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Chevy decided today that they are extending the $1,000 Bonus Cash on all 2007 and 2008 Corvettes until Tuesday, May 6th.

That's right, you have an extra 5 days to take advantage of the $1,000 savings which we expect to go away for the remainder of the summer on 2008 Corvettes given the interest is peaking as the cold temperates subside.

If you're interested, we have quite a few Corvettes in-stock ready for immediate delivery.  Call us today at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (which we will keep private), we'd love to pass on the savings to you.

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We enjoyed it as long as we can.  Today is the  final day for $1,000 Bonus Cash on all 2007 and 2008 Corvettes.

The incentive program, which started last Friday, has been a huge hit with our customers and internet readers, and we hope you've been able to take advantage of the first incentive on the 2008 Corvettes this year!

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Wow, the interest in and momentum for this deal has really been beyond our imagination.  We thank all of our internet customers! 

That said, we want to remind you that this is your 3 day notice that the $1,000 Bonus Cash on all 2007 and 2008 Corvettes ends on April 30th (Wednesday).

You can use the Bonus Cash on either a purchase or a lease, up to you.

Don't miss out on the first rebate on the 2008's we've had this year.  We would be glad to assist you in your lease or purchase of a vehicle we order for you or one of the many we have in stock.

Call us today at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (which we will keep private), we'd be honored to earn your business and show you the service that so many other Corvette Blog readers nationally have experienced.

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Well Chevy has gone and stepped up to the plate with new Bonus Cash on Corvettes until April 30th.  That's right, we now have $1,000 Bonus Cash (available on both a lease or a purchase) on any Corvette we have in stock.

Don't miss out on the first rebate on the 2008's we've had this year.  We would be glad to assist you in your lease or purchase of a vehicle we order for you or one of the many we have in stock.

Call us today at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (which we will keep private).  It's time to move some Corvettes!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the weeks of May 19-25, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we continue to have 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are no longer available to order, nor is 67U Machine Silver.  There are however still 58 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out as is 67U Machine Silver.
  

We have allocation available and are Taking Deposits on 2009 models now to drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!  Additionally, all Coupes & Convertibles are priced for CorvetteBlog readers at the GM Supplier Discount Price!  Join the many other satisfied CorvetteBlog customers and see how easy it is to do business with us.

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Well after 11 months of ordering the 2008 model year Corvette, today we embark on the final cycle for the year.  Today Chevrolet dealers across the country received their final allocation figures for the 2008 model year, which we will order over the next 4 weeks.  All sold orders for customers must be in this week by April 25th, while dealers will still have 3 weeks to order for stock.

The production period for vehicles ordered during this cycle is May 19th - June 20th.  On June 20th, all production will cease at the factory, there will be a 3 day window where no builds will take place as they prepare for the 2009 model year production to begin on June 23rd.

With lackluster sales figures overall, the 2009 Corvette and ZR1 are highly anticipated vehicles.  Perhaps the change in colors and updated various options will drive sales higher come summer. 

If you are still in the market for a 2008 Corvette, we have allocation available which we can deliver nationally to you or to the Museum.  If you are looking for first dibs on a 2009 Corvette, we are accepting deposits now.  Simply leave a comment (which will be kept private), or give us a call direct at (888) 875-0728.

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This week there is no dealer ordering cycle due to enhancements to GM's ordering website, GMDealerWorld.

Ordering will once again resume for 2008 Corvettes on Thursday, April 24th, when we will have an updated list of constraints.  When we do return, customers looking to order a 2008 Corvette would likely continue to have the following constraints:

• QX3  Chrome Wheels
• 67U  Machine Silver
• Z4Z  Indy Pace Cars

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The interior color options are largely unchanged, except for 2 new additions in the 4LT package.  Here are the options for Corvette Coupes & Convertibles:

• 023:  Red Leather
• 026:  Red Two-Tone Leather (Red/Ebony)
• 193:  Ebony Leather
• 195:  Ebony Custom Leather  (4LT Package, New!)
• 245:  Sienna Custom Leather  (4LT Package)
• 313:  Cashmere Leather
• 316:  Cashmere Two-Tone Leather (Cashmere/Ebony)
• 425:  Linen Custom Leather (4LT Package)
• 785:  Dark Titanium Custom Leather (4LT Package, New!)
• 843:  Titanium Gray
• 846:  Titanium Two-Tone Leather  (Titanium/Ebony)

• 023:  Ebony with Red Accents
• 193:  Ebony
• 843:  Ebony with Titanium Accents

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By popular demand, we are posting sample colors of the 2 new Corvette colors for the 2009 model year, Silver Ice Metallic (17U) and Cyber Gray Metallic (57U).  Please note, we have scanned our color chip chart for you to see and the Cyber Gray comes out darker in our image than on the chart, so keep that in mind.  This is as good as we could do for all of you now, until Chevrolet releases some web-ready pictures, which we are watching for.

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While we don't normally post updates on ordering after publishing the Corvette Constraints for the week, we thought this information was worth updating you on as it was redistributed to dealers by Chevy's District Managers.  The updates are in regards to 2 different options:  The Z4Z Indy Pace Car and the 67U Machine Silver constraints.

The Z4Z Indy Pace Car replicas are still available for ordering.  When we saw the number of available units the past couple of weeks for dealers to order, we thought demand might be a little low.  Looks like we were right.  This week the ZAZ constraints are not protected.  This means that if a dealer has a Pace Car order waiting in their que but doesn't have the allocation during the initial ordering cycle, they can pick one up if another dealer passes on their allocation.  As a reminder, there are 500 replicas being built.

67U Machine Silver is now officially discontinued.  We had heard rumors and posted those thoughts in the past couple of weeks and it has now been confirmed.  They will replace Machine Silver in 2009 with two different silver color options.  One is called Blade Silver Metallic (17U) which is a lighter silver color resembling Machine Silver and the other is Cyber Gray Metallic (57U), a darker color silver/gray.

We are accepting deposits on 2009 Corvettes, which we will gladly order for you in either of those new colors or any color you desire, all at GM Supplier Pricing for our Corvette Blog readers, with national delivery.  Call us or comment back today for more details.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the weeks of May 5th-18th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we continue to have 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is unavailable to order, most likely built out for the year.  Lastly, only 100 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out.  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 28th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week again we see 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is unavailable to order, most likely built out for the year.  Lastly, only 150 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available to order nationally.
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now built out.  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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We all know today is April Fool's Day, but it also marks the beginning of the 2nd Quarter of 2008 for GM, meaning all of the incentive programs have changed.  Here is the latest on what is available on Corvettes nationwide. 

Currently there are no discounts on 2008 Corvettes, not surprising given that we are coming into the "Corvette Selling Season" right now.  However, on all remaining 2007 Corvettes we see two different programs:

• Customer Cash:  This program has been in place for a couple of months now and remains unchanged.  Any 2007 Coupe will receive a $2,000 discount, any 2007 Convertible will receive a $3,000 discount.  Z06's are not discounted.
  
• GM Owner Loyalty Program:  Current owners or lessees of 1999 or newer GM cars or trucks will receive an additional $1,000 towards the purchase of a 2007 Corvette Coupe, Convertible, and Z06.
  
• GM Lease Pull Ahead Program:  If your GM lease expires before 3/31/09, you can return your current leased GM vehicle and GM will waive 2 current payments when buying or leasing a new 2007 or 2008 Corvette.  (This is down from 6 months of waived payments last month).
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 21st, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week there are 3 national constraints on Corvette ordering.  First, QX3 Chrome Wheels are completely constrained with 0 available.  Secondly, 67U Machine Silver is now on constraint for the first time this year - so no silver Corvettes this week!  Lastly, only 100 Z4Z Indy Pace Cars are available, we have one of those available to order and configure for you!  Contact us to place your deposit.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  There are 2 national constraints on Z06's.  Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is very limited, only 66 available nationally to order this week.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!  The other constraint is the same as with the Corvette, 67U Machine Silver is not available to order.
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 14th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  This week we see QX3 Chrome Wheels placed on constraint with 0 available nationally.  Additionally, the Z4Z Indy Pace Car is now available to order! If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below, its not too soon to secure one.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is available for those dealers that have available allocation and the constraint allocated to them.  This is the last week to order the Z44 package.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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Chevy is really trying to move the remaining 2007 Corvettes on the ground around the US.  If the previous incentives of $2,000 and $3,000 on '07 Coupes and Convertibles, respectively, wasn't enough... now they've gone and made it better.

From now until 3/31/08 you can get 0% Financing on all 2007 Corvette Coupes and Convertibles!  The offer doesn't apply to remaining '07 Z06's.  The financing offer is for those S, A, or B tier credit and cannot be combined with the incentive cash mentioned in the first paragraph.

If you're looking for a new Corvette and don't mind having last year's model, then now is really the best time we've seen to make it happen.  You can save over $10,000 on the financing alone, and if you're not looking to finance, why not just take the customer cash discounts and get a great deal.

We still have 2 remaining 2007 Corvettes, a 3LT Convertible and a 3LT Coupe.  If you're interested in learning about the pricing and options, please let us know by calling us today at (888) 875-0728 or by leaving a comment (kept private).

Remember, 0% Financing ends 3/31/08 and the Customer Cash ends 4/30/08.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of April 4th, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  The Z4Z Indy Pace Car is not yet available and is showing greater than 4 weeks duration.  If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below, its not too soon to secure one.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is available at 28% of the national Z06 allocation, meaning 15 can be ordered today.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we have being produced now, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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February proved to be yet another difficult month for Corvette sales, and for those dealers that are holding Corvette inventory.  We haven't seen a growth (from the same month last year) in Corvette sales since June of 2007, and even that was by less than 1%.  If we compare January's sales of this year to February's, there is over an 18% decline.  But that's not the worst of it.

What's going on?!  One can only speculate that the sales declines recently could be attributed to both the current economic climate, and the current general climate (aka the weather) in most places.  That still doesn't account for the over 25% decline in sales compared to February 2007.

Here are the details: 

• Corvettes Sold in February 2008:  2,071    (-25.6%)
  
  
• Corvettes Sold in February 2007:  2,784

Let's all hope that March thaws out the snow we have here in Michigan and the seemingly frozen interest Corvette buyers have had recently.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  This week we see 2 changes in terms of constraints.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 31, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  The introduction of the Z4Z Indy Pace Car has finally shown up on the report.  The special edition is not yet available, but it's a good sign that we finally have it appearing on the report.  If you are interested in placing a deposit on a Pace Car, please call us or leave a comment below!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The new Z44 "427" Limited Edition Z06 is now available!  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44 we are configuring this week, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below!
  

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Great news!  We finally have some information on the distribution method Chevy has decided on for the recently announced 427 Limited Edition Z06.

The first 427's will be available to order tomorrow, March 6th.  Here's the kicker... Dealers with 27 or more total Corvette sales will be awarded at least one Z44.

We are one of the elite dealers that will have a 427 Z06 available tomorrow to order!  If you are interested in placing a deposit on the order we have coming available, call us immediately at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (kept private) and we will get you all the information you need.

There will be two DOSP cycles that will be open for ordering of the Z44 constraint:  the first being tomorrow and the second being March 20th. 

Also to note is that the Z44 constraints will not be protected and no 427 Limited Edition pattern orders will be generated to fulfill allocations. Therefore, any Z44 constraints not utilized by the originally assigned dealer will be made available to any dealer with Z06 allocation during subsequent DOSP cycles.  That's extremely unlikely to happen.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change in the last 2 weeks.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 24, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  No Constraints, all options available for ordering.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We are accepting deposits now on the Z44, contact us by calling or leaving a comment below.
  

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With Chevy's President's Day Bonus Cash program still in effect, now is a fantastic time to get yourself a new 2007 Corvette from CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet.  We have 2 2007's remaining in inventory, and today we are featuring our 3LT Convertible.

We are selling this vehicle at $14,481 UNDER MSRP!  This is better than the GM employee discount by almost $5,000!

Here are the features on the vehicle:

• Original MSRP:  $67,085,  Now Price:  $52,604
  
• Arctic White Exterior / Red Interior / Gray Power Top
• 3LT  Package
• U3U  Navigation Radio
• QX3  Chrome Aluminum Wheels
• MX0  Automatic Transmission
• F55  Magnetic Selective Ride Control

Also note, we will give you VIP delivery treatment if you decide to pick up the vehicle here at the dealership by picking you up at Detroit Metro Airport and having everything prepared and ready to go.  If you choose to ship the vehicle to your location, we will work to get you the best possible price on shipping safely to your home or office. 

If you are interested, please call us direct at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (kept private) with your contact information and we will get back to you immediately.  Don't let this amazing deal go by, save $14,481 today!

Please note, the price quoted does not include tax, title or license fees.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change since last week.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 17, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  No Constraints, all options available for ordering.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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GM is going all out with their 2008 President's Day Sale going on now through close of business on February 29th and again, 2007 Corvettes get additional Bonus Cash!

There is an additional $1,000 available on all remaining 2007 Corvettes in dealer inventory.

• 2007 Corvette Coupes now have $3,000 total Bonus Cash!
  
  
• 2007 Corvette Convertibles now have $4,000 total Bonus Cash!
  
  
• 2007 Corvette Z06's now have $1,000 total Bonus Cash!
  

We will be posting details on each of our remaining 2007 models shortly.  In the meantime if you are interested, give us a call at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment (kept private).  We will provide VIP delivery to you if you fly into Detroit Metro Airport or will be glad to work out shipping details should you not living in the greater Detroit area.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  There hasn't been a change since last week.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 10, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is still again available to order without constraint!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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GM announced the 2009 Model Year Startup schedule for Corvettes.  Here is all the information you need to know about ordering a 2009 Corvette, Z06, or ZR1.

May 21st:  Final Allocation Available - The day when dealers will know how many 2009 Corvettes they are allocated to order.

May 22nd:  Initial DOSP Cycle Begins - The first day dealers have to begin ordering 2009 Corvettes and Z06's (not ZR1's).

May 29th:  Initial DOSP Cycle Begins for ZR1 - The first day dealers have to begin ordering 2009 Corvette ZR1s.

June 23rd:  Plant Startup Date - The first day the Bowling Green, KY plant will begin producing 2009 Corvettes and Corvette Z06's.

July 14th:  ZR1 Startup Date - The first day the Bowling Green, KY plant will begin producing 2009 Corvette ZR1's.

As a reminder, we are taking deposits now for the first 2009 Corvettes that will be available.  You can order yours through us, with the Corvette Blog reader discount, and have it delivered anywhere in the country.  Leave a comment (kept private) or call us today at (888) 875-0728 and we can put you in the pipeline and make sure you have the newest and best Corvette when they become available.

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GM announced the 2008 Model Year Buildout for Corvettes recently.  Here is all the information you need to know about ordering a 2008 Vette or Z06 while you can.

April 23rd:  Final Allocation Available - The day when dealers will find out how many 2008 Corvettes they can order before production stops.

April 25th:  Sold Order Cutoff - The last day dealers have to place sold orders 2008 model year Corvettes and Z06's.

May 20th:  Last Day to Change Orders - This is the final day that dealers will have to edit or change their remaining 2008 Corvette orders before being produced.

June 20th:  Plant Buildout Date - The last day the Bowling Green, KY plant will produce 2008 Corvettes.

As a reminder, we are taking deposits now for the first 2009 Corvettes that will be available.  You can order yours through us, with the Corvette Blog reader discount, and have it delivered anywhere in the country.  Leave a comment (kept private) or call us today at (888) 875-0728 and we can put you in the pipeline and make sure you have the newest and best Corvette when they become available.

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  We do have a new constraint to let you know about and an option that has come off constraint.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of March 3, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is still now available to order without constraint!
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06:  The introduction of the new Z44 Limited Edition Z06 is not yet available, but is now officially showing up in the constraint reports.  It shows greater than 4 weeks before it may become available, but we've seen this change from week to week in the past.  We'll have more on the Z44 edition later today, stay tuned!

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  We do have a new constraint to let you know about.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 18, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes:  Q9V the new aluminum forged chrome wheel is on constraint.  The duration of this constraint is listed as greater than 4 weeks, which is normal for an introduction like this.  Only 65 orders this week nationally will be able to order the Q9V wheel.
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06 also have NO constraints

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Barrett-Jackson, the leader in Automotive Auctions and Classic Vehicles is lucky enough to be auctioning off the first 2009 Corvette ZR1 tonight!  We will have full coverage on what the vehicle goes for, as we are monitoring the results live.  You can follow along tonight as well by tuning into the SPEED channel's coverage.

Proceeds from the sale of the ZR1 will go to the United Way for Southeast Michigan.  This is not like any other auction tonight either, as Jay Leno will help present the car along with Troy Clarke, the president of GM North America.  Representatives from the United Way will also be on hand for the presentation.

Not only will you get the HOTTEST new car around, but you also get the following:

• Delivery of the vehicle at the National Corvette Museum, in Bowling Green, Ky.
  
• A three-day experience at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, with renowned Corvette racer Ron Fellows serving as a special instructor
  
• Tickets to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
• A personal tour of Jay Leno’s "Big Dog" garage
  

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As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.

2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have a Target Production Period (TPP) of the week of February 4, 2008. 

• 2008 Corvettes have NO constraints
  
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06 also have NO constraints

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BREAKING NEWS!  CorvetteBlog is proud to be the first Corvette-related blog to report the new GM incentive on 2007 Corvettes including Z06's! 

The program is based on GM owner loyalty.  If you are owner or lessee of a 1999 or newer GM car, truck or SUV, you qualify for an additional $1,000 off a 2007 Corvette!  All you need to do is have proof of ownership (like a contract or registration).  This incentive program is also transferable within the household, so even if the vehicle isn't in your name but you live at the same address as the owner, you qualify!

The Red Tag Bonus Cash on 2007 Corvettes that was set to expire on Jan 2nd has been carried over until March 3rd.  So assuming you qualify for the incentive, you can now receive up to $3,000 off a 2007 Coupe, $4,000 off a 2007 Convertible with the current programs and for the first time, $1,000 off a 2007 Z06!!

The Loyalty Incentive ends on January 31st!  So take advantage now of the remaining 2007 Corvette inventory.

Lucky for CorvetteBlog readers, we still have 2 2007 Corvettes remaining in our inventory that we will discount with the new programs and ALSO give all of our CorvetteBlog readers the GM Supplier Discount!  Call us now at (888) 875-0728 for more information.  Here are the details on each:

• 2007 Machine Silver Corvette Coupe
  
  
• 2007 Arctic White Corvette Convertible
  

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December sales figures are in for new 2007 and 2008 Chevrolet Corvettes, and again they are below sales levels from last December.  The good news is that Corvette gained about 500 more units over November, most likely due to GM's Red Tag Sale.

Here are the figures for December:

• December 2007 Sales:  2,914  (-5.4%)
• December 2006 Sales:  3,081

Here are the figures for the year 2007, where Corvette had declined in sales nearly 8%:

• Total Sales in 2007:  33,685  (-7.8%)
• Total Sales in 2006:  36,518

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A lot of speculation is out there right now about the pricing structure of the new 2009 Corvette ZR1.  We reported the price is supposedly set at about $100,000.  GM hasn't released any information on the final price, and we don't expect that to come for a while yet.  Some have speculated we could see pricing around $125,000, as well.

The real question becomes: what will dealers charge?  The production will be very limited, we know that.  Based on other vehicles such as limited edition Pace Cars, and the very limited Ron Fellows Edition from last year, dealers were charging over sticker then.  Imagine a vehicle with the raw power and mass-appeal such as the ZR1 being released. Given the expected brutal impact of the recent energy laws out of the U.S. Congress, what might this supercar go for at the beginning of production?

Peter De Lorenzo of AutoExtremist.com recently wrote his prediction of a price approaching $200,000!  We can't imagine the price going that high, but it does spark the question.  We've included Peter's comments after the jump.

We are accepting deposits for 2009 ZR1's now at CorvetteBlog.com, but like other dealers out there, have yet to establish our pricing policy.  If you are interested in learning about a deposit, feel free to give us a call at (888) 875-0728.

Stay tuned to CorvetteBlog.com for complete and breaking information on the 2009 Corvette ZR1, especially pricing details!

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Posted By Ryan In 2009 Corvette ZR1 (Blue Devil) , Buying a Corvette , Corvette News , Corvette Pricing | 0 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors.  This week is a little different given the Christmas Holiday.  Dealers will be able to place orders between today and January 5th because of the 2 week GM shutdown.  The final day for configurations to be edited for this order cycle will be January 7th.

 2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have the last Target Production Period (TPP) of 2007, being January 28-February 3, 2008.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints.  If  you're looking for a 2008 Corvette Z06 there are also NO constraints.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728!  We are Taking Deposits Now and have allocation available this week to order exactly what you want.  We can drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!

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Never did we think we'd be writing about a third price increase this year on 2008 Corvettes.  Unfortunately, GM announced today that it is raising prices on a majority of its vehicles, including Corvette Coupes, Convertibles, and now Z06's as well.  In addition to the price increase on the base vehicle prices, they are also increasing the destination charge on Corvettes to $850.

One would think this is pretty counterintuitive given GM's declining sales of Corvettes over the past year, but who ever said that GM was intuitive to begin with?

It is important to note, if you have ordered from CorvetteBlog, you are price protected against the increase.  If you are ordering from another dealer and they have not marked your order as sold or a "SRE" unit (the code for sold vehicle orders) then you are not protected.  These orders are called "TRE" orders, so you may want to check with the dealer who you've ordered your Corvette from to assure you aren't facing the new pricing.

So here's the details on base pricing of each model:

• Corvette Coupes:  $46,950
• Corvette Convertibles:  $55,425
• Corvette Z06s:  $72,125
  

Posted By Ryan In 2008 Corvette Ordering , Buying a Corvette , Corvette News , Corvette Pricing | 1 Comments Permalink

November sales figures are in for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and they aren't pretty.  Even as GM raises the price of the coveted Coupes and Convertibles, sales decline.

Here are the figures:

• November 2007 Sales:  2,438  (-12.1%)
• November 2006 Sales:  2,773

One must wonder why GM feels that it needs to increase prices at a time like this, not to mention not including the 08 Vettes in the Red Tag Sale promotion that continues to roll-on to lackluster results.

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Posted By Ryan In Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette News , Corvette Pricing | 1 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraints straight from General Motors and this week is no different.  2008 Corvettes that are ordered this week have the last Target Production Period (TPP) of 2007, being January 14-20, 2008.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette, there are NO constraints.  If  you're looking for a 2008 Corvette Z06 there are also NO constraints.

If you're looking to order a new 2008 Corvette or Z06, let us know by leaving a comment (kept private) or by giving us a call at (888) 875-0728!!!  We are Taking Deposits Now and have allocation available this week to drop ship to the Museum or anywhere in the US!

Posted By Ryan In 2008 Corvette Ordering , Buying a Corvette , Corvette News , Corvette Production | 0 Comments Permalink

According to noted Corvette trader Terry Michaelis, because of the value of the U.S dollar and current exchange rates, now is an excellent time for Corvette buyers from outside the United States to purchase American Corvettes.

A photograph of Terry's inventory in Auburn, Indiana is shown.  To read his perspective, read Terry's blog, tMichaelis Corvette Perspective.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette | 0 Comments Permalink

Our Corvette Countdown to Christmas continues today with a super nice brand new 2007 Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat 3LT Coupe.  This top-of-the-line $56,710 beauty includes everything you need.

Equipment: 6.L 400HP Engine, Six Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission, Dual Roof Package, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Polished Aluminum Wheels, AM-FM-XM-MP3-6 Disc CD-Bose Premium 7 Speaker Sound, Head-Up Display, Heated Seats, Memory Package, Side Impact Airbags, and much more.

Our parent dealership can sell you this car for just $48,737 plus tax, title, and license, so you can save almost $8000.  GM Employees can lease this car for as little as $534/month, plus tax, title, and license.  Additional information is available by calling CorvetteBlog at 1-888-875-0728.

Additional photos follow the jump.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvettes for Sale | 1 Comments Permalink

Chevrolet's end of the year Red Tag Sale provides an unmatchable opportunity to lease a brand new Corvette for a fabulous low monthly payment.  Consider this example:

Machine Silver Metallic 2007 Corvette 2LT Coupe
Red Leather Interior
6.0L 400HP Engine
6 Speed Manual Transmission
Chrome Aluminum Wheels
Z51 Performance Package (Larger Cross-Drilled Rotors, Performance Tuned Tires, Stabilizer Bars, Springs, Shocks, Gear Ratio)
2LT Trim Package (Side Impact Airbags, Power Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats with Perforated Leather Inserts, Luggage Shade, Parcel Net)

The MSRP is $50,035.  Well qualified lessees who qualify for the GM Employee Discount can lease this car with 12,000 miles/year for just $1703 out of pocket and $481/month (plus tax, title, and license).

This car, Stock Number JC0460, is now available.  If you do not qualify for the GM Employee Discount, we can equip the readers of CorvetteBlog with GM's Supplier Discount, so your monthly payment will be sweet, too.  Call 1-888-875-0728 for additional information.

Larger photo from the front follows the jump.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvettes for Sale | 0 Comments Permalink

Savings on 2007 Corvette Coupes have never been better!  With our dealership being willing to provide all CorvetteBlog readers (including you) the GM Supplier Discount Price, and with the Corvette Factory being willing to give you $2000 Bonus Cash, new 2007 Corvette Coupe prices have never been lower.

Call 1-888-875-0728 for details as we celebrate our Corvette Countdown to Christmas.

Consider as an example: Stock Number JC0543. This Black 3LT 2007 Corvette Z51 Coupe has an MSRP of $54,235.  Current savings of $7572 will enable you to purchase this beautiful coupe for just $46,663.  If you are a GM Employee (or otherwise qualify for the GM Employee Discount), your price is even lower.  You can buy for just $44,574, and save just short of $10,000!

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvettes for Sale | 0 Comments Permalink

Just as a reminder, beginning today, all 2007 Corvette Coupes will receive $2,000 Bonus Cash and all 2007 Corvette Convertibles will receive $3,000 Bonus Cash.  The Red Tag Sale promotion will run through January 2nd. 

We at CorvetteBlog have 5 2007 Corvettes remaining in inventory.  We are giving you Discounted Pricing AND the Bonus Cash on any of those remaining units.  For details on the specific vehicles and options we have in stock, click on the "Matick Corvettes" link at the top of the page.

If you have any questions about the incentive program, please don't hesitate to call us at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment and we'll get right back to you.

Let the holiday season begin with some discounted Corvettes!

Posted By Ryan In Buying a Corvette , Corvette News , Corvette Pricing , Corvette Purchase Incentives | 0 Comments Permalink

Now that Chevrolet has announced huge Bonus Cash on all 2007 Corvette Coupes and Convertibles (effective November 20, and for a limited time), our parent company, George Matick Chevrolet, here in the shadow of Detroit, Michigan, can offer some even more serious savings on our 2007 Corvettes in stock.

Consider the savings on this remaining 2007 unit!

Stock Number JC0492
Fully equipped Arctic White 3LT 2007 Corvette Convertible
MSRP: $67,085 SAVE $10,108 New Price: $56,977

This car can be leased for as little $605/month plus local tax, title, and license!  Please inquire for details.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvettes for Sale | 0 Comments Permalink

Many Corvette owners diligently work to protect their love, whether it be Coupe, Convertible, or Z06, from ever being rained on, or (perish the thought) snowed on!

Yet, countless Corvette dealers in the United States make no effort to protect the cars in their inventory from wind, rain, sleet, and snow.  Does this not seem outrageous?

The parent company of CorvetteBlog (George Matick Chevrolet) not only protects its inventory from the ravages of weather by keeping all Corvettes, new and used, indoors, they also offer a unique service to those purchasing a new Corvette.

Call it nothing fancier than Corvette Storage, but consider the advantages if you buy or lease a new Corvette from George Matick Chevrolet:

Posted By Bill Connell In 2008 Corvette Ordering , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers | 0 Comments Permalink

IntelliChoice.com, a great internet source for information on new and used cars, comes out every month with their "Best Deals of the Month" list.  The list features the best ownership cost value in 33 respective classes.

According to their press release, selections are based on current car pricing, market conditions and the lowest national manufacturer consumer new car rebate.

This month, the Chevrolet Corvette was named Best Sports Car Deal in November.  With the recently announced rebates for the Red Tag Sale, we aren't surprised.  Now is the time to take advantage of Corvette ownership.

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Kelley Blue Book (KBB) announced their 2008 Vehicle Residual Value Analysis.  Kelley is well known for being THE source for vehicle values for dealers and more recently for the public with their great online tools.  Every year they come out with their list of vehicles that retain  their value the best in a number of categories.  The analysis is based on 2008 vehicles only with projected values in five years.

This year, the 2008 Chevrolet Z06 comes in tops in the High Performance Car category.  This means that of all high performance cars out there, the Z06 is projected to retain its value the best.  Great news for Corvette owners looking to sell their Z06 down the line.

Here's what Kelley said about the Z06:  "Replace the standard Corvette's 430-horsepower V8 with a 505-horsepower V8---an engine hand-assembled by a single technician---and you've got what many consider the best of the best in American sports cars. The added power is managed by a reworked suspension that delivers improved handling with very little sacrifice in high