What does a guy need to know? Dealer markup? Are there things when your at the dealer you can see to add to the car that you can't on the Chevy website when you build one? I don't know what the process is like. Also, I'd want it delivered to the Corvette Museum.

 

The museum delivery is a option. I think you would be well served to spend some time on the chevrolet build and price site. You can build and view and save several builds. All of the pricing will of course be based on msrp and it might take a couple of attempts but you will figure it out quickly. In my case the exterior color was the most difficult choice because the car looks so good in most colors. Good luck!

 

I already did that. Your right, the car does look good in any color. I'm leaning towards the white 70th edition. The white with white/red interior looks great. And the red engine cover and red calipers.. But, Do you even need to go to the dealer? Do they need to be involved? If you pick it up at the Corvette museum, are you getting it straight from GM and not a dealer? this is what I don't know.

 

no, you will have to go through a dealer, I would recommend going through MacMulkin since is the largest and they sell at msrp but I will take you approximately 8 to 10 months so if you want the 70th edition you are most likely to pay over msrp from a dealer that has it on the floor

 

I never liked white cars. I have to admit the white C8 with the black contrasting components looks great. The HTC with a black roof is very appealing.
The 70th anniversary edition will end in a few months. I hope you get your order started soon. I myself want a Black 2024 HTC with the newest features.

 

[QUOTE=hyprsprt;1606262007]no, you will have to go through a dealer, I would recommend going through MacMulkin since is the largest and they sell at msrp but it will take you approximately 8 to 10 months to get it so you are not going to be able to get a 23 model so if you want the 70th edition you are most likely to pay over msrp from a dealer that has it on the floo

 

[QUOTE=hyprsprt;1606262022]That sucks. Where is MacMulkin? What state?

 

Here's the one I want..
https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...-price/summary

 

I have nearly that exact car on order and the order just went 3400 this week. The only thing different is that I left the roof white and only painted the naccels black.
I am referring to the build specked out in posting #7

 

Yes, a dealer will have to be involved when you actually place an order, but you can experiment with the build on the Chevrolet web site and see what options/colors you may want on the car as well as what the price will be.

Whatever you do, be sure when ordering the car you get everything in writing, especially the price as well as whether there are any add-ons by the dealer.

 

MacMulkin is in New Hampshire, and people from all over the country buy from them because they always sell at MSRP with no hassles.

Here's a link MacMulkin - Largest and Best Corvette Dealer

 

OP, you will have to go to your Chevy dealer & actually order the car the way you want it ( options/color/price ) The museum delivery is an extra cost option that you can choose in the ordering process

 

When I talked to MM last month, they told me there were over 1100 people on their C8 list ahead of me. No idea what thier allocations are but that translated to a long wait time to me so I moved on.

I did what others said in that I used the builder, set the zip code slider to the right (2000 miles from you) and started calling dealers who show a match. Even if it’s missing a few things, you will need to ask yourself if you want it now or will sometime in 2024 be ok. For me it was now, and I was willing to buy a one-way plane ticket to wherever and drive it home…. I found my car inside of 2 weeks of looking and had it in my garage within days of finding it.

Refresh that builder every day. They make ~200 cars a day and so GM updates the builder site as they roll them out. You will find a lot of what shows up were special orders when you call. Just say thanks and keep looking.

Good luck in your quest, it’s out there, just keep looking.

 

Yep - go to dealer, place order and wait.

Build on Chevy website. The big 3 are a no brainer, but I used a local dealer and was VERY pleased - got the car in 9 months at MSRP. Only uneducated or impatient people pay over MSRP. It's ok to be uneducated or impatient, but it's not okay to complain if you pay over sticker.

Definitely do the museum delivery. Great experience. Be prepared that you will pay the delivery fee as well as the museum fee.

Don't overthink it. It's simple

 

Lots of ways to get a new C8. Some seem to require more patience and/or consideration (read: willingness to pay more) than other ways.

That said, dealership markup is still a reality, but not all dealerships markup these cars. I lucked out with my local dealer since I have a great, long-standing relationship with them, but you can order from a dealer not local to you, like MacMulkin Chevrolet. Many members have had good experiences getting their C8 from them.

I did Museum delivery (option code R8C) and it is absolutely worth it. Definitely something every Corvette enthusiast should experience at least once. I don’t think I will ever buy a new Corvette again with choosing this option. Just know that this option requires a bit of planning and coordination on your part. You have to make your way to Bowling Green on your own dime and depending on where you live or your willingness drive from Bowling Green back home and/or your means to have it transported back home (again, on your own dime), then you’ll have to work with the Museum and others to make that happen. The Museum staff are awesome and will assist you with any questions you may have. You will pick up your C8 roughly two weeks after the Museum receives it from the assembly plant. You will be contacted by the Museum when your car is released to them.

Here is a link to the Museum website:

https://www.corvettemuseum.org/visit...seum-delivery/

Good luck!

 

I might add that you are actually closer to Bowling Green from your location than I am, 811 miles city to city for you whereas I live over 900 miles away, and I opted to drive my car home. The benefit of that is you get to break the car in just in the act of bringing it home. Something for you to consider

 

Hey! That's my car! I picked it up testerday. MSRP plus doc fee, and I love it!

 

What was the doc fee?

 

Doc fee was $299. That county also had an extra county tax of $500 above our 5.5% sales tax.

 

Z-51 in MN? Are you going to track the car? Or just not drive it during cold months?

The nice thing about non-Z51 cars is the all-season tires allow for year-round driving. Of course, you can always remove the summer-only tires from your Z51 and put on all-seasons.