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Forum: C8 Corvettes for Sale
Yesterday, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Buy a new one. Owner's selling used ones are...

Buy a new one. Owner's selling used ones are delusional. MM has a ton of Torch Red ones in stock or coming in at big discounts.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-22-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I saw this over the weekend as well. I purchased...

I saw this over the weekend as well. I purchased my 2007 from Les Stanford and had a great experience so I will probably consider them again for a C8. I am curious as to how this pricing will...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-16-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,138
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I am also going to be seeking a 1LT Z51 car. I...

I am also going to be seeking a 1LT Z51 car. I plan on trying to find something in stock and taking advantage of a nice discount from one of the larger Corvette dealers. I do like the looks of the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-06-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By gearheaddroppings

If the current market for used Stingrays is any...

If the current market for used Stingrays is any sign for the used Z06 market, its going to be awhile before they come down. That doesn't mean dealers won't start discounting them more...but current...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-04-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,200
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Yes, Here are a couple of dealerships to...

Yes,

Here are a couple of dealerships to start with:
https://www.corvetteking.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette
https://www.matickchevy.com/new-vehicles/corvette/...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,200
Posted By gearheaddroppings

With what they have in stock, I am betting you...

With what they have in stock, I am betting you can get a similar deal on other ones. Our local dealerships have discounts across their entire Stingray inventories.

This is only the beginning...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,200
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,171
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I have tons of friends who work for GM. When it...

I have tons of friends who work for GM. When it comes to discounts, employee discounts are much harder to come by these days, but GMS is pretty easy.

When I bought my C6 in 2007, I am pretty...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,171
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Wait until GMS and employee discounts are allowed...

Wait until GMS and employee discounts are allowed on the C8 (rumors are very soon from a friend). Here in Detroit, the prices are going to plummet. There are just too many of these cars on the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,171
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Because the car is probably worth $12-15k below...

Because the car is probably worth $12-15k below MSRP and the dealer needs to make some money on the sale.

I recently saw where a guy entered the VIN a brand new $95k 2024 Ford F150 Lightning into...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,171
Posted By gearheaddroppings

There are discounts across the board here in...

There are discounts across the board here in Detroit. Les Stanford and others are starting at $3k below MSRP.

Used sellers are still delusional.....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-29-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,550
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I'm in the market for a 2024 coupe. Local...

I'm in the market for a 2024 coupe. Local dealerships here in Detroit are advertising $3k+ off on in stock Stingrays...some even invoice which is closer to 5k+ depending on 1LT, 2LT or 3LT. The lots...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-20-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,678
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Looking to daily drive a new C8 someday...

Looking to daily drive a new C8 someday soon....even with snow tires (if they can be had for a C8).

I rarely drove my last newer Corvette, a C6, and spent more time rubbing it with a diaper.
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-12-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,104
Posted By gearheaddroppings

He and TJ are on the "front lines" of C8...

He and TJ are on the "front lines" of C8 modifications. I'm 52 and I think these guys are great...and so do the aftermarket companies like Magnaflow who is using TJ's car to design new exhausts.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-21-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,309
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I really like Schmee's review.

I really like Schmee's review.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-13-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,925
Posted By gearheaddroppings

This is nothing. I've lived in Michigan my whole...

This is nothing. I've lived in Michigan my whole life. Half the daily drivers in the 1970's were high powered muscle cars all with limited slip differentials and manual transmissions. We slapped...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-31-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,414
Posted By gearheaddroppings

I love the f430 and have been researching...

I love the f430 and have been researching ownership on one. Timing chains over timing belts like the 360 make it a much affordable car to drive. They aren't without their problems however with...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-14-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 18,603
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Some more from the freeway as one passed me...

Some more from the freeway as one passed me today.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-img_4615_9c03621f420137d9c9c3f0a18bd5ad662abe49f0.jpg
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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-18-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Battery is old (2011), but supplies plenty of...

Battery is old (2011), but supplies plenty of power. Will check it further.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-18-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By gearheaddroppings

1970 Strange Electrical/Ignition Issue

I have never had any electrical issues with my 1970 Corvette in 25 years of ownership, but something has appeared over the past couple of weeks.

The issue:

1. Enter car, all electrical is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By gearheaddroppings

My 2007 has 12k miles on it and I am still on the...

My 2007 has 12k miles on it and I am still on the original everything including the battery. The fluids all look pretty much brand new. It gets stored in winter and driven a bit each week the other...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-13-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,518
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Well.......I saw the car at the I-94/Gratiot...

Well.......I saw the car at the I-94/Gratiot interchange in the city of DETROIT (not the Roseville exist). I noticed it was had a manufacturer plate as well as the protrusions next to the exhaust.
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-12-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,518
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Because I thought it might have some relevance to...

Because I thought it might have some relevance to the C8. Many GM cars are running around here in Detroit with next generation powertrains, etc. Now that the question has been answered, the thread...
Forum: Other Cars
04-12-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,470
Posted By gearheaddroppings

The Demon is one badass ride. I watched the...

The Demon is one badass ride. I watched the reveal yesterday. I would love one of these things.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-12-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,518
Posted By gearheaddroppings

Images of a manufacturer C7 I saw last night - Detroit

While driving home last night from work on I-94 just outside of Detroit, I passed this C7 with a manufacturer plate. I noticed two small "connectors" on either side of the exhaust system.

Any...
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