Went to a chevy dealership today...

kannibul · 05-29-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Same place I bought mine a few years back...No games, no BS, No Doc fees...Great guys to deal with..

Coupe, Vert & Z06-$3,000 Rebate OR ZER0 % Finance up to 60 Months at MacMulkin Chevy! - Corvette Forum

Stock #5225
VIN # 1G1YA2DW3A5102089

Equipment/Options Include:
1LT Equipment Group
MN6 Manual 6-Speed Transmission
NPP Dual Mode Performance Exhaust
QG6 Split-Spoke Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels

MSRP $51,075
MacMulkin Discount $5,880
GM Rebate Discount $3,000
OUT THE DOOR PRICE $42,195 - OVER 17% OFF MSRP!!

I got mine for 43999...it became 53/54K because I added an 84/56K warranty, wanted 2K in my pocket to cover TT&L, and I was upside down on the Z. Maybe I didn't get a great deal...but no reason to rain on my happy moment any more than what the dealer already had done with jacking up the door, a-pillar, chip on the fascia, scars on the headlight lens and whatever else I find between now and Monday night when I turn it in to get fixed...

kannibul · 05-30-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

That's it???

$100/wk...until I got rid of credit debt, it was 0/wk. It's a step forward.

kfscoll · 05-30-2010, 02:18 AM

I really tried to bite my tongue, but I just can't. Anyway, not to be a d!ck, but if you're financing a car for 84 months, you can't afford it. Simple as that. And if financing your 'Vette for 60 months would've made the car payment higher than your house payment...just...wow. No offense, but I think maybe a new Corvette shouldn't be your priority.

I hope it's worth it, but somehow I think after the seventh year of paying on that car rolls around, you won't be as enamored with your "deal." As you said though, it's your money, and you only live once, so good luck!

m4a1mustang · 05-30-2010, 07:19 AM

This is why its a good idea to keep the financial details to yourself.

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 08:54 AM

Sometimes it's good to be old and smart vs young and .......

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 08:56 AM

"The vette I got was an LT1 - the bare-bottom vette."

Aha! That's why it's a smoother ride than the Z:

Car&Driver: The Z06 is almost too much car for regular roads. On the highway, the ride is quite compliant, but it gets choppy over high-frequency, small-amplitude ripples. Surprisingly, it’s quieter than the base car at 70 mph, though the engine is more raucous under hard acceleration, when the V-8 snarls in a harsher, less mellifluous manner. The shifter still has a manly action but was a lot smoother than the base car’s. An observed fuel economy of 20 mpg is impressive considering the Z06’s capabilities.
Although the Z06 is even faster and grippier than the base car, it’s not as easy to drive hard on bumpy back roads, darting here and there in the braking zones. It crashes hard over the most pockmarked surfaces, and the steering feels a little less linear and more aggressive on turn-in.

nogoodname · 05-30-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Sometimes it's good to be old and smart vs young and .......

One has to be young and stupid in order to be old and
wise.

After the 72-84 months. Procharger!!

Modshack · 05-30-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

This is why its a good idea to keep the financial details to yourself.

Yeah, including the other 3 vehicle loans and credit card debt you have.....But, Hey! It's the American way (Which is why so many are in so much trouble these days)

Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah, including the other 3 vehicle loans and credit card debt you have.....But, Hey! It's the American way (Which is why so many are in so much trouble these days)

Thats whats keeping me from getting my dream car. I have a loan on my car, just got the wife a jeep wrangler islander, and my daugthers car loan while she is in college. But when she is out of college and paying her own bills, dream car here I come. And a nicely loaded Vette will probably be on the list.

frost · 05-30-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kfscoll

I really tried to bite my tongue, but I just can't. Anyway, not to be a d!ck, but if you're financing a car for 84 months, you can't afford it.

Words of mother fuckin wisdom.

Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 12:08 PM

Well you can look at it two ways, one get the lowest paymnet you can by going longer in years cuz if you keep the car for the full length of the loan it doesnt really matter much. Two you can always pay more when $$$$ allow for it. Whe I get my so called dream car it will be a car that I keep for a very long time so if I pay on it 4 or 5 or whatever it wont really matter. A car is a loss no matter what way you pay for it so have fun in it and dont worry be happy.

One could say if you have to do anything on credit, you cant afford it.

Modshack · 05-30-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

One could say if you have to do anything on credit, you cant afford it.

Never more obvious than here. If the car can be bought yesterday for $42K, what's it worth today??....$38K?. That puts the OP $18,000 upside down even before the payments even start...Yikes!

frost · 05-30-2010, 12:26 PM

antennahead · 05-30-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Never more obvious than here. If the car can be bought yesterday for $42K, what's it worth today....$38K?. That puts the OP $18,000 upside down even before the payments start...Yikes!

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Originally Posted by frost

As a senior management level finance and banking individual with 34 years experience, I have purposly avoided posting/commenting in the thread

Modshack · 05-30-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

As a senior management level finance and banking individual with 34 years experience, I have purposly avoided posting/commenting in the thread

LOL...You have shown remarkable restraint!.....

05-30-2010, 02:18 AM	#78 (permalink)
kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 15	I really tried to bite my tongue, but I just can't. Anyway, not to be a d!ck, but if you're financing a car for 84 months, you can't afford it. Simple as that. And if financing your 'Vette for 60 months would've made the car payment higher than your house payment...just...wow. No offense, but I think maybe a new Corvette shouldn't be your priority. I hope it's worth it, but somehow I think after the seventh year of paying on that car rolls around, you won't be as enamored with your "deal." As you said though, it's your money, and you only live once, so good luck! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver 370Z 6MT coupe w/ Touring, Sport, and Navigation packages Last edited by kfscoll; 05-30-2010 at 02:23 AM.

05-30-2010, 07:19 AM	#79 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	This is why its a good idea to keep the financial details to yourself. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-30-2010, 08:54 AM	#80 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Sometimes it's good to be old and smart vs young and ....... __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-30-2010, 08:56 AM	#81 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	"The vette I got was an LT1 - the bare-bottom vette." Aha! That's why it's a smoother ride than the Z: Car&Driver: The Z06 is almost too much car for regular roads. On the highway, the ride is quite compliant, but it gets choppy over high-frequency, small-amplitude ripples. Surprisingly, it’s quieter than the base car at 70 mph, though the engine is more raucous under hard acceleration, when the V-8 snarls in a harsher, less mellifluous manner. The shifter still has a manly action but was a lot smoother than the base car’s. An observed fuel economy of 20 mpg is impressive considering the Z06’s capabilities. Although the Z06 is even faster and grippier than the base car, it’s not as easy to drive hard on bumpy back roads, darting here and there in the braking zones. It crashes hard over the most pockmarked surfaces, and the steering feels a little less linear and more aggressive on turn-in. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-30-2010, 12:08 PM	#86 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Well you can look at it two ways, one get the lowest paymnet you can by going longer in years cuz if you keep the car for the full length of the loan it doesnt really matter much. Two you can always pay more when $$$$ allow for it. Whe I get my so called dream car it will be a car that I keep for a very long time so if I pay on it 4 or 5 or whatever it wont really matter. A car is a loss no matter what way you pay for it so have fun in it and dont worry be happy. One could say if you have to do anything on credit, you cant afford it. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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