BandDirector

…so my PLAN is to order a ‘24 1LT when my allocation comes up late next near. I was reading an article this morning that mentions Toyota has a practice of dropping their base models in lean times in favor of keeping the more profitable upscale models providing more profit instead of just raising prices across the board to keep base models…

Thoughts on if Chevy might do this for ‘24 and get rid of the 1LT option, or wouldn’t they want to keep a “poor man’s” Corvette in the line-up? I’m expecting a price increase, but until I read that article this morning, it hadn’t crossed my mind yet that a 1LT might not be offered due to inflation, etc…

RKCRLR

I highly doubt Chevy would drop the 1LT option but I think car manufacturers are going to have to do something to remain profitable. Things are not going the way they planned...
It is interesting that the 1LT isn't available on C8s exported out of North America.

Amoreloba

1LX/2LX/3LX is a scheme across the entire brand for decades. To that end, very few C8’s sold are low / 0 option 1LT cars. The rest of the optioned cars effectively subsidize any hypothetical “loss” of the “poor man’s” cars. Your 1LT is safe, though it will be more expensive as time goes on likely without any meaningful improvements for the cost.

Rapid Z

Highly doubtful.

Greg00Coupe

15% of 22 models were 1lt.

Vetteman Jack

I doubt the 1LT package will go away. Chevy sells every C8 they can make, whether it be 1LT/2LT/3LT. And enough people want the low option model to keep it in poduction.

STINGmole

"poor man's Corvette" lol. As of that exists!

I think the 1LT is the frugal man's option. I ended up wasting any savings on other options anyway.

I think it's more likely that GM will increase profits by pushing the Z51 more. It's more difficult to get a non-Z51 right now than it is a 1LT.

lion shf

I’ll admit I’d have to go coupe if forced to 2LT, and my head hits the ceiling bar in the coupe, so that $7k would end the dream.

combatninja

If $7,000 determines whether or not you can buy the car, you shouldn't be buying the car. They've already gone up by about, what, $5K already since launch? The C8 has been very well received by buyers and press alike. There is nothing that compares to it in the $65-85K space in the market. Expect prices to rise accordingly. I'd also argue that with computer chips being one of the industry's lingering constraints, 1LT cars are desirable for them to make since they allow the production line to run with less net consumption of precious chips.

papillion

As long as the Z51 RPO is mandated, this alone will restrict most 1 LT orders. If a buyer wants an entry level trim, they're not likely to want six grand in suspension performance.

Bird67

I have seen this same sentiment repeated here each time C8 price increases were anticipated. Not one post on this thread said anything to generate that comment.

lion shf

honestly it’s about value. I’ll just write a check when it’s go time. My 1LT htc build is 82k or so. The Rick doesn’t write $90k checks. At $90k I’m buying a 2019 911T CPO or 4.0 Boxster and that’s not happening cause the Rick doesn’t write 90k checks

lion shf

im 1LT z51 mag with htc I’ll add AWE touring cat back and aftermarket wheels, lowering springs small ducktail spoiler and wrap

lion shf

Yeah we good. Retired 4 years ago, at 55

BandDirector

…getting tired of hearing it myself too…I’m finally getting to the point where I realize these type of posts are just gonna happen here and ignore it…only I know what my financial situation is, and it had nothing to do with my question…

rkrupka

I agree - but my larger concern with the C8 price comes from the possibility they will raise the base price significantly. Prices for all cars are rising rather quickly as of late and some arte rising quite a lot ....the C8 base pricing seems to be a good candidate.
Hope I am wrong ....

lion shf

Yeah for me if my build exceeds 85k, I’m looking pre owned 911s and 718s in the 50s to low 70s. In 18-19 Porsche made 4 cylinder 718 GTS cars. These are universally loathed by pca boys but open top 365 tunable hp at 3000lbs sounds just about right to me. I just wanted the joy of handing a dealer my build sheet just once before I die, but I’m cool if it doesn’t happen

combatninja

Dude literally conveyed that exact sentiment two posts above. He claimed that if the car were $7K more, it would "end the dream". I stand by my statement.

Further, for the price-sensitive OP who claims that at $90K, he'd be looking at a CPO 911 or Boxster GTS 4.0. Two things: you're into a very low option base 911 Carrera at that price point. Not in the same performance league as the Corvette. You're not getting an allocation for a GTS 4.0 but let's say you do for the sake of argument (let's also assume you are getting it at MSRP) Again, you are in a ZERO option car for your $92K and it is still not in the same performance universe. I understand that those cars are desirable for sure (heck I have owned both) but the Corvette still owns the sub-$85K sports car segment. Nothing cheaper is even a serious contender.

lion shf

Don’t make me argue about how magical a 911T is cause I will. And while we’re chatting, I don’t think a sports car should have lane assist and smart cruise control. I PREFER the minimalist interior. Although it’s already a fatty, I’d like to NOT add more weight. I daily drove a base Miata for 7 years, 4 in Chicago. I like KISS in my sports cars. As for money, I got lots, it has nothing to do with my finances
also, this will be my only car, driven all winter, street parked in cities, the less is costs the less I’ll worry about it getting f Ed with

4thC4at60

Have owned 1s, 2s, and 3s --- retired the first time at 43..... was offered a job I couldn't refuse (international magazine editor in Europe), retired the second time at 50 - wrote checks for my last five cars: Vette, Vette, Ferrari, Porsche, Vette... NEENER NEENER