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Congrats with the GS. Hopefully this helps with the loss of the other C7, I liked seeing your updates and look forward to seeing what you do with this one. At least you don't have to spend all that time coloring each stitch this time.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Originally Posted by richelu
Congrats with the GS. Hopefully this helps with the loss of the other C7, I liked seeing your updates and look forward to seeing what you do with this one. At least you don't have to spend all that time coloring each stitch this time.
All but one of my Corvettes (my wife's daily drive) are covered by American Modern via the National Corvette Museum's Insurance Agency. Each Corvette on the policy is insured with an "agreed value" set by myself and the insurance company. During the first year of coverage, one can set the agreed value at the purchase price. As mods are added, the value of the car and the replacement cost of the mods can be calculated to increase the agreed value. Of course, all mods have the be surrendered to the insurance company, but my agreed value was sufficient to cover the value of the Corvette at the time of loss plus the mods that I had done. Another nice benefit in my American Modern policy is their inflation guard, which extends an additional 2% of the agreed value per quarter up to 6% total through the policy year. Because I was in the last quarter of my annual policy at the time of the loss, I will receive the agreed value plus an additional 6%. I highly recommend the NCM Agency for those that fit the usage qualification of the American Modern policy.
After almost one year of ownership I have decided that I will switch the a NCM policy in August. My annual mileage is going to be low enough to lower my premiums and I am not using the car as a DD so it qualifies. You have to prove you have other cars fully insured and this is fine as my wife and I both have another car to drive on a daily basis. You also have to indicate if you are using the car on a track or at other HPDE events. Still doing some additional research but right now I am leaning toward going with NCM. Thanks for your post as it motivated me to review my Corvette insurance options. So far my research has revealed that the NCM policy is better than both Hagerty and Grundy in terms of coverage and cost. YMMV based on driving record, location, etc.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Originally Posted by rmorin1249
After almost one year of ownership I have decided that I will switch the a NCM policy in August. My annual mileage is going to be low enough to lower my premiums and I am not using the car as a DD so it qualifies. You have to prove you have other cars fully insured and this is fine as my wife and I both have another car to drive on a daily basis. You also have to indicate if you are using the car on a track or at other HPDE events. Still doing some additional research but right now I am leaning toward going with NCM. Thanks for your post as it motivated me to review my Corvette insurance options. So far my research has revealed that the NCM policy is better than both Hagerty and Grundy in terms of coverage and cost. YMMV based on driving record, location, etc.
I think you would be very happy with the NCM Agency and the American Modern policy.
I use NCM insurance. it's great for me car... I don't even drive the annual 5K, and it gets rolled over into the next year! and you have the agreed value, so if anything happens, you can just go get a new one!
After almost one year of ownership I have decided that I will switch the a NCM policy in August. My annual mileage is going to be low enough to lower my premiums and I am not using the car as a DD so it qualifies. You have to prove you have other cars fully insured and this is fine as my wife and I both have another car to drive on a daily basis. You also have to indicate if you are using the car on a track or at other HPDE events. Still doing some additional research but right now I am leaning toward going with NCM. Thanks for your post as it motivated me to review my Corvette insurance options. So far my research has revealed that the NCM policy is better than both Hagerty and Grundy in terms of coverage and cost. YMMV based on driving record, location, etc.
I switched insurance on my C7 from USAA to NCM mainly for "agreed upon value" that is not depreciated. Cost is lower as well - just need to be aware of "occasional pleasure use" do's/don'ts. I had several specific "what if" questions that I emailed NCM and am saving the answers just in case
All but one of my Corvettes (my wife's daily drive) are covered by American Modern via the National Corvette Museum's Insurance Agency. Each Corvette on the policy is insured with an "agreed value" set by myself and the insurance company. During the first year of coverage, one can set the agreed value at the purchase price. As mods are added, the value of the car and the replacement cost of the mods can be calculated to increase the agreed value. Of course, all mods have the be surrendered to the insurance company, but my agreed value was sufficient to cover the value of the Corvette at the time of loss plus the mods that I had done. Another nice benefit in my American Modern policy is their inflation guard, which extends an additional 2% of the agreed value per quarter up to 6% total through the policy year. Because I was in the last quarter of my annual policy at the time of the loss, I will receive the agreed value plus an additional 6%. I highly recommend the NCM Agency for those that fit the usage qualification of the American Modern policy.
You made out better than if you would have traded it in.
I switched insurance on my C7 from USAA to NCM mainly for "agreed upon value" that is not depreciated. Cost is lower as well - just need to be aware of "occasional pleasure use" do's/don'ts. I had several specific "what if" questions that I emailed NCM and am saving the answers just in case
I did the same thing. Asked several questions and they said I am "OK". I've been with USAA for 43 years but I am going to save some money going with NCM due to the way I drive my Corvette. I also like the idea of an agreed upon value since depreciation is the worst the first 3 years of ownership. I will likely trade or sell around the 3rd or 4th year depending on how reliable the car turns out to be. I still have my other cars, home, personal property, life and umbrella with USAA.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Originally Posted by OVR60
You made out better than if you would have traded it in.
In terms of dollars invested and what it would sell for, yes. In terms of time invested, not even close. That's the sad part for me. But it's all good.
Originally Posted by richelu
Congrats with the GS. Hopefully this helps with the loss of the other C7, I liked seeing your updates and look forward to seeing what you do with this one. At least you don't have to spend all that time coloring each stitch this time.
Hey, I just realized that I was at the NCM a day or two before you took delivery back in 2014. This is a pic I took of your car then. It's yours, isn't it?
In terms of dollars invested and what it would sell for, yes. In terms of time invested, not even close. That's the sad part for me. But it's all good.
Hey, I just realized that I was at the NCM a day or two before you took delivery back in 2014. This is a pic I took of your car then. It's yours, isn't it?
Yep ... I remebered you posting that pictures and you even made the correct assumption tht it was for a Gator fan.
I was so happy to see that picture of the car vesus seeing it on the web cams.
Hey can someone tell me if the Grand Sport hood air dam insert is the same size as the Z51 or Z06. I thought I heard the hood was the Z51 size, but was not sure.
Originally Posted by Len44
So happy to see your order. Best of luck on your recovery.
Couldn't be in better hands than with Mike Furman. He's a straight-shooter.
After losing my 2014 Stingray in a flash flood on Sunday, June 12, I eventually decided to replace her with a 2017 Grand Sport.
On Monday, June 21, I called Mike Furman and gave him the specs for my 2017 Grand Sport order. The following morning I received a copy of the preliminary order detail with the order number and Event Description 1100 - Preliminary Order Accepted. The following posts will document the journey from order to build to delivery.
I'll start with the Grand Sport as I am having it built. Of course, there will undoubtedly be another "build" thread posted after I take delivery and start the process of modding it.
Model Year: 2017
Model: 1YW07 - Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
PEG: 3LT - Package: 3LT
Trim: 195 - Trim, Leather, Jet Black
Primary Color: GC6 - Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat
Transmission: MEL - Trans, 7-Speed Manual with Z51 Ratios
Ordered Options
36S: Yellow Custom Leather Stitch
CFX: Plaque, Interior, Dedication, Museum Logo
TTV: Spoiler, Rear and ORV Mirror, Carbon Flash Painted
EYT: Ornamentation Ext Emblem Nameplate Carbon Flash Pkg
J6E: Caliper: Yellow
Q8X: Wheels, Gloss Black, Grand Sport
R8C: Corvette Museum Delivery
AAB: Memory Package
AG2: Adjuster: Seat, Pass, Multi-Directional
AJK: Seat Adjuster, Power Bolster and Power Lumbar
AP9: Net: Convenience
AQ9: Seat: Front GT Bucket
B4Z: Performance Traction Management
CFA: Roof panel, carbon fiber, painted body color, removable
CJ2: Air Conditioning
D42: Cargo Net and Luggage Shade
DD0: Mirrors, O/S heated, power, LH auto dimming
DD8: Mirror, I/S R/V Auto Dimming
FE6: Suspension, Handling and Performance
G96: Differential, Electronic Limited Slip, Rear
GU6: Rear Axle, 3.42 ratio, Limited Slip
IL5: Leather Interior
IO6: Infotainment, Connectivity and Navigation
IWE: Suede-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package
J56: Brake System, Power, Frt; Rear Disc, Antilock
KNR: Cooling System, Axle
KQV: Seats, Heated and Vented
N38: Steering Column Tilt, Telescoping, Power
NC7: Override: Federal Emission
NE1: Emission: DE/CT/MA/MD/ME/NJ/NY/OR/PA/RI/VT/NJ/OR/WA
NK4: Steering Wheel, Sport, Leather
NPP: Exhaust: Dual Mode: Performance
U2K: XM Satellite Radio
UE1: OnStar System
UG1: Universal Home Remote
UHS: Driver Information Center
UQS: Audio System Feature, Bose Premium, 10-Speaker
UQT: Performance Data & Video recorder
UTJ: Theft Deterent, Electrical, Unauthorized Entry
UTT: Theft Deterent, Body Security Content
UV6: Head-Up Display
UVJ: Curb view cameras, front
VV4: Internet Connectivity, Mobile
XFK: Tires, P285/30ZR19-P335/25ZR20, BW (summer-only)
Z16: Grand Sport, Performance Package
Congrats on your new ride.
I bought a new C7 Z06 in february and sold it this week, so a new GS is in line for me as well.
Q
1. When you order a Museum delivery option, can you choose the time of delivery ?
2. Will delivery end of sept. be realistic timeframe ?
Would be great to drive to Petit LeMans in a new car and see Ford sandbag another victory
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Originally Posted by Z06Norway
Congrats on your new ride.
I bought a new C7 Z06 in february and sold it this week, so a new GS is in line for me as well.
Q
1. When you order a Museum delivery option, can you choose the time of delivery ?
2. Will delivery end of sept. be realistic timeframe ?
Would be great to drive to Petit LeMans in a new car and see Ford sandbag another victory
tia
Hi! Congrats on selling the Z06 and on your plans to purchase a new GS!
1) NCM Delivery normally takes place two weeks after the car comes off the line. If there is a quality hold on your car, then it can take longer. But if everything goes as planned, it's two weeks.
2) End of September delivery could be reasonable, particularly if you order an A8. M7 production is still up in the air because they still do not know exactly when they will start building them. I'm hoping they start by early August.
06-30-2016, 12:25 AM
