C8 problems
Burning Brakes
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Pro
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Are you dealing with GM direct through a district rep. How high have you escalated the problem.
Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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Unfortunately, it's the times we are living in (covid, supply chain etc.) and the Corvette is not the only thing affected. I sent my watch in for . repairs at the beginning of December and I still don't have it back yet. I realize it's a cliche, but everything sucks right now with relation to getting things. My advice is to stick it out and you'll be a happy camper once you get it back. And if you aren't, sell it for a hefty profit.
Le Mans Master
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I went furniture shopping for a spare extra small dining table and unless it is made in the USA (2-6 weeks), it is 4-18 months delivery. Much is due to a labor shortage (worldwide), not parts or supplies that many are attributing it to. Not to mention due to the supply imbalance to demand, pricing is above inflation rates that we have not seen since the late 70s. It's a matter of time before the base C8 is going to have a substantial price increase too. So much for those expecting/stating discounts on C8s after the first year 
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Racer
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Unfortunately, it's the times we are living in (covid, supply chain etc.) and the Corvette is not the only thing affected. I sent my watch in for repairs at the beginning of December and I still don't have it back yet. I realize it's a cliche, but everything sucks right now with relation to getting things. My advice is to stick it out and you'll be a happy camper once you get it back. And if you aren't, sell it for a hefty profit.
Melting Slicks
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Seriously, you haven't seen what used C8's are bringing in? Go to Vroom, Carvana, CarMax etc and ask what they would buy your car for. Some are getting $10-20k over MSRP. Sold my C7 on Vroom prior to buying my C8 and I was shocked at what I got for it. Due to the current shortages, the used car market is crazy. Of course, you could most likely get more by selling to an individual vs. a company.
Drifting
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Seriously, you haven't seen what used C8's are bringing in? Go to Vroom, Carvana, CarMax etc and ask what they would buy your car for. Some are getting $10-20k over MSRP. Sold my C7 on Vroom prior to buying my C8 and I was shocked at what I got for it. Due to the current shortages, the used car market is crazy. Of course, you could most likely get more by selling to an individual vs. a company.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood CA
I am completely satisfied with my Vroom experience. I first tried to sell locally and I was inundated with local car dealers wanting to low ball me. So I tried all the online usual's and Vroom gave me the best price. Super easy, you esign some documents, they overnight you a package for you to sign and a return envelop to send your title back to them. Once received, they set up a pick up time and they then come to pick up your car. Once they pick up the car, they either direct deposit your money or overnight you a check, whichever you prefer. Super easy. Entire process took about 10 days. The longest part was setting up the pickup of the car. Although I could have received a few thousand more had I been able to sell locally, the no hassle process was well worth it vs. having to deal with locals and all of the pains that go with that. Heck, one local guy was questioning why I had so few miles on the and was a total jerk. I wouldn't hesitate at all going through them again.
Melting Slicks
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And a couple more examples for you...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ket-value.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ave-mercy.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ket-value.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ave-mercy.html
Drifting
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From: New Orleans, Louisiana
I am completely satisfied with my Vroom experience. I first tried to sell locally and I was inundated with local car dealers wanting to low ball me. So I tried all the online usual's and Vroom gave me the best price. Super easy, you esign some documents, they overnight you a package for you to sign and a return envelop to send your title back to them. Once received, they set up a pick up time and they then come to pick up your car. Once they pick up the car, they either direct deposit your money or overnight you a check, whichever you prefer. Super easy. Entire process took about 10 days. The longest part was setting up the pickup of the car. Although I could have received a few thousand more had I been able to sell locally, the no hassle process was well worth it vs. having to deal with locals and all of the pains that go with that. Heck, one local guy was questioning why I had so few miles on the and was a total jerk. I wouldn't hesitate at all going through them again.
Thank you , I want to avoid the hassle of a local sale as well. I'll get the ball rolling on my c7 sale once I pick up my c8, not a day sooner though. One can never be too sure with all these delays .
Le Mans Master
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When I traded in my Chevy Malibu, the dealer had to go to the "sales manager" for trade in amount and he was lower by a few K from the online companies. When I showed him the printouts of their offers, he matched the highest one. I do not recall which it was, but they were all within 1K of each other.
Drifting
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From: New Orleans, Louisiana
When I traded in my Chevy Malibu, the dealer had to go to the "sales manager" for trade in amount and he was lower by a few K from the online companies. When I showed him the printouts of their offers, he matched the highest one. I do not recall which it was, but they were all within 1K of each other.
Racer
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From: Marco Island FL
And a couple more examples for you...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ket-value.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ave-mercy.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ket-value.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ave-mercy.html
Racer
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From: Marco Island FL
Seriously, you haven't seen what used C8's are bringing in? Go to Vroom, Carvana, CarMax etc and ask what they would buy your car for. Some are getting $10-20k over MSRP. Sold my C7 on Vroom prior to buying my C8 and I was shocked at what I got for it. Due to the current shortages, the used car market is crazy. Of course, you could most likely get more by selling to an individual vs. a company.
Mostly conjecture - translation BS.
Pro
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I am sure you can get a very good price on your car if you so desire.
Melting Slicks
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...corvettes.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...sion-hell.html
Last edited by Dave O; Jan 29, 2022 at 11:51 PM.
Racer
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Thanks! I thought the same. My door feels perfectly aligned. My issue is that my dealership expressed concerns taking apart my door to re-align the window to fix the noise. They thought it would be safer to live with the noise vs risk them causing other issues.
This is my first Chevy and I know the C8 is new, but I've been really turned off by the dealership experience so far. I get that the car is expensive, but if you don't trust your ability to fix an issue like this, how can I trust anything else? I'm not asking for them to drop the motor or transmission.
I suppose I have to keep shopping around for a good Pittsburgh based dealership..
This is my first Chevy and I know the C8 is new, but I've been really turned off by the dealership experience so far. I get that the car is expensive, but if you don't trust your ability to fix an issue like this, how can I trust anything else? I'm not asking for them to drop the motor or transmission.
I suppose I have to keep shopping around for a good Pittsburgh based dealership..
Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Marco Island FL
Seriously, you haven't seen what used C8's are bringing in? Go to Vroom, Carvana, CarMax etc and ask what they would buy your car for. Some are getting $10-20k over MSRP. Sold my C7 on Vroom prior to buying my C8 and I was shocked at what I got for it. Due to the current shortages, the used car market is crazy. Of course, you could most likely get more by selling to an individual vs. a company.
your opinion is just not relevant. BAM !
