The algorithm recommended your video in my general 2023 stingray search results, and boy can I first say congrats on getting your dream car- it looks great and I appreciate the info you shared in this video. I am waiting on an allocation myself, and looks like I will be picking mine up this summer. Cheers!
I appreciate the kind words and it’s good to know the algorithm is working in my favor! You definitely won’t be disappointed when your car arrives, it’s well worth the wait. Summertime is the perfect time to get one too! What spec are you going with?
@@u.b.469 I went with a 2LT coupe stingray in amplify orange! Being in Colorado, getting the car in favorable weather is indeed great- I am paying MSRP and will be flying to Omaha, NE to pick it up :)
I was told, 2 years, when I ordered the car in October 2022. Just before Christmas I get a call from my dealer 10 weeks - Now its the end of January 2023, and the car has been built, its just awaiting shipment which when I call Chevy hot line they say 3 to 6 weeks - but since its already a week - they thought I will have it in 2 - 3 weeks - Mine is a 2023 C8 Silver Flair 3 LT bright red dipped full interior, Forged wheels and the body color option so there is NO BLACK disruptions on the sides, air intake, and air exhaust in the rear, also the Engine louver on the back top is the body color as well - Also NO WING - it has a more European look that a race car, - a lot more sophisticated. Also am paying MSRP - no rediclous "market Adjustment - BS"
I ordered my second c8 October 27 got it January 11 /// I don’t know why dealers tell people the long timeframe my first c8 I ordered in April 21 got it it July
Hi , Eric from Newfoundland Canada, Happy your wait was so short, I put my name on a wait list at a local dealership in St.Johns. NL , Back in February of 2020, I was told at the time my # was 26. Told at the time it was a 2 year wait, got a call in November 2022 to submit my build and put down a deposit, still waiting and no word from anyone, Thanks for reading Eric
Really good information That's exactly the information I was looking for I just got my first email last 2 weeks ago I got really excited thinking it's getting close
I’m really glad this was helpful for you! I was looking for a video like this when I was waiting too. If you got your first email then I’d say on average it’s about 8-12 weeks until the car gets built.
the SIMPLE FACT is, They are not selling as well as in the past, and that equates to shorter wait times.. with civil unrest every where in this nation, and getting worse every day, in one year, they might be on a dealers floor waiting for the buyer..I was a fleet manger for Ford for 20 Years and I see things that other don't see, or even understand. On the other side of this, I ordered My first new car, a 1965 Chevy 2 door HT Impala SS, 300Hp four speed in august 1964, with out even seeing what it would look like, and still remember driving it home that Night, Jan 13, 1965, from the dealer in Pasadena, ca, to my home in Long beach Ca. I turned On the AM FM, radio, and the song was "I'm in with the in crowd" the experience wasn't as good as My first time getting Laided, but was close....LMFAO
U are definitely an exception to the process..I put in my order Beginning of Oct 2021..took delivery Nov 14th.it was rough ..if anything u HAVE to be Patient...no one can control how fast the Bolingreen Assembly builds cars or what those folks down there are faced with..as a Union person myself I understand the complexities of running a Plant and getting paid for what u do..people have to realize they are building your personal car..I want t by em to do it right..although I'm sure Mngmt is pushing to do more..But for u to go from 1100 right to 3000 status is almost unheard off..count your Blessings..and by the way nice Car...I also have a 2023 hypersonic gray Convertible..2LT Convertible Z51 ..Love it..
Congrats 4 months is really good! Those who ordered 2 or 3 years before had to wait close to a year due to parts tornado etc. Now the bottom is starting to fall. There is a Chevy dealer in Akron has one sitting on showroom floor at $3500 off Msrp. It’s all about timing. With about 150,000 built so far I think they know what they are doing by now!
Man you lucked out on finding a small dealer I called literally every dealership in Texas and not one could promise me msrp or a wait under 2 years I had to go out of state and I’m still waiting
Put my order in April 1 for the 2024 model still waiting. hope I can get it before the end of the year. C8 convertible. torch red black interior. dealership in Orlando Florida sold it to me for MSRP.
I was fortunate to be able to go to the manufacturer last year at the end of the year. The tour guide said depending on the model ordered the wait was 12-24 months before delivery. This was around the time your car was in production too. Not sure how you managed to get your car that quick but that is awesome. The production of the C8 is so streamlined and the building is neat and clean. I was impressed. Unfortunately we were there during shift change and did not see a car roll of the line as the shift change takes about 30 minutes and all productions stops. We were at the end of the line during the shift change. I want to order one, just have to convince the boss 😜
looks good. Ive had a deposit down for 2 years for an -Eray and still have more time to wait. I some people are hyped of the news seawolf color but I still think they color you have looks better if I was going to do a gray.
The E-Ray looks amazing! I agree, even if I could pick another color on a Z06 or E-Ray, I’d still pick this hypersonic gray. The sea wolf gray looks like clay, there’s nothing really special about the paint finish.
My Z51 3LT went to 3000 in early February. I was told to expect the car in late May or early June. My 66th birthday is in fact today June 17. I was hoping to see the car by today. I am happy to say that the car showed up in mid April! Amazing to see the car run past 3000 like in Z Mode turned all the way up! I am a car guy. Hated Corvettes all my life. But the C8 is a sea change! What an amazing car! Chevy did a superb job! Hang in there! Things are loosening up. The wait gets shorter. This car is worth the $$ and wait!
What is the dealership you'd recommend for me to order one? I tried in August 2022 and they still don't have an allocation. They just told me they don't think they will get one until 2024. I'd love to use whoever you'd recommend to order mine. I'll order it tomorrow!
First time corvette buyer here, ordered my stingray last year in September and was assuming it would be a ‘24 model year until the extended ‘23 production was announced. Ended up lucking out & got one of the 129 allocations in April, hoping for a production date soon and to be on the road before the first official day of summer 🚀
@@PS-zw4yc coincidentally, it’s my production week starting tomorrow. Dealership told me if it’s built early in the week, I will have the car late June if it’s built towards the end of the week, then early July. We’ll see..
@@_lijaherwin you get it yet? Mine just hit 4000 status "produced" this past Friday 7/28 and is waiting to be shipped. How long did it take for yours to get shipped to you?
It took 4 months for me to get my 2023 Z06. Ordered it August 19, 2022 … picked it up on December 22 at the dealership. If you want a car at least go try… you never know…
Got my allocation around the middle of may. Went to 3000 status May 17. Still havent had any change in status like 6 weeks later. Hoping it will have a TPW soon.
U.B, The factory keeps every new Corvette in the factory lot for 2 weeks to insure no parts currently being used are defective. If the cars were shipped out they would have to be recalled. This info was learned during a factory tour earlier this month.
Awsome exterior color/rim combination! Has car been ceramic coated-----looks spectacular. BTW, how times have changed. Have a C7 Z51 Corvette Racing yellow exterior that I purchased from a small dealership in Pa. Purchased car with about a 20% DISCOUNT from MSRP (this included regular dealer discount, dealer purchase certificate credit and Chevrolet market zone discount based on the zip code I registered the car in). Dealer even delivered the car in covered car carrier to my residence (a couple of hundred miles) at no charge!
Thank you! It hasn’t been ceramic coated yet, but I plan on getting it along with front PPF as well. It’s definitely crazy how much times have changed. That’s a great deal you got. I still stop and stare at C7’s, I love that body style!
I put order in for my 2023 in June at my dealership. My dealership got the allocation for one in July, but it was for a Z51 in which i didn't want. The finance manager at the dealership got the allocation. After his was placed in the 3000 status. They received another allocation in August, so I put my down payment in, and in the middle of September, I received the notification that I was in the 3000 status. In the middle of October, I was at 3400. By the first week of November, I got the notification that my car was completed, and I picked it up on the 15th of November. To add icing on the cake, I got it for MSRP, and the price lock was accepted (because I placed my order before the price changed in June). With that being said, I received a price lock check from GM. Hypersonic Grey Metallic, 2LT, mag ride, front lift, HTC.
Thanks for the video! It looks like you got the silver color, is it silver or a different color? If it’s silver, is it metallic flake? Or color shifting? Thanks! 🐜
This is hypersonic gray metallic. It is a dark gray with a lot of metallic flake, but it also has a slightly greenish tint to it. It changes color in different lighting
I had ordered my new 2022 C8 from the best Corvette dealer in the world, MacMulkin Chevrolet, in Feb. 2021. I got my delivery in November 2021. So it took 9 months.
@@advancedhittingtraining8233 I am in Colorado. MacMulkin arranged to have Chevrolet ship my new C8 to a local Chevrolet dealer saving me a lot of shipping charges. My local Chevy dealer was also very helpful and I paid them for prepping and delivering my C8. This was a very convenient arrangement.
@@advancedhittingtraining8233 I am in Colorado and MacMulkin was great to arrange my C8 delivery from Bowling Green, KY, to a local Chevy dealer. Saved me a large shipping charges.
I put a down payment in March 2022 and my car is scheduled to be built the week of 06Feb2023. I fell into the 12 month timeline. Question for C8 owners: how long did it take to go from 3800 to 5000? I had a C7 Z06 and I am looking forward to getting the C8 Z51 2LT. On another point, I did have to chase the dealer on constrained items and did not get notified unless I followed up with them, so beware of that (hopefully constraints will be a thing of the past). The other thing is I had to chase the dealer to order my high wing, since they remove it from the order and now is an accessory. Hopefully, they will have the high wing installed when I get my car. Good video.
after being built, it is put in their lot - probably waiting for other orders going in the same direction so that the truck can hold 7 or so Corvettes- will efficiently get them to around the same area - the Hot line told me - after being built - 3 - 6 weeks- recently they told me 2 weeks or so - also my dealer is letting me know - I will have it SOON ! hope this helps !
So the high comes separately!! It is normally installed by a local body shop mine took about 2 hours a few days after I took the car home!! I got mine on January 11 ordered it October 27 and was able to get the wing included with build my only constraint was the black 20 spoke
I ordered my C-8 back in 2019. During Covid, I decided to cancel my order. Now, I'm ready again. This video is just what I was looking for. I'm planning on waiting up to 18 months, but there is hope that it may be quicker. One question....do you have any idea if ordering from a BIG corvette dealer is better than a smaller one? Would the car come faster if I went to a dealer that gets more cars??
I would go to a smaller dealership personally just because I feel like the lists are shorter than a big one like Ciocca. My local dealership was small like I said and only gets like 2 allocations per month. I could’ve just gotten lucky though
Assuming you can get one for MSRP (Impossible in California), then a local dealership will likely be faster. Otherwise, if you are willing to wait a bit ~10 months, go to MacMulkin. I cannot recommend them enough. I should be getting mine at the end of March, which will be ~10.5 months. I hear in the Corvette Forum that people getting on the list are at a much lower number than when I got on, so it's possible it can be less then 10 months. FYI, MacMulkin is officially the largest corvette dealer in the country, 1486 vettes sold in 2022.
@@kenhoward127 That is too funny. I just googled "largest Corvette dealer" and MacMulkin came up. I just sent a request to them, and then I saw your comment. I appreciate the info!
so many go to big dealers, thinking they will get their vehicles sooner, how ever - I ordered from a local dealer, who will service the vehicle and its on its way here now
How long did it take for your build to get picked up from GM? Once it did how long did it take to go to 3000 status ? Thank you! I’m getting closer to my order being placed and just want to make sure everything is in order before it comes in.
@@dantesantoyo3460 My dealer had an allocation for my order, so 2-3 days after I placed my order with my dealership, I received an email from GM stating that they received my order and I’m at 3000 status.
I got my name on a list with a dealer that says they will sell it for retail with no markup. They didn't want a down payment for being on the list, which I thought was great. They cautioned me that they were a low allocation dealer and it would take some time to get it. That was in October 2022. They have since contacted me twice to submit my final order, but each time I had to add the Z51 package which I don't want because I plan to drive it year-round. I'm still waiting to submit my order, and now expect that it will be for a 2024 model. I may add the Z51 package if that remains a requirement!
I understand not getting the Z51 if you really don’t want it, especially since you’re getting it at MSRP. I was in the same boat, but I’m honestly so glad I went z51 for the extra radiator and engine cooling alone. Getting a 2024 model will be nice! Congratulations and thanks for watching!
@@u.b.469 I’m up in the NC mountains and we get some cold temps in the winter. Summer tires shouldn’t be used when it gets to the mid 30s. If I’m forced to get a Z51, I’ll change the tires. I’m all over the place on color. Yours looks great because it shows the great sculpting of the body. (Retired auto designer here.) Good luck with your C8!
I have a question during the period that you put your deposit and wait for it to be made, let’s say it takes 1 year during that year are you making a monthly payment twards it or do you do that once you receive it
Nope no payments are made on the vehicle until it gets delivered to the dealership and you finance it. The initial deposit is just to hold your place in line for the car.
Good question. I wanted the red trim on the dash but I didn’t want red seats or two tone seats. I wanted all black seats with red stitching. 3LT is the only way you can get that color combo. I love all the leather and alcantara on the interior roof, but if I bought another C8 again, I would just do 2LT.
Damn that’s crazy, not sure if I would wait that long. Might be better off just finding one on a dealer lot that someone backed out of or used with low miles
@@henrryma8460 I waited 19 months for an allocation and finally ordered one, it took 22 months total it was was worth the wait because it was exactly the way I wanted it.
My Accelerate Yellow 2023 Z51 HTC has a TPW of 03/27 this month with NO CONSTRAINTS. I should have it in my garage NLT "tax day" in April. My dealership started taking care of it's local customers first so I moved to the head of the class and all those out-of-staters got bumped. The Chevy emails are a week or more behind.
@U.B. Yes I went with carbon flash roof and nacelles. Body color looked too much like the coupe. The HTC looks better IMO. Got the 2LT cuz the 3LT has issues with the leather dash delaminating and the carbon fiber interior parts were on constraint. Can't wait to see it in person cuz the GM renders look incredible. When I get it, I'll definitely post it on my UA-cam channel.
@@TheIntimidat3r Nice! I think you made the right choice. I would probably go 2LT if I could do it over again. The leather dash is nice, but not necessary. I just put ceramic tint on the windshield and side windows to protect the dash from the heat and to avoid the delaminating issue. Also keep my car is the garage.
Because I like the way red and black looks. It actually costs more since the interior and dashboard is all leather and the seats don’t normally come in black when you do red trim.
That’s a perfectly valid question and I’ll answer it honestly. I paid a $5k markup on the car. The money wasn’t an issue for me personally and given the total turnaround time to receive the vehicle it was worth it to me.
I ordered mine on Sept 19th 2022! Went to 3000 quickly just like yours. My wheels held me up a bit (20 spoke black forged) My car was built on Jan 5th and was in my garage Jan. 12th! Yes I paid 5k over too and it was worth it to get it in a little over four months. Great spec by the way! Congrats! 👍😎
Before ordering - other dealers would tell me 5 to 15 grand "market Adjustment" - I would ask them what is it that I would get for this scam " Market adjustment" - their reply was not acceptable - My local Dealer told me MSRP - they got the order, its already built, and will arrive in a few weeks - just waiting for shipment.
@@u.b.469 The "market adjustment" dealers - are just trying to create an artificial price - dont be foolded by them - I saw thru their Scam - and soon will have the vehicle.
Brother your spec is exactly what I am thinking about ordering. I just have a couple questions. First the dealerships I’m taking too are charging MSRP …but I’m looking at 2 years. Were you able to find a dealership, with that turn around, for MSRP? And if so..would you mind sharing the dealers name? Thx in advance. And Congratulations on your C8!
Thanks man I appreciate it! I paid over MSRP for mine and honestly due to some shady stuff that happened at signing with my dealership, I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone. If I could do it over again, I’d just wait for it and pay MSRP. It’s worth the wait
How much did you put as a downpayment? Also what is the monthly payment on it and out the door price? Just trying to get an idea for when I try to get one.
You can use this salary calculator to see what the monthly payment would be based on your down payments and interest rate. It all varies based on those factors plus the spec you pick www.calculator.net/auto-loan-calculator.html
Payed 90K for my 2023 Z51, put 10k Down financed the rest. Payment is about $1150/Month. Insurance can depend on how your driving record is and where your located. 12month wait.
@@taylormorales2795 yes. if you plan on making a home and car payment like this, you should be making 80-100k a year to live comfortably. At least in the state I live in.
U can make 50k a year and a 1LT is affordable. My used 🐈 was 60k & my c8 I just ordered was around 70k. A 10k down payment will put U around $1000 a month for 6 yrs
It appears it doesn’t need one due to the design? www.corvetteblogger.com/2021/07/26/video-the-corvette-mechanic-paul-koerner-discusses-engines-and-oil-catch-cans/?
Shop around those cars are being sold for MSRP now. I ordered mine in Orlando and they sold it to me for MSRP still waiting. Put my order in April 1, 2023 will receive a 2024 model.
@@u.b.469 about 2 - 3 weeks after ordering my C-8 - I called the dealer, asking to add the radiator grills - they replied it was too late as the vehicle was already closed for additions - then in 2 weeks or so - I got the message 10 weeks - not sure if I will put the grillls in - will see -
@@phillewis8839 They really should’ve put them in from the factory honestly. The radiators are way too exposed. Mine have a couple of dings already at 2500 miles, so I definitely want to protect them if possible
I ordered them, and the dealer will install them - took less than 4 months from the time I placed the order, till delivery - Great Car - I think a few people that had ordered a Stingray - canceled either because of the higher interest rates, specially when financing a lot of money, also some would cancel and order a Z06 - the dealer also suggested to me - that since mine was a 3 LT - and a larger chunk of money for every one - they might have pushed me up in the line -
My C8 took 12 months ordered dec 21 as 2022 model received dec 22 as 2023 model. Dealer got allocation for my order in October of 22. When allocation came up I had to switch to z51 package. Non of the chevy tracking system worked for me I got no notifications on my order.
@@infobuyma9646 Thank you. I have the side rockers and a new low spoiler being installed next week. Also have rims coming in next month. Keep an eye on the channel I’ll be making videos next week showing the mods
All the people that paid over $100k for these base models & now you can get a Z06 for $100k 😂 those who are patient always win , Meanwhile those base models are depreciating like mad
You were happy to get a 2023 in mid to late 2023? Instead of late 2022 when most new models come out. By the time you got it the newer model should have been out. You got hosed
I was happy to get a 2023 in late 2022, yes. The 2023 stingray model year didn’t start until May 2022 and even if ordered right away, you still have to wait 6-9 months to get it. You’d be in the same boat with the approaching 2025 model year. I didn’t get hosed. You didn’t do your research.
Thanks for the video. I became 3000 status 1 month ago and can’t wait to get my 2024 C8.
I order mine mid-October and it got delivered this week. Even nicer than I imagined.
Congratulations, I agree it’s even nicer in person!
The algorithm recommended your video in my general 2023 stingray search results, and boy can I first say congrats on getting your dream car- it looks great and I appreciate the info you shared in this video. I am waiting on an allocation myself, and looks like I will be picking mine up this summer. Cheers!
I appreciate the kind words and it’s good to know the algorithm is working in my favor! You definitely won’t be disappointed when your car arrives, it’s well worth the wait. Summertime is the perfect time to get one too! What spec are you going with?
@@u.b.469 I went with a 2LT coupe stingray in amplify orange! Being in Colorado, getting the car in favorable weather is indeed great- I am paying MSRP and will be flying to Omaha, NE to pick it up :)
@@Hodlbtc99 Thats awesome, congrats! I know you’re going to love it.
Thanks !
Probably a lot sooner - !!!!
Looks very nice....Respectfully stated , wish we could see more of it! ENJOY!
I was told, 2 years, when I ordered the car in October 2022. Just before Christmas I get a call from my dealer 10 weeks - Now its the end of January 2023, and the car has been built, its just awaiting shipment which when I call Chevy hot line they say 3 to 6 weeks - but since its already a week - they thought I will have it in 2 - 3 weeks - Mine is a 2023 C8 Silver Flair 3 LT bright red dipped full interior, Forged wheels and the body color option so there is NO BLACK disruptions on the sides, air intake, and air exhaust in the rear, also the Engine louver on the back top is the body color as well - Also NO WING - it has a more European look that a race car, - a lot more sophisticated. Also am paying MSRP - no rediclous "market Adjustment - BS"
Congratulations, that’s a great spec! You’re going to love it.
I ordered my second c8 October 27 got it January 11 /// I don’t know why dealers tell people the long timeframe my first c8 I ordered in April 21 got it it July
Congratulations your gonna love it
What dealership was it, I’ve been waiting 8 months and my dealership says im number 65 and they are going on number 19
@@franciscobarragan1360 Seacoast Chevrolet - Ocean, New Jersey
Hi , Eric from Newfoundland Canada, Happy your wait was so short, I put my name on a wait list at a local dealership in St.Johns. NL , Back in February of 2020, I was told at the time my # was 26.
Told at the time it was a 2 year wait, got a call in November 2022 to submit my build and put down a deposit, still waiting and no word from anyone, Thanks for reading Eric
Very cool picking car up with your dad
Really good information
That's exactly the information I was looking for
I just got my first email last 2 weeks ago
I got really excited thinking it's getting close
I’m really glad this was helpful for you! I was looking for a video like this when I was waiting too. If you got your first email then I’d say on average it’s about 8-12 weeks until the car gets built.
Absolutely beautiful spec and exactly how I would get one.
Awesome car! Enjoy!
the SIMPLE FACT is, They are not selling as well as in the past, and that equates to shorter wait times.. with civil unrest every where in this nation, and getting worse every day, in one year, they might be on a dealers floor waiting for the buyer..I was a fleet manger for Ford for 20 Years and I see things that other don't see, or even understand. On the other side of this, I ordered My first new car, a 1965 Chevy 2 door HT Impala SS, 300Hp four speed in august 1964, with out even seeing what it would look like, and still remember driving it home that Night, Jan 13, 1965, from the dealer in Pasadena, ca, to my home in Long beach Ca. I turned On the AM FM, radio, and the song was "I'm in with the in crowd" the experience wasn't as good as My first time getting Laided, but was close....LMFAO
Thanks for the info.
Any time!
I just ordered mine can’t wait to get it
Any update?
U are definitely an exception to the process..I put in my order Beginning of Oct 2021..took delivery Nov 14th.it was rough ..if anything u HAVE to be Patient...no one can control how fast the Bolingreen Assembly builds cars or what those folks down there are faced with..as a Union person myself I understand the complexities of running a Plant and getting paid for what u do..people have to realize they are building your personal car..I want t by em to do it right..although I'm sure Mngmt is pushing to do more..But for u to go from 1100 right to 3000 status is almost unheard off..count your Blessings..and by the way nice Car...I also have a 2023 hypersonic gray Convertible..2LT Convertible Z51 ..Love it..
I definitely agree and I’m grateful that I was able to receive it so quickly. Congrats on your ride!
@@u.b.469 Thanks !
Killer spec congrats
Thanks! I’ve made a bunch of mods since this video. New wheels, full aero and lowered it!
Hypersonic Gray looks great!
That’s quick! I’m at month 7 waiting for allocation at my local dealer. They are hoping next 2 months to finally submit.
It’s worth the wait for sure! I hope you get it soon!
New sub!
Congrats 4 months is really good! Those who ordered 2 or 3 years before had to wait close to a year due to parts tornado etc. Now the bottom is starting to fall. There is a Chevy dealer in Akron has one sitting on showroom floor at $3500 off Msrp. It’s all about timing. With about 150,000 built so far I think they know what they are doing by now!
Man you lucked out on finding a small dealer I called literally every dealership in Texas and not one could promise me msrp or a wait under 2 years I had to go out of state and I’m still waiting
that's a cool color
Nice
My 2023' C8 took eleven months.....Well worth the wait.
Wow your lucky. I’ve been waiting since April 2022
Yeah I’ve heard the wait just varies depending on the assembly plant and dealership location. I hope you get yours soon! Thanks for watching!
Put my order in April 1 for the 2024 model still waiting. hope I can get it before the end of the year. C8 convertible. torch red black interior. dealership in Orlando Florida sold it to me for MSRP.
I was fortunate to be able to go to the manufacturer last year at the end of the year. The tour guide said depending on the model ordered the wait was 12-24 months before delivery. This was around the time your car was in production too. Not sure how you managed to get your car that quick but that is awesome. The production of the C8 is so streamlined and the building is neat and clean. I was impressed. Unfortunately we were there during shift change and did not see a car roll of the line as the shift change takes about 30 minutes and all productions stops. We were at the end of the line during the shift change. I want to order one, just have to convince the boss 😜
looks good. Ive had a deposit down for 2 years for an -Eray and still have more time to wait. I some people are hyped of the news seawolf color but I still think they color you have looks better if I was going to do a gray.
The E-Ray looks amazing! I agree, even if I could pick another color on a Z06 or E-Ray, I’d still pick this hypersonic gray. The sea wolf gray looks like clay, there’s nothing really special about the paint finish.
My Z51 3LT went to 3000 in early February. I was told to expect the car in late May or early June. My 66th birthday is in fact today June 17. I was hoping to see the car by today. I am happy to say that the car showed up in mid April! Amazing to see the car run past 3000 like in Z Mode turned all the way up! I am a car guy. Hated Corvettes all my life. But the C8 is a sea change! What an amazing car! Chevy did a superb job! Hang in there! Things are loosening up. The wait gets shorter. This car is worth the $$ and wait!
Congratulations! Totally agree on all those points, the car is definitely worth it!
@@u.b.469 Thank you so much! Be safe.
What is the dealership you'd recommend for me to order one? I tried in August 2022 and they still don't have an allocation. They just told me they don't think they will get one until 2024. I'd love to use whoever you'd recommend to order mine. I'll order it tomorrow!
What is the color of your beautiful C8 in the video? Happy with the vehicle?
First time corvette buyer here, ordered my stingray last year in September and was assuming it would be a ‘24 model year until the extended ‘23 production was announced. Ended up lucking out & got one of the 129 allocations in April, hoping for a production date soon and to be on the road before the first official day of summer 🚀
Still waiting now in June.?
@@PS-zw4yc coincidentally, it’s my production week starting tomorrow. Dealership told me if it’s built early in the week, I will have the car late June if it’s built towards the end of the week, then early July. We’ll see..
@@_lijaherwin you get it yet? Mine just hit 4000 status "produced" this past Friday 7/28 and is waiting to be shipped. How long did it take for yours to get shipped to you?
What kind of dealer market adjustment did you have to pay?
It took 4 months for me to get my 2023 Z06. Ordered it August 19, 2022 … picked it up on December 22 at the dealership. If you want a car at least go try… you never know…
Oh… and I paid MSRP… I know someone is going to ask
If you don't mind me asking, what was the MSRP ?
Ordered mine Nov 6, 2021 , will be able to build this month or next month. , guessing I will have in hand by April 2023
That’s quite a wait, but it’ll be worth it for sure!
Got my allocation around the middle of may. Went to 3000 status May 17. Still havent had any change in status like 6 weeks later. Hoping it will have a TPW soon.
Did you check with your dealer or are you going off the Chevy emails?
U.B, The factory keeps every new Corvette in the factory lot for 2 weeks to insure no parts currently being used are defective. If the cars were shipped out they would have to be recalled. This info was learned during a factory tour earlier this month.
Epic color looks really amazing! Do you know the paint code for it??
Not sure about the paint code. The color is Hypersonic Gray though!
Im going in to order officially tomorrow was the price around the same ballpark of what it costs when you build it online
They use the same builder from online at the dealership, so it’s the same.
I ordered my rapid blue 3LT Z51 C8 in November 22. I received it in early February 23.
Congratulations that’s a beautiful spec!
@@u.b.469 Yes!!! Chevy created a masterpiece and I was pro-Dodge before. I had a 16 skat pack but oh my.. the vette is golden!!!
Awsome exterior color/rim combination! Has car been ceramic coated-----looks spectacular.
BTW, how times have changed. Have a C7 Z51 Corvette Racing yellow exterior that I purchased from a small dealership in Pa. Purchased car with about a 20% DISCOUNT from MSRP (this included regular dealer discount, dealer purchase certificate credit and Chevrolet market zone discount based on the zip code I registered the car in). Dealer even delivered the car in covered car carrier to my residence (a couple of hundred miles) at no charge!
Thank you! It hasn’t been ceramic coated yet, but I plan on getting it along with front PPF as well. It’s definitely crazy how much times have changed. That’s a great deal you got. I still stop and stare at C7’s, I love that body style!
I put order in for my 2023 in June at my dealership. My dealership got the allocation for one in July, but it was for a Z51 in which i didn't want. The finance manager at the dealership got the allocation. After his was placed in the 3000 status. They received another allocation in August, so I put my down payment in, and in the middle of September, I received the notification that I was in the 3000 status. In the middle of October, I was at 3400. By the first week of November, I got the notification that my car was completed, and I picked it up on the 15th of November. To add icing on the cake, I got it for MSRP, and the price lock was accepted (because I placed my order before the price changed in June). With that being said, I received a price lock check from GM.
Hypersonic Grey Metallic, 2LT, mag ride, front lift, HTC.
Nice. You pretty much fully loaded your spec, why non-z51?
What dealership did you use I keep getting the runaround
Love that color. Did u get the HTC?
Thank you! Yes I did, you can see it in my other video along with my thoughts on it 🙂
Thanks for the video! It looks like you got the silver color, is it silver or a different color? If it’s silver, is it metallic flake? Or color shifting? Thanks! 🐜
This is hypersonic gray metallic. It is a dark gray with a lot of metallic flake, but it also has a slightly greenish tint to it. It changes color in different lighting
I had ordered my new 2022 C8 from the best Corvette dealer in the world, MacMulkin Chevrolet, in Feb. 2021.
I got my delivery in November 2021.
So it took 9 months.
Where are you located? And did they ship it to your local dealership?
@@advancedhittingtraining8233 I am in Colorado. MacMulkin arranged to have Chevrolet ship my new C8 to a local Chevrolet dealer saving me a lot of shipping charges. My local Chevy dealer was also very helpful and I paid them for prepping and delivering my C8.
This was a very convenient arrangement.
@@advancedhittingtraining8233
I am in Colorado and MacMulkin was great to arrange my C8 delivery from Bowling Green, KY, to a local Chevy dealer.
Saved me a large shipping charges.
Hi, i just place an order on c8 and my status is 2050? Any idea what is that number.
Has anyone put down a deposit and two different dealerships?
My 3LT is at my dealership - I am driving it home on Monday !
they are putting on Zurich Shield inside and out -
Congratulations, you’re going to love it!
@@u.b.469 Great Car - thanks !
Been waiting 7 months estimated delivery September of this year I hope
I was told. 6-8 months and I placed a order on Sep 28 still waiting
Placed my order a month ago. Dealership told me to expect 8-9 months before I receive it.
Yeah with the United Auto Workers union strike happening, I’d expect delays. It will totally be worth the wait though!
I put a down payment in March 2022 and my car is scheduled to be built the week of 06Feb2023. I fell into the 12 month timeline. Question for C8 owners: how long did it take to go from 3800 to 5000? I had a C7 Z06 and I am looking forward to getting the C8 Z51 2LT. On another point, I did have to chase the dealer on constrained items and did not get notified unless I followed up with them, so beware of that (hopefully constraints will be a thing of the past). The other thing is I had to chase the dealer to order my high wing, since they remove it from the order and now is an accessory. Hopefully, they will have the high wing installed when I get my car. Good video.
Ordered in October 2022 - told 2 years plus - just before Christmas they told me 10 weeks - put a grand down, will pay the balance - not financing it
after being built, it is put in their lot - probably waiting for other orders going in the same direction so that the truck can hold 7 or so Corvettes- will efficiently get them to around the same area - the Hot line told me - after being built - 3 - 6 weeks- recently they told me 2 weeks or so - also my dealer is letting me know - I will have it SOON ! hope this helps !
@@phillewis8839 Thank you Phil. Enjoy yours.
So the high comes separately!! It is normally installed by a local body shop mine took about 2 hours a few days after I took the car home!! I got mine on January 11 ordered it October 27 and was able to get the wing included with build my only constraint was the black 20 spoke
Hey we have the same tpw! Did your dealer tell you when it’s expected to be delivered?
i like your front lip splitter...is the from GM or can you share the link?
Thanks, it’s from ACS composite!
I ordered my C-8 back in 2019. During Covid, I decided to cancel my order. Now, I'm ready again. This video is just what I was looking for. I'm planning on waiting up to 18 months, but there is hope that it may be quicker. One question....do you have any idea if ordering from a BIG corvette dealer is better than a smaller one? Would the car come faster if I went to a dealer that gets more cars??
I would go to a smaller dealership personally just because I feel like the lists are shorter than a big one like Ciocca. My local dealership was small like I said and only gets like 2 allocations per month. I could’ve just gotten lucky though
Assuming you can get one for MSRP (Impossible in California), then a local dealership will likely be faster. Otherwise, if you are willing to wait a bit ~10 months, go to MacMulkin. I cannot recommend them enough. I should be getting mine at the end of March, which will be ~10.5 months. I hear in the Corvette Forum that people getting on the list are at a much lower number than when I got on, so it's possible it can be less then 10 months. FYI, MacMulkin is officially the largest corvette dealer in the country, 1486 vettes sold in 2022.
@@kenhoward127 That is too funny. I just googled "largest Corvette dealer" and MacMulkin came up. I just sent a request to them, and then I saw your comment. I appreciate the info!
so many go to big dealers, thinking they will get their vehicles sooner, how ever - I ordered from a local dealer, who will service the vehicle and its on its way here now
@@u.b.469 Exactly ! -
You’re supper lucky tbh, I was at 3000 Status for close to three months, I recently moved up to 3300 😅
How long did it take for your build to get picked up from GM? Once it did how long did it take to go to 3000 status ? Thank you! I’m getting closer to my order being placed and just want to make sure everything is in order before it comes in.
@@dantesantoyo3460 My dealer had an allocation for my order, so 2-3 days after I placed my order with my dealership, I received an email from GM stating that they received my order and I’m at 3000 status.
Wow it must be nice I’ve been waiting for 12 months now and I still don’t have shit
I got my name on a list with a dealer that says they will sell it for retail with no markup. They didn't want a down payment for being on the list, which I thought was great. They cautioned me that they were a low allocation dealer and it would take some time to get it. That was in October 2022. They have since contacted me twice to submit my final order, but each time I had to add the Z51 package which I don't want because I plan to drive it year-round. I'm still waiting to submit my order, and now expect that it will be for a 2024 model. I may add the Z51 package if that remains a requirement!
I understand not getting the Z51 if you really don’t want it, especially since you’re getting it at MSRP. I was in the same boat, but I’m honestly so glad I went z51 for the extra radiator and engine cooling alone. Getting a 2024 model will be nice! Congratulations and thanks for watching!
@@u.b.469 I’m up in the NC mountains and we get some cold temps in the winter. Summer tires shouldn’t be used when it gets to the mid 30s. If I’m forced to get a Z51, I’ll change the tires. I’m all over the place on color. Yours looks great because it shows the great sculpting of the body. (Retired auto designer here.) Good luck with your C8!
who was your dealership? and can you pay more than the $5000 if you want?
Did you pay msrp or over for your car
I have been waiting for 15 months....should get mine in another 3 months.
That’s a pretty long wait. It’ll be worth it though!
Hang in there! I waited 18 months and just got it last week. It's worth the wait!
I went to a small dealer with no line and an allocation. I got a 2023 lt2 z51 htc in 2 months and 1 week
That’s awesome! I’ve been trying to spread the word about smaller dealerships. Congratulations!
@@u.b.469 the deposits are nonsense given they can sell them right away
@@andyandycapt7947 I agree, it’s such a stupid practice
I waited 14 months, June 21 delivered October 22
Mark-ups?
I have a question during the period that you put your deposit and wait for it to be made, let’s say it takes 1 year during that year are you making a monthly payment twards it or do you do that once you receive it
Nope no payments are made on the vehicle until it gets delivered to the dealership and you finance it. The initial deposit is just to hold your place in line for the car.
what was the main reason you picked the 3LT over the 2LT?
Good question. I wanted the red trim on the dash but I didn’t want red seats or two tone seats. I wanted all black seats with red stitching. 3LT is the only way you can get that color combo.
I love all the leather and alcantara on the interior roof, but if I bought another C8 again, I would just do 2LT.
I ordered one on November 4,2021 and I’m still waiting, my local dealership told me maybe I’ll get it in December of this year.
Damn that’s crazy, not sure if I would wait that long. Might be better off just finding one on a dealer lot that someone backed out of or used with low miles
What the heck it took you 3 years! You probably for scammed.
@@henrryma8460 I waited 19 months for an allocation and finally ordered one, it took 22 months total it was was worth the wait because it was exactly the way I wanted it.
My Accelerate Yellow 2023 Z51 HTC has a TPW of 03/27 this month with NO CONSTRAINTS.
I should have it in my garage NLT "tax day" in April.
My dealership started taking care of it's local customers first so I moved to the head of the class and all those out-of-staters got bumped.
The Chevy emails are a week or more behind.
The accelerate yellow is underrated, I love it in person! Did you go with the black roof/nacelles or body color?
@U.B. Yes I went with carbon flash roof and nacelles. Body color looked too much like the coupe. The HTC looks better IMO. Got the 2LT cuz the 3LT has issues with the leather dash delaminating and the carbon fiber interior parts were on constraint.
Can't wait to see it in person cuz the GM renders look incredible.
When I get it, I'll definitely post it on my UA-cam channel.
@@TheIntimidat3r Nice! I think you made the right choice. I would probably go 2LT if I could do it over again. The leather dash is nice, but not necessary. I just put ceramic tint on the windshield and side windows to protect the dash from the heat and to avoid the delaminating issue. Also keep my car is the garage.
I gave them my build at the end of august in 2022 and a $2000 down payment. And I haven’t heard anything since
I would get my money back and go to a dealer with better communication personally
I just got 3000 status 4 weeks ago. So that was sweet to hear and know that things are working out
@@mitchelllitzinger3289 Nice, glad to hear that. It won’t be long now!
Ain't understanding why get red on interior,is that costing less ?
Because I like the way red and black looks. It actually costs more since the interior and dashboard is all leather and the seats don’t normally come in black when you do red trim.
Hate to ask you but was there a dealer markup on the car or did you pay normal price for the 3lt just not sure if I should buy one or order one
That’s a perfectly valid question and I’ll answer it honestly. I paid a $5k markup on the car. The money wasn’t an issue for me personally and given the total turnaround time to receive the vehicle it was worth it to me.
That's a good deal and it was fast for the order you placed definitely something I would do thanks
I ordered mine on Sept 19th 2022! Went to 3000 quickly just like yours. My wheels held me up a bit (20 spoke black forged) My car was built on Jan 5th and was in my garage Jan. 12th! Yes I paid 5k over too and it was worth it to get it in a little over four months. Great spec by the way! Congrats! 👍😎
Before ordering - other dealers would tell me 5 to 15 grand "market Adjustment" - I would ask them what is it that I would get for this scam " Market adjustment" - their reply was not acceptable - My local Dealer told me MSRP - they got the order, its already built, and will arrive in a few weeks - just waiting for shipment.
@@u.b.469 The "market adjustment" dealers - are just trying to create an artificial price - dont be foolded by them - I saw thru their Scam - and soon will have the vehicle.
Did you pay MSRP ? How much over do you have to pay over MSRP?
I paid $10k over to get it in 4 months. It was worth it to me, but I suggest to others if you can get it for MSRP then just wait a bit longer
Brother your spec is exactly what I am thinking about ordering. I just have a couple questions. First the dealerships I’m taking too are charging MSRP …but I’m looking at 2 years. Were you able to find a dealership, with that turn around, for MSRP? And if so..would you mind sharing the dealers name? Thx in advance. And Congratulations on your C8!
Thanks man I appreciate it! I paid over MSRP for mine and honestly due to some shady stuff that happened at signing with my dealership, I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone. If I could do it over again, I’d just wait for it and pay MSRP. It’s worth the wait
How much did you put as a downpayment? Also what is the monthly payment on it and out the door price? Just trying to get an idea for when I try to get one.
You can use this salary calculator to see what the monthly payment would be based on your down payments and interest rate. It all varies based on those factors plus the spec you pick
www.calculator.net/auto-loan-calculator.html
Payed 90K for my 2023 Z51, put 10k Down financed the rest. Payment is about $1150/Month. Insurance can depend on how your driving record is and where your located. 12month wait.
@@jackryansmith7944 Dammm. Im assuming you make over 60k a year? lol.
@@taylormorales2795 yes. if you plan on making a home and car payment like this, you should be making 80-100k a year to live comfortably. At least in the state I live in.
U can make 50k a year and a 1LT is affordable. My used 🐈 was 60k & my c8 I just ordered was around 70k. A 10k down payment will put U around $1000 a month for 6 yrs
i cried after watching this
Tears of joy or sadness? 😂
I probably will when I see my car for the first time.
Get a catch can ws 6 you will be surprised by amount of oil it catches! Best investment I made!
It appears it doesn’t need one due to the design?
www.corvetteblogger.com/2021/07/26/video-the-corvette-mechanic-paul-koerner-discusses-engines-and-oil-catch-cans/?
which color is that? It is corgeous.
Thank you! It’s hypersonic gray 🙂
i had a couple dealers say that they can put me in front of the list for an extra 5k
Shop around those cars are being sold for MSRP now. I ordered mine in Orlando and they sold it to me for MSRP still waiting. Put my order in April 1, 2023 will receive a 2024 model.
How long does it take to answer a simple question?
Thanks for watching!
Did you had to pay a markup on it
$5000, which was well worth it to get my dream car in 4 months. Thanks for watching!
18 months
mine took 15 months
When do you pay the down-payment and monthly installments, is it after you received the car?
Did you put on radiator grills ?
I have them and plan on installing this weekend. I just installed the jack pucks so I can lift the car properly.
@@u.b.469 about 2 - 3 weeks after ordering my C-8 - I called the dealer, asking to add the radiator grills - they replied it was too late as the vehicle was already closed for additions - then in 2 weeks or so - I got the message 10 weeks - not sure if I will put the grillls in - will see -
@@phillewis8839 They really should’ve put them in from the factory honestly. The radiators are way too exposed. Mine have a couple of dings already at 2500 miles, so I definitely want to protect them if possible
I ordered them, and the dealer will install them - took less than 4 months from the time I placed the order, till delivery - Great Car - I think a few people that had ordered a Stingray - canceled either because of the higher interest rates, specially when financing a lot of money, also some would cancel and order a Z06 - the dealer also suggested to me - that since mine was a 3 LT - and a larger chunk of money for every one - they might have pushed me up in the line -
My C8 took 12 months ordered dec 21 as 2022 model received dec 22 as 2023 model. Dealer got allocation for my order in October of 22. When allocation came up I had to switch to z51 package. Non of the chevy tracking system worked for me I got no notifications on my order.
Yeah the Chevy system really is trash with the updates/notifications. Congrats on your new ride!
@U.B. thanks.
Obviously if it's already built that should tell u that they are waiting for it to be picked up. Who doesn't know that 🤦🏾♂️
SRY TOOK DELIVERY NOV 14TH 2022
Are they all stingrays! Cause online the lowest model i can find is the stingray!
There are two C8 models, the stingray and the Z06. You aren’t going to be able to get a Z06 though
Is that front splitter from Chevy factory?
Nah it’s an aftermarket front splitter from ACS
Looks very cool 😊
@@infobuyma9646 Thank you. I have the side rockers and a new low spoiler being installed next week. Also have rims coming in next month. Keep an eye on the channel I’ll be making videos next week showing the mods
@@u.b.469 amazing. My order was just placed after waiting for a year. I like the way yours look so I was curious😊
@@infobuyma9646 Nice! Did you order hypersonic gray or another color?
Paid MSRP?
$5k over. Was worth it to me though to get the car in 4 months and also in time for Christmas.
Yes - dont fall for the "market adjustment" Scam - its FAKE NEWS !
It took him four months, folks
In Canada Stingray +20months, Z06 NEVER!
All the people that paid over $100k for these base models & now you can get a Z06 for $100k 😂 those who are patient always win , Meanwhile those base models are depreciating like mad
This model was $97k MSRP though the way it’s optioned out and still is. You aren’t getting a Z06 for $100k.
I have waited a year now
Hang in there, the wait is worth it! I hope you get it soon!
You were happy to get a 2023 in mid to late 2023? Instead of late 2022 when most new models come out. By the time you got it the newer model should have been out. You got hosed
I was happy to get a 2023 in late 2022, yes. The 2023 stingray model year didn’t start until May 2022 and even if ordered right away, you still have to wait 6-9 months to get it. You’d be in the same boat with the approaching 2025 model year. I didn’t get hosed. You didn’t do your research.
My c8 is just sitting in the factory doing nothiny
I,m buying a mustang.
Good luck!
I couldn't care less.
Cared enough to click on the video and comment
A car shouldn’t be that important in life’s scheme of things it’s pretty low on importance
Thanks for watching!
I would sell my first born and give my left nut for a new Vette.
@@AA-lp2uf 😂😂🤣
@@AA-lp2ufYou're right, kids only grow up to disappoint you..... Take the car.
take candana outta wverything wtf,, gg dead!! 👎👎👎👎