Will the Mid Engine Vette Hurt the Used Market?

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Published 04/16/2017 at 14:46

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It is no secret a used Corvette is an outstanding deal. Super car performance and reliability for the price of a Honda CRV. IF there is a mid engined Vette and that’s the buying publics only option what do you think will happen to the used Vette prices?

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Kinja'd!!! "bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/16/2017 at 14:52, STARS: 2

depends on HOW they introduce the mid engine.

if it goes mid engine ONLY first year, then I can see old ones jumping UP in price.

if they keep the FR layout alongside the MR, then I see the prices dropping a bit.

Kinja'd!!! "My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
04/16/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 2

Look at Porsches and ferraris, it may hurt it short run but help long as people scramble for the last front engine vette.

Kinja'd!!! "JR1" (type35bugatti)
04/16/2017 at 15:04, STARS: 0

That’s what I think too

Kinja'd!!! "JR1" (type35bugatti)
04/16/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 0

I have a feeling the FR Vettes will go up a lot quicker than they otherwise would have

Kinja'd!!! "The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
04/16/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 0

But the Corvette is already front-mid engine.

Kinja'd!!! "gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
04/16/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 0

depends how high the mid engine is. If its 150k, then I don’t see the regular ones dropping, it will be a halo to a halo. . if its introduced to replace the z06 then you might have people trying to pass the FR to the MR.

Kinja'd!!! "Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
04/16/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 0

Whoever wrote that ad should take a moment to feel bad about themselves for writing LOW MILEAGE without saying what the mileage is.

It’s in one of the photos at least. (50k)

Kinja'd!!! "lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
04/16/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 1

Not any more than other generation changes. There are a lot of people out there who prefer the packaging advantages of front engines to the track day advantages of rear engines.

Kinja'd!!! "JR1" (type35bugatti)
04/16/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 0

For a Vette that is high mileage yes. Anything else the mileage is excellent.

Kinja'd!!! "Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
04/16/2017 at 18:16, STARS: 1

Mine had 270.000km... Corvettes are driven like regular cars by most people who own them... Only a few think they own a supercar that they keep in their garage lol

Kinja'd!!! "Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
04/16/2017 at 18:37, STARS: 1

Bah, I was unclear. I agree that the mileage is low. It’s dumb to mention a selling point in all caps and then neglect to say what it is. It’s sort of like saying, “Wow I just thought of a great idea!” and that being the entire content of your message.