Never owned a Corvette before...

[Sandyslu]

I just joined this forum yesterday, and am a 57yr old female who has wanted to own a Corvette since I was 16yrs old. My husband and I decided that the 2020 ME C8 is probably a good place to start. We aren’t even sure where to start. We live near Chicago but have a home in Naples FL and will probably purchase it through a dealer in FL somewhere. Any advise on where to start?

[Klinn]

Welcome to the forum!

Are you looking for advice about what Corvette & options to consider, or how to find a good dealer? (or both?)

[John Parker]

Before you buy spend some time on this form. You’ll learn so much. You’ll find out how to buy from a dealer for MSRP. You’ll find out which dealers give you good deals and how to pick up a car from out of state. How do you do a museum pack up. You’ll love this form.

[John]

Welcome Sandyslu to the forum. We are happy to assist you.

Before ordering, may I suggest you please read these two threads. Sorry they are lengthy, but lots we wish to share with you.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-your-corvette

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...20-me-corvette

Also if you are all interested, please check out the option of National Corvette Museum Delivery in Bowling Green, KY, then driving your new beauty home to Naples.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-or-nationally

www.corvettemuseum.org

Sent you a private message.

[Ateupjoe]

Congratulations on all accounts! And welcome aboard, you'll love the information and the people too.

[Sandyslu]

Welcome to the forum!

Are you looking for advice about what Corvette & options to consider, or how to find a good dealer? (or both?)

I’m pretty sure I want the new ME 2020 Corevette. Thank you all for your insight and I will be busy reading the information on the links John provided.

[RoketRdr]

I just joined this forum yesterday, and am a 57yr old female who has wanted to own a Corvette since I was 16yrs old. My husband and I decided that the 2020 ME C8 is probably a good place to start. We aren’t even sure where to start. We live near Chicago but have a home in Naples FL and will probably purchase it through a dealer in FL somewhere. Any advise on where to start?

Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City, Fl is offering at MSRP and currently have a list you can get on for ordering. If you go that direction call them and talk to Matt.

[ZORA 69]

Welcome Sandyslu and Husband. Welcome to our world. John sent you some great links The top three dealers are the best to buy from with a Courtesy delivery to a dealership in The Naples area. I am a Florida resident as well. I usually would not advise anyone to stay away from certain dealers but I will make an exception when it comes to Bomnin in Miami. First talk to a rep with either Kerbeck, Macmulkin or Criswell. Then if need be talk to Bomnin, you will pick up on what I am warning you of. They are not selling at MSRP and when I spoke to them they were very shifty about pricing . They have some of the worst dealer fees on top of that in the business. Others do not have these fees.
I would recomend a quick decision before the reveal on th18th of July as I have a feeling these dealers will be overwhelmed with inquiries not to mention the work that have ahead to place orders with the ones that have already have placed pre order deposits and will have 1000s of questions each on these cars.
Good Luck and I as others feel you will find the Corvette Community a great bunch of people.

[JB]

Welcome Sandy and your husband.

i am sure as you and your husband go to order your brand new 2020 corvette you will find a wealth of information on what options to order for the greatest enjoyment of your corvette.

if I may be so bold my recommendation is to take your time to decide which options are important to you and your husband.



Have fun and seriously consider the forum dealers as they do a fantastic job of meeting and exceeding your pricing, ordering and delivery expectations.

[Klinn]

I’m pretty sure I want the new ME 2020 Corevette. Thank you all for your insight and I will be busy reading the information on the links John provided.

Good choice, but I was wondering which version of the new Corvette you might prefer. Since the C8 hasn't been officially revealed yet we don't know for sure, but typically different models of the car are introduced over time, a base car initially and then a couple of higher performance models as the years go by. Some folks prefer to wait for the later ones. In addition, each model of Corvette has several trim levels, plus there are usually some other options which might or might not interest you.

If you're not too familiar with the typical progression of Corvette models, you might want to check out GM's "Build Your Own" site for the current C7 to see what sort of possibilities await you. Again, we're not sure that the new C8 will follow the exact same path, but the last 3 generations have so it's a reasonable assumption.

If all of this sounds confusing at the moment, don't worry! As you mentioned, reading and reading some more will give you the background, and we'll be glad to answer any questions you might have.

[73shark]

Welcome Sandy and Mr. Sandy.

Be sure they give you a copy of the sales brochure when you make the purchase.

[Sandyslu]

Good choice, but I was wondering which version of the new Corvette you might prefer. Since the C8 hasn't been officially revealed yet we don't know for sure, but typically different models of the car are introduced over time, a base car initially and then a couple of higher performance models as the years go by. Some folks prefer to wait for the later ones. In addition, each model of Corvette has several trim levels, plus there are usually some other options which might or might not interest you.

If you're not too familiar with the typical progression of Corvette models, you might want to check out GM's "Build Your Own" site for the current C7 to see what sort of possibilities await you. Again, we're not sure that the new C8 will follow the exact same path, but the last 3 generations have so it's a reasonable assumption.

If all of this sounds confusing at the moment, don't worry! As you mentioned, reading and reading some more will give you the background, and we'll be glad to answer any questions you might have.

Klinn,

Thank you for your insight. We did do the “Build Your Own” and that was fun in itself. I’m sure I will be asking a ton of questions before this is all said and done. Thanks to you all for your help so far. Doing my reading right now....

[Milliwatt Rob]

I am a measure twice, cut once type of guy. By spending some generous time on a site such as this, you will find out what new owners love, what disappoints them, and what they would have done differently if they had only known. On the C7, I took three or four months to learn the experiences of new owners of a new model. And when I ordered mine, I got it right the first time.

You are going to have fun, whichever way you go.

[Richrat]

I just joined this forum yesterday, and am a 57yr old female who has wanted to own a Corvette since I was 16yrs old. My husband and I decided that the 2020 ME C8 is probably a good place to start. We aren’t even sure where to start. We live near Chicago but have a home in Naples FL and will probably purchase it through a dealer in FL somewhere. Any advise on where to start?

Welcome Mrs. and Mr. Sandy, this is the right place to come for any help you may need. We are all anxious to help provide our objective opinions. John has given you the keys to get started, you need to find a dealer and get on a wait list ASAP. 7/18/19 is the date of the new C8 Corvette reveal, it will be live streamed and we are all patiently waiting for that date ( I’m cracking myself up here).

Owning a Corvette will be an Amazing experience you and your husband will not regret.

Cheers!

[Sandyslu]

Welcome Mrs. and Mr. Sandy, this is the right place to come for any help you may need. We are all anxious to help provide our objective opinions. John has given you the keys to get started, you need to find a dealer and get on a wait list ASAP. 7/18/19 is the date of the new C8 Corvette reveal, it will be live streamed and we are all patiently waiting for that date ( I’m cracking myself up here).

Owning a Corvette will be an Amazing experience you and your husband will not regret.

Cheers!

Thanks Richrat. What is the advantage of the wait list??