Dyter19

This is stressing me so hard. I want to buy a corvette as a weekend car but hate to throw away money buying one now if the c8 is coming in a year or so. Is it a 50 50 chance or are we talking like 95% chance it's coming for a 2020 model year. If so I may just pick up a used mid 2000s Porsche boxster s (low depreciation) for a year or 2 then get me a c8.

DickieDoo

Even if it comes out in 2020, it will likely be a year or two before you will be able to purchase one. Initial production will likely be slow, allocations scarce and lots of pent up demand. Just like the C7, they won't be all that common until the 2 or 3rd year into the model cycle.
That may swing you either which way.

NewYuriCity

I'm not an insider so don't take my word for anything, but it seems all of the reputable insiders on this site have been saying for a while that the C8 will be coming to NAIAS 2019, so about 10 months away. This also aligns with mule spyshots from the C7 timeline, and based on that deliveries would likely start around September 2019.

C5Driver

Car will be introduced at the Detroit show in January of 2019 and will be on Dealer lots sometime in the fall of 2019 as a 2020 model. THEN the quality delays will start bunches of cars will be held in holding lots for this that and the other thing there will be mud slinging a lot of crying "where is my car" its being held hostage in Nashville for the arrival of better parts etc etc etc. Its called new Corvette introduction itus. Then for the next year or so its going to be this panel is crooked this paint looks thin I have a noise here I have lights blinking and flickering on and on and on. Thats why I wont buy it for at least two model years in. I don't want to be a part of GMs new build soap opera.

Chicago1

You are crazy if you think the c7 is only going to have a 5 year run..ill take whatever you are smoking

C5Driver

I hope you are right but for some reason now im thinking the mid engine car is the real deal and the real C8. They may run C7 for an extra year along with the C8 but I think thats all she wrote for a front engine Corvette. I really think GM wants to change the perception of Corvette in a hurry.

elegant

Here’s the thinking of most who spend way too much time sifting the tea leaves.

The C7 will continue into 2020 and 2021. The 2020 ME will debut next January just before NAIAS and will be delivered to customers sometime during/around September, 2019. While it will not be a limited production car, there will be lots of intitial demand and so unless someone it will to pay over list, been on a dealer priority list for a while, works with a top allocation dealer, it is possible (not predicting, just saying it is possible) that that person would not get their 2020 ME until later than they would wish — mabye into the 2021 model year.

With the C7, there were 1,000, 2014 C7 orders which were submitted and despite their making 40,500 units that year, those orders were not able to be filled — and became very early production 2015’s.

Making the ME probably harder to initially get are two factors. Most importantly, the capacity of BGA has been reduced from 40,500 units/annually to 33,000 units/annually (both figured with max overtime). Second, to the degree that GM produces C7’s next year, that will further reduce the amount of ME’s that can be made the first year. According to the Markit Engine Forcecast, GM will make 14,000 C7’s during each of the 2020 and 2021 model years — leaving, if accurate, a max ME capacity at just 19,000 units for each. As GM was unable to fill all demand during 2014 while producing 40,500 units that year, getting a ME the first year could be tough (again unless you are under one of the special enabling circumstances listed in the first paragraph).

tooold2race

Please pay attention to the well published media stories as well as discussions on this site.... There is ABSOLUTELY no doubt that the C7 will be built along with the new mid-engine Corvette for a couple of years before it fades away (or continues on as the 'entry' model Vette.

Back to the original question in this thread.... If you want a C8 (mid-engine) Corvette, they should start showing up at dealers around the end of 2019 assuming things hold to what most speculators believe will be the production start up.

My wife and I have owned Corvettes since 1968 and a number of very early production Corvettes C3, C4, C5, C6 and C7. The C3 (1968) and C4 (1984) were 'disasters' at best. All the rest were outstanding! A lot of folks like to wait a few years until the dealers start offering discounts but they need to note is that the MSRP will likely go up 2 or 3 times a year after model introduction. That eats up a BIG piece of the discount they negotiate.

Boiler_81

I think disaster is a bit strong for the C7 launch.

Chicago1

^ I still say you guys are high but we shall see.

bigblock427

My '14 has been flawless since May 2014. No first year problems with mine.

tooold2race

I second that! Our early C7 'vert' that was delivered at the Museum in December of 2013 has had no issues at all.

The Corvette team has learned over the years how to successfully launch a new generation product. I have absolutely no fears that the early C8's will live up to my extremely high expectations.

If you want one, get on the list at one of the high volume dealers. If there isn't one close by, they will be happy to arrange for Museum delivery. The experience is really worth the few extra bucks.

VETTE-NV

Uhhhh......the C7 is already in it's 6th year. What are YOU smokin?

MikeC4C5C6...C7

Oct 2013 museum delivery of 2014–it has been perfect over 55,000 miles. Ordered from Rick Conti when my C6 dealer had no 2014 allocation. Rick came through for me and having first C7 in W MI was very fun! Get on Rick’s list now!

MikeC4C5C6...C7

Well, this certainly describes the process BUT if you want an early one go for it. I have done it with three generations and it was worth it every time. Also bought 1990 ZR-1 (first year produced) and that was very worth it! Have fun.

LightningBolt

So I feel exactly as you do and at this time, my garage is devoid of anything even remotely resembling a sports car so... I'm thinking about a C5 Z06 to hold me over. Great performance/value at the moment and they are cheap enough to keep when the C8's can be ordered.

Chicago1

9Your right manufacturers say a year even though it came out on the 3rd quarter of 2013 and 2019 started late January either way its not coming that soon. I'll go back to smoking my weak ****

VETTE-NV

elegant

99%

revilingfool

I would buy the car now and enjoy it. Who knows whats going to happen. There are awesome deals out there. Pick up a used one with a few thousand miles and enjoy.