Suns_PSD

The 'radical theory' floating around is that the C8 is going to triple in price.
The C8 is going to start in the $60k range.

rmorin1249

I'll be shocked and pleased if we see many C8s for less than $75K MSRP. I hope I'm wrong.

flyforfun

CRABBYJ

jrs 427

All this speculation, engineering, expensive paint system, additions and one expects to pick up this new toy for 60 K ? The GT40 competitor is at 400 + k . GM is sharp enough to keep the resale of past production at a level of owner satisfaction. The market rush for the ME at a very reasonable value ( less than 100k ) would seriously damage dealers as well as recent purchases. It only makes sense to have a low production model of high value which will satisfy the rich and still maintain the normal owners with a well engineered front engine model. Cadillac is in the wings with a proposed ME sharing the same platform which will also be valued high.
If one believes the ME will start at 60k ( base ) of which only loaded versions will be the first production, .... get your 6s and 7s on the for sale forum quickly. In the rush some 7s would go as low as 30k and be on every auction list / street corner for sale. GM will not let this happen. If they name this ME Zora one will pay handsomely for the privilege of ownership. Down the road yes they will be affordable but initially the price may surprise some. They did not rule out continuing C-7 production.
Just my thoughts. No hate mail please. Time will tell. No deposit on my behalf till the ink is dry on the final MSRP. If you have the financial means there will be no shortage.

OVR60

The first year unproven ME built on a new platform with low bid parts for under a $100k is something I would like to see. There has to be many C7 parts in the ME to make it affordable and meet GM'S profit margins. This time next year we will know all about pricing and dealer market adjustments.

dcbingaman

I THINK the new NAFTA deal will eliminate tariffs on aluminum from Canada which should save GM, Ford and (most significantly) Boeing a lot of money. Canada has the largest aluminum smelters in the world and supplies most of US aluminum demand.

Redc8z06

Sorry but C8 is the ME no C8 FE. That's what my crystal ball says. The ME is GM's new halo car starting price of that of around the stingray pricing. GM is not going to build 2 different platforms doesn't make sense. We've all seen the rumors around 3 engines, the 400+ for the base model, the 600+ for the ME Z06 version and 800+ for the ME ZR1 version.

fasttoys

I agree redc7, This is what I been forecasting since 2016, based on many conversations, printed material and info from GM. If GM makes a Halo anything it will not be under the Chevrolet name it will fall under Cadillac their highest Demographic tier under General Motors. If I am wrong no biggie as I am on the ME list since 1/16 and can afford a Halo version if I like it.

pdiddy972

SPSandman

So is the thought that the C8 will have a ME and a FE models? Or will every model be ME, which I believe is the case and if that is the case I agree on the price of the OP. It isn't in GMs interest. The upper models will be up in the 150 range for the ZR1 of this one will be.

Is the thought is that it will be V8 only, or would they actually bring a V6 into the mix? I don't if they would, but not sure what has been in the rumor mill.

fasttoys

Grandcru

I ordered a C7 vert with a manual a month ago. Should have in about a month. Not a lot of options about 70K. I will be really surprised if the C8 does not come close to 100K for a low end model. I didn't wait for a C8 because I wanted a manual and convertible.
If I were GM, would not sell the C8 for anything less than 95K, medium options. Just my 2 cents.

Suns_PSD

I'm concerned about the possible lack of a manual trans. If that's the case, I'm just not GM's target audience and that's okay, but I'd be unlikely to ever own the C8.

I'd be a Porsche guy instead once I was done with my current (manual) Vette.

69L79

The price of the "stripped" ME C8 will be about 10% to 15% higher than a comparable C7. And, they will be as plentiful as red jelly beans.

Grandcru

I just bought a new C7 because it is a bargain compared with anything else. We are talking Porsche or Ferrari. Also because I want a stick & convertible. I can afford either of them, but I work for my money. Now you stick the engine in the middle and you are in the Ferrari, McLaren etc class. Why would you sell it for 10% more than a C7? We are in Europe. Go to Monaco. There is a Ferrari, McLaren dealer next to each other. They are selling cars. Go to Sardinia. They have a Bugatti dealer with two cars on display. Don't ask what that cost. Again my 2 cents.

NY09C6

Exactly right. The car markets the engine for Ford.