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GolfLivesMatter

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I see the numerous showings of the new mid-engine Corvette, but not a single full-blown road test. Further, it appears no road test evaluations are allowed by the major magazines until October 16th. Is seems weird for a car that has completely changed. Anyway, here's a video on the new Vette on a racetrack by Road & Track whereby the driver can only talk about the "sound".

 
A lot of cars go through the same thing actually. Like when Porsche tested a new model around the Nürburgring but wouldn't release the time. It's all a tactic against competitors.
 
cbaker2882 said:
A lot of cars go through the same thing actually. Like when Porsche tested a new model around the Nürburgring but wouldn't release the time. It's all a tactic against competitors.
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You're probably right, but what competitor is there for a $70k Supercar?
 
I'm not a vette guy, but the C7 and the C8 really tickle my fancy.
 
cbaker2882 said:
the new GT500 I guess. Their competitor will always be Ford.
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Maybe, but I don't see those two cars as competitors. The Mustang is still the same design, and not in the same league as the Lambo-looking Vette.
 
shame they aren't making a corvette anymore.
 
cbaker2882 said:
the new GT500 I guess. Their competitor will always be Ford.
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GolfLivesMatter said:
Maybe, but I don't see those two cars as competitors. The Mustang is still the same design, and not in the same league as the Lambo-looking Vette.
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I agree with GLM. The GT would be more the style of the Corvette now, but then price point makes it not even close.
 
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GolfLivesMatter said:
Maybe, but I don't see those two cars as competitors. The Mustang is still the same design, and not in the same league as the Lambo-looking Vette.
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760hp starting at $70k doesn't compete for the same market share as this?
 
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OGputtnfool said:
I agree with GLM. The GT would be more the style of the Corvette now, but then price point makes it not even close.
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Price drives the competition in the car market. People buying exotic super cars aren't all of a sudden going to buy a $58k vette because it now looks similar. Whether they like it or not, the competition to this vette are the higher end American muscle/sports cars. It's not on the same level or market that the Ford GT is.
 
cbaker2882 said:
Price drives the competition in the car market. People buying exotic super cars aren't all of a sudden going to buy a $58k vette because it now looks similar. Whether they like it or not, the competition to this vette are the higher end American muscle/sports cars. It's not on the same level or market that the Ford GT is.
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I hear ya. I supposed those paying exorbitant prices for cars that'll see plenty of taillight from the 'vette feel much like those with $40-50k "muscle cars" do when they see the taillights of my $10k 20 year old Cobra.
 
GolfLivesMatter said:
You're probably right, but what competitor is there for a $70k Supercar?
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So here is my problem with the car industry. So they are saying it is a $70K Supercar, and forgive me if I'm wrong on this, but is it really a $70k supercar? So you go out to the Chevy dealership and say: "I want the new Corvette". You walk up to the line of Corvette's they have on the lot and the first one you see has a sticker price of $70k...You open the door and it is outfitted with the bare minimum. Now you move on to the next one and you now have a bit more options but you are now looking at $80k. You eventually get to the model you want with all the options or in some case "modest" options but you are now looking at $100k+. But hey, this was supposed to be the $70K supercar.

Like I said this may not be the case with the Corvette as it is a car that I have only looked at the pictures and never looked at the price. Your comment just reminded me of how much this situation bugs me and I guess I just needed to vent about it.
 
maxw72 said:
So here is my problem with the car industry. So they are saying it is a $70K Supercar, and forgive me if I'm wrong on this, but is it really a $70k supercar? So you go out to the Chevy dealership and say: "I want the new Corvette". You walk up to the line of Corvette's they have on the lot and the first one you see has a sticker price of $70k...You open the door and it is outfitted with the bare minimum. Now you move on to the next one and you now have a bit more options but you are now looking at $80k. You eventually get to the model you want with all the options or in some case "modest" options but you are now looking at $100k+. But hey, this was supposed to be the $70K supercar.

Like I said this may not be the case with the Corvette as it is a car that I have only looked at the pictures and never looked at the price. Your comment just reminded me of how much this situation bugs me and I guess I just needed to vent about it.
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"It shouldn't be hard to option a C8 well past the $80,000 mark. For example, 3LT with the Z51 package, Magnetic Ride, the front-axle lift costs $80,335" - Road & Track. However, $80k will buy a sub 3 second 0-60 car that can hit 194 mph. There are few supercars that can match that performance for 3X or more the cost.

The Mustang GT500 is interesting but folks I know aren't interested because the market is flooded with $30-45k base/GT models. I wish Ford would put out a separate GT500 that is uniquely distinguishable from the lower line. According to Motor1.com "2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Priced Below $74K, Can Surpass $100K". The GT500 will be an instant collector car and I bet both the Corvette and GT500 will carry a $15-25k markup for the 1st year.
 
I’m 41. So I guess that means I have to buy one.
 
GolfLivesMatter said:
"It shouldn't be hard to option a C8 well past the $80,000 mark. For example, 3LT with the Z51 package, Magnetic Ride, the front-axle lift costs $80,335" - Road & Track. However, $80k will buy a sub 3 second 0-60 car that can hit 194 mph. There are few supercars that can match that performance for 3X or more the cost.

The Mustang GT500 is interesting but folks I know aren't interested because the market is flooded with $30-45k base/GT models. I wish Ford would put out a separate GT500 that is uniquely distinguishable from the lower line. According to Motor1.com "2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Priced Below $74K, Can Surpass $100K". The GT500 will be an instant collector car and I bet both the Corvette and GT500 will carry a $15-25k markup for the 1st year.
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I really need a 3 second car when i’m sitting in this: :LOL:

 
We could argue all day whether this is actually a Corvette or not, but either way it's a helluva car for under 100k. If I was in the market for a 2 seater this would be the top of the list.
 
GolfLivesMatter said:
"It shouldn't be hard to option a C8 well past the $80,000 mark. For example, 3LT with the Z51 package, Magnetic Ride, the front-axle lift costs $80,335" - Road & Track. However, $80k will buy a sub 3 second 0-60 car that can hit 194 mph. There are few supercars that can match that performance for 3X or more the cost.

The Mustang GT500 is interesting but folks I know aren't interested because the market is flooded with $30-45k base/GT models. I wish Ford would put out a separate GT500 that is uniquely distinguishable from the lower line. According to Motor1.com "2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Priced Below $74K, Can Surpass $100K". The GT500 will be an instant collector car and I bet both the Corvette and GT500 will carry a $15-25k markup for the 1st year.
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I would say one of my hobbies is cars and it used to be an even bigger hobby for me than golf so I guess it shouldn't be something that frustrates me and I should understand. So to bring it down to a more manageable price range for me when I bought my STi my wife could not understand how I could pay $40K for a car that had the bare minimum as far as interior features go. Where I could have dropped $40K on an Audi and had a ton more features. I guess that is something us performance car guys go for.

I 100% agree with you that Ford needs to figure something out with the GT500. I agree they lose a lot of business based off the idea that someone could go drop the $40K on a Mustang and a lot of people wouldn't be able to differentiate the typical rent-a-car Mustang from the GT500 if you stripped the badging off. Give it something more. Give it more aggressive body lines to make the extra cost actually show.
 
I saw a picture of the 2020 convertable. It looks so awesome. I will probably never have one but it is very cool.
 
ArmyGolf said:
We could argue all day whether this is actually a Corvette or not, but either way it's a helluva car for under 100k. If I was in the market for a 2 seater this would be the top of the list.
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Actually considering it but looking at the Supra and how much modifications can be done to it at an even cheaper price point I am leaning in that direction I think.


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One of my students works at the local Chevrolet/GMC dealership. He drove one Monday. Said it's awesome. Completely different from the front engine Corvette. Said it feels like a race car.
 
I really like the look of the 2020 Convertible, way outside my pay grade but still buying lottery tickets....gotta daydream ?
 
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