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Mar 15, 2024, 08:19 PM
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2014
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There was a fellow member who was selling his 2 year old C8 last year asking for MSRP which happened to also include the museum delivery charge.
I found it humorous that he enjoyed the experience and wanted someone else to pay for it.
George
I found it humorous that he enjoyed the experience and wanted someone else to pay for it.
George
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,366
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There was a fellow member who was selling his 2 year old C8 last year asking for MSRP which happened to also include the museum delivery charge.
I found it humorous that he enjoyed the experience and wanted someone else to pay for it.
George
I found it humorous that he enjoyed the experience and wanted someone else to pay for it.
George
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: El Paso Texas
I have gotten 2 Corvettes delivered there and the experience is worth it. If you can get a factory tour, it is even better. Then the drive home. The entire arrangment is just great. The delivery to the tour and the care that the Museum takes with you and your new car.
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Instructor
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Instructor
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If you genuinely love and appreciate Corvettes, an absolute must do simply for the experience. I absolutely do it again. I think for someone not as passionate about the car, not worth it.
Advanced
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Get with the times, pal... that's the (new) American way! From "We need 'free' preschool for my kids!" to "Cancel My Student Debt!," to "Medicare for All!," that's the direction we're headed.
"I demand goods/services... and I demand other people pay for it!
Pro
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From: Texas
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From: The E-Ray prophet
Worth it if you are a Corvette nut, have plenty of time to spare, and don't mind paying $$$ for an experience.
Someone like myself who isn't a Corvette nut, and who will be buying it because of what it is--not because of the badge it wears--will be better served with spending the $$$ on options or on mods-upon-delivery (eg. PPF).
Not to mention it feels like a gratuity charge I'd be voluntarily paying GM--despite already knowing that there are tweaks and modifications I'd need to address because their product (while spectacular) has certain glaring shortcomings that will annoy the snot out of my OCD. Like the stealth interior trim not having enough parts. Like the horn cover not being suede to match a suede interior. And probably a dozen more nitnoid things from the side mirror color to OnStar being kneecapped.
For me, that feels like tipping 20% to a waitress that can't even keep my glass full.
Someone like myself who isn't a Corvette nut, and who will be buying it because of what it is--not because of the badge it wears--will be better served with spending the $$$ on options or on mods-upon-delivery (eg. PPF).
Not to mention it feels like a gratuity charge I'd be voluntarily paying GM--despite already knowing that there are tweaks and modifications I'd need to address because their product (while spectacular) has certain glaring shortcomings that will annoy the snot out of my OCD. Like the stealth interior trim not having enough parts. Like the horn cover not being suede to match a suede interior. And probably a dozen more nitnoid things from the side mirror color to OnStar being kneecapped.
For me, that feels like tipping 20% to a waitress that can't even keep my glass full.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2023
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FYI the RC8 fee, the $1495, goes to the museum.. Not GM.
I'm not a corvette fanatic. As a matter of fact, I've really not liked corvettes much at all until I decided to pull the trigger on the C8. (that C7GS is a fine automobile though I will admit) But my late mom and dad were huge fans of the vette and owned several. And my dad took my younger brother and my nephew to the museum several times.
So to me, the $1495 is a small price to pay to get my vette delivered there, get the white glove treatment, and to surprise my brother and nephew with one last trip. This time we get to leave with one of these incredible machines.
Different strokes for different folks. Worth is subjective.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2023
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From: Franklin, TN
I am not a life-long Corvette nut. I have always appreciated the Corvette and liked the C2 from the first time I saw one at 5 years old. But a new Corvette was not really on my radar until the C8 came out. The C8 changed my whole outlook of the Corvette.
I am now a big fan. Especially after owning one for a month and half. Incredible car. Life is about experiences, not things. My wife and I enjoyed the RC8 experience immensely. Especially the Factory tour. It was well worth the money we paid for it. It certainly does not affect the value of the car. But it certainly affected the value of the experience and increased the sentimental value of the car.
I am now a big fan. Especially after owning one for a month and half. Incredible car. Life is about experiences, not things. My wife and I enjoyed the RC8 experience immensely. Especially the Factory tour. It was well worth the money we paid for it. It certainly does not affect the value of the car. But it certainly affected the value of the experience and increased the sentimental value of the car.
Moderator
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
both my C6s were delivered at the museum. C8 was planned to be delivered there but the delivery slipped to January and I didn't want to chance the weather in the mountains so I cancelled and had it delivered by the selling dealer. The experience was worth it for my planning the third delivery there. Museum folks treat you right and if there is a major issue, the factory is just across the street.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: League City TX
Museum delivery was nice (sorry, can't give it a better rating) for $995 in March 2023; the one mile transportation from the factory to Museum was gouging! Would only do it again if I won the lotto.