corvettor

I just got off the phone with my dealer. He informed me that GM is only going to produce 12000 C7's. I told him I want to drive one before I order mine. I guess if the 12000 is correct I will not be getting my new C7 until 2015.

BeaZt

I doubt that. Sounds like he is trying to jack the price up

Raitzi

Maybe that is the first batch and then improved version comes

BlueOx

Clearly that is what they think they can sell. It makes sense based on the economy and present C6 sales. Given how everyone makes a huge deal out of the 'First Year Jinx', I can hardly blame them for keeping the numbers low.

Larry/car

If they start production on August 1st and terminate 2014 production on October 31st, that is only 64 days without including weekends. Production would be around 200 cars per day. Could be an accurate number

Speedforhire

Did he give a date as to when they will actually start getting the cars? The CEO stated they won't be sold until the fall of this year.

BeaZt

Oh you meant for the year?

TractionControlOff

Actually, 12,000 sounds about right for 2014. The 2015 model year will probably run longer (i.e. 1984), as the convertible and updated transmission will be ready by then. GM obviously didn't want another 1983 to happen, so they released it as is. Just my $.02

Carver Electrics

Makes sense. Plus a great way to jack up the price on the first year, and maybe the even the second year. I may wait until the 3rd year then. No way would I pay MSRP for any car.

Daekwan06

I wouldnt believe any dealer about details that specific. Especially right now.

The forum vendors are more reputable, and have more credibility. Especially considering that their words are "cast in stone" on this forum, are usually quoted and they can be called out out on their promises in the future. But the local guy down the street, who just make up anything to tell a potential customer over the phone. No way.

On my motorcycle forum.. a guy posted his dealer email saying the MSRP of the car was $49k.. and that he had already posted a deposit with that dealer. Does anybody really believe that?

Raitzi

Was the A4 even sold with C6 in Europe? I am questimating chances for updated transmission for European launch.

tuxnharley

I'm not sure I understand your analysis. We're talking about dates in 2013, right? So, if production stops on October 31st, what would they then produce after October 31st 2013 - 2015 models released a year early?

Seems like maybe you have left out a year or so of 2014 production in your scenario???????????

corvettor

NO i was going to pay MSRP no jacked up price. That would be for the 2014. So my thinking is the 2015 will be my goal and pay under MSRP

Achmed

Would they stop production that early? That would cause someone who wants to buy the 2014 corvette in say, April 2014 like myself, would have to buy an already produced model as opposed to customizing it with my own colour preference, options, etc.

BlueOx

Well I don't, but it could be within the realm of possibility. If it did happen that 12,000 would FLY off the lots! Hmmm...I might have to sell some stock...

Process Black

I'm not sure about that OP. My dealer said that even if I wasn't first on their waiting list, they'd have plenty of allocations for an order to be placed at anytime. They're not a Corvette volume dealer either.

c6miller

When I did the plant tour in august I believe they said they make about 80 cars a day. If they have a second shift, maybe double that.

Bill17601

I am standing in line. I hope there are not 12,001 people in front of me!

FrankTank

I could see if it was now mid 2014 or something, the Dealer might have gotten info about total numbers for the year, but at this stage, no way.

Z11409

Not EVERY dealeer will be getting a first years allotmen,there is a sales and maintence prgoram qualified dealers must complete.