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About to buy my first 'vette, and not sure of which direction to go. I have a '03 Z71 Tahoe I am going to trade in, and these are possibilities. - New '05, at $7011 under invoice, ($48,869). They have offered $23K for my Tahoe, which has a trade in value range of $21,925 to $25,200, lowest being Carpoint, highest being NADA, with Edmunds being right in the middle. I think this is a good trade value, as I used "Excellent" in my valuations, (which dealers hate to see), and the new '07 Tahoe is out already. - Buying a new '06, using the GM Supplier Discount. Have had a number of dealers in the Austin/Houston area refuse to accept that, but a few in the Dallas area haven't said no, and are looking for a car that fits my parameters. The prices would be about the same as the '05, if I used the discount, but the car would be a year newer, and I may be able to get pretty close to exactly what I want, (color/transmission/magnetic ride may be changed from the '05, but I could live with everything that is on that car). The catch here is what I would get on a trade form one of these dealers that is potentially already losing some income from the supplier discount, compared to selling it to someone that doesn't have the discount. - The third option would be to work with a very good used Corvette dealer here. He has some beautiful cars, and is close to the $23K on the trade, as the result of a brief conversation on Friday. He may be able to get a couple thousand below the price of the new '05, and has an '05 with auto/magnetic ride, with 5600 miles, and about $900 less than the new '05, with no negotiation so far. Not sure how much warranty is remaining on that one, the new '05 would have the complete package. As usual, I am trying to see all the angles, and am having paralysis analysis. Guess I am wondering what you folks thought about the situation... Thanks for any help. |
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Replying to: jdaniel (Feb 19, 2006 3:59 pm) Also note that you will take about a $10K hit (off MSRP) as soon as you drive off the lot in a new 05. So don't be afraid to ask for a better price.
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Replying to: jmess (Feb 19, 2006 6:53 pm) I think I am going to pass on the automatic idea; now just trying to decide on the magnetic ride or Z51, and the color. The '05 has the Z51, and is black, and I don't know if I don't want a little more comfort, and a little less detailing needed! 
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Replying to: jdaniel (Feb 19, 2006 7:26 pm) I had some initial reservations about the F55 but after a year I have no regrets. The mag shocks really do work as advertised. I find silver to be pretty low maintenance; the car can be pretty dirty and still look respectable from a distance. I still have a soft spot for white. White has proven to be one of the least popular C6 colors though. |
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Replying to: jdaniel (Feb 19, 2006 7:26 pm) Randy |
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Replying to: jdaniel (Feb 19, 2006 3:59 pm) the new '05!! (choice #1) Picked it up this morning, very nice!!!
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Replying to: jdaniel (Feb 25, 2006 2:14 pm)  Have fun!
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| I am in the process of looking to buy a new 06 or even an 07 Corvette. I live in west Tennessee and have been talking to a few Chevrolet dealers. I would like to ask you guys a few questions, such as how much over invoice is a fair amount to give for a new Corvette and is the museum delivery pick up worth the extra price. This is my 2nd Corvette and I need all of the help I can get. I thought about going to kerbeck Corvette and buying one but I will have to fly up there and drive it back which would be a good road trip for me and my son to do. I know things have slowed down for GM and feel now might be a good time to buy. Thanks for your help. | |
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Replying to: motorhead1 (Mar 04, 2006 5:05 pm) Randy
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Replying to: starrow68 (Mar 04, 2006 8:27 pm)
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