The 2023 Corvette Z06 offers world-beating performance and head-turning supercar styling for relatively little outlay. However, the key word here is “relative,” and we want to know – what are your thoughts on the 2023 Corvette Z06 price?
In case you missed it, GM announced pricing for the 2023 Corvette Z06 last month, with the base-level 1LZ trim level starting at $106,395 ($113,895 for the Convertible), the mid-range 2LZ trim level starting at $115,595 ($122,595 for the Convertible), and the range-topping 3LZ starting at $120,245 ($127,245).
| Trim Level | Coupe | Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| 1LZ | $106,395 | $113,895 |
| 2LZ | $115,595 | $122,595 |
| 3LZ | $120,245 | $127,245 |
The 2023 Corvette Z06 is also available with the Z07 Performance Package, which adds in a host of performance goodies, including Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, FE7 suspension, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes. Although the Z07 Performance Package is priced at $8,995, it also requires the inclusion of either the Visible Carbon aero package, which is priced at $10,495, or Carbon Flash Painted aero package, which is priced at at $8,495. There’s also available carbon fiber wheels, priced at $9,995 for a Carbon Flash finish, and $11,995 for a Visible Carbon finish.
While all that may seem rather hefty compared to the C8 Corvette Stingray, the performance on offer with the 2023 Corvette Z06 more than makes up the difference. Making the go is the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT5 gasoline engine, which is rated as standard at 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, enough to slingshot the new Z06 from a standstill to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. With that in mind, the 2023 Corvette Z06 significantly undercuts rivals like the Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari F8 Tributo, and McLaren 720S.
Nevertheless, everyone has an opinion, so what’s yours? Tell us what you think about the 2023 Corvette Z06 price by voting in the poll below, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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What GM charges and the dealer price will bear little resemblance. Get ready for the “Market Adjustment.”
My best friend and I put ourselves on the list with a deposit back on 12/2021. Waited anxiously like the rest of the world only to be disappointed with a ridiculous price for the 1LZ without any options. Then a few days later the news comes that “oh by the way folks you have to pay a gas guzzler tax”. Disappointed is a minor word. Flabbergasted is more like it. The whole world is fighting the environment by doing all they can to switch over to a lot greener methods, including GM. Even the C8 has it’s future in hybrid and fully electric. My 2020 C8 has gotten as high as 35mpg and with the present gas prices being at an all time high it feels good that GM worked hard to extract that great gas mileage out of an outstanding car while maintaining a higher greener engine. I’m not too fond that the new Z06 is being compared against Porsche’s, Ferrari’s and McLaren’s top of the line cars so that the public can approve the price of the Z06. Porsche and Ferrari have already created hybrid and fully electric cars. We all love our cars. I have a C4 and the C8 and hoped to add the Z06 to the stable. I got my refund for the deposit this month. BTW went to our local dealer for the Z06 reveal, the owner told an entirely filled room of people that THEIR price would be $100,000.00 additional.
$100K additional; that’s crazy!They say that they only charge MSRP. And, with the pricing now released, and considerably higher than all the assumed starting price, I’m all about finding it for MSRP.
THAT process of finding a dealership that does this is a small project! I have already been on the list at Criswell in Maryland for about a year and a half and have been told I’m probably about year 2/likely more year 3. Upon reading an article about calling around to other dealers in the area just to check on their “list”, I found that out of the 10 dealers I called, most of the smaller ones were charging $10-20K over MSRP, as well as a few larger dealers. The smaller ones all had the same explanation, that if they actually got a Z06 allocation, that they’ve been briefed by their general manager that they will be charging the “market adjustment”, AKA general manager bonus paycheck (I added the last part, forgive my humor).
A few said that while Criswell does state that they don’t charge above MSRP, that I would be unpleasantly surprised when they do charge this fee. So, there’s a little effort there to pull people from one of the east coast giants. From what I read, everywhere for the most part, they dont charge over MSRP.
I still got on a second list, as they said that they just received 3 allocations from GM for 2022 (which could be due to a flub on GM’s). But I’m still ALL ABOUT not paying anything more than the $115K for the LT2.
Greedy gm and dealers
Idk, it’s unfortunately in line with the modern world of pricing. 60K work trucks, 50K midsizers, 30K compacts. 100+ for a vette seams reasonable…. In this insane world where everything is priced this insanely high. It’s not just cars. 20$ for a McDonald’s visit, multi million dollar single family housesholds……
Remember that the consumer controls the price. Corporate America is going to charge all that we will be willing to pay. They will take advantage of you if we allow it, and call it business.
The LT3 is at $120.000.00 if you want some carbon fiber add on looks like $140,000.00.
I wonder what it costs to produce one of these cars? How’s $39,000.00 sound, let them double their money that’s $78,000.00 let them triple their money that’s $117,000.00.
Gas guzzler tax is nothing more than goverment theft, but i suppose they have to have funds for the 35 million or so illegals iphones, healthcare and free housing and let’s not forget the EBT Card for free groceries…. any one disagree?
While the dealer markups are outrageous, as long as people vote with their dollars to buy them this will continue. Fast forward a few years and pricing will come down. It is all about supply and demand given what people are willing to pay. Sometimes feelings get in the way…
Gm will built less Z06 to keep the demand up
I think GM stock holders should sell all there stock because GM don’t care about us or they would stop the LOWLIFE dealers from ripping us off
a comparison chart that included Stingray prices would have been helpful.
Base price is a little high but options are over the roof like a Porsche.
I’m a cash buyer and have a 2021 Z-51. I have no intention of tracking my Corvette so the extra capability, above what I already have would just be a waste of money.. That’s kind of a high price to pay if you’re not going to use it.. I know, having the toughest car is great for your ego I just don’t need that.
I agree with George, this is more power than any “normal” driver needs. This is a track car. Paying this price just to be “King of the Hill” is crazy.
I have a 2022 C8 Z51 LT2, and it’s more than enough.
I completely agree with George. I own a 22 Z51 and am scratching my head trying to imagine what the ZO6 will do that mine won’t under most conditions. I just can’t see the extra $30k for being able to say I have one of the first of them. I am fully satisfied with mine, thank you.
George is right on. I have a 2021 Z51 3LT and am loving it. While I’ve mused about a Z06 I’ve come to believe that I would be paying a lot of money for a different exhaust sound and bragging rights. I do not track my car either. Having said that, I think the base price is high – but in the ball park. But when you add options and include the gas guzzler tax – it’s well overpriced. And that’s before the “market adjustments”. My 2021 beauty is looking better and better.
I’d buy one. I’d buy one (2LZ) in a heart beat at MSRP or below only. I only need painted calipers and wheel locks. I wouldn’t track it; I’d enjoy it like my 2019 Stingray. I’d enjoy the stares and and all the conversations about the car.
It really doesn’t matter what the MSRP is because no one will be able to buy one for that price. The dealer mark-ups will be huge. In my opinion, anyone who pays a dealer mark-up is foolish…the sooner people realize that, the sooner the mark-ups will go away. I can’t imagine there is a dealership in the Country that wants to sit with unsold Corvettes on his lot.
Plenty of dealers selling the Z06 for MSRP, you just have to wait in line.
It no longer a hard working class affordable car. Just for the Rich and famous
Why you have to be rich and famous to own this car? Allot of rich people are not famous also.
110 K with the gas guzzlers tax for the base Z06 is affordable for the masses.
I am so happy with my loaded 22 Z51 coupe with a sticker of $90,275 that does the same 0 to 60 time of 2.8 along with more torque at 1000 less rpm than a Z06. I like grunt motors. I would not even think of buying a Z06 because it is a high RPM race car that is not really for street use first of all I like the sound of an American cross-plane crankshaft with its gurgle sound hearing every piston fire. I also have a 59 Vette with the off-road exhaust with a sound that makes people smile. The Z06 sounds like a Hoover vacuum cleaner with its deep hum I know I know some people love it.
If you have a NEED FOR SPEED and have the ability to use it on a TRACK and the money go for it. having owned 11 Corvettes starting in 1965 I have found that many buyers of these SUPER HIGH PERFORMACE CARS use the phrase of I HAVE ONE AND YOU DON’T. They purchase it drive it very little and most of it life is spent PARKED IN THEIR GARAGE!
Very true unfortunately.
I bought 2020 C8 3lt that someone refused to take..it’s my daily driver…took me over 40yrs to own a car I always wanted..why not drive it.
So what? Really why would you care how someone drives their car?
The base Stingray comes standard with everything the C8 needs to be a fantastic car. The Z06 equipment can’t be put to effect on any street legal use and it’s over-equipped to be a race car. I doubt very few of them will ever see competitive track use.
GM YOU TOOK THE AVERAGE WORKER THE PEOPLE THAT MADE YOU OUT OF THE EQUATION GO SELL ALL YOU CAN NOT PROUD OF YOU WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS CAR NOW ALL I CAN DO IS LOOK AT THEM THANKS.
Gm just wants more money. Greedy
No one is being forced to buy this vehicle. It is a very high performance car. If that is what you want you should be very happy for what it is and what it costs. There is no other comparable car in the world. It is not an “average” Corvette, there is no such thing. We started Corvettes being a front engine, rear wheel drive sports car. Seven series were developed and built as such. Engineers squeezed every ounce of performance out of that design. A new generation was designed and built and it is nothing similar to the original concept. Yes, it is V-8 powered, but the original was not. Chevy will never admit to this but the Corvette has ceased being a sports car and has become a full scale race car! It is an ass kicker with world status as such. Presently, nothing equals it. However, speed is fleeting and the Italians will respond. When they do, the world will be introduced to the C-9. That will be a very coveted car, a true racing vehicle! Prancing horses will scatter in its presence.
pricing is ok but GM should put a stop to dealer markup over MSRP
GM said they would put a halt to that but have no GUTS to enforce what they say. Talk is cheap, action speaks louder than words.
Can’t happen Phil. GM and dealers are separate entities. For GM to control pricing they would have to sell directly to the public and they refuse to do that. Dealer mark-ups on vehicles are not that great. Now, on the other hand service is very lucrative and THAT is what dealers sell for a greater profit. A sale lasts but one time while service goes on and on. Remember, MSRP is “recommended” as the courts have ruled. Also, keep in mind that car sales are like no other, the seller (manufacturer) doesn’t get paid until the sale is final. Dealers pay only a “floor plan fee” until that sale is complete. They basically have free use of the vehicle until it sells.
David, what you say is true, however GM could allocate fewer units to dealerships that are really price gouging their customers. There has been talks from manufactures about doing just that… but will probably never happen.
My local dealer has a 2023 70th edition on the floor for $30K over MSRP plus dealer fees for the past 2 weeks. Yesterday they marked it down to only $10k over MSRP. Greed wasn’t paying off for them.
GM will take away allotments if it is reported. Already has happened.
GM can’t control how much Dealers sell their cars for, but they can control the Dealer inventory and a Dealer can’t sell over MSRP if they don’t have anything to sell.
To me the base MSRP is not the problem, it’s the dealer add on. I spoke to the dealer I have purchased 10/12 vehicles from including 2 Corvettes. They are asking for $50.000 over MSRP.
GREED
Sorry I like my corvettes not to look Japanese. So doesn’t matter the price
We have one on order from our local dealer who sells at MSRP(We purchased our factory order 2021 from them at MSRP after a 1 year wait).We will keep the 2021 as a daily driver and use the Z06 for track days ,club events and car shows….by the time it arrives it may be the last V8 gasoline powered Corvette available.Price is right where we expected to be.
That;s a heck of a lot of money to pick up a tenth or two, 0-60, and 200 MPH you’ll never use. Also they’re making the same design mistake as they did with the C4 ZR-1 in not making the Z06 easily distinguished from the standard Stingray. An extra piece of side trim and 4 central pipes are too subtle for the price. Still, they’ll sell them all.
Proving again P.T. Barnum’s Law of Applied Economics, this time in motion.
Finally. An American Super Car. At International Super Car prices ^^$$. Oh well GM has to finance the bust of the coming EV pipedream fail. Meanwhile, I’ll be tracking my used 1LE…Best deal on the planet.
Here is the difference in price. I paid $107,355 for a C7 Z06 Z07 pretty much fully loaded which I tracked the car. As said earlier way too much power to use on the street you just can’t take advantage of all the power. A new C8 Z06 Z07 with the same options (no carbon wheels) I had is now over 137,000. I’m on the list for a new one but I’m told I’ll have a two to three years wait. (one of the top three dealers) That is before the 10% of production announcement. I was spoiled PBIR track was 20 minutes way to race the car on a road course.
The track has now closed and for sale. The closet tracks now are 2-/12 and 3-1/2 hours away. So I can’t enjoy the power of the car on the street or want to drive that car that far to race. So when my number comes up I’ll have to give it some serious thought about buying the car with that price increase. I’m also surprised the C8 that I have, which is not broken yet, is 2.8 sec to 60 MPH and the Z06 is the same. I find that hard to believe.
I’m pretty much in the same boat as you , our local track MIR has been closed . I live 5 miles from it , and now the closest road course is 3 or 4 hours away ,thanks IRG, but I have a Z06 ordered . On the flip side of the coin it’s probably going to save me a load of money on tires and brakes not having a neighbor hood track .
Check the torque numbers to RPM numbers on both Z06 and Z51 base cars that is why 0 to 60 is the same. Also, look at HP and RPM numbers. That makes it clear why 0 to 60 is the same.
The low speed acceleration is mostly limited by tire adhesion to the road surface and shifting efficiency. All the C8 family will be very similar considering the common transmission innards, weight distribution, and CG height effecting weight transfer. The tire patch area and rubber compounds are the main differentiators. The Z-cars will remain traction limited longer resulting in higher acceleration at higher speeds.
Since this transition from traction limited to power limited happens at near extra legal speed with the basic C8, the go-faster versions don’t buy much legal utility on the street. That isn’t really the point though, is it?
GM have shot themselves in the foot with this one. Way too much fanfare and bravado for a vehicle that they cannot even get half the parts for. Good luck with getting a fully-optioned Z06 LZ3 with all the carbon given current supply outages.
As for ADM’s, those dealerships with their smug attitudes are on notice. I am certainly not going to buy above MSRP and that’s what my contract states. And if I want to flip it when the time finally comes, I will, irrespective of GM’s lame attempt to tell me what I can do with my car.
I have a C8 3LT Z51 and I have said all along, the Z06 is not worth it unless you want to track all the time. Otherwise, the performance figures just don’t stack up unless you are Mr. Fast & Furious and into illegal street racing.
The price point should not be compared against Ferrari or McLaren; they don’t have a backlog of 55,000 sports cars!
It’s hard to say if the Z06 is a good value or not since we don’t have any published independent performance tests yet. However, if the tests confirm that the car is really all that GM hypes it up to be, then yes, it will be a great value.
G.M. raised base prices 20k so flippers wouldn’t be the only ones capitolizing on the high demand. This was part of the delay in releasing pricing.
Everyone is making a big deal about buying a Z06 when GM has already said the most they will build in the 2023 model year is 2,500 copies. Now take away the shooters and friends of top GM brass that will get one first that’s not a lot of cars worldwide so if you get one you will be very lucky.
No complaints at all about the z06. Love the looks and the new platform. I just feel GM has alienated a lot of people who have given deposits for as far back as 3 years ago with hopes of buying a “high $80k low $90k” price tag car. Why? To have an exotic sounding “ flat plane crank car. With all the great GM engines out there, they surely could have gotten similar results more reasonably priced.
Also, GM is receiving huge incentives from the government for faster production of electric cars, investing money jointly in China auto factories, introducing new models in China first, investing in huge lithium battery factories etc. With the highest echelon of GM in bed with our government, many are expecting the Z06 to be the last of it’s kind. I think that is one of the reasons this car is so popular. It will be an investor’s dream. And it looks like GM knows it and is making their money up front.
I can accept the MSRP for this level of car (which I’m personally very excited about and proud of GM for producing), however I’m very frustrated with the dealer mark up. Ford took care of me and the other accepted applicants when we purchased our new Ford GT’s by not allowing their dealers to charge a markup. Considering the Z06 is a very special model and dealers will undoubtedly gouge buyers, maybe GM should consider a similar program? I didn’t mind having Ford’s name on my title for two years to confirm at least that level of commitment to the GT. Just a thought…
I do not think the Z06 is over priced when you compare it to the competition. It is actually under priced.
My beef with the Z06 pricing is all of the “forced” carbon fiber / black accent doodads. Not being a fan of either, I would resent bering forced to accept, and pay for, such visually distracting junk.
Have had my 2021 2LT convertible with the Z51 package for a little over a year now. I opted for the ceramic matrix gray metallic with body colored trim, sterling wheels, sterling nose-to-nose racing stripes, light grey interior, and not even the colored brakes. The shape of the C8 is such a work of art that the mono-tone color scheme really allows you to see it as a whole sculpture. Rather than a hunk of plastic with a lot more black plastic stick-on junk everywhere.
Despite the 14 month order wait time, I am very pleased with the value for price.
With all of my extensive options, including the custom leather luggage, floor and cargo protecters, battery trickle charger, ceramic exterior coating, interior leather protectant, bumper-to-bumper extended warranty, pre-paid service warranty, NCM delivery, plus tax-title-license, it came to about $100,000. With no dealer mark up. The dealer and GM did insist on the annoying “dealer destination fee” despite the fact that I paid the extra $950 to pick it up at the NCM. So that was definitely a double dip scam on GMs part. But at least I escapped the dealer mark-up scam frequently happening now.
My 2001 C5 ZO6 was $48,875.00 brand new. Museum Delivery. That would be about $80,000.00 in 2022. So I guess that 80k would be a good msrp.
If you want to compete with the European cars it’s a deal. If you just want a good sports car it’s ridiculous.
GM ,First let Me say that I have owned Corvettes since 1961, still have a 1957, & A C5 Z06, all the talk ref: what a great car the new Z06 is really does not matter at all if You can’t get Your hands on one !! I live in a small town in Texas, I put a deposit down on a new Z06 at MSRP , I can not even order one until the dealer has an allocation, this will be a cash sale until I can not afford the price ,GM PUTS ON IT ! Just wish I had ordered a 2006 ford GT
GARY DOAK
As the owner of a 2019 C7 Z06 with the 3LZ trim package and no other options, paying another $30K for the C8 version seems a bit… aggressive. And no manual transmission! I suppose some of the price delta is down to the new DOHC engine, but for me that’s no plus. The lowliest Chevy Spark has a DOHC engine. And the C8 Z06 engine’s flat plane crankshaft guarantees it’s a high-revving vibrator. That the car needs a 5.56:1 granny gear differential speaks to the engine’s sadly deflated torque curve, compared to the forced induction LT4 and LT5 engines in C7. I think Corvette is trying too hard to match specs with Porsche and the others, and without much to show for it. Yes, the C8 Z06 will perform brilliantly. But with the most minor (and inexpensive) of tweaks the C7 Z06 motor would produce more power and far more useful torque in that roomy C8 engine bay, and would perform even more brilliantly. So for me, the C8 Z06 is grievously overpriced.
I get many more smiles per $$$ out of my $30K 2012 C6 coupe.
F1 sound and better handling for minimum $30K extra (+30% over C8 2LT) before most dealers’ $10K markup with same 0-60 time. Limited production for next three years. They will sell what they make with no difficulty.
..you buy , you pay a good annual salary for it…for the miles you get out of it…what is your cost per mile…?..now the electric vette is in the works. The gas cars will be obsolete eventually,..reselling them will be a reality check…save your money..buy a camaro and call it the day.
The Caddy CT5 Blackwing …. tens of thousands over MSRP in the right color and option combo. It would not surprise me to see the same price gouging happen when GM stupidly discontinues all gas fueled cars in just a few years well before the public and infrastructure is ready for an all-electric future. .
Does anyone else find this whole scenario about “pricing of a Z06” totally hilarious! Seriously….
Here we are writing letters and discussing something that so far, has no real meaning because frankly, none of us has actually seen a real 2023 C8 Z06 in action or up close and personal like…except for a few that have seen this “Ghost” at selective dealers some time ago. No road test, no road test editors personal observations taken from real life experiences, no actual tract tested times and performance evaluations, at “The Ring” ect. In other words…we’re all having a conversation about NOTHING that is tangible and has been actually seen in an owners garage or been to a C&C event!! Amazing…simply amazing. Oh well, I guess sooner or later this “Ghost” will appear in public, it’s inevitable, but so is Christmas, which could be the actual time we might see this car on the street or read about it in automotive magazines.
One more thing…personally speaking, I’m going to wait and put my money down (if that too will ever be possible) on the new upcoming “E-Ray” Hybrid C8…should be less money and possibly just as quick or quicker than the “Mighty Z06” (sic) using all wheel drive and electric motors to run the front wheels, and with the “Z06’s” wide body looks, should be a true daily driver that could lay to waste most other vehicles out there, including “The Big Dogs” pricing themselves in the half a million dollar marketplace, maybe even more than that! Gee I wonder if those Chevy dealers will be asking way above MSRP on these Hybrid Corvette’s …well, DUH, you can bet the family farm on this scenario, guaranteed it’ll happen!
Okay, ‘Nuff said…go ahead and keep the faith that the “Z06 Ghost” (edition) will be out and on the lose around the end of summertime, and the “E-Ray Hybrid” C8? I dunno…it may be out close to the time that we’re tired of seeing a few Z06’s at our local Car’s and Coffee events, ‘ya never know but one thing is for sure, GM is the Master when it comes to keeping us all on the edge of our seats “waiting for something to show up” regardless of price or availability. Amazing, isn’t it?
Really good value, and that engine would be worth every penny on its own. Looking forward to getting one.
I have a C6 ZO6 all custom low mileage which I intend on keeping I was going to buy a new c8 Z06 don’t think so now bottom line is before all said and done a new Z06 will cost as much as two other Corvettes and no one’s taking into account the insurance differences it basically makes it not worth it sorry to say
This article cracks me up: The Z06 is available with this and available with that…….actually it’s not available at all.
My C6 was bought new for cash over 10 years ago. It will take me to the supermarket and Home Depot in about the same time as a C8 Z06.
True, but so would any other car.
The real problem is that Americans have way too much money and access to credit. A really good recession would pop all the bubbles and restore common sense in the market…
Is there ‘Ring time posted yet? Any other testing results? Until we see some real world performance numbers, all we have is what GM says, which is not enough (for me) to say whether it’s overpriced, or not.
Will the transmission hold up? Will the engine be reliable? No one knows.
If it beats every current Porsche around a track, it’s probably a great value as priced…if not than it’s just less for less. The fact it probably outperforms some of Ferrari’s long-discontinued models does nothing for me.
While there’s definitely some heightened ‘coolness’ over the Stingray, it’s still not generally considered a beautiful car design…and I’ve seen it in person…many of the exotics are strikingly beautiful, so 0-60 and 1/4 aren’t the only thing you’re getting for the added $.
Corvette has always been touted as an American sportscar that the average working American can afford. This was true until the Z06 pricing was announced. Over $106,395 for a base Z06, 3LZ fully loaded is $150,00+, taxes, dealer prep, and gas guzzler are getting close to $200,000. This is not a car am average America can afford. Some people on the waiting list may not get the car for two-three years. It will be interesting to see what the Z06 2025 price will be. I applaud and am jealous of all the original C8 owners who were able to buy their Corvette for under 6 figures. In two years you won’t be able to purchase any new Corvette for under $100,000.
I agree with your underlying point, but the C4 ZR1 was out of reach for most, and the C7 ZR1 had a higher starting price in ‘19 than the ‘23 Z06. The L88 in ‘67 added over 21% to the base price…all I’m saying is that the ‘23 Z06 is not the first Corvette to get priced out of reach of the average working American.
The thing that I didn’t like was Corvette’s marketing team misleading the enthusiasts and establishing expectations for a sub-$100k car…specifically, Harlan Charles said (in Dec 2021):
“The pricing will be announced soon; we do not have it all finalized out yet, but we are telling people basically if you are used to comparing the previous generation Stingray to the Z06, base to base pricing, It shouldn’t be something you don’t expect.”
That statement turned out to be completely false…
I am a big Corvette fan having owned 12 over the years including at least one from every generation except C8, and I think the Z06 should be way more expensive to discourage people from buying them for street use.
Many, many, videos online proving that money does not equal driving skill…so take them out of the hands of one group of people so only another group of people can access it…solves nothing…
I’d have no issue if all high-performance cars came with an educational course to promote safety/skills, but yours is an elitist view.
You are crazy to think this way. The engineers poured their hearts and soul to produce an amazing car to be sitting in the garage mostly which some fools will do unfortunately.
People should keep in mind that it’s in the same ballpark as a GT500 which has an ancient chassis and a rental car interior. And I could go on…
MOST PEOPLE WILL JUST BUY THE C8 Z51
THE Z06 JUST BRINGS ATTENTION TO GM AND WILL BRING PEOPLE INTO THE SHOWROOM.
THAT’S WHAT THE CORVETTE IS FOR, AND IT IS A PROFITABLE DIVISION OF GM
The price from GM is actually pretty hood considering the outrageous technology and capabilities of this car.
I am outraged by the Added Dealer Margin put on this car by my dealer.
I bought a 2020 C8 for MSRP + $5000.
On the Z06 this same dealer wants + $100k !
That is stupid money.
I will not pay stupid money.
The price from GM is actually pretty good considering the outrageous technology and capabilities of this car.
I am outraged by the Added Dealer Margin put on this car by my dealer.
I bought a 2020 C8 for MSRP + $5k.
On the Z06 this same dealer wants MSRP + $100k !
That is stupid money.
I will not pay stupid money.
I’m next on the list to purchase a 2023 Red Mist convertible Corvette once the restraint comes off on the Z51 package. I too had gotten on the list back in February of 2020 and have been waiting patiently. I have no desire to purchase the Z06. I’m already at $99,675 and I’m barely in as a player. $100,000 markup is way out of my price range and that’s way out of control. GM sent out a letter/memo stating that any dealer that has huge markups on the Z06 will be dealt with serve consequences. Just a lot of hot air so far. A true car lover needs to run the GM company. I read that Elon Musk is thinking about making a bid on GM. Interesting.
And I appreciate the comment about the Corvette being a daily driver, but that’s still a tough one for me because of where I work and where I would have to park. I dodged the bullet with COVID and almost died, and it made me realize that life is truly short, so why not buy a Corvette and live life to its fullest.
The sky will fall when all the big spenders experience getting humiliated by some clueless geek who cleans their clock with ‘Daddys’ Tesla. Electric will be king because you can keep adding batteries without ever getting your hands dirty with much less cost for maintenance and breakage.
You really talk like a stupid little punk. When you add batteries, you’re adding weight and all you’re doing is building a heavy pig that can’t handle. A 5000+ lb anything isn’t a sports car. Real men go fast everywhere including corners.
My discussion with a LA dealer clarified the price would be 2X the MSRP. So that price blows up most buyers. California will only get less than a dozen for the year.
I have had two C8 Corvettes already and love the car.
The price was decent and when they announced the Z06 I reserved one thru the local dealer!
But I am having reservations now with the price jump. We all knew it was going to cost more that is understandable , and we were expecting a 20K jump. However the 40K jump plus allowing the dealers to do a mark up some as much as another 20K is a little much.
I am waiting for the dealer to let me know if I am going to get one of their allocations before making the decision.
I believe Chevy did the Z06 a dis-service by going up as they did.
Fantastic value even with adding the Z07 performance package.
The new rear engine C-8 Corvettes no matter if a 1LT, 2LT or 3LT , Coupe or Convertible are the best buy of the century compared to the Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini etc. The styling, performance and options are head over heels compare to all other super cars. By the way wait till the other super cars need service. Open your pocket book real wide.
I have a 2022 2LT Coupe Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat with the Z 51 package. I had the engine cover painted the same as the car, calipers same, upgrade wheels, and up graded seats with black n red interior.
Everywhere I go people stop me and say wow what a beautiful color. Many think it’s a foreign super car and are shocked when I tell them it’s a Corvette. They freak out when I start it up and open the deck lid. I show them the front 2 inch lift, the front cameras, the rear cameras and the camera on the roof that displays on the rear view mirror. I give them a rundown on all the options. They are amazed. I let them seat in it and I take pictures of them with their cell phone so they can send to their friends and relatives “Look at my new car”.
My daughter and granddaughter take it to local car shows along with my C-4 93 Torch Red convertible with only 8,000 miles on it. We park them side by side the 22 facing in and the 93 facing out. I open the deck lid of the 22 and the hood of the 93. In most shows we are the main attraction.
Oh by the way my 22 was only $92,500 out the door. Wow a real bargain in my mind.
Jimmy Fallon
Sounds like we ordered the same car! I, too, have similar experiences in mine. Beautiful, well-engineered, fast, but comfortable. The best of 7 Corvettes I have owned in my life.
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The new rear engine C-8 Corvettes no matter if a 1LT, 2LT or 3LT , Coupe or Convertible are the best buy of the century compared to the Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini etc. The styling, performance and options are head over heels compare to all other super cars. By the way wait till the other super cars need service. Open your pocket book real wide.
I have a 2022 2LT Coupe Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat with the Z 51 package. I had the engine cover painted the same as the car, calipers same, upgrade wheels, and up graded seats with black n red interior.
Everywhere I go people stop me and say wow what a beautiful color. Many think it’s a foreign super car and are shocked when I tell them it’s a Corvette. They freak out when I start it up and open the deck lid. I show them the front 2 inch lift, the front cameras, the rear cameras and the camera on the roof that displays on the rear view mirror. I give them a rundown on all the options. They are amazed. I let them seat in it and I take pictures of them with their cell phone so they can send to their friends and relatives “Look at my new car”.
My daughter and granddaughter take it to local car shows along with my C-4 93 Torch Red convertible with only 8,000 miles on it. We park them side by side the 22 facing in and the 93 facing out. I open the deck lid of the 22 and the hood of the 93. In most shows we are the main attraction.
Oh by the way my 22 was only $92,500 out the door. Wow a real bargain in my mind.
Jimmy Fallon
Even at $200k – which I believe most will end up at with options, guzzler tax, sales tax, and markup – it’s still way less than a Lambo or Ferrari. And, aside from purchase cost, another downside for the exotics is maintenance cost. The upside though is very good resale value. Will the C8 and Z06 have better resale value than other Corvettes before it – or will they depreciate the same. I think the latter.
I have a 2022 2LT, Z51 coupe. The car is awesome….. so much more refined than my Z51 C6 Corvette (love the 6 speed though). I’m on some lists for the Z06, but the more I read and learn about the Z06, I’ll keep what I have. The LT6 is still a new, unproven motor and I’d be a little wary owning one of these the first year that they are out. The initial cost + options + the dealer FU tax (sorry, ADM), higher insurance & maintence costs (wider tires, carbon ceramic brakes), etc pushes the cost of ownership way out there and I feel that my current car is not half as good for twice the price of the Z06. No argument that the Z06 is an awesome car, but the C8 stingray is no slouch either. BTW, my Corvette is a daily driver as well as I track & drag it too.
Dave, I agree completely. I’m on some lists as well but have already clarified to the dealer(s) that I do not want a 2023. My preference is a 2024 (good luck even on that, eh) and mostly concern for the engine. But frankly, the way this whole thing is unfolding – my 2021 3LT Z51 is looking better and better (not that I ever had a complaint)
I think GM stock holders should sell all there stock because GM don’t care about us or they would stop the LOWLIFE dealers from ripping us off
What many people loose in the price argument is the Z06 was designed to compete with the best of the worlds super cars. Yes the Z06 is a super car and it beats most of them hands down on performance and price. If you want a super car from any other manufacture be prepared to pay up to and over $200K. So $100K and some change is not a bad price for what you get. The big problem is that unless you are somebody you will not get one!
Yes the Z06 was designed to compete with the best in the world. Thanks to our government mandates to go green GMs strategy has changed to go all EVs. They are not taking 2023 orders and 2024 is questionable. GM will pushing the E-Ray for 2024 and Zora for 2025. 98% of the customers that put a deposit on a Z06 will never see one. GM will lose a lot of Corvette customers to competitors. GM is not listening to its loyal customers, and will be one of the biggest mistake in their history.
What Good is it when one can’t buy one, I gave up & bought a C8 Go figure,By the way ,why doesn’t, GM ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF THE DASH LIGHTS GOING OUT ON A 2023 C8, with less than a 1000 miles !!!
Mary and her bunch of followers will Bankrupt GM and I hope to hell that the Government does not help them. EV are the DEATH of GM. They don’t give a ____ about there customers.
I still believe the C8 Z06 is a good value. However, it’s not readily available. Therefore, the C8 Stingray is a better buy and one can save about $60k. This makes the Stingray the better value. A C8 Stingray in the garage is better than a Z06 on order.