Over the decades, Corvette redesigns have always been evolutionary and rather conservative, but that all changed with the introduction of the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit, Michigan in January of 2013.
GM’s goal for the C7 Corvette Stingray was to release a clean-slate Corvette that would capture the hearts and minds of younger generations. Gone were the round tail lights – a Corvette design staple used since the very first 1953 Corvette, and the typical conservative redesigns seen with every new generation before it. The C7 Corvette is the most aggressive and revolutionary design we’ve ever seen since the introduction of the 1963 mid-year Corvette.
Older folks who became accustomed to the round tail lights and subtle changes between the generations either loved or hated the C7 Corvette as soon as they saw it. Younger folks absolutely loved it and to this day, continue to come into the Corvette Showroom at MacMulkin Corvette “oooohing” and “aaaaahing” over the C7’s exotic, jet-fighter design.
However, as alluring as the C7 Corvette is to the younger generations, the Corvette continues to remain out of the grasp of the 25 – 40 year old crowd. Or does it?
In 2009, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) released an interesting study with statistics and demographics for Corvette owners across the country. They found that the average age of the Corvette buyer was 61 – 63 years old at 12%, followed by 49 – 60 years old at 10 – 11%. The 25 – 40 year old crowd came in at an average of just below 3%.
According to demographics we were able to obtain from GM for 2015 Corvette sales, we see that not much has changed.
The average age of Corvette buyers in 2015 was 55 – 64 with 28.9% of sales, followed by 65 – 74 with 25.96% of sales, 45 – 54 with 24.75% of sales, 35 – 44 with 15.5% of sales and 25 – 34 with 4.8% of sales. Essentially, we see a bell curve here with the sweet spot of Corvette sales continuing to rest with the early to mid-sixty year old population.
Experian released an interesting study recently showing that out of 32,000 new Corvette registrations, 40.3% of buyers paid cash for their Corvettes, and only 56.9% of them utilized financing for their purchase. Based upon the demographics we see between 2009 and 2015, it’s understandable why such a high percentage of Corvette buyers are able to pay cash for their purchases.
However, is a new 2017 Corvette really out of the grasp of the 25 – 40 year old crowd? Let’s take a look!
With the help of the Financing Department at MacMulkin Chevrolet in Nashua, New Hampshire, we sat down and looked at a couple examples:
Example #1: 2017 Corvette 1LT Coupe with Performance Exhaust and Battery Protection Package – MSRP: $57,740 – MacMulkin Price: $49,513
Example #2: 2017 Corvette 1LT Coupe with Performance Exhaust and Battery Protection Package – MSRP: $59,465 – MacMulkin Price: $50,992
With a good credit score, $5,000 down, and an estimated average of 3.99% finance charge (based on credit score), payments for one of these Corvettes would be approximately:
75 Months: $669 / month
84 Months: $599 / month
With a good credit score, $10,000 down, and an estimated average of 3.99% finance charge (based on credit score), payments for one of these Corvettes would be approximately:
75 Months: $626 / month
84 Months: $547 / month
Keep in mind that these payments do not include registration fees and taxes. However, that can easily be addressed.
As an additional bonus for our customers, if you’re financing the purchase of a new Corvette, any registration fees and applicable taxes can be rolled into the finance deal. A check can be issued to you made out to your local DMV which you can then use to register your Corvette.
Still think you’re too young or can’t afford a new Corvette? With $5,000 or more down, and a good credit score, you can climb behind the wheel of America’s Only True Sportscar!
To find your Corvette with some of our incentives, check out the specials that MacMulkin Chevrolet is currently running: Corvette Inventory and Incentives.
Why Shop at MacMulkin Corvette?
The MacMulkin Corvette Team strives to work closely with each and every customer in order to help them select the very best Corvette for them. With no hidden fees or dealer documentation fees, the prices you see on their extensive inventory, are the prices you pay!
If you order a new Corvette from them, they comfortably guide you through the entire process. Once you receive you’re tracking number, you can check the status of your Corvette at any given time on their Corvette Tracking site.
If you purchase one of their in-stock Corvettes, they can make the entire sales procedure from the paperwork process to the delivery process, as quick and easy as possible.
When you purchase your Corvette from them, you’re not just becoming another Corvette owner; you’re becoming a member of the Corvette family!
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