C8 preorders - how many buyers will be willing to wait an extra x? months for their car because of the strike?

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
10/15/2019 at 15:54 • Filed to: None

How many will get impatient and just move on to something else?

How long would you wait?

I know a Model 3 owner who waited like 2 YEARS after he drove 4 hours and waited in line to put down his deposit on the first day.

As much fun as it might be to have the first one on your block, I can’t imagine that there’s any way that I’d ever be willing to wait months or a year to buy a car that I won’t even get to test drive before signing the papers. Same with ever paying over MSRP for a car. Nope, I’ll just wait - thanks.

The only exception would be if I had the means and connections to buy a limited production car that was all but guaranteed to increase in value (see: Ford GT, etc.). Don’t think I ever have to worry about finding myself in that situation - ha!

DISCUSSION (17)

Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 16:17

Well, way back when the Kurds were helping us win WWII, people waited 3-4 years for a new car.

I think the C8 will be more common than the C5-7 (combined) within the span of a year, at least in terms of how many are on the road at once. That’s good for GM, but bad for trying to be an early adopter and trying to stand out. Not worth the effort.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often
10/15/2019 at 16:20

Plenty will still try.

Can’t sell ‘em if they don’t make ‘em!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often
10/15/2019 at 16:25

If anything, there will probably be one on Turo soon enough. General Motors can’t gate-keep all of them.

Keep an eye on this space. We’ll have C8 Corvette driving impressions soon.

“Soon” is likely months away, and getting pushed back every day . March? April? Who knows at this point...?

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 16:26

Here’s a winning solution. Turn the Corvette program where you can go to Bowling Green and pick up your car to a deluxe program where you can go to the factory and literally help build it. Charge extra and put your name on the gold plaque. Turn hardship into opportunity.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chariotoflove
10/15/2019 at 16:29

Haha!

Kinja'd!!!

[just posting London’s words - not trying to cast aspersions]

For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 16:40

Where else are they going to find a mid-engine V8 for $70,000?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden
10/15/2019 at 16:42

Nowhere, but it’s not like buyers aren’t cross-shopping these with other cars.

How many will just end up buying a Raptor instead?

nermal > Chariotoflove
10/15/2019 at 16:42

They did that with the C7. You even got a matching hat & shirt!

https://www.chevycorvette.com/engine-build-experience

nermal > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 16:44

No sales will be lost by a few month delay. The old farts that buy Corvettes don’t have anything better to do, so they can wait.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal
10/15/2019 at 16:47

He meant more than just the engine! =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nermal
10/15/2019 at 16:48

You might be right, but some people with money to burn and the itch for a new car just can’t wait very long.

Chariotoflove > nermal
10/15/2019 at 16:53

Yes, but this would be the full immersion experience where you particip[ate in assembly too . And instead of a supervising tech, you get a computer generated assistant in the shape of Mary Barra wearing a bikini and coaching you through each step.

vondon302 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 16:56

There still doing road tests so there’s that. I’ve lost count on how many I’ve seen 10 12? Saw a baby blue one just this morning.

Kinja'd!!!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vondon302
10/15/2019 at 17:13

That’s Long Beach Red? Almost looks purple.

Smart to get as many miles in as possible to catch any problems before it goes into full production.

vondon302 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
10/15/2019 at 18:21

I called it burgundy. Not a fan. It looks better in light colors even white.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vondon302
10/15/2019 at 18:43

Yeah, I’m with you- I think it’s best in white.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > vondon302
10/16/2019 at 14:28

I saw a baby blue Monday night!