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Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« on: September 15, 2008, 08:49:43 pm »
Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production!

These truly are the end times!
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 08:54:51 pm »
Thousands of balding, potbellied men to suffer second mid life crisis. 
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2008, 08:56:29 pm »
Quote from: tenpenny on September 15, 2008, 08:54:51 pm
Thousands of balding, potbellied men to suffer second mid life crisis. 

 :rofl2: :rofl2: Oi, that might be me in a few years!
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2008, 09:10:05 pm »
Oh well. Put the gold chains, Man-Tan and fake chest hair back in the closet.... pity about the trophy girlfriends tho'    ;)
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2008, 09:16:54 pm »
I love the Z06, really do...

How much is a used one from the US (I imagine the initial prices are cheaper)? And can it be brought in without additional tax?
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2008, 10:19:02 pm »
Sales of the Vette only down 8.5% for the year, not that bad yet.
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2008, 10:24:07 pm »
Today's Corvette has NOTHING in common with the ridiculous 1982 model.  Gold chains?  Not now.  Todays Vette driver might be an F1 pilot!  Even the "base" Corvette is a true high performance car, and the Z-06 AND ZR-1 are in the realm of "supercars."
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 10:43:42 pm »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 15, 2008, 09:16:54 pm
I love the Z06, really do...

How much is a used one from the US (I imagine the initial prices are cheaper)? And can it be brought in without additional tax?

You can find new base model Vettes in the States in the high 40s.  Incredible car for the money.
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 11:40:59 pm »
I don't think it matters which model you buy in the US it still be a heck of a machine for sure. Either engine is a treat to own for power.  :)
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2008, 06:13:54 am »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 15, 2008, 09:16:54 pm
I love the Z06, really do...

How much is a used one from the US (I imagine the initial prices are cheaper)? And can it be brought in without additional tax?

You will have to pay GST at the border and 7% Ont tax when you register it.    I wonder what the insurance is on a Vette for a new immigrant  :o :rofl2:
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2008, 06:56:10 am »
Quote from: tpl on September 16, 2008, 06:13:54 am
Quote from: Just Bob on September 15, 2008, 09:16:54 pm
I love the Z06, really do...

How much is a used one from the US (I imagine the initial prices are cheaper)? And can it be brought in without additional tax?

You will have to pay GST at the border and 7% Ont tax when you register it.    I wonder what the insurance is on a Vette for a new immigrant  :o :rofl2:

$10K prolly, I'll have to wait until next year...
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2008, 07:21:27 am »
Careful with the US pricetalk Snowman will come in with a stick and beat you all for going off topic.
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2008, 07:29:43 am »
Closing production lost jobs. The government needs to step in and do something about this. Maybe give tax rebates to middle class people with kids so they can afford to buy a 50 K 2 seat sports car that uses a lot more gas than a Fit or Yaris!

Seriously though its too bad as the Vette is the other GM product besides the CTS that I find somewhat appealing. Its got true performance at a lower price than most of its competion. But it simply makes sense that demand is way down. The market for 2 seaters is limited enoigh. Add a above avewrage price bracket, high consumption suspect reilability into the equation you have troubles in todays world. Worst of all you have to buy and service your 50,60 70K plus car at the same Chev dealer that selss and services Aveos. Major problem. Its such an odd duck in the Chev lineup. Eveytime a mainstream manufacturer has tried to sell a very expensive car under its own (and not luxury banner) think Vw with the Phaeton its been a disaster. Surprised the Corevett mistique has survied it this long.
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2008, 09:59:19 am »
Who needs a tax rebate, just work harder.
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2008, 01:19:08 pm »
Quote from: toolatecrew on September 16, 2008, 07:21:27 am
Careful with the US pricetalk Snowman will come in with a stick and beat you all for going off topic.

Need a tissue?
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2008, 04:32:45 pm »
..thanx Jeebus...those ZO'6s...were fackin' up ma BOWLING GREEN GAME.......here kitty here kitty.....
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2008, 04:48:40 pm »
Quote from: Careener on September 16, 2008, 01:51:11 pm
Quote from: Just Bob on September 15, 2008, 09:16:54 pm
I love the Z06, really do...

How much is a used one from the US (I imagine the initial prices are cheaper)? And can it be brought in without additional tax?

C6 base as part of employee pricing was down to 40k USD.
2006 can be had of mid 30s
Used Z06 are @ $50k and up for the new model.

You're forgetting about a little thing called Winter... You'd need another car for that too   :skid:

$40K for a C6 is a crazy amount of car for the money...
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2008, 05:17:29 pm »
^^^^WOW!!!  Somebody was speeding!!.  See the splatter of blood under the trailers door handle? Is that where the noggin hit?
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2008, 05:25:48 pm »
That won't exactly buff out ...  :P :P
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Re: Chevy to temporarily halt Vette production
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2008, 07:24:03 pm »
Quote from: tenpenny on September 15, 2008, 08:54:51 pm
Thousands of balding, potbellied men to suffer second mid life crisis. 

Well. that's only temporary.
But, what are you gonna do when you become potbellied; the World will have run out of gas by then...you're screwd for good! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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