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[CHASZ51]

I just don't like keeping a car past 7 years old. And now with no parts if something big goes wrong i am done. I know even a new Vette can have probs.

Not sure when the parts problem will get back to normal. Saw a used 2019 1LT for $45k with 15k miles. But i won't be gaining power since i have headers and tune. Really looking for a nice 2018 or 19 Z51.

[Rich Z]

Yeah, I do know what you mean. There are so many electronics modules in cars these days. But heck, that is true with just about everything lately. I had a devil of a time with my standby generator a little while back, and wound up having to buy a used electronics module to finally fix it.

Certainly the manufacturers of automobiles don't have any incentive to stock parts indefinitely, since they are in business to sell new vehicles. But for us consumers to be spending $50,000+ on what soon becomes almost a throwaway item, well, it does give you pause when you think about it. It is a game that becomes tiresome after a while from playing it for so long.

But what are you going to do? We do like our wheels for getting around town...... I guess we could all just move to The Villages and drive golf carts. Maybe try our hand at souping them up a bit.

[CHASZ51]

Originally Posted by Rich Z

Yeah, I do know what you mean. There are so many electronics modules in cars these days. But heck, that is true with just about everything lately. I had a devil of a time with my standby generator a little while back, and wound up having to buy a used electronics module to finally fix it.

Certainly the manufacturers of automobiles don't have any incentive to stock parts indefinitely, since they are in business to sell new vehicles. But for us consumers to be spending $50,000+ on what soon becomes almost a throwaway item, well, it does give you pause when you think about it. It is a game that becomes tiresome after a while from playing it for so long.

But what are you going to do? We do like our wheels for getting around town...... I guess we could all just move to The Villages and drive golf carts. Maybe try our hand at souping them up a bit.

Guess if i get a 2019 C7 i will leave it stock and just add a cat back. I am hoping the 8 speed trans in the 2019's will be ok. It was a nitemare for many with the 2015's thru 17's. I notice people are dumping Vettes like crazy now.

[Rich Z]

Originally Posted by CHASZ51

Guess if i get a 2019 C7 i will leave it stock and just add a cat back. I am hoping the 8 speed trans in the 2019's will be ok. It was a nitemare for many with the 2015's thru 17's. I notice people are dumping Vettes like crazy now.

Any ideas on why people are dumping them?

[CHASZ51]

Originally Posted by Rich Z

Any ideas on why people are dumping them?

No jobs i guess and the economy. Seen tons of low mile Vettes for sale.

[Rich Z]

Originally Posted by CHASZ51

No jobs i guess and the economy. Seen tons of low mile Vettes for sale.

That makes sense, I suppose. But I thought most Corvette owners were old and retired.

[navy2kcoupe]

Originally Posted by Rich Z

But I thought most Corvette owners were old and retired.

Check mark on both of those for me!
Andy