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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,416
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From: Argyle, Texas
.....and so will everyone else and their dog. I am disappointed they didn’t bump the price enough to make it a little more exclusive. Would also help hold up used values. You take a royal *** whooping on Corvettes if buy new. Even with a $10k discount they will be giving in a year. Way too high on production numbers. But it does look sweet.
People who buy Corvettes are buying an experience, P-car buyers are deluded into believing that their 4S is somehow going to appreciate in value. It's a car, drive the thing, if you always need the latest and greatest then lease. Exclusivity is for the rich, if that is so important buy a Ferrari or Lambo.
It has to suck to be bitter about the introduction of an exciting new car because it costs too little...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
I'd say that a little different: Exclusivity is for those that want to SHOW they're rich, whether they are or not.
Most people I know that are truly wealthy look really average. Their "average" is just really solid.
Another reason I love the Corvette; I can truly dream, plan, save,and buy one!
Have a good one,
Mike
Most people I know that are truly wealthy look really average. Their "average" is just really solid.
Another reason I love the Corvette; I can truly dream, plan, save,and buy one!
Have a good one,
Mike
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 789
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From: Katy Texas
No they didn't. They don't even cross shop this car nor do they even give it a thought. Now, will some try out the Hipo models? I'm leaning towards a yes on that one, but the base..............they are laughing at. I am on the other side of the coin. The car didn't really do much for me, but, I can see where the potential is and that is what I'm looking forward to. I think the Z06 is going to be nuts and whatever model above that even more insane, which is what I'm waiting on. Once Chevy can put 700-800 HP in the car, AWD, with that trans? Oh yea, I bet some Ferrari guys will move on over especially at the price point. But, then again, who knows. Doesn't matter anyways at the end of the day. Next week, the hype dies and everyone goes about their biz.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,519
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From: MI
The Z51 package on the C7 is a $5K option. I would expect that price to to be same or LESS on the C8 depending on what is included in the package. On the C7 the Z51 includes adding the dry sump oiling system. On C8, dry sump is already on the base car.
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Race Director
Joined: May 2001
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so true. same here. 
when is the c8 available to public?
when is the c8 available to public?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Texas
.....and so will everyone else and their dog. I am disappointed they didn’t bump the price enough to make it a little more exclusive. Would also help hold up used values. You take a royal *** whooping on Corvettes if buy new. Even with a $10k discount they will be giving in a year. Way too high on production numbers. But it does look sweet.
I do agree that GM should resist over producing these things to keep demand and resale high, but I think they want to sell tons of these things instead.