Originally Posted by FortMorganAl (Post 1582783535)

:iagree: Since the C7 would be a big step down in hp from the Z06, the Z06 will command a premium when people realize this simple fact. On the other hand, the base C6 will decrease.

Originally Posted by Supersonic GS (Post 1582789646)

I too noticed Kerbecks discounts on new Vettes are substantially lower than they were prior to Jan 2. Glad I bought when I did in October!.

I don't believe we will see substantial discounts on the C6 when the C7 is introduced. Keep in mind the C7 will have a price increase and few if any will be discounted for the first year.

Originally Posted by Johnny_B_Good (Post 1582789035)

Of course the C6 is NOT going to increase in value….but then again a new ’13 C6 that I purchased back in October would cost me $3,500 more if I purchased it today. Some say it would cost $5,500 more if you factor in the loss of the 1.59 financing. Right now I’m enjoying my C6 and I don’t have any intention of acquiring a base C7 so resale value for me is not much of an issue.:cheers:

Originally Posted by laconiajack (Post 1582791645)

A great thread. Every contributor has given the subject considerable thought, and every last one has made valid points. This restores my faith in the average Corvette owner, who at times on this Forum has frankly not appeared too swift. :D
Corvette sales got hammered in the last four years because it is a toy, and apparently many who bought them were using their highly inflated home equity for financing leverage, which suddenly disappeared. The C6 Corvette especially the LS3, however was the high water mark in styling, value, and performance. Faults?, yes, but nothing that couldn't be corrected with aftermarket mods and/or knowledge imparted on the Corvette Forum, a phenomenal resource for enthusiasts. The C7? Well we are all now all speculating. However, I suspect it will fail for the same reason many other rather good cars have failed to sell well. At introduction the marketing types decide the company should introduce the new model with the smallest engine that will be available, and then "extend" the product life cycle of the car by introducing "improved", higher performance models with more horsepower. Problem is, if the initial model falls flat on it's face, as I suspect the C7 will, mostly due to a really stupid attempt to provide a uniform thread of styling throughout the product line, in this case everything from the Cadillac down through Buick, and into Chevrolet models, the same idea which gave birth to the GM chicklet on every GM car, even their European models, nobody will give a damn if later models have more horsepower. Problem is, GM styling is still very iffy, as it has been for the last fifty-five years, some good, some really bad. For instance, the Chevrolet Camaro is widely considered by many to be a rather ugly cartoon car. And now it seems they may "carry over" the hideous Camaro ass end to the the Vette, for the sake of "corporate uniformity", for for the sake of attracting younger buyers, whose idea of styling is a ricer with a big hood scoop and fart car exhausts. By the time they fix that double-ugly rear end on the Vette, and increase the horsepower to former levels, now enjoyed by the lowly Camaro, the Corvette may well have died due to GM marketing stupidity.

Originally Posted by laconiajack (Post 1582791645)

A great thread. Every contributor has given the subject considerable thought, and every last one has made valid points. This restores my faith in the average Corvette owner, who at times on this Forum has frankly not appeared too swift. :D
Corvette sales got hammered in the last four years because it is a toy, and apparently many who bought them were using their highly inflated home equity for financing leverage, which suddenly disappeared. The C6 Corvette especially the LS3, however was the high water mark in styling, value, and performance. Faults?, yes, but nothing that couldn't be corrected with aftermarket mods and/or knowledge imparted on the Corvette Forum, a phenomenal resource for enthusiasts. The C7? Well we are all now all speculating. However, I suspect it will fail for the same reason many other rather good cars have failed to sell well. At introduction the marketing types decide the company should introduce the new model with the smallest engine that will be available, and then "extend" the product life cycle of the car by introducing "improved", higher performance models with more horsepower. Problem is, if the initial model falls flat on it's face, as I suspect the C7 will, mostly due to a really stupid attempt to provide a uniform thread of styling throughout the product line, in this case everything from the Cadillac down through Buick, and into Chevrolet models, the same idea which gave birth to the GM chicklet on every GM car, even their European models, nobody will give a damn if later models have more horsepower. Problem is, GM styling is still very iffy, as it has been for the last fifty-five years, some good, some really bad. For instance, the Chevrolet Camaro is widely considered by many to be a rather ugly cartoon car. And now it seems they may "carry over" the hideous Camaro ass end to the the Vette, for the sake of "corporate uniformity", for for the sake of attracting younger buyers, whose idea of styling is a ricer with a big hood scoop and fart car exhausts. By the time they fix that double-ugly rear end on the Vette, and increase the horsepower to former levels, now enjoyed by the lowly Camaro, the Corvette may well have died due to GM marketing stupidity.

Originally Posted by C6Tim (Post 1582795104)

Prices on ALL C6's will continue to decline just like cars always do. If anyone thinks their C6, regardless of model is going to go up in value within the next 30+ years they are simply dreaming.

Originally Posted by Dre01SS (Post 1582795538)

Absolutely... It'll drop and that is a completely normal/expected market behavior. Not that there's anything wrong with the vehicle - I'm waiting on the right car/price to jump into a C6Z myself - but it'll no longer be the current model, etc...

Those saying the C7 will do poorly... the same talk happened at launch of the C6... yet it had the highest sales numbers of its run in 2006, bottomed out in 2010 and has been slowly recovering since. Of course the economy today isn't what it was back then, but it'll still do fairly well, regardless of the styling.

Originally Posted by RLSebring (Post 1582797382)

I don't know, If the C7 has an up to date stereo system I'll probably be in...

Originally Posted by StanNH (Post 1582783961)

Having just sold my 2009 vert, I can tell you that the market for the C6 is strong. NADA and KBB give different values, but most low mileage C6's are being sold for the upper retail range of pricing.

Given that this is the worst time of the year to sell a car like the Corvette, that's pretty impressive.

I have no idea whether or not the C7 will be a success for GM, but it's getting decidedly mixed reviews based on the pre-introduction renderings. Unless there's something dramatically different when the actual car is unveiled, I'm not convinced that the C6 will be seen as the less desirable option. It wouldn't surprise me to see C6 values actually increase.

Originally Posted by b4i4getit (Post 1582806885)

Stan what are you getting next since you just sold your vert ?

Originally Posted by evilmonkey (Post 1582793791)

Message aside, this giant block of text was a painful read wherein you referenced some forum members as "not appeared too swift".

Originally Posted by StanNH (Post 1582807327)

I did not want to even mention this, since I know I'll regret ever bringing it up, but ....

I just ordered a 2013 Porsche Boxster S with 6 speed manual and the 20" wheel and tire package. Silver with an all leather dark grey and light grey interior. Definitely not as fast as the C6, but still capable of sub 5 second 0 to 60 times. It should be fun and a blast to drive in the mountainous and twisty local roads. I really liked both my C6's, but figured it was time for a change. Give it a couple of years and I wouldn't be surprised if I trade it in for a C7 vert. :cheers: