Requesting advice
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Requesting advice
Local Chevrolet dealership GM has purchased a used C8 with 2k miles on it, now for sale in showroom. Loaded, msrp 89,800. Selling for 10k over msrp. Research shows build date is during value spring issue. I understand the 2021 models are already being delivered. I can get on the list for an allocation, and build my own 2021. Possible delivery 6 2021. My build would be very similar to the 2020 in the showroom. I feel like the window is closing or closed on the 2020 mark ups! Forum advise please.
Instructor
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From: Henrico North Carolina
Local Chevrolet dealership GM has purchased a used C8 with 2k miles on it, now for sale in showroom. Loaded, msrp 89,800. Selling for 10k over msrp. Research shows build date is during value spring issue. I understand the 2021 models are already being delivered. I can get on the list for an allocation, and build my own 2021. Possible delivery 6 2021. My build would be very similar to the 2020 in the showroom. I feel like the window is closing or closed on the 2020 mark ups! Forum advise please.
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It really comes down to is 10k worth having it now vs waiting over a year. And that’s really something only you can answer.
one other thing I find interesting about the C8 market is with so many being turned over I wonder if these cars will eventually be worth less. I know when I sold my C5 and C6 some buyers were immediately turned off if the car had more then 3-4 owners.
one other thing I find interesting about the C8 market is with so many being turned over I wonder if these cars will eventually be worth less. I know when I sold my C5 and C6 some buyers were immediately turned off if the car had more then 3-4 owners.
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I wouldn’t be interested in a used one for MSRP. It’s just a car, and a base model Stingray at that. Paying $10k over MSRP for a used one just means you’ll lose more $ when you go to sell or trade.
Either you just have to have one now for whatever reason makes you feel that way or you don’t & you can get on a list. Whichever one it is is entirely up to you.
Either you just have to have one now for whatever reason makes you feel that way or you don’t & you can get on a list. Whichever one it is is entirely up to you.
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Wait and get the 2021. You won't have to stress about the valve springs and you will also get the updated features of the infotainment screen. If you don't know what i'm talking about watch Rick Conti's last video.
Last edited by Nomad74; Dec 29, 2020 at 12:46 AM.
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Local Chevrolet dealership GM has purchased a used C8 with 2k miles on it, now for sale in showroom. Loaded, msrp 89,800. Selling for 10k over msrp. Research shows build date is during value spring issue. I understand the 2021 models are already being delivered. I can get on the list for an allocation, and build my own 2021. Possible delivery 6 2021. My build would be very similar to the 2020 in the showroom. I feel like the window is closing or closed on the 2020 mark ups! Forum advise please.
At a recent Barrett Jackson auction a used 2020 went for ~$20,000 over MSRP. Expect, as they have stated in Posts, most forum members would not do it but some folks would. When I posted on Facebook that my C8 arrived a friend California said a gal he knows paid $25,000 over MSRP. He said but don't feel bad for her, she owns 12 McDonalds! Yep if Bill gates gets a whim to have a C8, what's $20,000 extra. I'm sure whoever handles his "wants" will get it flown in and put a big red bow on and have it in front of his house!
Last edited by JerryU; Dec 29, 2020 at 07:11 AM.
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You will need to make this decision for yourself. I would take into consideration that the car will be a year older and may not be the exact build that you would order. Ordering a 2021 at MSRP would be the smartest choice for me.
