Customers want extras, and a Chevy dealer offers a loaded 3LT at $112,600.
It is not difficult to get behind the wheel of a standard, mid-engined Corvette. A Autos Direct analysis shows that most dealers in the United States don’t actually have any. They looked through almost 300 C8s on Autotrader and couldn’t find one $59,995 car. They found a 2LT Coupe at a Miami dealer asking $67,295 for the most affordable ‘Vette. That’s over $7,000 less than what a bone-stock car would cost.
The most expensive Corvette was found in Scottsdale, a 3LT Coupe for $112,600. It’s still quite a bargain compared to Rick Hendrick’s $3 million for the privilege to own VIN001 which he claimed he would never drive.
CarsDirect states that many of the Corvette C8s they found on dealer lots had already been sold, so purchasing the sports car without regard to trim or options can be difficult and time-consuming. Good luck finding a C8 at MSRP during the next period, considering that the entire production run of the 2020 model year has been accounted for.
This is especially true when you consider that the coronavirus epidemic could have an effect on production at the Bowling Green plant in Kentucky. UAW pressured The Big Three to close down for two weeks. However, General Motors and Ford have agreed to continue operations, while FCA takes additional safety precautions to protect their workers from COVID-19.
UAW has released a statement stating that the three auto giants will use “rotating partial shut down of facilities, extensive deep cleaning facility and equipment between shifts. Extended periods between shifts. To minimize risk, they will work on shift rotation. They have also committed to working with us in Washington, D.C. on behalf of our members, as we manage disruptions in the industry.”
The Chevy’s long-awaited sportscar is a hot item these days, and production will be affected by the coronavirus crises in the months ahead. This means that the Corvette sub-$60,000 price point will not be possible in the near future.