Which of these things would encourage you to purchase a new Corvette?

[Rob]

Let's hear your comments:

[Mac]

Hmmm, multiple choice poll... what will I pick?

Although the C6 is very reasonably priced within it's class, it's still one of the most expensive models produced by Chevrolet. So price is a consideration...

I know I'm old fashioned but in the during the Horsepower Wars in the 60s, most cars were available with a variety of engines to suit your fancy. While that's likely inconvenient from a manufacturing point of view, it was a buyer's dream and the aftermarket certainly seems to indicate it was popular then... so why not now?

-Mac

[smook]

I would NOT buy another C6.
I did buy a C6 2005 coupe. (crank-pulley issue). Then traded it in on a C6 2005 'vert. (numerous issues, soft-paint, transmission, first-gear problem, battery problem, etc. etc.)

There is nothing that would make me interested in buying another C6. No wait. I know. It would have to be that I couldn't find another C5 or earlier vette to buy.

Very disappointed in 2005 car's electrical, paint and transmission issues.
-Bill.:mad

Been there done that!
Maybe the 2006's will be better.

Didn't vote. No option matched.

[ART100]

The Corvette is a great value for the money,when you add the greed of the dealers it's not that attractive. I bought my first Corvette in 1959 and have had over 40 since then. When the dealers take advantage of customers with loyalty they will be the losers in long run. GM should take steps preventing dealers from adding premiums of $5-$10000. At these prices I now own a Viper

[koolaid117]

Rob, you forgot to add the choice of "a job that pays you twice what you make now" because that's the only way I could afford one!!:L

[Dakota kid]

Rob, you forgot to add the choice of "a job that pays you twice what you make now" because that's the only way I could afford one!!:L

I need Mo Money!!!!!!!!!!! :L

[Tuna]

I'm still waiting on my C6. Build week is next week. I probably will not see it until next year. :(

After 14 years of owning my 92 while my wife has owned 4 different Vettes, I decided it was time for Tuna to get a new Vette. The real kicker in my decision was the introduction of the 6-Auto with paddle shifters. That was what sealed the deal for me. My dealer is cutting me a break on the price also.

[mqqn]

Hi Rob -

The Z06 is actually really well-priced considering the level of performance.

That is sounding almost cliche' nowadays - everyone is saying it.

However, since many dealers are asking for "market adjustments" at this point in time, the price paid now could well be in the 80's.

When the market stabilizes, then I will consider it.

The C6 standard car is simply not enough of an improvement (IMO) as to encourage me to upgrade from my Z06. The C6's are very nice cars (aren't all Corvettes very nice cars?), but more of an enhancement to the C5 car - again - IMO.

best regards -

mqqn

[Erik S. Klein]

I'd love to see them able to tweak fuel economy and performance. I'm still amazed that the car gets what it does on a high-displacement V8, though.

I suspect that if/when they add some more valves or displacement on demand. . .

I'm torn between engine options and safety/economy.

I guess I'll vote engines! :)

[Grizzly]

I picked more flexible options with an eye towards keeping the price down. I really don't need power operated steering column and dual climate control in an area that's only a few feet across. I would be curious just what the price would be for a coupe with the best suspension setup offered, HUD, manual AC, power steering, brakes and mirrors. Also how much lighter!

One of the reasons the C3+ cars will never achieve the status of the 1,2,3 cars is that it will be increasingly difficult just to keep them running when all the electonics start to go haywire. If I could buy a "stripper" I would. My C4 is bad enough, next stop will be a C3.

Every time I look at that absolutely barren engine compartment in my 67 I thank God how lucky we are.

[wwr]

The Corvette is a great value for the money,when you add the greed of the dealers it's not that attractive. I bought my first Corvette in 1959 and have had over 40 since then. When the dealers take advantage of customers with loyalty they will be the losers in long run. GM should take steps preventing dealers from adding premiums of $5-$10000. At these prices I now own a Viper

These dealers are just "that" close to anti trust violations. Almost all dealers add the same thing to the sticker as if they planned it.

As GM is going in 5 years thier might not be any Corvette to sell.

wwr

[Mac]

I noticed a couple of people were having a hard time picking an option to vote for... too bad because you can vote for more than one option... but once you've hit the "vote" button, you're done.

-Mac

[chuckhinva]

Sugar Mama

[Rob]

It's interesting to see that the top rated option is a price reduction.

Considering that the Corvette is cheap for what you get in comparison to the competition which costs thousands more, AND most of like the slight edge in exclusivity that the Corvette has over the likes of Mustangs, Dodge Chargers, etc....I find it ironic that people want the Corvette to be cheaper.

Two lessons to keep in mind here folks:

1. You get what you pay for. If you buy cheap, you're going to get a cheap piece of....

2. Cheap = increased numbers. Do you really want to see a Corvette around every single street corner like you see a Ford Mustang? Personally, I don't. I really don't care if the price of the Corvette goes up. Just because I can't afford to own one right now, doesn't mean I want GM to drop the price and build more so that every Tom, Dick and Harry can be driving them around every single street corner I pass by.

My reaction to seeing a Ford Mustang: meh....whoop-tee-doo

My reaction to seeing a Corvette: mmmmmmmmm.....nice!

I want that reaction to continue everytime I see a Corvette on the road.

[sothpaw]

One of the reasons the C3+ cars will never achieve the status of the 1,2,3 cars is that it will be increasingly difficult just to keep them running when all the electonics start to go haywire. If I could buy a "stripper" I would. My C4 is bad enough, next stop will be a C3.

Every time I look at that absolutely barren engine compartment in my 67 I thank God how lucky we are.

He has a really good point. I bet this corvette will be my last since I can't afford them new and, as with all cars now, the electronics & complexity is too high to maintain when you have to pay for service (not do it yourself).

There is a trend toward requiring special tools (Kent-Moore) just to work on the car. This is GM's strategy to put the independent's out of business, yet their own dealers are incompetent to do the service even with the right tools.

I think it is for want of a $20 Kent-Moore tool that my mechanic didn't have/use that has cost me an engine & $ thousands.

I would vote for ultra-high quality, Rob, but it's not in the list.

[avacorvette]

I realize if you sell a cheap Vette than it may be less than an icon. But!
The Mazda Miata is doing very well racing, selling (chick car) and is getting to be an icon...

[grapeknutz]

I remember the days when you could order a car with a big honking motor and nothing else on the mandatory list to have that setup, the road runner come to mind.
This crap of having a "package" to have an optional engine is nothing less than milking the customer out of more money. IMHO. ( off soap box )

[Moval49er]

I like the special packages - 2003 50th was beautiful, as is the '04 z16, the ZR1 and the Grand Sports.

I alomost voted for more colors, though - white C6 Z06, specifically - with an aggressively tuned six-speed paddle!:D

[IH2LOSE]

Well there are only 2 things from stopping me from purchasing a new vette (actually the Z06)
1- a place to park it
2- how to pay for it.

That being said its my problem i dont have the money not GMs I think the car is priced properly so a price reduction is not whats needed,I hope the folks voting that way are just not voting because if the car was 30,000.00 then they could afford to purchase it. i would hope the folks voting a price reduction is because they feel its over priced in its class.(this is something I strongly disagree with)

You know not to sound rude but years ago I use to go to a club with a cover charge and folks would complain the cover charge was too much and they should lower it so every one could afford to get into the club. me i was estatic there was a high cover charge because it kept all of the riff raff out.

Again me I think they have it priced right not every one will be able to afford one.

those that can afford it are in for a treat

those that cant will then throw stones at it and give it the sour grapes.

I cant wait to get a new Z06 I just have to figure out how to pay for it and where to park it.

[Dakota kid]

Well there are only 2 things from stopping me from purchasing a new vette (actually the Z06)
1- a place to park it
2- how to pay for it.

That being said its my problem i dont have the money not GMs I think the car is priced properly so a price reduction is not whats needed,I hope the folks voting that way are just not voting because if the car was 30,000.00 then they could afford to purchase it. i would hope the folks voting a price reduction is because they feel its over priced in its class.(this is something I strongly disagree with)



I agree with every thing you said.

I need money and a place to park itm and I think it priced right.

[Dakota kid]

It looks like the Corvette will be made in China, if this poll is every used by GM.

This poll will close on 01-10-06 at 04:07 PM

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[BruceBed]

I think the price is right. Corvette's have always been a step ahead of the price curve of a regular automobile. However, they are excellent value. Let's face it , if everyone could have one , would you really want it? I don't one because I'm not inspired. I think they are great technological vehicles. The thing is they are like all new cars, homogonized. You can't order them the way you want. Package this or package that. I would rather have a classic vette anyday. Sorry C6 folks, that's my .02

[zee06corvette]

The C6 Z06 is a nasty Corvette, but the price seems to have taken a rather large jump, 15K over the price of my 04' plus the 5 - 7k "Market Adjustment" greedy dealers asking. Guess I will wait a few years to get one when the price drops to a more reasonable level. Until then, my wife and I will enjoy our Z16 & 89 Z51 autocross car.

[mqqn]

It's interesting to see that the top rated option is a price reduction.

Considering that the Corvette is cheap for what you get in comparison to the competition which costs thousands more, AND most of like the slight edge in exclusivity that the Corvette has over the likes of Mustangs, Dodge Chargers, etc....I find it ironic that people want the Corvette to be cheaper.

Two lessons to keep in mind here folks:

1. You get what you pay for. If you buy cheap, you're going to get a cheap piece of....

2. Cheap = increased numbers. Do you really want to see a Corvette around every single street corner like you see a Ford Mustang? Personally, I don't. I really don't care if the price of the Corvette goes up. Just because I can't afford to own one right now, doesn't mean I want GM to drop the price and build more so that every Tom, Dick and Harry can be driving them around every single street corner I pass by.

My reaction to seeing a Ford Mustang: meh....whoop-tee-doo

My reaction to seeing a Corvette: mmmmmmmmm.....nice!

I want that reaction to continue everytime I see a Corvette on the road.

Hi Rob -

I understand your thinking here. I did not vote for a "cheaper" vette, but rather a less expensive one. The distinction is pure - do not sacrifice quality.

My reason for voting financially was primarily becuase that was the best choice from those presented.

Engine options? Nah. LS7 is plenty good 'nuff.

Suspension options? Nah. Standard, Z51, Magnetic ride, active handling....what more would there be? coils overs? Nah....

Flexibility in options? Nah. What's an option? Order it fully loaded or not at all. I think there is a good assortment as is.

Colors? Hmmm.....Nah. They have it covered. I wish they had torch Red, but not a biggie - I'd probably go for blue or black anyway.

Limited production, special packages? Nah. The special packages usually involve some gaudy graphics or the like - no thanks. Limited production just means dealer markups and speculators ruining it for the enthusiast. Nah.

I really do not care if every one else has a ette - in fact, that would elminate the corvette tax, and everyone would carry our tires, know how to service (lift) one, etc. As long as I have mine. I don't care about exclusivity. I would not have a chevy if that were a concern - I am looking for value in an american made sports car. I have always been a power monger, and like to drive something exciting.

Finally, I likely was not clear in my prior post, but it is the dealer markups that I want to subside to make the car less expensive. $65k = very reasonable. $65k + $15k dealer tax = not reasonable IMO.

I'll just bide my time and do a little C5 gas-pedal dance until the Z06 loses some of it's "exclusivity".

Best Regards -

mqqn

[Full Bull]

Rob, frankly, I'm surprised that you're surprised by the results of this survey. You asked, "Which of these things would encourage you to purchase a new Corvette?" I think it would have been amazing if the majority of forum members had not overwhelmingly made "price reduction" their first choice. Given the other choices you offered, and with the vast majority of forum members appearing to be of middle class means, it's all but a given that price reduction would be the most likely action to "encourage me to purchase a new corvette." I would guess that many/most forum members (to include me) either flat out can't afford the cost of a new corvette, or, at least, have to put their money to better use elsewhere due to family commitments. In choosing "price reduction," I'm neither looking for nor advocating a cheaper vette...just a lower cost one. Perhaps, as has been suggested, Chevrolet should offer a more basic model ... without all the bells and whistles ... with the purchase price adjusted accordingly. (But, of course, not low enough that the "riff-raff" could own one! :-))