I wouldn't blink an eye at $100,000.00
03-20-2019, 02:22 PM
#61
Melting Slicks
The problem is not giving people what they want, it is getting people to part from their money when you actually do give them what they want, and even moreso that enough do. Much easier to say you'll buy something than actually doing so, and car companies aren't dumb to this fact.
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koreanbeefcake (03-21-2019)
03-20-2019, 02:56 PM
#63
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The whole point of Corvette, to my mind, is that the price doesn't sync with the competition. It's a performance car without a performance car price. All of these pricing conversations are nothing but smoke to begin with, but to say "the C8 will be priced at such-and-such because the competition charges this much" seems especially illogical to me. Also, one of the goals of C5 development was for the new car not to cost more than the C4 - who's to say they aren't setting the same goal with C8?
This is somewhat beside the point, and may not have been deliberate, but this makes it sound like Porsche was your favorite because they were the most expensive.
This is somewhat beside the point, and may not have been deliberate, but this makes it sound like Porsche was your favorite because they were the most expensive.
I truly understand that Corvette has been"Best Bang for the Buck" for decades.
Think of Porsche vs Corvette = Reverse Sticker Shock
I think that may be changing.
ZL1 Camaros are going for $75,000.00: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/se...ting=225168623
Why does it seem so hard to comprehend a ME C8 that looks 10x better is only $25k more?
Or you can buy a C7 Z06 for $112,000.00: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/se...ting=219222181
I'll take a 2020 ME C8, 2LT for $100,000.00 Alex.
03-20-2019, 03:15 PM
#64
Race Director
Thread Starter
So, lets see pics of your optioned out ZR1?
The problem is not giving people what they want, it is getting people to part from their money when you actually do give them what they want, and even moreso that enough do.
Much easier to say you'll buy something than actually doing so, and car companies aren't dumb to this fact.
The problem is not giving people what they want, it is getting people to part from their money when you actually do give them what they want, and even moreso that enough do.
Much easier to say you'll buy something than actually doing so, and car companies aren't dumb to this fact.
Stay in your lane!
I'm sure if you take a look at Vette sales that 20% +/- upgrade to a Grand Sport.
Then another 20% +/- Upgrade to a Z06. That's called an Ascension ladder, Price elasticity or Premium pricing. Take your pick.
Read this, you might learn something today:
https://hbr.org/2015/08/a-refresher-on-price-elasticity
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/prem...tegy-1107.html
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03-20-2019, 03:19 PM
#65
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Wow! People get so edgy about this stuff. I’m leaning towards around 80k with some options but it could be less or more. I wonder if people get so uptight about this because they want it to be affordable for themselves and anyone saying they’d pay 100k scares them. We will (hopefully) find out soon. A V8 mid engine for 100k or less is going to be awesome.
03-20-2019, 03:22 PM
#66
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Thread Starter
Wow! People get so edgy about this stuff. I’m leaning towards around 80k with some options but it could be less or more.
I wonder if people get so uptight about this because they want it to be affordable for themselves and anyone saying they’d pay 100k scares them. We will (hopefully) find out soon. A V8 mid engine for 100k or less is going to be awesome.
I wonder if people get so uptight about this because they want it to be affordable for themselves and anyone saying they’d pay 100k scares them. We will (hopefully) find out soon. A V8 mid engine for 100k or less is going to be awesome.
Fine with me, it will make my C8 more unique like a Viper.
Better pickup a C7 while you can.
03-20-2019, 03:50 PM
#67
Marketing Expert here, my Wheelhouse.
Stay in your lane!
I'm sure if you take a look at Vette sales that 20% +/- upgrade to a Grand Sport.
Then another 20% +/- Upgrade to a Z06. That's called an Ascension ladder, Price elasticity or Premium pricing. Take your pick.
Read this, you might learn something today:
https://hbr.org/2015/08/a-refresher-on-price-elasticity
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/prem...tegy-1107.html
Stay in your lane!
I'm sure if you take a look at Vette sales that 20% +/- upgrade to a Grand Sport.
Then another 20% +/- Upgrade to a Z06. That's called an Ascension ladder, Price elasticity or Premium pricing. Take your pick.
Read this, you might learn something today:
https://hbr.org/2015/08/a-refresher-on-price-elasticity
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/prem...tegy-1107.html
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03-20-2019, 04:03 PM
#68
A lot of folks thought the C7 was going to cost a lot more than the C6, surprise surprise.
Now picture this the day that GM stands on stage and with great fan fare unveils the new C8 ME to a room full of reporters and enthusiasts where we hear gasps and clapping and camera's going off only to hear GM say next and we priced the new C8 at only $100,000!!
Then hear the dead silence..........
Now picture this the day that GM stands on stage and with great fan fare unveils the new C8 ME to a room full of reporters and enthusiasts where we hear gasps and clapping and camera's going off only to hear GM say next and we priced the new C8 at only $100,000!!
Then hear the dead silence..........
03-20-2019, 04:30 PM
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03-20-2019, 04:34 PM
#72
This "someone" went car shopping and was floored at how much exotics cost.
Anything I would actually buy (Porsche 911S) was $140k+, many of the cars were $200k+ and a few $300k.
Then I came here and people talking **** about a Mid Engine C8 Corvette that should easily have the same straight-line performance or better for $60k just blows my mind.
Anything I would actually buy (Porsche 911S) was $140k+, many of the cars were $200k+ and a few $300k.
Then I came here and people talking **** about a Mid Engine C8 Corvette that should easily have the same straight-line performance or better for $60k just blows my mind.
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03-20-2019, 04:40 PM
#73
Because he's not as smart as he think she is.
I can run down to the Ford Dealership right now and buy a base Mustang GT with a FRPP 2.6L Supercharger option, fully warrantied by Ford for 3 yrs/36K miles and walk out the door with a 700HP car that runs 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and pulls 10's all day long for $41K +tax.
Or, lets match closer to the 4.2 second 0-60 of the Porsche. A base mustang GT or Camaro SS with the A10 transmission for ~$35K and will run a 4.0 second 0-60.
The base C8 will be in the 3.2 - 3.4 second range.
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jefnvk (03-20-2019)
03-20-2019, 04:41 PM
#74
Yep. You can step up the Carrera S for $140K and get 3.3, or you can step up to the Z06, which can be had for about $80K these days, and get 2.95. He did say straight line performance, which seems to be something he's interested in.
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03-20-2019, 05:09 PM
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ChumpVette (03-21-2019)
03-20-2019, 05:17 PM
#76
Fair enough, I found 4.2 quoted in another test. However, the point is the various Corvette models have for many years delivered about equal or better performance for about half the price of the various Porsche 911 models. Thus, I don't know why anyone would find it shocking that trend will likely continue with the C8.
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03-20-2019, 05:17 PM
#77
Melting Slicks
Marketing Expert here, my Wheelhouse.
Stay in your lane!
I'm sure if you take a look at Vette sales that 20% +/- upgrade to a Grand Sport.
Then another 20% +/- Upgrade to a Z06. That's called an Ascension ladder, Price elasticity or Premium pricing. Take your pick.
Read this, you might learn something today:
https://hbr.org/2015/08/a-refresher-on-price-elasticity
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/prem...tegy-1107.html
Stay in your lane!
I'm sure if you take a look at Vette sales that 20% +/- upgrade to a Grand Sport.
Then another 20% +/- Upgrade to a Z06. That's called an Ascension ladder, Price elasticity or Premium pricing. Take your pick.
Read this, you might learn something today:
https://hbr.org/2015/08/a-refresher-on-price-elasticity
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/prem...tegy-1107.html
Not to mention, your links aren't talking about getting more value for your increase in price, rather pricing it where you can maximize profits without pricing yourself out. You know, kinda like the Porsche and dealer inflation examples you claim to dislike...
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Foosh (03-20-2019)
03-20-2019, 05:43 PM
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This "someone" went car shopping and was floored at how much exotics cost.
Anything I would actually buy (Porsche 911S) was $140k+, many of the cars were $200k+ and a few $300k.
Then I came here and people talking **** about a Mid Engine C8 Corvette that should easily have the same straight-line performance or better for $60k just blows my mind.
Anything I would actually buy (Porsche 911S) was $140k+, many of the cars were $200k+ and a few $300k.
Then I came here and people talking **** about a Mid Engine C8 Corvette that should easily have the same straight-line performance or better for $60k just blows my mind.
