Reading this forum is like a flashback to 2013....
04-15-2018, 03:30 PM
#1
Reading this forum is like a flashback to 2013....
Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
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04-15-2018, 03:40 PM
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Pretty much true. I have been saying that the new Vette will be 65K, people are laughing at me...hell, what are you going to do? I would guess that there will be a base intro with about a 500 hp/torque engine with a bit of an upgraded interior. And I am still not convinced that the mid engine will be a stand alone model for a couple of years. I would love one and my only hope is that they make a base model that is quick, comfy and good looking with better brakes than the C7 base ( mine were replaced at 25,000 miles as opposed to the 80,000 I got out of my C6 Z51 package ).
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04-15-2018, 04:04 PM
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exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the c7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and i have no idea why. The same people that swore that c7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the c8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; it is a corvette.
The new caddy v8 is not going in the c8. The caddy v8 is a hot v motor, the c8's tt is cold v. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a v6, it is the lt1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an lt1/2 with the same hp as the base c7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but i would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the gs, z06, zr1 c7 share a year or two of production, i highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... Maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the c6 and c7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the c7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and i have no idea why. The same people that swore that c7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the c8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; it is a corvette.
The new caddy v8 is not going in the c8. The caddy v8 is a hot v motor, the c8's tt is cold v. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a v6, it is the lt1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an lt1/2 with the same hp as the base c7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but i would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the gs, z06, zr1 c7 share a year or two of production, i highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... Maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the c6 and c7 launches.
04-15-2018, 04:07 PM
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Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
It is called, "don't feed the trolls".
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04-15-2018, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Gadfly
Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
04-16-2018, 01:48 AM
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16 Vettes and counting…..
Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Sounds about right to me.
I think the base ME will replace the base C7 and possibly the Grand Sport for the MY 2020, but the Z06 and ZR1 will continue until those versions are replaced by comparable ME versions, perhaps a year apart each. By doing it this way, there won't be two similarly priced Corvettes competing for the same buyer, but there will still be the high performance Corvettes available for those who want them.
Although I'd love to see both FE and ME Corvettes continue, it really doesn't make sense, especially with the declining market share of sports cars in general.
As far pricing, I could see the ME landing for about $3-5K more than the current base car. A Z51 or similar type performance option would be available in the first year which would cover the C7 base and C7 GS price ranges.
Once the all the FE Corvettes have been replaced, perhaps a Cadillac version will take up some assembly space in the enlarged BG plant.
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04-19-2018, 11:37 AM
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St. Jude Donor '03,'04,'05,'07,08,'09,'10,’17
There is absolutely no way the C8 will be offered as both a FE and a ME. To think so is nothing short of hallucination. Those two designs are so different, one might as well theorize they’ll offer a Corvette pick up truck too.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
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04-22-2018, 04:23 PM
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The price will be set based on its performance. If the base c8 is just marginally better than c7 I suspect the price will reflect the usual bump in price between generations. If the performance of c8 is similar to the zr1, then i expect the price to reflect that. I dont see why there is so much speculation on this. Has Chevy ever not followed this model?
04-22-2018, 05:29 PM
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Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
04-23-2018, 03:21 AM
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Le Mans Master
Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
04-23-2018, 05:49 AM
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And I can predict the future. Same conversations around the c9 c10 etc. that’s what car folk do!!!!
I just hope I’m around to read the chatter about a c11. !!!!!
Why be bothered with folks imagination and dreams if it bothers you to read don’t !
I just hope I’m around to read the chatter about a c11. !!!!!
Why be bothered with folks imagination and dreams if it bothers you to read don’t !
04-23-2018, 07:05 AM
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Seems like just yesterday the corvette forum was in uproar that the c7 didn't have round tail lights..
Change is hard for many who love their corvettes...
Moving the engine to the rear of the vehicle is an earthquake compared to ditching the round tail lights...
Who knew?
Change is hard for many who love their corvettes...
Moving the engine to the rear of the vehicle is an earthquake compared to ditching the round tail lights...
Who knew?
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05-01-2018, 11:16 AM
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Burning Brakes
As long as everyone is speculating, I'll throw my thoughts in as well. Price - base with LT1 will come in at or around $85k. Different trim levels will get it to ~$95k fully optioned with all the goodies. While this may seem like a lot for a Corvette, the Camaro is inching ever closer to the Corvette in terms of performance and price is pushing the Corvette as well for top-line engine and trim. So, GM will take the C8 to another price point where it becomes a true halo car without the exotic pricing.
Let's face it - walking into a Chevy dealership, you can see a $70k+ Tahoe, $60k+ pickup truck, and a $60k Camaro. The Corvette is the pinnacle of the marque, and it will be priced reasonably but still at a point where it is somewhat exclusive. For most, the Corvette is a luxury or toy, and a slight price bump won't effect the overall sales.
When the optional engines arrive in coming years expect the prices to bump up another $10k or so.
Let's face it - walking into a Chevy dealership, you can see a $70k+ Tahoe, $60k+ pickup truck, and a $60k Camaro. The Corvette is the pinnacle of the marque, and it will be priced reasonably but still at a point where it is somewhat exclusive. For most, the Corvette is a luxury or toy, and a slight price bump won't effect the overall sales.
When the optional engines arrive in coming years expect the prices to bump up another $10k or so.
05-01-2018, 11:23 AM
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Drifting
There is absolutely no way the C8 will be offered as both a FE and a ME. To think so is nothing short of hallucination. Those two designs are so different, one might as well theorize they’ll offer a Corvette pick up truck too.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
05-01-2018, 11:26 AM
#18
Exact same conversations, over and over again:
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
Price, expect pricing to be around the same as the C7.
The price is not going to skyrocket. People do this all the time with vettes, and I have no idea why. The same people that swore that C7 was going to start at 70k, the same people that claimed the Z06 was going to start at 125k are the same ones in here saying the C8 is going to start over 100k.
Expect 58-62k base model, and +5-7k at every trim level. Stop being ridiculous; It is a Corvette.
The new Caddy V8 is not going in the C8. The caddy v8 is a hot V motor, the C8's TT is cold V. How do we know? Because we have already seen the full cad images of the motor mounted on the rear sub-frame with intakes and air to water intercoolers.
The base engine is not a V6, it is the LT1, again... We have seen the cad images.
Expect base to be an LT1/2 with the same hp as the base C7, or maybe a mild bump to @500hp, but I would expect that in a year or two as a refreash; Again... Just like every gen launch for the past 20+ years.
Expect the base to launch first, the only real question is will the GS, Z06, ZR1 C7 share a year or two of production, I highly doubt it, but maybe just the zr1/z06.... maybe.
Basically, expect exact same things we saw for the C6 and C7 launches.
05-01-2018, 12:22 PM
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Le Mans Master
I predict that Juechter will be able to say the very same thing about the C8, in whatever form it takes, that he said about the C7 in 2013..."If you can afford the C6 Corvette, you will be able to buy the C7 Corvette".
GM is not going to alienate their base demographic for the Corvette and they are not going to turn the Corvette into a boutique "supercar". It will be mass produced for the masses and will be priced accordingly, just as it is marketed today.
GM is not going to alienate their base demographic for the Corvette and they are not going to turn the Corvette into a boutique "supercar". It will be mass produced for the masses and will be priced accordingly, just as it is marketed today.
05-01-2018, 01:46 PM
#20
Melting Slicks
There is absolutely no way the C8 will be offered as both a FE and a ME. To think so is nothing short of hallucination. Those two designs are so different, one might as well theorize they’ll offer a Corvette pick up truck too.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
The question is, will it be FE or ME? I sure as hell don’t claim to know.
