I look at that pretty positively - especially when one considers the 1-day event cost $995.
On a negative note, I hope we don't get a V6 turbo Corvette - the ATV-V is a fantastic car, but the turbo lag is still noticeable - something the 6.2 LT1 at the same hp level doesn't have.
On a negative note, I hope we don't get a V6 turbo Corvette - the ATV-V is a fantastic car, but the turbo lag is still noticeable - something the 6.2 LT1 at the same hp level doesn't have.
10-22-2016, 12:40 PM
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THIS.
V series cars I have seen usually are driven by someone under 60.
Since the age demographic for Cadillac cars is even older than for Corvette
What I see around here is old people in German cars, not Caddys.
I look at that pretty positively - especially when one considers the 1-day event cost $995.
On a negative note, I hope we don't get a V6 turbo Corvette.