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i really like to vett. this year. Right now dealers around my area offer 5k off. This is a good deal. I am a little bit concern about the gas mileage. All the guys out there please share your average mile/gal. on this baby. Is it really live up to what GM advertise - 28 mi/gal. If it is true then this baby is more efficient than the G35 or even S2000. :confuse: Thanks
If, and that is a big if, you drive 65 in 6th gear on flat and level you can get 30mpg in my car. I drove back to the SF bay area from Fernley NV and with the down hill and taking it real easy (nothing over 80) I got back with the car computer saying I'd gotten 30.1 mpg. It was about 29+ when I filled up.
Now, that compares to the 7 to 8 miles per gallon I get on the track at mostly wide open throttle.YMMV
BTW, G35 coupes can be set up nice for the track as well, I've see several, but it's not a Corvette!
However, I received a call from a dealer in SF, Ellis Brooks, and they offered $2000 off an '07 and they had an allocation left. That was the first dealer in the area that was in the price ball park. I had called probably over 20 dealers and spoken at some length with 5+ dealers. Among them was Courtesy in Cupertino/San Jose. They seemed unwilling to go below MSRP.
So I jumped on the offer from Ellis. I decided to avoid the shipping and courtesy delivery charges of buying from a dealer in another state. I'm now expecting my car in 2 months. Yellow, ebony interior, Z51, 2LT. I'll be a first time Corvette and Chevy owner. Drove an M3 before.
If you're really prioritizing the resell, then I'd bet black inside and out is the easiest to resell. Personally, I find black and silver ordinary (my neighbor's toyota minivan is black). But its all about personal choice.
thanks Glenn
looking for 2007, monteray red,3lt z51, no nav, both roofs,polished alum rims.
Thanks Glenn
I would say you could do better on an 06 than that price. I would check Kerbecks to see what they are offering. They are the largest dealer and usually have some pretty good deals. They are advertising $6500 off 06 3lt coupes and they have a good inventory. I would want to get a great deal on an 06.
Regards,
Derek
Consider that I'm spending $50,000, $3,000 off is only a 6% discount for a car that is 1 year older, though mechanically identical. Is that enough reason to buy an 06?
I chose the '07 because I didn't find the 06 configuration I wanted AND because I'm likely to resell my car in 3-4 years. I think that the 07 will bring $1,500-2,500 more than the equivalent 06. So the net difference is really small.
It looks like I may be going with a 07. Can order one with these options. coup,monteray red,lt3,onstar,xm,polished alum rims,both tops,factory pickup,destination,black interior. msrp 56,700, I found a dealer that will order for 50,700.00. What do you think?
Thanks Glenn
( Boardwalk, for example )
I have only seen $4,000 off advertised on '07 Coupes.
( Kerbeck )
GMID \ Supplier price on a 3LT Coupe with a couple of other options ( as I hope to order one ) is approx. $5,400 off MSRP.
- Ray
Looking all the time....
This looks like a great deal and I would grab it unless you have a chance of doing a gmid or gms discount then you might do a little better. I have invoice numbers etc and from what you told me I was able to come within $500 of your list price and then when I do the same with the invoice prices I come up with 49758. So it looks like the dealer is only marking it up roughly $500 over invoice which is a great deal in my opinion. I am picking mine up in a little less than 2 weeks at the museum and I can't wait!
good luck and let me know if I can help further.
Derek
I am going crazy with research on other forums and have not found much. I know about Kerbeck and a couple others across the country but Id like to save a bit on delivery.. Thank you!
thanks much!
Didn't want the '07 due to auto top included on the 3LT package. I've had a '62 and manual top keeps it simple. Plus, I'll be keeping this one for a few years. It's just plain fun.
However, no other dealers in my area would discount an 07 any amount off the sticker price so I was pleasantly surprised. (I live in a small market area.)
This falls under the category of no one will believe it, but when I picked up the car the sales manager discounted it 4,350. Writing on the contract clean deal/cash. I did not trade and paid cash for the car but that was part of the deal when I ordered it in May. (The salesman was somewhat of a disappointment and often did not return my phone calls and thus I often dealt directly with the sales manager so he possibly was trying to make up for the poor practices of the salesman.)
PS. The polished aluminum wheels look great! I am glad that I ordered them.
Can't help with central PA but I would try going online to see what is available.
Kerbecks in NJ is also an option for you but be aware that they will add some hefty fees onto the price.
If want to drive 3 hours to Binghamton, NY area then I highly recommend Gault Chevrolet. They have 3 dealerships next to each other. Chev, Toyota, and BMW. I got $4,000 off the sticker on an 07 (upon delivery it actually ended up being 4,350).
Good luck !
It is an awesome car!
Thanks!
Brandon- SC
I need the GMID cert too. Was any of the users able to provide you a GMID cert?
Thanks
Yilmaz
After you do the three day you wonder how much is left but the 2 day class takes things to a whole different level of car control skill and is really fun.
I found most dealers in my area (all small volume) were unwilling to come done any amount from MSRP. But I did find one that was willing to compete with Kerbecks. I actually did better than Kerbecks would do, at the time, since the dealer discounted the 07 $4,000 off MSRP (coupe with LT3 package). Kerbecks was doing $4,000 off MSRP on 06s in May of this year. Additionally, I didn't have any hefty fees added on. I paid what the actual title and registration fees were in my state (NY).
Kerbecks does give great deals but again make sure that you get the total price from them.
I also liked the fact that I could order mine exactly the way that I wanted it. Most of Kerbecks LT3s also included numerous other options. I added LeMans Blue Metallic paint and polished aluminum wheels. The wheels really set the car off! I highly recommend them or the chrome.
Good luck!
Randy
I think if you want what they have in stock, their prices are excellent, even with a couple of hundred dollars in additional fees, compared to most other Chevy dealers.
Their reputation is also excellent.
If I can negotiate a reasonable deal locally, I will buy locally. I will quote those prices in my negotiations, as even with sales tax impact & a plane ticket added, I'd likely save money buying there...
We'll see.
- Ray
If I only had a couple thousand more dollars in my checking account...
If you're considering an extended warranty (GMPP), be aware of acting on bad info.
GMPPs may be purchased up to 1 year after you purchase your car. Or I guess 11 months and 29 days after. Prices do vary wildly. Shop around before buying a GMPP. A dealer in Vt (Fichtner) does have great rates and is honest and clear. No slide of hand with them, so I do recommend them.
I bought my GMPP from where I purchase my car -- Ellis Brooks. That was a bad idea. I've learned that dealer was dishonest with me and over-charged me $800. I paid $1,600 for something that Fichtner would have sold to me for $800 and change.
This emphasizes something we all should know -- the finance guys at the dealer are not your friend and are there to make a quick-buck. Do not depend on them for information. Typically, expect a rip-off.
Thanks for any info. you can give me on the price for ordering your new machine.....
Rob
Did I do something wrong?? Maybe referring to other boards (although not by name) with experience in museum delivery?? Just trying to give some info on the posters question. Response appreciated.
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I've bought both my Vettes from dealer inventory but if I ever order, I'd do the museum delivery in a heartbeat.
The only "bummer" is the fact that you pay like $5-600 for the museum delivery but still have to pay the $800+ freight charge.
You could get a lot more info on the process if you search one of the Vette forums...lots of detail there.
Ray here and a new member to this forum! Great information by the way!
Just had a quick question regarding the TVM Pricing for used Vettes.
I'm currently looking at purchasing my 1st Vette..hopefully either a 02' or 03' Z06 and have been online over the last few weeks getting a 'feel' for what type of prices to expect and after coming across the main Edmunds.com site and finding their "TVM" (True Market Value) pricing for used cars, I was wondering if anyone who has purchased a Vette started their negotiations using the "TVM" price as a starting point and if so how much 'over' you had to go before the deal was closed?
Though I know the "TVM" is just a starting point in the overall car buying schme of things, but when comparing the "TVM" to KBB and NADA prices, the pricing is, IMHO, quite significantly lower and makes me feel almost embarrassed to even mention such a low price when I start the car buying proces.
What has been your response from dealers when bringing up the "TVM" as indicated by Edmunds?
Any (Good/Bad) feedback is greatly appreciated as I'm looking to purchase soon, now that I have my financing sorted out.
T.I.A.
Ray
Kelly Blue Book is showing an 03 Z06 for about 37,500 retail. I would guess that you might be able to pick one up for about $35,000 at best but that is only a guess. You will have no idea how hard the car was driven.
A new 07 is selling for 44,900 sticker which you should be able to pick up for about 40-41,000. Keep in mind the 07 has 400hp which is equal to the 03 Z06. There are some great deals out there on 07 Vettes. You would have a full warranty (extended on the 07s) and a new car.
Obviously you have to look at what you want to spend. But at least take a look at the 07s. Great deals from Les Stanford Chevrolet and also Kerbecks.
There is another forum ( I cannot give the name of it since it is against the rules of this forum.) Do a Google search (advanced) and type in Corvette Forum. Click on a few of the links and you will ultimately find a Corvette Forum with sponsoring dealers who are giving some great deals. Give a couple of them a call. I know that that also sell used Corvettes.
Good luck!
Brian
PS. I have an 07 and love it!!!
As for using the TMV, I actually did use it as a guideline when I negotiated for my first car (NOT a Corvette, unfortunately :-)). I didn't tell the dealer, but it was good information to have in my pocket, and I think that I might have settled for a higher price if I hadn't done the research.
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“If I can negotiate a reasonable deal locally, I will buy locally. I will quote those prices [ Kerbeck’s current advertised ] in my negotiations ...”
I did negotiate $5,000 off MSRP locally on an ordered 2007. 3LT, MX0 \ A6, CC3 & Monterey Red metallic paint. List: $52,690.
Just one data point.
I picked it up this past Monday.
BTW: The TMVs I have seen for new Corvettes here appear NOT to reflect reality.
- Ray
Very happy C6 driver . . .