2017 9K off MSRP!
11-19-2017, 05:56 PM
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11-19-2017, 06:26 PM
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Melting Slicks
along with the ZR1 introduction which will be low volume, they should have boosted the HP for the stingray/grand sport to 525. That would get them more buyers til the c8
11-19-2017, 07:42 PM
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Is that article something to be concerned with. I’m about to buy a Z06 and reading the dropped sales is a little concerning. Any input is appreciated
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11-19-2017, 08:19 PM
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Yes they the 2017's are cheaper but you have to take what's off the lot and that would be a deal breaker for me. I would rather pay 3-$5000 more and order it from the factory and get what you want.
11-19-2017, 09:42 PM
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9%-15% off is normal this time of year for the Z06. I also read in the C&D New Cars Edition that says the Corvette holds 51% of its value at the 5 year mark so its normal. Z06 is still a awesome car, not sure why the sky is falling because the ZR1 is here. C8 is coming and I'll still have my 2017 Z06 and it will be a whole 3 years old if the C8 shows up in 2020.
11-19-2017, 10:43 PM
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your link says whole story 24/7 is full of beans
11-20-2017, 07:09 PM
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Before the web it there was significant expense associated with producing and disseminating articles which didn't completely prevent useless and unfounded "information" from being published but it did greatly reduce the amount. Now the primary web filtering is provided by the consumer and you had better be able to filter a variety of garbage of near limitless variety and volume.
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11-20-2017, 07:46 PM
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The C7 is an amazing and versitile vehicle that can be purchased at some amazing prices right now. GM is liquidating excess inventory at the moment, just like every other manufacturer this time of year. The sky's not falling...
The linked article is silly, sounding like the author is thrilled with his Prius and intent on demonizing anything that's not run off of fairy dust and unicorn tears.
Unfortunately, I did read the article (again, it was posted elsewhere) and comparing the C7 to the Viper is comparing apples to pine cones. Different markets, different levels of refinement targetting different buyers. Yes, both vehicles are 2-seat sports cars but that is about where the actual similarities end. The Viper was and has been an interesting concept but brutal and with no investment by MOPAR. It is flash and brute force, not a useable automobile- that's why it is being killed off. The reports of the Corvette's death have been consistent since the late 50's. Go drive one, if you like it buy it. If you don't, walk away but the model is solid.
That is exactly why I (much to my own surprise) just pulled the trigger on a new C7. I am very fortunate to live close to a very large Corvette dealer (Criswell) that happened to have in inventory exactly what I would order directly from Bowling Green. I had been looking for over a year and the timing was perfect- didn't "settle" in any way but was patient until the opportunity presented itself.
The only things I didn't have the opportunity to get was the personal engine build, custom VIN and museum delivery. With what I saved, I am over the moon and quickly got over not taking the trip to Kentucky...
If you find what you want, buy it since the prices are great. With that, if it's NOT exactly what you want you are opening yourself up to regret. With a significant purchase, that's a bad place to be.
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Did you click the link and read the article. It talks about how the sales dropped more then 50% and this was the route the Viper took.
Unfortunately, I did read the article (again, it was posted elsewhere) and comparing the C7 to the Viper is comparing apples to pine cones. Different markets, different levels of refinement targetting different buyers. Yes, both vehicles are 2-seat sports cars but that is about where the actual similarities end. The Viper was and has been an interesting concept but brutal and with no investment by MOPAR. It is flash and brute force, not a useable automobile- that's why it is being killed off. The reports of the Corvette's death have been consistent since the late 50's. Go drive one, if you like it buy it. If you don't, walk away but the model is solid.
The only things I didn't have the opportunity to get was the personal engine build, custom VIN and museum delivery. With what I saved, I am over the moon and quickly got over not taking the trip to Kentucky...
If you find what you want, buy it since the prices are great. With that, if it's NOT exactly what you want you are opening yourself up to regret. With a significant purchase, that's a bad place to be.
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Allen
11-20-2017, 08:06 PM
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The C7 is an amazing and versitile vehicle that can be purchased at some amazing prices right now. GM is liquidating excess inventory at the moment, just like every other manufacturer this time of year. The sky's not falling...
The linked article is silly, sounding like the author is thrilled with his Prius and intent on demonizing anything that's not run off of fairy dust and unicorn tears.
Unfortunately, I did read the article (again, it was posted elsewhere) and comparing the C7 to the Viper is comparing apples to pine cones. Different markets, different levels of refinement targetting different buyers. Yes, both vehicles are 2-seat sports cars but that is about where the actual similarities end. The Viper was and has been an interesting concept but brutal and with no investment by MOPAR. It is flash and brute force, not a useable automobile- that's why it is being killed off. The reports of the Corvette's death have been consistent since the late 50's. Go drive one, if you like it buy it. If you don't, walk away but the model is solid.
That is exactly why I (much to my own surprise) just pulled the trigger on a new C7. I am very fortunate to live close to a very large Corvette dealer (Criswell) that happened to have in inventory exactly what I would order directly from Bowling Green. I had been looking for over a year and the timing was perfect- didn't "settle" in any way but was patient until the opportunity presented itself.
The only things I didn't have the opportunity to get was the personal engine build, custom VIN and museum delivery. With what I saved, I am over the moon and quickly got over not taking the trip to Kentucky...
If you find what you want, buy it since the prices are great. With that, if it's NOT exactly what you want you are opening yourself up to regret. With a significant purchase, that's a bad place to be.
/r
Allen
The linked article is silly, sounding like the author is thrilled with his Prius and intent on demonizing anything that's not run off of fairy dust and unicorn tears.
Unfortunately, I did read the article (again, it was posted elsewhere) and comparing the C7 to the Viper is comparing apples to pine cones. Different markets, different levels of refinement targetting different buyers. Yes, both vehicles are 2-seat sports cars but that is about where the actual similarities end. The Viper was and has been an interesting concept but brutal and with no investment by MOPAR. It is flash and brute force, not a useable automobile- that's why it is being killed off. The reports of the Corvette's death have been consistent since the late 50's. Go drive one, if you like it buy it. If you don't, walk away but the model is solid.
That is exactly why I (much to my own surprise) just pulled the trigger on a new C7. I am very fortunate to live close to a very large Corvette dealer (Criswell) that happened to have in inventory exactly what I would order directly from Bowling Green. I had been looking for over a year and the timing was perfect- didn't "settle" in any way but was patient until the opportunity presented itself.
The only things I didn't have the opportunity to get was the personal engine build, custom VIN and museum delivery. With what I saved, I am over the moon and quickly got over not taking the trip to Kentucky...
If you find what you want, buy it since the prices are great. With that, if it's NOT exactly what you want you are opening yourself up to regret. With a significant purchase, that's a bad place to be.
/r
Allen
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11-20-2017, 08:23 PM
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Allen good for you for getting exactly what you wanted at a discounted price. You are right if you settle for less you do set yourself up for regrets. Engine build ,custom VIN $5000 and museum delivery would be at the bottom of my list and do not change the cars appearance! Great job and show us some pictures! Dave
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11-21-2017, 06:03 AM
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Maybe he should check a few facts like there are very few Z06's left for sale!
11-21-2017, 08:08 AM
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And when I ordered my new Z06 in January of 2016 the discount was 9% off MSRP plus another $2,000 in incentives and I got an additional $3K from GM card points. That was still early in the C7 Z06 era so big discounts aren't anything new.
11-21-2017, 09:23 AM
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The discounts we are seeing now are historically normal. There are cycles to the pricing of specialty items such as the Corvette and the same goes for things such as houses, boats, convertibles, etc.
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11-21-2017, 01:58 PM
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11-21-2017, 02:17 PM
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The white z06 convertible is stunning. Great photos...they are all beautiful but the white with grey or black top and chrome wheels looks especially slick in each of these photos
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