Who Is Buying the C8?

[JCWP]

Interesting. Talks too much: get to the facts - LOL!!

 

[Rruuff Day]

Interesting. Talks too much: get to the facts - LOL!!

Yes. It is interesting. A lot of millennials I expect barely knew what a Corvette was (let alone the attraction and the history) before the C8 hit the news. For most of us, we got our affairs in order, kid's through university, houses paid for and in a comfortable position before we laid out a hundred grand or more on a long wanted sports car. And I would expect that most of us old timers already have their retirement funds in place, a healthy bank account, and paid cash for their cars.... (I said most of us, not all). What will be more interesting, given the economic downturn that will be hanging over the country for a long time to come, is how many of the 30/40 year olds will be able to keep paying for their cars at the expense of retirement saving, mortgage payments, supporting their families, etc. Not to be a downer but $hit happens and living close to the bone right now is likely not a good thing. I do hope I am wrong and no one has to regret their purchases.

 

[JCWP]

Yes. It is interesting. A lot of millennials I expect barely knew what a Corvette was (let alone the attraction and the history) before the C8 hit the news. For most of us, we got our affairs in order, kid's through university, houses paid for and in a comfortable position before we laid out a hundred grand or more on a long wanted sports car. And I would expect that most of us old timers already have their retirement funds in place, a healthy bank account, and paid cash for their cars.... (I said most of us, not all). What will be more interesting, given the economic downturn that will be hanging over the country for a long time to come, is how many of the 30/40 year olds will be able to keep paying for their cars at the expense of retirement saving, mortgage payments, supporting their families, etc. Not to be a downer but $hit happens and living close to the bone right now is likely not a good thing. I do hope I am wrong and no one has to regret their purchases.

Glad to say, I fit your your description of being financially secure. I know that I would never spend a $100K on a car unless: all the those financials goals were met and house paid for and I had a $100K that I could spend without thinking about it; but, a lot of people, or should I say, most people do not think like me. Not saying my hand would not tremble a bit writing the cheque; but, certainly would not impact any other things of consequence in my life. I agree with your concerns.

 

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His statistics are interesting however I don't think he tells us how many C8 orders, he's pulling his stats from. If it's only a small sampling, which it may be with a Canadian dealership, his stats may not be trustworthy, aka "not statistically significant". If you're looking at this Morgan, can you tell us how many C8 orders you're working with?

 

[JCWP]

His statistics are interesting however I don't think he tells us how many C8 orders, he's pulling his stats from. If it's only a small sampling, which it may be with a Canadian dealership, his stats may not be trustworthy, aka "not statistically significant". If you're looking at this Morgan, can you tell us how many C8 orders you're working with?

Obvious comment for anyone like myself that is familiar with statistical analysis; but, point well made. Spent most of my life analyzing clinical trials; so, understand the concept. I think though, it was more an information piece to add nuance to what might be changing with respect to the buyers of the new C8. Tough group here at CCF - LOL.

 

[Gilles27]

Need to know how many C7's he sold last year to know if xxx more in a certain group is a lot maybe discuss it over some chicken nuggets!

 

[moepig777]

if all of your pieces are not in place, i think a person should reconsider paying a 100k for any luxury item.

 

[Cariboocreek]

if all of your pieces are not in place, i think a person should reconsider paying a 100k for any luxury item.

You will never all your pieces in place. The day that happens. You likely clutch your chest and yell “Weezi it’s the big one!”

 

[JCWP]

You will never all your pieces in place. The day that happens. You likely clutch your chest and yell “Weezi it’s the big one!”

Looks like you is a country boy? Tell my wife: I had to cancel my C8 convertible because to her it did not make sense: low mileage on current car, doesn't get driven much and you can never die with too much money - I made that one up. In other words: there was no damn good reason why I should not have bought the C8. Nice car BTW - my fav C7. There is one for sale at my local dealer - 2019 with 5K Km - coupe though and I like convertibles or I'd buy it.

 

[Cariboocreek]

Looks like you is a country boy? Tell my wife: I had to cancel my C8 convertible because to her it did not make sense: low mileage on current car, doesn't get driven much and you can never die with too much money - I made that one up. In other words: there was no damn good reason why I should not have bought the C8. Nice car BTW - my fav C7. There is one for sale at my local dealer - 2019 with 5K Km - coupe though and I like convertibles or I'd buy it.

Yes country boy. Remember country boys can survive.....lol.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Yes country boy. Remember country boys can survive.....lol.

Whoa.... That's gotta be the first reference to HW Jr. on the forum.... lol.... Some still may not get the connection... lol.....

 

[JCWP]

Yes country boy. Remember country boys can survive.....lol.

It looks beautiful; and more so I am sure, in a month or so. No snow - nice!!!

 

[Cariboocreek]

Whoa.... That's gotta be the first reference to HW Jr. on the forum.... lol.... Some still may not get the connection... lol.....

First biblical reference, first HWjr reference. That should be 5,000 Vette coins apiece.

 

[Rruuff Day]

First biblical reference, first HWjr reference. That should be 5,000 Vette coins apiece.

Agree... I'll talk to Nik... lol....

 

[Gilles27]

First biblical reference, first HWjr reference. That should be 5,000 Vette coins apiece.

If Cariboocreek receives 5000 coins I'm ready to steal them! "If you're going to play the game boy, You gotta learn to play it right"

 

[ddgermann]

Steal mine... May be a tshirt in it for you.

 

[Rruuff Day]

If Cariboocreek receives 5000 coins I'm ready to steal them! "If you're going to play the game boy, You gotta learn to play it right"

hmmmm.... I "know when to run"

 

[Gilles27]

Steal mine... May be a tshirt in it for you.

Just tried, do you have kryptonite lost 10%

Rruuff Day also a steal vette coins failure

 

[Cariboocreek]

Well you “didn’t take your love to town”.....