"Best" time to buy a 2015 C7
07-30-2014, 06:10 PM
#21
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St. Jude Donor '15
Have bought more than a few cars over the years I've been driving, and have learned a few things about the sales process, as well as the buying process. I tried each time not to make it a "must do" scenario with a gun to my head (dead primary driver and the like). I am in the "want to do" mode at this time.... I have the means, I have another couple of cars to satisfy the daily driving needs, so I am trying to figure out when the "best" time to purchase the C7 might be from a pricing / availbility perspective.
My current thoughts are focused on a MRB / Kalahari LT2 Z51 with Mag ride, std painted roof and HPP. I am still debating the options/ colors, and will likely wait to fine tune after I have a look in person at Carlisle in August. This is the first vette since the '66 I drove back in the day. REALLY looking forward to it.
I believe I will qualify as a member of the credit union for supplier pricing.
So.... any thoughts on what you would consider to be the "best" time given the above? End of month, quarter / year?
Thanks in advance for any input...
My current thoughts are focused on a MRB / Kalahari LT2 Z51 with Mag ride, std painted roof and HPP. I am still debating the options/ colors, and will likely wait to fine tune after I have a look in person at Carlisle in August. This is the first vette since the '66 I drove back in the day. REALLY looking forward to it.
I believe I will qualify as a member of the credit union for supplier pricing.
So.... any thoughts on what you would consider to be the "best" time given the above? End of month, quarter / year?
Thanks in advance for any input...
07-30-2014, 06:53 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
Depends on what you absolutely must have. Z51's are very constrained now, and if you want a CF dash, good luck. For me I had to have several things, and while I wanted the car as quickly as possible was not willing to sacrifice the 'wants' in order to get the car sooner.
IMO order the car the way you want it, be prepared to wait, and work through the FOrum dealers for the best availability and price.
IMO order the car the way you want it, be prepared to wait, and work through the FOrum dealers for the best availability and price.
07-30-2014, 07:32 PM
#23
Instructor
Thread Starter
Depends on what you absolutely must have. Z51's are very constrained now, and if you want a CF dash, good luck. For me I had to have several things, and while I wanted the car as quickly as possible was not willing to sacrifice the 'wants' in order to get the car sooner.
IMO order the car the way you want it, be prepared to wait, and work through the FOrum dealers for the best availability and price.
IMO order the car the way you want it, be prepared to wait, and work through the FOrum dealers for the best availability and price.
07-30-2014, 07:49 PM
#24
Pro
I was thinking cf dash but I can do that later. As for z51, I could probably be talked out of it though I like the spoiler, the wheel style and I think I really want the mag ride. If I recall other posts tho it sounds like the mag ride is a separately order able option on the '15s? Last I saw the Z51 option was 55%? I know they underestimated the Z51 option for '14 or they just need to constrain for CAFE, but either way it seems 1 out of 2 isn't a bad percent?
08-06-2014, 09:29 AM
#27
Melting Slicks
Have bought more than a few cars over the years I've been driving, and have learned a few things about the sales process, as well as the buying process. I tried each time not to make it a "must do" scenario with a gun to my head (dead primary driver and the like). I am in the "want to do" mode at this time.... I have the means, I have another couple of cars to satisfy the daily driving needs, so I am trying to figure out when the "best" time to purchase the C7 might be from a pricing / availbility perspective.
My current thoughts are focused on a MRB / Kalahari LT2 Z51 with Mag ride, std painted roof and HPP. I am still debating the options/ colors, and will likely wait to fine tune after I have a look in person at Carlisle in August. This is the first vette since the '66 I drove back in the day. REALLY looking forward to it.
I believe I will qualify as a member of the credit union for supplier pricing.
So.... any thoughts on what you would consider to be the "best" time given the above? End of month, quarter / year?
Thanks in advance for any input...
My current thoughts are focused on a MRB / Kalahari LT2 Z51 with Mag ride, std painted roof and HPP. I am still debating the options/ colors, and will likely wait to fine tune after I have a look in person at Carlisle in August. This is the first vette since the '66 I drove back in the day. REALLY looking forward to it.
I believe I will qualify as a member of the credit union for supplier pricing.
So.... any thoughts on what you would consider to be the "best" time given the above? End of month, quarter / year?
Thanks in advance for any input...