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Originally Posted by Patman
When the new plant starts up again, we've heard that the production will be at about half speed for a while. Is that going to continue for the rest of the 2018 production or just for the first few weeks? Should I be worried if I order a 2018 in January that I might not get the car until June or July because of this? (or even worse, should I be worried that I might not even get a 2018 and might have my order bumped to being a 2019 and having to wait even longer, much like what happened with a lot of the 2014 orders getting delayed and bumped to 2015 production instead?)
The new production rate of 12 cars per hour will be the ongoing production rate with the goal being improved quality. I imagine they will do what they need to do to meet demand, but that shouldn't be an issue until the next big thing comes along.
Interesting...I've been thru the plant tour twice. First time my parents took me when I was a kid in 1985 (talk about overwhelming to a nine year old who idolized Vettes! ), then after I bought my first Vette (2008 Coupe) I went back and took the tour again to see the C6 in production. Now that I have a C7, looking forward to going back to see it again after it opens back up and tours are allowed again.
Can't wait to see the new real 2018 models from the new paint facility. Thanks for posting I really hope the pain quality improves tenfold might even cause me to trade up LOL
I am sure there will be improvements, but not to the level many may think. Example: elimination of OP. Not going to happen. Less yes, entirely, NO.
Thanks so much for the information and the photos. Now that I have a better idea of what's happening, time-frame-wise, I'm ready to rock and roll. Just waiting for a certain email to arrive and it's time to pull the trigger. Stay tuned.....
Thanks Jeremy, I'm so glad we got there again last year to see the old plant one last time. The wife, and I are looking forward to seeing the new stuff.
BTW, I've had two friends visit the plant recently for the first time just to see the doors closed. I told them why, and they both said they should have ask me before they went as they know I keep up with the events there. I just smiled, and said "next time."
When the new plant starts up again, we've heard that the production will be at about half speed for a while. Is that going to continue for the rest of the 2018 production or just for the first few weeks? Should I be worried if I order a 2018 in January that I might not get the car until June or July because of this? (or even worse, should I be worried that I might not even get a 2018 and might have my order bumped to being a 2019 and having to wait even longer, much like what happened with a lot of the 2014 orders getting delayed and bumped to 2015 production instead?)
You may have some valid points, maybe not. Bowling Green will try to get out as many cars as possible for 4Q earning$.
Order now, if you dont like what you are hearing as production starts you could cancel your order. (up to a certain point).
I ordered on 7/3.
LOL . . . you can hope, but don't hold your breath. 10x, no, unless they suddenly decide to hand-sand and polish both base and clear coats, as well as those wavy SMC body panels .
Hah! I don't think this is likely to happen.
I spent yesterday at the great Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan. They have a very early (prototype, I think) generation one Corvette there, and you can clearly see the weave of the fiberglass fabric through the paint. I actually thought this was not a flaw, but interesting as a reflection of the nature of the car.
We just got in under the gun. Ordered our '17 Stingray April 12, and got the Buyers Tour for our car May 15 just days before some '18's started up. We were so afraid we might have to wait till 2019 to do the build tour. Anyone who orders, should do this at least once.
Last edited by jdsaengine; 07-29-2017 at 11:23 AM.
Hard to believe they will retool for a limited run of the c7. Maybe the c8 is coming.
Originally Posted by Larry/car
My thoughts exactly!
I think the retool is designed for many years to come and the C7 is just the start. Probably a good idea to start with an existing model for a few years instead of introducing the new factory with a new generational design.
07-28-2017, 08:40 AM
), then after I bought my first Vette (2008 Coupe) I went back and took the tour again to see the C6 in production. Now that I have a C7, looking forward to going back to see it again after it opens back up and tours are allowed again.
