View Poll Results: What do you think the starting price of a base C8 will be?
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C8 Price Poll
11-01-2018, 10:22 PM
#21
Lets be honest, sports cars don’t sell like they used to and Corvettes tend to appeal to an older crowd. If the Corvette isn’t priced as a value sports car then this could well be the last generation of Corvette. I hope that doesn’t happen. Corvettes simply aren’t an equal to a Porsche 911 and can’t be priced anywhere near as high. If the price is right, maybe I’ll buy a mid engine, but I can’t see paying Porsche money for a Corvette. I know this opinion may be unpopular with some here, but I believe it to be true
11-02-2018, 07:16 AM
#22
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Yes, MSRP. Your guess at the starting price of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 Base 1LT (or equivalent) with no options. Not the price you want it to be. 
If we use historical option pricing you can start to figure out what the other trims may cost. For example, 1LT to 2LT is around $4500 extra, 2LT to 3LT is around $5200 extra assuming the C8 follows the same trend. Wheel upgrade options typically range from $500 - $1995. Special colors, stripe packages, etc. If we zero in on the base price it makes it easier to estimate the cost of a C8 with additional options.
If we use historical option pricing you can start to figure out what the other trims may cost. For example, 1LT to 2LT is around $4500 extra, 2LT to 3LT is around $5200 extra assuming the C8 follows the same trend. Wheel upgrade options typically range from $500 - $1995. Special colors, stripe packages, etc. If we zero in on the base price it makes it easier to estimate the cost of a C8 with additional options.
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Corvette ED (11-10-2018)
11-02-2018, 01:48 PM
#25
Le Mans Master
Actual base price of this 1965 Sport Coupe was $4231!
Talk about pricing increases between generations......In 1962 when the last generation C1 was made, the base price was $4038. In 1963 the first C2 Stingray Convertible was priced at $4037 or $1 less! This with a completely different body, interior and frame with IRS. So, just because the C8 is ME it does not have to be astronomically priced!
Last edited by Supersonic 427; 11-02-2018 at 02:17 PM.
11-02-2018, 01:57 PM
#26
It's somewhat comforting that only 6% of the nearly 210 CF member voters on this poll are delusional.
Last edited by Foosh; 11-02-2018 at 01:58 PM.
11-02-2018, 03:04 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
Actual base price of this 1965 Sport Coupe was $4231!
Talk about pricing increases between generations......In 1962 when the last generation C1 was made, the base price was $4038. In 1963 the first C2 Stingray Convertible was priced at $4037 or $1 less! This with a completely different body, interior and frame with IRS. So, just because the C8 is ME it does not have to be astronomically priced!
I am curious why everyone is so fascinated with Blind spot detection and front and rear cameras. Is the visibility that bad on the C7? I've never really had much seat time in them, mainly just at shows and nothing really struck me as the car needing it. None of my dailys have it and the few vehicles that I have driven that do have it, I am smarter than. (As in I know it is there before the little light lights up.) The lane keep assist on the tahoe almost caused an accident because they changed the lines for construction and some of the old line was there still and the truck jerked to try and get "back in it's lane" and almost hit the guy next to me. Luckily I grabbed the wheel hard but before that I didn't even know it had that option... I get people want it but do you need it is what I am just wondering. Not a jab or anything, I am just genuinely curious.
11-02-2018, 04:27 PM
#28
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I had to boot up the inflation calculator just to check this out. $5,000 in 65 is the equivalent of around $40,000 now. The base price of an 84 and 97 vette in relation to current dollars puts them both in the mid $50k range. So the dollar value of the vehicle actually went up slightly over the years. Again, very unlikely the base will start north of 70k. They literally will price themselves out of their own market.
I am curious why everyone is so fascinated with Blind spot detection and front and rear cameras. Is the visibility that bad on the C7? I've never really had much seat time in them, mainly just at shows and nothing really struck me as the car needing it. None of my dailys have it and the few vehicles that I have driven that do have it, I am smarter than. (As in I know it is there before the little light lights up.) The lane keep assist on the tahoe almost caused an accident because they changed the lines for construction and some of the old line was there still and the truck jerked to try and get "back in it's lane" and almost hit the guy next to me. Luckily I grabbed the wheel hard but before that I didn't even know it had that option... I get people want it but do you need it is what I am just wondering. Not a jab or anything, I am just genuinely curious.
I am curious why everyone is so fascinated with Blind spot detection and front and rear cameras. Is the visibility that bad on the C7? I've never really had much seat time in them, mainly just at shows and nothing really struck me as the car needing it. None of my dailys have it and the few vehicles that I have driven that do have it, I am smarter than. (As in I know it is there before the little light lights up.) The lane keep assist on the tahoe almost caused an accident because they changed the lines for construction and some of the old line was there still and the truck jerked to try and get "back in it's lane" and almost hit the guy next to me. Luckily I grabbed the wheel hard but before that I didn't even know it had that option... I get people want it but do you need it is what I am just wondering. Not a jab or anything, I am just genuinely curious.
11-02-2018, 04:35 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Yeah, based on the poll over 60% of the group would be in for a shock if a base C8 with no options came in at $80k, which is essentially the base price of a C7 Z06. Assuming they still offer multiple trim levels that would push GS and Z06 models quite a bit higher. I am thinking the C8 base model targets the current C7 GS price point and it looks like a large percentage of those who voted agree.
11-02-2018, 07:22 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
One thing I find interesting is that at the moment there are 14 people that think the C8 will have a starting price over $100k but the same number of people think the car will cost just about the same as the current C7, which is what prompted me to create a poll. I have never seen such a wide range of prices being thrown around for a new Corvette, we are talking a at least a 40k spread in this poll, not to mention the other post of $169k. I guess it is somewhat expected since the new car is undergoing such a big design change and high end mid-engine performance cars usually have Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc. for company. The good news, I think, is that 2/3 of the folks that responded feel that a base C8 will start at $70k or less. That would put it in Grand Sport pricing territory out the gate, which seems reasonable assuming it delivers the goods. If it comes in higher than $70k though, 66% of us will be in shock and awe. 
Last edited by falcon5619; 11-02-2018 at 07:24 PM.
11-02-2018, 07:48 PM
#31
Taking a wild stab at ME pricing is an exercise in futility until GM announces if the FE dies with the 2019 model year or continues on after the ME arrives.. Until that is known and the dynamics of the offering is understood any guess is a waste of time..
Last edited by C7nut; 11-02-2018 at 07:59 PM.
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11-02-2018, 07:55 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
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11-02-2018, 08:15 PM
#34
Lets be honest, sports cars don’t sell like they used to and Corvettes tend to appeal to an older crowd. If the Corvette isn’t priced as a value sports car then this could well be the last generation of Corvette. I hope that doesn’t happen. Corvettes simply aren’t an equal to a Porsche 911 and can’t be priced anywhere near as high. If the price is right, maybe I’ll buy a mid engine, but I can’t see paying Porsche money for a Corvette. I know this opinion may be unpopular with some here, but I believe it to be true
11-02-2018, 08:31 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
Rear camera is pretty much a necessity if you need to back up a C7 - you can't see much behind a C7. The front cameras are also hugely beneficial - the front is so long and so low that you can't see the front 2' of the car, and it is so low any parking stop will damage the front facia. Of course, neither camera is needed if you bring a spotter to get out of the car and guide you.
Last edited by LIStingray; 11-02-2018 at 08:31 PM.
11-02-2018, 09:15 PM
#36
Le Mans Master
Blind spot detection isn't needed or a problem on the C7.
Rear camera is pretty much a necessity if you need to back up a C7 - you can't see much behind a C7. The front cameras are also hugely beneficial - the front is so long and so low that you can't see the front 2' of the car, and it is so low any parking stop will damage the front facia. Of course, neither camera is needed if you bring a spotter to get out of the car and guide you.
Rear camera is pretty much a necessity if you need to back up a C7 - you can't see much behind a C7. The front cameras are also hugely beneficial - the front is so long and so low that you can't see the front 2' of the car, and it is so low any parking stop will damage the front facia. Of course, neither camera is needed if you bring a spotter to get out of the car and guide you.
Those are some valid reasons. I just kind of learned how to tell on mine but there are a couple battle scars on the air dam and lower bumper... mostly the previous owner though with the bumper, I usually barely tap the air dam if I do. However I have a ton of bashes on the oil pan from freaking speed bumps. I'd imagine you guys have problems with those too?
11-04-2018, 03:17 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
11-04-2018, 04:15 PM
#38
Safety Car
I'm one of those who does not need them, therefore does not want them included in base form if it forces me to pay more for them. Add them as an optional package. We have those on my wife's new Lexus and they are annoying. Every time I park the car in the garage the lane departure sensor starts beeping . When I back up I never use the back up camera, I forget it's there. My wife's RX 350 has notorious rear blind spots compared to our older RX 300 which is now my daily driver but I feel I don't need them. They compensate for poor design when it's comes to visibility.
11-04-2018, 06:15 PM
#39
Well I think..that ONE DAY there could be lots of different prices.. Can't you take a C7 and add 3LT and every other option not listed in that package? Stripes and more stuff? I mean CAMARO showed a paint job at SEMA one year that was $60,000 so I guess you could get just about anything on a Corvette
Granted to this po boy GM has done some dumb things in the past...the CIMMARRON, the NOVA in Mexico, but if the inmates have taken over the asylum they sure spending a lot of time getting ready to unveil a new model with NO alternative for $169,000 or what ever. My Z51 looks pretty good paid for.
Granted to this po boy GM has done some dumb things in the past...the CIMMARRON, the NOVA in Mexico, but if the inmates have taken over the asylum they sure spending a lot of time getting ready to unveil a new model with NO alternative for $169,000 or what ever. My Z51 looks pretty good paid for.
Last edited by Walter Raulerson; 11-04-2018 at 06:16 PM.
11-05-2018, 07:18 AM
#40
This poll was intended to be about the base or entry-level price.
Last edited by Foosh; 11-05-2018 at 07:18 AM.