[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Because they care more about being profitable then developing a bespoke engine for a sports car.

The lead for the project already said if they had developed their own engine/chassis the car would have cost north of $100k. So let the BMW do the hard work and can still maintain the profitability level they want for their shareholders.

I’m sure they’ve could’ve figured out some engine in their lineup they could’ve stuffed into the Supra. Because isn’t their 4cyl Supra a bmw engine as well?

Don’t get me wrong they did good with that b58, that’s why those cars are little monsters. Wish it came with a v8 though, cause I would’ve bought one.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

We're in agreement on that point.

Personally, I do consider vehicles from vastly different categories though. I'll compare wildly different categories of vehicles that have a similar price range; as well as compare wildly different priced vehicles within the same category. I don't think I'm unique in this regard.

Example of my note with vehicles under consideration (at least at some point recently) with my specs priced between $70k-$99k. Not crazy wild, but I bet not many would think a Cayman T, Charger Hellcat, and a Bronco Raptor are on the same person's radar.

This is a great list. For some of those you would have to pay 10-20k markup, e.g. for the Bronco Raptor.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

So many complaining about the Z06 becoming out of reach seem to jump right to the used market as an alternative. Lotus' upcoming Emira is priced right there (my spec is $96k); yet I don't think I've heard a single person contemplate an Emira instead. It's even available with a manual transmission. Weird.

I considered one...until I saw the price & the lack of HP for said $

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

We're in agreement on that point.

Personally, I do consider vehicles from vastly different categories though. I'll compare wildly different categories of vehicles that have a similar price range; as well as compare wildly different priced vehicles within the same category. I don't think I'm unique in this regard.

Example of my note with vehicles under consideration (at least at some point recently) with my specs priced between $70k-$99k. Not crazy wild, but I bet not many would think a Cayman T, Charger Hellcat, and a Bronco Raptor are on the same person's radar.

More proof that new car pricing has been out of control since before the pandemic

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Cos270

For my money, I'd rather have an Emira over a base C8.

I agree there, but not over the Z for the $.

Base C8 can get over $100k with options. Hard pass anywhere near that. Priced right at the MSRP, but you don't get a lot that should be standard

[BGM-M3COMP]

Way to go GM!

On the way to become the first ever corvette supercar!

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Way to go GM!

On the way to become the first ever corvette supercar!

Amazing sound, yum yum

[BGM-M3COMP]

How can we really knock GM for giving us this?

I can't wait to get mine.

[Cos270]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Way to go GM!

On the way to become the first ever corvette supercar!

Shame all the "influencers" are getting a hold of these before proper car journalists and publications. Oh well, GM marketing has always been a crap shoot.

[KevinGS]

My goodness, that thing sounds soooo good, STOCK

GM

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

I agree there, but not over the Z for the $.

Base C8 can get over $100k with options. Hard pass anywhere near that. Priced right at the MSRP, but you don't get a lot that should be standard

Have you built a Stingray and/or Z06 to YOUR spec and seen what the retail price would be? What the price "can" get to isn't really very important.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

Way to go GM!

On the way to become the first ever corvette supercar!

All these youtubers started copying Stradman. Extremely annoying to watch.

[dgoldenz]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

All these youtubers started copying Stradman. Extremely annoying to watch.

I cannot stand Stradman. His voice makes me want to jab an icepick into my eye

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

All these youtubers started copying Stradman. Extremely annoying to watch.

It's smart business. They provide content and act in a way that gets clicks. If i could do it, i would've done youtube myself as well.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

It's smart business. They provide content and act in a way that gets clicks. If i could do it, i would've done youtube myself as well.

I’m sure you can do this. You just need to sniff enough cocaine to act that way.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

I’m sure you can do this. You just need to sniff enough cocaine to act that way.

Hahaha pretty sure a lot of them do already.

But the viewers that watch this content are mainly young.

Young people are very very very loud. That’s the next generation I hate to say.

[Donatello.]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Have you built a Stingray and/or Z06 to YOUR spec and seen what the retail price would be? What the price "can" get to isn't really very important.

Yes, that's how I know. MY price would get to LOL price on a base C8. Again, hard pass.

I have a low # @ Ciocca for the Z

[KJ10]

Originally Posted by Cos270

Shame all the "influencers" are getting a hold of these before proper car journalists and publications. Oh well, GM marketing has always been a crap shoot.

While I somewhat agree, she has been heavily involved with Chevy for the past few years. It's no surprise she would get first crack as she has been a great brand ambassador for them.

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by KJ10

While I somewhat agree, she has been heavily involved with Chevy for the past few years. It's no surprise she would get first crack as she has been a great brand ambassador for them.

What's her OF name? 🍑🍑( • ) ( • )

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by Donatello.

Yes, that's how I know. MY price would get to LOL price on a base C8. Again, hard pass.

I have a low # @ Ciocca for the Z

The build option isn’t available yet afaik.

[BGM-M3COMP]

Originally Posted by KJ10

While I somewhat agree, she has been heavily involved with Chevy for the past few years. It's no surprise she would get first crack as she has been a great brand ambassador for them.

It’s free marketing for GM.

Who would people wanna watch more emelia or Matt Farrah?

GM wants the audience emelia has, not Matt Farrah.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

It’s free marketing for GM.

Who would people wanna watch more emelia or Matt Farrah?

GM wants the audience emelia has, not Matt Farrah.

Doesn't GM understand that the (underage) people who click on Emelia's videos mostly stare at Emelia, not her cars?