They had a hard time convincing people they were BMW/Mercedes/Audi tier after those awful Ford years but now they think they can put out $200k sedans? I mean, we have to see it but...
https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2022/11/07/2023-chevrolet-corvette-z06-production-numbers-increased/
Fuking siighhhh I hate this shit
Have to be a millionaire and have a unreasonable amount of patience to get a high performing car these days
GM built 39,940 of the C7 Z06 from 2014 to 2019, averaging a touch under 8,000 units per year. Dealers know this, so for one to say they're booked until 2025, the order rolls must be relatively staggering. There's no reason for dealers to be in a hurry to get cars built, either, with some charging anywhere from $35,000 to $100,000 over the base $106,395 MSRP per vehicle according to posters.
We don't have any details to explain any of this nor put it in context. GM didn't reveal its initial production estimate, and it hasn't said how many orders it will add to the previous mysterious number. It was thought GM's conservative production window had to do with a supply constraint, but even that's not clear. We don't know how many reservations there are, either, although a thread at Mid-Engined Corvette Forum lists more than 100 dealers and suggests just eight of them have easily more than 6,000 reservations combined. One dealer would only say its reservation list was "out to 2025."
Fuking siighhhh I hate this shit
Have to be a millionaire and have a unreasonable amount of patience to get a high performing car these days
Comes with other set of problems where the manufacturer ignores you all together after the purchase is complete
Dropping $3K to respray the bumper, roof, and trunk lid of my M5, brehs.
Still need to find a way to fix the separating leather on the dashboard. :'( Which might cost another $2K+.
Yaaaaay money.
But also yaaaay fun.
Still need to find a way to fix the separating leather on the dashboard. :'( Which might cost another $2K+.
Yaaaaay money.
But also yaaaay fun.
Underrated part of my Cayman is how quickly the climate control can change the cabin temp and also how well insulated the car is in order to maintain the cabin temp even with the a/c and heater off.
Big difference from my comparatively leaky Sonata, Civic, and F-150.
Big difference from my comparatively leaky Sonata, Civic, and F-150.
Stopped by Target earlier driving a GT Silver Targa 4S I took to take pics of... jfc the amount of stares I was getting at. 🤣
One guy in a Touareg was giving me the death stare for some reason.
I wasn't even dressed to the 9s, just some skinny jeans, a tan puffer jacket, tan Nikes, then a pair of Gentle Monster shades.
Last time I got stared down like this was when I drove a matte black Rover SVR a year or two ago haha.
One guy in a Touareg was giving me the death stare for some reason.
I wasn't even dressed to the 9s, just some skinny jeans, a tan puffer jacket, tan Nikes, then a pair of Gentle Monster shades.
Last time I got stared down like this was when I drove a matte black Rover SVR a year or two ago haha.
By Kibner Go To Postoh no, sorry you had that experience!
although it seemed like you had fun despite it. lol
never change kib
Bahahahahaha.
I went to Target to pick up some Starbucks and a K-Pop LP lmao. And this was in a rich area too(a couple of blocks away from our stores actually) so it's totally not unusual to see these types of cars around.
I mean it's kinda fun I guess especially when I'm just some schmuck who doesn't even own the car, but I dunno if I want to live like that lol. On the other hand, I would totally daily a bright-ass 911 if I could. One in Racing Yellow, Shark Blue or Frozenberry is the stuff of dreams lmao.
But oh well, I'll settle with my GTI for now.
I went to Target to pick up some Starbucks and a K-Pop LP lmao. And this was in a rich area too(a couple of blocks away from our stores actually) so it's totally not unusual to see these types of cars around.
I mean it's kinda fun I guess especially when I'm just some schmuck who doesn't even own the car, but I dunno if I want to live like that lol. On the other hand, I would totally daily a bright-ass 911 if I could. One in Racing Yellow, Shark Blue or Frozenberry is the stuff of dreams lmao.
But oh well, I'll settle with my GTI for now.
Showing my poorness here, can not turn fog lights off or are people just dumb?
Really don’t understand why everyone has them on despite it being clear as fuck
Really don’t understand why everyone has them on despite it being clear as fuck
By Old King Rob Go To PostShowing my poorness here, can not turn fog lights off or are people just dumb?There are running lights that sometimes can't be turned off, but they are usually different than when the fog lights are turned on.
Really don’t understand why everyone has them on despite it being clear as fuck
By Old King Rob Go To PostShowing my poorness here, can not turn fog lights off or are people just dumb?Breh people will run with brights all day. Also you have to understand most vehicle lights aren't properly aligned to aim down so if you drive a car their lights will be aimed right in your eyes. I have flick the toggle on my rear view when driving at night. Another reason why trucks and SUVs are such shit.
Really don’t understand why everyone has them on despite it being clear as fuck
By Lunatic Go To PostBreh people will run with brights all day. Also you have to understand most vehicle lights aren't properly aligned to aim down so if you drive a car their lights will be aimed right in your eyes. I have flick the toggle on my rear view when driving at night. Another reason why trucks and SUVs are such shit.
lol
i dont think ive switched from the "auto" light function since i got my car. and i think by default the fog lights are on when it's in that position
I had a new BMW behind me one night and it's adaptive headlights were amazing. Didn't blind me and lit the road up ahead of me. You could see it making adjustments as we were going.
By Patriotism Go To PostI had a new BMW behind me one night and it's adaptive headlights were amazing. Didn't blind me and lit the road up ahead of me. You could see it making adjustments as we were going.That's Yurop/Britain m8
USA regulations are so restrictive that they actually haven't caught up to safer better adaptive headlights like that.
By Smokey Go To PostWe just got laser lights m8We can have laser lights but they be can't have the advanced adaptive tech
By reilo Go To PostWe can have laser lights but they be can't have the advanced adaptive tech
I was agreeing how far behind we are. laser lights have been a thing in Yurop for a while
The adaptive headlights here would just make them brighter
Got to a point where i just pull over now and let the asshole pass me. Driving at night sucks
Got to a point where i just pull over now and let the asshole pass me. Driving at night sucks
https://www.motor1.com/news/624195/corvette-become-brand-2025-models/?fbclid=IwAR0QqFEmSq1Z6R0wKeELQoEYBiN5fbgHv-oByI0LI4tSAEyMfB7mXHrl6bs
I’m actually crying
After Chevrolet launched the mid-engine Corvette C8, there were rumors about the automaker expanding the nameplate into a full-blown sub-brand with multiple models. At the end of 2019, GM CEO Mary Barra left the door slightly ajar for such a possibility, and a new Car and Driver report says the idea isn’t dead yet. The automaker allegedly plans to launch a new Corvette sub-brand in 2025.
According to the publication, Chevrolet plans to launch two Corvette-branded models alongside the electric Corvette coupe. The new models will be a four-door “coupe” and a high-performance crossover. Motor1.com reached out to Chevrolet about the report, but the automaker wouldn’t comment on the speculation.
If Chevrolet does expand the Corvette brand, it will do so after watching Ford grow the Mustang brand to include the four-door Mach-E crossover. The Mustang Mach-E went on sale about two years ago, and sales have continued to grow throughout 2022. However, GM will likely position the new Corvette sub-brand models to be expensive and exclusive. All that new technology comes at a price.
I’m actually crying
I’ve been in line at the DMV for 3 hours now. This place is depressing. Someone send help pls.
Edit: finally done
Edit: finally done
By Lunatic Go To PostAre you not able to do all that stuff online?In my United States of America? lol
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a lot of these places want to see multiple forms of id and they have to be something government issued, so basically SSN Card and driver's license or birth certificate. Originals only, in most cases.
lol they want to make sure you're not an illegal immigrant so they make everyone jump through all the fucking hoops cause good ole 'cism
Jesus I just submit and pay for a new one online through the dvdl unified government platform. Do all my car licensing renewals and inspection through there as well. Never have to enter that hellscape.
By Lunatic Go To PostAre you not able to do all that stuff online?Not only can you not do it online, but here’s how my checkout conversation went for new car license plates:
Her: “that will be $6.50”
Me: “do you take Apple Pay?”
Her: “no”
Me: pulls out debit card
Her: “if you don’t pay cash there’s an extra $3 service charge”
Me: shocked pikachu face since I don’t carry physical money around
Utah actually has online license / registration renewal
Also separate DMV and license divisions. All the Californians rave.
Also separate DMV and license divisions. All the Californians rave.
By Celcius Go To PostNot only can you not do it online, but here’s how my checkout conversation went for new car license plates:Sounds like a social welfare jobs program to me not going to lie. Not saying this a bad thing because for my county our government is the highest employer of the electorate by far.
Her: “that will be $6.50”
Me: “do you take Apple Pay?”
Her: “no”
Me: pulls out debit card
Her: “if you don’t pay cash there’s an extra $3 service charge”
Me: shocked pikachu face since I don’t carry physical money around
Doesn't it seem excessive to require people to get a new window sticker and state inspection every year? (just did both today)
Once every 2-3 years seems better doesn't it?
Once every 2-3 years seems better doesn't it?
By Celcius Go To PostDoesn't it seem excessive to require people to get a new window sticker and state inspection every year? (just did both today)Ours is once every 1-2 years so you submit proof of car insurance while the dealer who does the inspection submits their proof of vehicle inspection on their end. But yea we can renew online because our plates are RFID so everything is done online don't even have to go in. Shit is great.
Once every 2-3 years seems better doesn't it?
my z06 came out to 142k
but the wife didn't oppose it
too bad i wouldn't be able to pay that at a dealership smh
but the wife didn't oppose it
too bad i wouldn't be able to pay that at a dealership smh
By Smokey Go To Postmy z06 came out to 142kThat's a shit ton for chevy just saying.
but the wife didn't oppose it
too bad i wouldn't be able to pay that at a dealership smh
Get a Porsche Carrera GTS or even a 718 Cayman GT4 RS if you prefer sportier at that price. Would be way better build quality inside.
By Lunatic Go To PostThat's a shit ton for chevy just saying.
Get a Porsche Carrera GTS or even a 718 Cayman GT4 RS if you prefer sportier at that price. Would be way better build quality inside.
No
By Smokey Go To PostNoBasic
By reilo Go To PostHe's an old white man with a goatee from Greenwich, CT.It's just sad though. Dude has a Porsche but would rather think of dropping that much on a vehicle that is in a 80k American manufactured chassis. The care Porsche puts into driving dynamics is unmatched and the German attention to interior/exterior build quality is unmatched in it's market segment. It's all just sad
What did you expect?
By Lunatic Go To PostIt's just sad though. Dude has a Porsche but would rather think of dropping that much on a vehicle that is in a 80k American manufactured chassis. The care Porsche puts into driving dynamics is unmatched and the German attention to interior/exterior build quality is unmatched in it's market segment. It's all just sadThe Z06 is also gonna be worth $71k two years after purchase whereas the Porsches won't depreciate at all