Pulled the trigger.. Sent Stingray deposit to MM..
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Well, you did buy your car used. Some of the problems may be related to how the previous owner(s) treated and maintained it.
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MM seems to move fast. I sent my deposit on a '27 Stingray on 4/20. They reached out to me on 4/21 with info to create my build. On 5/1 they had an allocation for me and i placed my build, officially at status 2000. As of 5/5, i was officially at status 3000. My understanding is the week of June 8th is when they will begin building 2027's. I ordered the museum delivery so sounds like i should have car by early-mid July. I dont expect i will see an update to my status until first or second week of june.
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MM seems to move fast. I sent my deposit on a '27 Stingray on 4/20. They reached out to me on 4/21 with info to create my build. On 5/1 they had an allocation for me and i placed my build, officially at status 2000. As of 5/5, i was officially at status 3000. My understanding is the week of June 8th is when they will begin building 2027's. I ordered the museum delivery so sounds like i should have car by early-mid July. I dont expect i will see an update to my status until first or second week of june.
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I took those factors into consideration, as I'm generally frugal (cheap). For me the LS6 is a must have. It's revolutionary. The small $1,000 Stingray price increase is more than covered by the standard active exhaust and black tips. I can certainly get a great deal on a '26 but not with the few specific options I want. I've waited 60 years to order a new Corvette, so a few more months is nothing. Everyone is different of course; for me the timing and value all line up. MM's 6% discount at this early stage is very fair.
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[QUOTE=frankjr;1609648207]Your car and $$$, do what makes you happy. [/QUOTE
Yes, MM order confirmed, 8-12 weeks delivery. I’m really enthused about the LS6 as the standard engine, even has forged internals. I think many would pay 4-5 grand for that if it were an optional engine.
[/QUOTEYes, MM order confirmed, 8-12 weeks delivery. I’m really enthused about the LS6 as the standard engine, even has forged internals. I think many would pay 4-5 grand for that if it were an optional engine.
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[QUOTE=kirkapple;1609649391]MM confirmed order 5/15 and I'm at Status 2k. The waiting game has officially started.