Let's say an Ag was in the market for a Z06, pull the trigger on the current and last front engine, manual transmission C7's (that's current model for you non-Corvette fans) or wait for the upcoming mid-engine C8?
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Sales of the current model are very slow, you can get a great deal. That will not be the case for the mid engined model.
They're doing 0% for 72 months right now plus whatever you can get off the sticker price.
The dealer I went to had something like $10k off the LT1 and LT2 trims, the higher trims seemed even more discounted, so it's a great time to buy if you like this body style imo.
I looked a couple weeks ago but ended up being too tall to fit unfortunately.
The dealer I went to had something like $10k off the LT1 and LT2 trims, the higher trims seemed even more discounted, so it's a great time to buy if you like this body style imo.
I looked a couple weeks ago but ended up being too tall to fit unfortunately.
I've heard rumor that a traditional front engine vette will also be offered along with the mid-engine design. If that can be confirmed, wait and drive both before deciding?
C7 production is seemingly confirmed to stop this June
Let's talk (about) Corvette's what?
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They're throwing in free jorts, white new balances and columbia fishing shirts with each purchase.EMY92 said:
Sales of the current model are very slow, you can get a great deal. That will not be the case for the mid engined model.
i'm guessing you can get a c7z06 now for what a base c8 will cost at launch. maybe less.
C7s are nice cars that you can get a deal on right now. C8s are a huge model change and its going to have bugs.
Which ever will go best with your Tommy Bahama shirts.
The C8 is going to be pretty damn sweet.
TxSquarebody said:
I've heard rumor that a traditional front engine vette will also be offered along with the mid-engine design. If that can be confirmed, wait and drive both before deciding?
Chevy has already said the last one produced will be a Z06 and auctioned off for charity in June.
https://jalopnik.com/the-last-front-engine-corvette-will-be-auctioned-for-ch-1834032450
#apostrophesdon'tmakepluralshatchback said:
Let's talk (about) Corvette's what?
#grammarnazi #canthelpmyself
C8 are nice...
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Honestly, a mid-engine sports car with the cost of ownership of a corvette could actually be a huge winner. I hope they put an access panel in the interior to get to the front of the engine so you don't have to drop it to do practically anything.Gibbs Slap said:
C8 are nice...
There is 0 chance that there aren't comments about the interior, however nice it might be.
Chevy is using the seats from a Cobalt and the Dash from a Cruze to save money.
It's really just a Cobalt configured to drive backwards, if you think about it.Guitarsoup said:
Chevy is using the seats from a Cobalt and the Dash from a Cruze to save money.
Gibbs Slap said:
C8 are nice...
I like the c7 appearance better. This color works great with or without black wheels.
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If I could get that in my garage, I would be tempted to trade the Raptor. Unfortunately, I would tear up the front end going down my driveway.
Gibbs Slap said:
C8 are nice...
Looks like an NSX
MGS said:Gibbs Slap said:
C8 are nice...
Looks like an NSX
Look like an NSX had a love child with a Ferrari 360 Modena. Do not want.
In 1999 when I sold my Tahoe, I emailed GM and said I would never buy another GM car. They thanked me.
C-8 looks good enough for me to make a liar out of me. Maybe.
C-8 looks good enough for me to make a liar out of me. Maybe.
That's not it. That's just a drawing some fanboy put together based on spy photos. No one has fully seen it yet.hatchback said:MGS said:Gibbs Slap said:
C8 are nice...
Looks like an NSX
Look like an NSX had a love child with a Ferrari 360 Modena. Do not want.
1agswitchin4lanes said:They're throwing in free jorts, white new balances and columbia fishing shirts with each purchase.EMY92 said:
Sales of the current model are very slow, you can get a great deal. That will not be the case for the mid engined model.
I don't want a criminal with my car
Doesn't matter. It's still ugly.
the c7 is a sexy car
There's only so much that can be done on a mid engine car. They're going to have some odd proportions, and a lot of them will end up looking alike.
Time will tell, but I think this is a bad strategy for the brand. The car just isnt going to suit the eye of the traditional Corvette buyer. They want the traditional long snout look of a classic sports car, and I dont blame them. They don't really care about shaving seconds off lap times.
It made more since to me when the rumor was they'd sell a mid engined variant as the Z06.
That said, if pricing really does start in the 60s and the car is actually driveable then they've really raised the bar on $/performance ratio. Which is impressive since the Corvette was already the leader on that score.
Time will tell, but I think this is a bad strategy for the brand. The car just isnt going to suit the eye of the traditional Corvette buyer. They want the traditional long snout look of a classic sports car, and I dont blame them. They don't really care about shaving seconds off lap times.
It made more since to me when the rumor was they'd sell a mid engined variant as the Z06.
That said, if pricing really does start in the 60s and the car is actually driveable then they've really raised the bar on $/performance ratio. Which is impressive since the Corvette was already the leader on that score.
I think they're trying to find the next generation of corvette buyers. The sales numbers are getting a little peaky. They shoot up to 35k or so when there's a new model, and then they're trailing off to ~15k after a couple years, which is a little quicker than it had traditionally.'03ag said:
Time will tell, but I think this is a bad strategy for the brand. The car just isnt going to suit the eye of the traditional Corvette buyer. They want the traditional long snout look of a classic sports car, and I dont blame them. They don't really care about shaving seconds off lap times.
Maybe its part of the setup for a front wheel hybrid assist in the future...
Also, it significantly separates it from the camaro. Before the camaro was the live rear axle, not quite as much power pony car. Now, they all have IRS and you can get way more power than you need from the factory. As far as long and low with a long snout, I like what the mustang has done with the current body style. It feels like the camaro is thicker.
I think this is why I stopped wanting one around 30 and started lusting for a 911. Not like I can actually justify the money for either with 3 girls but whatever.hypeiv said:
Corvette was always the obtainable sports car that pretty much anyone could eventually afford.
The price is expected to start in the mid-low 60s. They're saying only about $5k bump to the current starting price. It will be massive bargain still. What's the next cheapest 500hp mid engine sports car?
Since when has it been about being a budget supercar? Was it the best value by a long shot? Sure.
It has always been priced well out of the "budget" range.
It has always been priced well out of the "budget" range.
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