Looking for the accuracy of the following: I am told that if I put a deposit on a ‘20 now, I wouldn’t get the car until roughly June. But I was then told the 2021 will hit the dealers in early fall, 2020. So waiting roughly 3 months will get me a ‘21 model. Personally speaking, I would rather pay a bit more for a ‘21 and let GM work out any issues with the new C8. Is this timing accurate?

 

Way too soon to tell. GM can do anything they want. This includes cutting 2020 off when originally planned to extending it the amount of time the strike cost the schedule. If that happens, you still have MY tooling change over etc., you may be lucky to see a 2021 by next Thanksgiving. Depends on if you want to gamble.

 

Additionally, if you are worried about "working issues out" it usually takes about 2 years for that to happen. The issues come up during the first year, the manufacturer figures out how to solve them while still producing cars in the 2nd model year and then they implement the fixes for the 3rd model year. That is why you didn't see fixes for 2015 Z06 overheat until 2017.

 

I don't get why so many on here are talking about waiting until after the first model year to wait for GM to "get the bugs worked out". Makes no sense. I understand that Corvette, as well as GM reliability in general has been spotty at times. But you can quite clearly see GM has a TON riding on this car. They've been testing it for a very long time (I can't remember the publication, but around the time of the reveal it was reported that GM has about 1m miles racked up on it's C8 test fleet). And initial quality is vastly improved from prior gens. Just look at the paint, panels, interior materials and fit and finish, etc. The best ever on a Corvette. GM is clearly targeting European car buyers and younger people.
It just doesn't seem logical to miss out on owning a C8 for a year or more for an irrational fear. If stuff doesn't work out for some reason, there is always warranty, lemon law and lawyers

 

Hell, in my eyes this makes a 2020 even more desirable

 

I'm not at all concerned about buying a first year model. My 2014 C7 has been 100% trouble free. Only time it's had anything done is scheduled maintenance (fluid changes, filters, etc.). Automotive design/engineering/build has advanced tremendously. They spend millions of hours on computational analysis, structural analysis, engineering analysis and simulation. Manufacturing tolerances are much tighter. The old "never buy a first year model" is really out of date.

 

Back on topic, If history repeats itself, 2021’s will most definitely be in showrooms by September 1, and probably sooner.

GM will get the model year in line, there’s no reason to postpone.

 

Not sure about that... What history are you looking at? The first 2014 c7 was DELIVERED in sep 2013.

This time around.. We're looking at probably March 2020 for first delivery of a 2020. That's 6 months later comparitively on what appears to be a similar first year production amount.

 

As others noted... Waiting for early 2021 car just means you're going to get the same car at probably 3k higher MSRP. You might have a new color to choose from or something.

Unlike the 14 to 15 jump, where the 15 got the newer auto transmission (which is more desirable in resale now)... Clearly that isn't going to happen this time around

Someone will chime in with the production schedule and such... But I wouldn't expect 2021 models to be actually delivered until very late 2020

 

If you can order a 2020 C8 today and get it by June you’ll be doing great. Orders pulled in early Dec probably won’t see their cars built until March at the earliest and be delivered in April. you are also probably looking at a significant price increase for the 21s.

 

thats funny

 

We’re talking about second and subsequent year production, not sure what 2014 has to do with anything. That said, when did the 2015’s start arriving? And 2016’s?

 

^ And if you want to go back to ancient history, 1997 was a very short model year too. When did the ‘98 come out?

 

Cite your source, or please stop posting BS.
The base MSRP is already maxed out.

 

I received my 15 in mid September of 2014.

 

State your source or please stop posting BS -

Maxed out? Interesting. Your inside sources are stating the C8 will be stuck at the $59K base MSRP price point?

 

Another discussion on a what is a rather subjective topic. It's great that we can express out opinions in a civil way (I hope so), but let's not fool ourselves in believing we are going to sway anyone.

With all due respect (It's in the Geneva Convention! ), I can't really comprehend the mad rush to get one of the first year cars. People ordering cars where they have yet to even see the color (Yellow), let alone cars halfway representative of what they want is a bit of a stretch FOR ME. I get the excitement, but after 45 years of buying/owning cars, I can wait a year or two to let things settle out, discounts to appear, and some details to get sorted. I think it's naïve to think there won't be some issues with the rollout of this car. I'm hoping by 2022 there will be a Grand Sport version. I may even have to wait another year beyond that.

I'm not sure there is any manufacturer that is immune to the "first model year blues", be it domestic or foreign. Ask Porsche about the 2014-2016 GT3 engine debacle.

I don't see it as missing out on owning a C8. I assume most guys on the forum have a Corvette already. I've got an Audi TT RS, and am about to pick up a Porsche GT3 (certified 2018 model) so I've got a couple of toys to keep me occupied until I'm ready to pull the trigger. I don't buy the "live for today" argument for an first year purchase either. If I somehow drop dead before purchasing a C8, regretting that won't make the short list of things I didn't accomplish in life.

There will be some tweaks to trim, colors, and hopefully, the wheels and the rear wing. I'm not interested in the aftermarket; been there, done that.

Again, a subjective decision. Cheers to those that are first in line. I look forward to seeing your cars and chatting about them at the track and Cars and Coffee.

 

Put my deposit in on an allocation in September and would be satisfied with a June delivery.

 

I will share my perspective. I sold new GM cars for over ten years and I have repeatedly seen what the General does. The reason I signed up wasn't to be the first, that was actually holding me back, what I saw was it's too much car for the $. They wanted a successful launch and once the car hits the streets and the orders flow, somebody at GM says people will pay more for this. I remember when we sold Saabs (under GM) the first all new 900 came out at $22,990. A new 900 Saab for $22,990? in just a few years the same car was $29,000. The biggest driving force for me was I didn't want to wait a couple years and the car maybe being $5-$10k more for the same car. Now some will say that massive discounts will be here in one or two years, I'm not willing to risk that. I was still selling new C5 Corvettes for MSRP almost three years after launch. As much as some have denied it, this car is really different and it will be bringing in new buyers that have never considered the car before.

 

The base MSRP is maxed out, lol??? Where do you get that BS from?