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Not sure why autos would go for less. Many buyers don't want the hassle of manually shifting (while trying to sip a latte) if it's their daily driver. Still have paddle shift capabilities with the 6 speed auto.
Because the manuals are rarer, and more desired by enthusiasts than autos. Manuals go for a few grand more than autos, on pretty much every fun car. The more expensive the car, the larger the price delta. You should see what a stick 911 goes for vs a pdk, or stick murcielago vs auto.
Most people don't buy a 2 seat sports car for a daily driver. Not because it can't be done, but because it's not typically the optimal tool for the job.
Because the manuals are rarer, and more desired by enthusiasts than autos. Manuals go for a few grand more than autos, on pretty much every fun car. The more expensive the car, the larger the price delta. You should see what a stick 911 goes for vs a pdk, or stick murcielago vs auto.
Most people don't buy a 2 seat sports car for a daily driver. Not because it can't be done, but because it's not typically the optimal tool for the job.
That's because they make less of them ......... because less people want a stick.
Not sure why autos would go for less. Many buyers don't want the hassle of manually shifting (while trying to sip a latte) if it's their daily driver. Still have paddle shift capabilities with the 6 speed auto.
The more Corvettes age the more valuable the manuals become as they are purchased more as toys and not daily drivers.
Look at C2, C3 and C4 prices where the values become huge, with manuals often selling for 40-50% more.
The same is true for convertibles where rag tops are often preferred as a toy, although the difference in prices are not as drastic with verts often bringing a 20% premium.
C6's have now aged to the point where they are a very affordable and reasonable toy for anyone desiring a huge performance bang at a very reasonable price point. And many like their toys to have lots of gadgets to play with.
There is nothing wrong with an auto, and if that's your cup of tea enjoy the reduced purchase price and larger available selection.
Bullshit.....Verts are 1-4k higher all things being equal even in the communist state of california....
I agree with the communist state comment, but you're wrong about the price. Convertibles have never been popular in California. Dealers keep very few convertible Corvettes in stock because they don't sell.
That's because they make less of them ......... because less people want a stick.
Correction. Less new car buyers want one. On the used market, it's flipped. Most guys spending 60k plus on a 2 seater are old guys who don't want to deal with a stick. People spending 30 to 40k on a toy want the engagement of a stick in a higher percentage.
Well grezz, It's California, everything costs 2X-4X as much as the rest of the country. Why don't you go the Nevada or New Mexico and see if the prices are still out of the ballpark ?
Good luck !
It's not just CA. All you have to do is go on Autotrader, Cargurus, Edmunds, whichever site you prefer and do a search for C6es.
I've been looking for a GS for months. The prices are climbing. What would sell for the mid to high 30's last year or maybe January 2021 are now in the mid to upper 40's. Carvana is buying up a lot of M6 GSes and asking a premium. Carvana doesn't negotiate and the cars are usually sale pending in a couple of days. The prices for C6 GSes on Carvana are in the mid to high $40k range. They just listed a SSB GS 2LT for $47k.
There is a car in MN that the guy is asking $45,500. It's a great low mileage car, but not my favorite color, so I am passing on it.
A 2010 GS M6 with 11k miles just came on the market in Omaha for $47,500.
In April a guy here on the forum offered a car to me just long enough for me to get my hopes up, only to find the next morning he sold to a dealer, who marked it up nearly $5k. I found the car online and tried to justify the cost in my mind because it was a great car. It was on the market for one day. The next day I couldn't call the dealer in the morning because I had work stuff to tend to. I had planned to call later that day, but I got an email from him that it sold. That car was at $43,900 and he was not budging on price.
The only reasonably priced C6 GS I have seen recently was in Anchorage Alaska. I had planned to buy it once I got a got set of pics of it. Even had transport lined up. It sold locally before I could pull the trigger. I sent an email saying I was committed to buying and followed up with a phone call, but it was too late. Someone local to the seller was probably buying it as I was leaving a voicemail.
Bottom line is that the C6 market has gone completely nuts.
I agree with the communist state comment, but you're wrong about the price. Convertibles have never been popular in California. Dealers keep very few convertible Corvettes in stock because they don't sell.
I have a theory on that....
Convertibles take a beating out here, as do the drivers. On the coast where its cool enough, you have the salt, and the sun doesn't care how cool it is as it dries out and fades your interior. That and the theft issue, ragtops are easy to destroy to get that iPhone someone left inside. That's why I went from vert to coupe. I now can take the targa off when I want to, and when I put it back on I have the security of a coupe. Plus my a/c keeps me cool even with the top off on hot days, and the heater warm when its too cool in the evening. Best of both worlds and more desirable out here. What I lose is the convenience of a button to put the top up and down, but that trade off is worth it to me. I don't mind the targa top shuffle at all.
Not sure what you are looking for but I am contemplating selling my 2011 GS and go back to a mid year as my last vette. It's 3LT, 6spd, NPP, 55,000 miles. $37k delivered to San Jose.
Convertibles take a beating out here, as do the drivers. On the coast where its cool enough, you have the salt, and the sun doesn't care how cool it is as it dries out and fades your interior. That and the theft issue, ragtops are easy to destroy to get that iPhone someone left inside. That's why I went from vert to coupe. I now can take the targa off when I want to, and when I put it back on I have the security of a coupe. Plus my a/c keeps me cool even with the top off on hot days, and the heater warm when its too cool in the evening. Best of both worlds and more desirable out here. What I lose is the convenience of a button to put the top up and down, but that trade off is worth it to me. I don't mind the targa top shuffle at all.
IMO. It has nothing to do with California at all.
For me atleast, The ragtop c6 is ugly as all sin. As well you get 0 trunk space with the vert. And as well the targa top
is basically a convertible.
Everywhere I look. The only reasonably priced ones are ragtops. Because no one wants it. Lol.
(This comment isn’t direct at you, you’re just the last in line so I’m commenting on your post for all)
Not sure what you are looking for but I am contemplating selling my 2011 GS and go back to a mid year as my last vette. It's 3LT, 6spd, NPP, 55,000 miles. $37k delivered to San Jose.
Appreciate the offer, but I’m looking for a coupe.
...The ragtop c6 is ugly as all sin. As well you get 0 trunk space with the vert. And as well the targa top
is basically a convertible.
Everywhere I look. The only reasonably priced ones are ragtops. Because no one wants it. Lol.
(This comment isn’t direct at you, you’re just the last in line so I’m commenting on your post for all)
Your opinion on looks is subjective. Obviously, many don't hold that same feeling.
Your comment on trunk space is totally incorrect. The trunk is decent sized, especially if non-power top equipped. You just cant stack crap as high as you could in a coupe.
Your comment about the targa top being basically a convertible is laffable. Close, but no cigar.
Finally, your comment 'the only reasonably priced ones are ragtops' is not accurate. Convertibles typically bring more money.
Great discussion, but yeah I think around here, Raleigh NC, convertibles sell for more....
I hadn't thought of the cellphone theft/security issue... I guess we don't have out of control crime like California! But Biden/Harris certainly trying to bring everywhere down to the lowest common denominator, or below, as fast as possible, so who knows...
This is my third automatic convertible Corvette. See Taco Bell picture above! I guess if a cash buyer shows up ASAP $37k takes it... Triple black A6 3lt GS vert with only 23K miles. If I don't hear from you soon I will contact Carvana, I hear they pay top dollar, haha....
I agree with the communist state comment, but you're wrong about the price. Convertibles have never been popular in California. Dealers keep very few convertible Corvettes in stock because they don't sell.
all I did was check a few over there.....same years close on same miles...posted the difference.
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Delusional is putting it mildly. My offer from Carvana for my base 2013 C6 2LT with 29,xxx miles has increased from $32,115 in March to $33,491 in May.
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Your opinion on looks is subjective. Obviously, many don't hold that same feeling.
Your comment on trunk space is totally incorrect. The trunk is decent sized, especially if non-power top equipped. You just cant stack crap as high as you could in a coupe.
Your comment about the targa top being basically a convertible is laffable. Close, but no cigar.
Finally, your comment 'the only reasonably priced ones are ragtops' is not accurate. Convertibles typically bring more money.
Thank you! Beat me to pointing out all those ridiculous things! Some people!!
So, how much can I get for my
c6 23k miles. 2010 GS A6 Convertible. 3LT. NAV. Mild2Wild pushbutton. Lil GM tail on Back. GM iPod now as Bluetooth. Triple black. Chrome Rim. Newish non-RF tires. Clean CarFax and GMvis printouts in hand from when I bought it 2.3 years ago with 17k miles...
I love it but ready for a Kalihari C7!
C7 prices are even crazier than C6 prices, number-wise. I'm seeing some 2019 1LTs used with 5-10,000 miles going for several thousand over MSRP. Cars that were commanding in the $40-45,000 range pre-COVID are going for $50-55k.
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