$169,900, final price confirmed
11-16-2018, 09:18 AM
#941
"Chevrolet" and Exotic $170K cars.
Every time I say this I throw up a little in my mouth.
Every time I say this I throw up a little in my mouth.
11-16-2018, 09:40 AM
#943
Meaning - exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.
Last edited by Redc8z06; 11-16-2018 at 09:42 AM.
11-16-2018, 10:16 AM
#944
wrong again, economy of scales. The cost will be around 5k for the DCT due to how many they will purchase. It’s been discussed already.
11-16-2018, 10:36 AM
#945
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Last edited by JerryU; 11-16-2018 at 10:38 AM.
11-16-2018, 10:40 AM
#946
Melting Slicks
That Insight is Pure Genius!
just...stop... A little thought before spewing would benefit you greatly, and anyone unfortunate enough to read your spew:
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https://www.torquenews.com/106/why-camaro-and-corvette-dont-share-every-transmission
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“This physical difference between the driveline layout of the Camaro and the Corvette is the clearest reason why GM can’t just stick the 7-speed manual from the Corvette in the Camaro or the 10-speed from the ZL1 in the Corvette. “
11-16-2018, 10:54 AM
#947
Melting Slicks
The U.S. market for sports cars is literally dying as boomers age out. Same thing is happening to Harley Davidson. The U.S. market is dominated by pick-up trucks and SUVs. The only way for a sports car to be successful in today's market is the Porsche way: sell in Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America. Limiting sales to North America with a traditional Corvette is a death sentence.
To conquer the world market, you must have a car that dominates races everywhere and that costs money because high tech ain't cheap. Either you go all in, or you go home. Corvette managers ain't stupid.
11-16-2018, 11:06 AM
#949
^^^^^^^
haha haha !!
haha haha !!
11-16-2018, 11:20 AM
#953
Race Director
11-16-2018, 11:23 AM
#955
11-16-2018, 11:34 AM
#956
11-16-2018, 11:38 AM
#957
Racer
Looking back at car history, Having Halo type cars, and winning races etc etc does actually matter. Its about the brand, and branding means everything in todays marketplace. ( Look at freakin apple, over priced shiny tech, not innovative but has a great brand, was the first trillion dollar company, just lost 200 billion off that but whatever)
Point is, being the fastest, hanging with the big boys matters to the brand of Corvette. Dodge is making a real run at being the biggest and fastest in the US, so as Chevy/Corvette you either let them take the title or you up your game. Looks like they are upping their game which is the right move.
And as for buying 169k cars.... I'm married so that answer is no. I personally wait a couple years let someone else break it in and pay the 10-20% off the lot depreciation ( which is a real thing) then I begin shopping for bargains. Divorces, deaths, job lose, etc etc you can get very expensive cars at huge discounts if you are patient. Hell or just wait 15 years then pick up 130k cars for peanuts. Barret Jackson late Saturday/Sunday auctions are filled with 120+K cars a decade old, with low mileage going for 20k.
Point is, being the fastest, hanging with the big boys matters to the brand of Corvette. Dodge is making a real run at being the biggest and fastest in the US, so as Chevy/Corvette you either let them take the title or you up your game. Looks like they are upping their game which is the right move.
And as for buying 169k cars.... I'm married so that answer is no. I personally wait a couple years let someone else break it in and pay the 10-20% off the lot depreciation ( which is a real thing) then I begin shopping for bargains. Divorces, deaths, job lose, etc etc you can get very expensive cars at huge discounts if you are patient. Hell or just wait 15 years then pick up 130k cars for peanuts. Barret Jackson late Saturday/Sunday auctions are filled with 120+K cars a decade old, with low mileage going for 20k.
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11-16-2018, 11:44 AM
#958
cars. The only place where there’s a bigger market than the US is the Middle East.
Last edited by Nadovedan; 11-16-2018 at 11:45 AM.
11-16-2018, 11:48 AM
#959
Racer
Niche cars try and buy one......
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Medi...ntent=11152018
11-16-2018, 12:01 PM
#960
Melting Slicks
. China slaps such a huge tax on performance cars that the market isnt growing like you think. It’s not the emerging exotic market as you think. A 170k car will likely cost around 230k after taxes. Plus the rich Chinese prefer luxury vehicles like the Maybach over sports
cars. The only place where there’s a bigger market than the US is the Middle East.