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11-17-2013, 02:05 AM
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I have read a few people think discounting would be years away and I personally didn't think would be true. I personally thought we would be seeing deeper discounts in the spring.
There's money out there, look at all the iPhones, iPods, iPads, PS4's etc. flying out the door
As someone else said, $2k discount is nothing to these dealers. I got $2k off a ordered car back in September. Dealers still make a huge profit at $2k off.
Larger metropolitan will see prices hold strong at MSRP or over.
Here in VA dealers still had a 10K Market adjustment in September 2005 on the C6s. Hope to get invoice on my 2015 C7 Vert!
There's money out there, look at all the iPhones, iPods, iPads, PS4's etc. flying out the door
As someone else said, $2k discount is nothing to these dealers. I got $2k off a ordered car back in September. Dealers still make a huge profit at $2k off.
Larger metropolitan will see prices hold strong at MSRP or over.
Here in VA dealers still had a 10K Market adjustment in September 2005 on the C6s. Hope to get invoice on my 2015 C7 Vert!
11-17-2013, 12:53 PM
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Even without the Z51 package the C7 is a very capable car and is most certainly not just a boulevard cruiser.
I personally have a hard time justifying the need for all the stuff in the Z51 package as I don't road race my Corvettes, I only drag race them, and only occasionally for fun.
And for most people the base model is also all they will really need. It ends up saving them money right off the bat with the lower price, and in the long run it saves them money as well since tires will cost less and oil changes will cost slightly less too (only needing 6 quarts of oil instead of 10 every time)
So to say GM should not sell these cars in base model form is silly, not everybody needs the Z51 package.
I personally have a hard time justifying the need for all the stuff in the Z51 package as I don't road race my Corvettes, I only drag race them, and only occasionally for fun.
And for most people the base model is also all they will really need. It ends up saving them money right off the bat with the lower price, and in the long run it saves them money as well since tires will cost less and oil changes will cost slightly less too (only needing 6 quarts of oil instead of 10 every time)
So to say GM should not sell these cars in base model form is silly, not everybody needs the Z51 package.
90% of corvette drivers will never max out the capability of the base C7. This is why Corvette made it an option and not standard equipment. It is also why they forecast 30% of buyers wanted the option on their new C7. With all that said most corvette drivers want their C7 to have more race car like capabilities and are willing to pay the small upgrade cost for the option. After all it is a low price for strong capability.
11-17-2013, 01:23 PM
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The C7 has been greatly anticipated for years. A 2 grand discount at or near the open of its sales run is pretty significant. Using the sales of $99 iphones at the Verizon store as a barometer of discretionary income as it would pertain to $70,000 Corvette sales is ridiculous.
He stated: How many Americans are having luck finding a great paying full time job. How much discretionary income is out there?
All I was stating is that there's money out there. People can afford to spend silly money on these smart phones / tablets then it can't be all that bad. It also depends on the market you live in. Here in NoVA People are still spending money like it's being printed in their own basement.
11-17-2013, 01:57 PM
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90% of corvette drivers will never max out the capability of the base C7. This is why Corvette made it an option and not standard equipment. It is also why they forecast 30% of buyers wanted the option on their new C7. With all that said most corvette drivers want their C7 to have more race car like capabilities and are willing to pay the small upgrade cost for the option. After all it is a low price for strong capability.
I previously met a couple who purchased a moderately loaded C7 who admittedly said they will never ever track it or even put the performance package to the test. They really only liked the Z51-specific wheels so they opted for the Z51 pkg anyway since it was so cheap. This was their third Corvette, upgrading every time a new gen is released, and they always keep it stock through their ownership.
11-17-2013, 02:26 PM
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11-17-2013, 03:39 PM
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I don't think it's that significant. Dealer still makes a ton of money on this car that they don't even need to try to sell it. When they start selling at $500 over invoice or even invoice on a regular basis then I would say that's significant.
He stated: How many Americans are having luck finding a great paying full time job. How much discretionary income is out there?
All I was stating is that there's money out there. People can afford to spend silly money on these smart phones / tablets then it can't be all that bad. It also depends on the market you live in. Here in NoVA People are still spending money like it's being printed in their own basement.
He stated: How many Americans are having luck finding a great paying full time job. How much discretionary income is out there?
All I was stating is that there's money out there. People can afford to spend silly money on these smart phones / tablets then it can't be all that bad. It also depends on the market you live in. Here in NoVA People are still spending money like it's being printed in their own basement.
11-17-2013, 04:00 PM
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Hats off to Tommy for leading the pack and offering $2K off! I purchased my 2010 C6 from Tommy and he was a total straight shooter. No hidden fees, no last minute additions to the bill. When I'm ready for a C7 (probably next year), I'll be back in Tommy's showroom. Thank goodness MacMulkin Chevrolet is only 85 miles from my doorstep! 
11-17-2013, 04:03 PM
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I have read a few people think discounting would be years away and I personally didn't think would be true. I personally thought we would be seeing deeper discounts in the spring.
There's money out there, look at all the iPhones, iPods, iPads, PS4's etc. flying out the door
As someone else said, $2k discount is nothing to these dealers. I got $2k off a ordered car back in September. Dealers still make a huge profit at $2k off.
Larger metropolitan will see prices hold strong at MSRP or over.
Here in VA dealers still had a 10K Market adjustment in September 2005 on the C6s. Hope to get invoice on my 2015 C7 Vert!
There's money out there, look at all the iPhones, iPods, iPads, PS4's etc. flying out the door
As someone else said, $2k discount is nothing to these dealers. I got $2k off a ordered car back in September. Dealers still make a huge profit at $2k off.
Larger metropolitan will see prices hold strong at MSRP or over.
Here in VA dealers still had a 10K Market adjustment in September 2005 on the C6s. Hope to get invoice on my 2015 C7 Vert!
11-17-2013, 04:09 PM
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90% of corvette drivers will never max out the capability of the base C7. This is why Corvette made it an option and not standard equipment. It is also why they forecast 30% of buyers wanted the option on their new C7. With all that said most corvette drivers want their C7 to have more race car like capabilities and are willing to pay the small upgrade cost for the option. After all it is a low price for strong capability.
11-17-2013, 10:49 PM
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He stated: How many Americans are having luck finding a great paying full time job. How much discretionary income is out there?
And it's not a $100 phone, it's a $2000 phone with your monthly bill.
11-18-2013, 12:23 AM
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I think it's actually up to your local dealer whether or not they will accept a courtesy delivery. The three Chevy dealers here in Las Vegas are still asking $5 -7500K over sticker, and they're happy to turn you away if you don't want to pay that. I would buy from Tommy when the discounts are better but I doubt I could get any of these local dealers to do the delivery. And if even if they did agree to it, I'm not sure what kind of attitude I'd run into or how well they would perform the necessary tasks.
I bought a 2006 vert for $500 under invoice and ordered a 2007 coupe at invoice from a local dealer, but these guys are way worse now. Most likely I'll end up buying from an out of state dealer within a 1 day driving area from me. I just don't see getting much of a deal or a courtesy delivery from any dealer in Las Vegas. Maybe after two or three years into the model run, but I'm not going to wait that long.
11-18-2013, 12:26 AM
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Damn, couldn't have waited until I sold my freaking '12 GS? 
Oh well. Can't say I didn't see it coming. Looks like I'm set to lose my proverbial a$$ on the GS. And no, I'm not moving to a C7. Hope everybody had a great weekend.
Oh well. Can't say I didn't see it coming. Looks like I'm set to lose my proverbial a$$ on the GS. And no, I'm not moving to a C7. Hope everybody had a great weekend.
11-18-2013, 04:19 AM
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Drove their Saturday.Had to check out various interiors and ext. colors with different options.Great place to do that with their range of inventory.Seeing a few colors with the sun at different angles really changed my decision.Don't know how people ordered early without looking in person first?Tommy was bizzy,bizzy.Titles were switching hands.Plenty to see and looks like plenty INBOUND:Huge markdowns on the 427 WOW! Holy crap i just checked his inventory.They sold quit a few this weekend.I wonder why?
http://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSear...ear=&maxPrice=
http://www.macmulkin.net/VehicleSear...ear=&maxPrice=
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11-18-2013, 06:45 AM
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I think it's actually up to your local dealer whether or not they will accept a courtesy delivery. The three Chevy dealers here in Las Vegas are still asking $5 -7500K over sticker, and they're happy to turn you away if you don't want to pay that. I would buy from Tommy when the discounts are better but I doubt I could get any of these local dealers to do the delivery. And if even if they did agree to it, I'm not sure what kind of attitude I'd run into or how well they would perform the necessary tasks.
I bought a 2006 vert for $500 under invoice and ordered a 2007 coupe at invoice from a local dealer, but these guys are way worse now. Most likely I'll end up buying from an out of state dealer within a 1 day driving area from me. I just don't see getting much of a deal or a courtesy delivery from any dealer in Las Vegas. Maybe after two or three years into the model run, but I'm not going to wait that long.
I bought a 2006 vert for $500 under invoice and ordered a 2007 coupe at invoice from a local dealer, but these guys are way worse now. Most likely I'll end up buying from an out of state dealer within a 1 day driving area from me. I just don't see getting much of a deal or a courtesy delivery from any dealer in Las Vegas. Maybe after two or three years into the model run, but I'm not going to wait that long.
11-18-2013, 07:07 AM
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It's nice to see the price reduction especially heading into winter.
11-18-2013, 07:17 AM
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And the discounts will get deeper from here on out. Dealers don't make money on cars not built because they are on constraint.
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11-18-2013, 07:43 AM
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If you look at the inventory pictures closely, especially the black one...Is that a C7 ragtop in the background?
As far as pricing...it becomes a slippery slope very quickly. Dave and Rick have done a tremendous job providing vehicles to the early adapters on this forum as well as others etc...All at a very handsome profit for the stores they work at..And please do not take that as a dig, that is what us or any successful sales guys do for a living!
From this point on, it is simple, pure economic market driven theory that will determine future selling prices of these vehicles. It would be a fools bet to think they will go up in price though...
As far as pricing...it becomes a slippery slope very quickly. Dave and Rick have done a tremendous job providing vehicles to the early adapters on this forum as well as others etc...All at a very handsome profit for the stores they work at..And please do not take that as a dig, that is what us or any successful sales guys do for a living!
From this point on, it is simple, pure economic market driven theory that will determine future selling prices of these vehicles. It would be a fools bet to think they will go up in price though...
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