MidEngineCorvetteForum said:There were 1,382 Corvettes sales in October, 2018, roughly the same as last October, but total new Corvettes sales this year for the first ten months, were 16,263 compared to 20,236 last year, a 20% decline from one year ago.*
IF sales this November and December were to continue as the same rate October sales, which is highly debate-able due to winter setting in in many parts of the country, there would be a total of 19,027 new Corvette sales this year. More than likely however due to weather, there would be a further decline in sales the next two \months, so perhaps around 18,250 total C7 sales this entire year.
A couple of notes:
1) When comparable annual sales projections were done just two months ago, it was projected that annual 2018 Corvette sales would be approximately 20,500 units this entire year.
2)* These October 2018 sales numbers appeared in GM Inside Line, but were/are not officially and separately confirmed by General Motors. As they are detailed for every model within GM’s lineup at the link, it does not look like they were arbitrarily just made up. However, since GM sales numbers are no longer being publicly shared except at the end of each quarter, my guess is these number were “bootlegged” from within GM.
https://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/...-sales-290495/
3) Compare this 2018 projected 18,250 total C7 sales with actual 25,029 new Corvette sales just last year. (Source=General Motors as reported in CorvetteBlogger). This further compares to 29,995 new Corvette sales for 2016 (again thanks to our friends at CorvetteBlogger).
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2018/...orvette-sales/
For those who are thinking that such progressive, sharp, annual C7 sales declines point to a reduced percentage chance that C7 FE sales would continue next year, these numbers support your thesis.
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... if your reply is in response to "what can motivate me" ...The only issue I see is if you wait too long you may have to compromise on your option list. I bought now because the price and the car were right. If it ends up being a couple thousand cheaper in 8 months, oh well, it is what it is. Doesn't change my life and I now have all winter to dream and shop for mods.
Respect for the buyer is paramount!... if your reply is in response to "what can motivate me" ...
There's no option compromise as the car is already on the lot - the risk is that someone else buys it.
So one has to go into it knowing just that ... which might be likely what you are stating ...
where you may have to compromise options or add options going to a "plan B" car on the lot.
That's actually why we went for a fully loaded Corvette as the lesser expensive would sell more quickly
in the depressed market (saw this happen between two dealerships in Calgary where one had 1LT and 1LZ driving off the lot and the other struggled to sell their 3LT & 2/3LZs)
A few may know that my wife's and my purchases resemble a few of your remarks …MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! Don't get attached to a vehicle until you actually own it! It's hard not to do when it comes to a Vette...but you have to give yourself the best shot at the best deal, and you cannot cloud your judgement with excitement
It sounds like you vette owners in the west have it down pat in buying a C7. I have been interested in buying a C7 for next spring and have visited 5 dealers to see what deal I could get on C7 with around $10,000 of options on a Stingray coupe. Three stated $ 84,000 range taxes included, one after negotiation came down to $ 82,600, the last one came down to $82,000. Since you gentlemen have had experience buying wondering what you think of this last offer? I realize I need to order sometime in December in order to get the C 7 by May 2019. Thanks.
Very true, but easier said than done if that Vette is reaching out to you, calling your name as you are walking around it.
I find it better when referring individuals with a specific vehicle in mind. An across the board flat rate deal never has me sold as there’s always a negotiation. It’s like Costco membership getting you $1k off a Ford - no big deal. I do like things that stack up a discount though. The best thing I’ve found to sweeten any deal is the Scotia GM Visa Credit Card as I have already used $10k in benefits on three vehicles. Say hello to Mike for me please ... (Spence)I'm going to suggest to my friend, the General Sales Manager at Northgate gm that he look into offering "insider deals" to members of this forum. My thoughts are they could take smaller margins for extra volume. Win/Win!