why should i NOT buy a Corvette E-Ray?

This is true but if you were chosen to be one of the first 296 owners you might be able to sell it back to the dealer for close to your purchase price and move on to something else. The situation is frustrating to me, but if I would have started buying Ferraris 10 years ago, l would be in a better position. I had the money 10 years ago, I just didn’t try.

 

We're good, I'm not/wasn't bent out of shape - I tried to make the post sound less terse or flippant, but then it just became way too long, so recognized it could come across as rude pared down.

Tbh, I actually didn't have an argument or any points for the McLaren originally, just a gut reaction after reading through the thread. None of the points in the thread really resonate with me other than the sf90/296 prices being too high relative to what else you could get. I'm not a McLaren fan, but I enjoyed the artura when I had a chance w/ it at a demo day late last summer and found it nicer to look at than some of their other cars. Something about the vette rubs me wrong, but I can't explain it. To each their own

 

I purchased my first new Ferrari in 2009. I recently sold my 4th one and it did not help me at all when I asked for a SF90. A guy came in who had never owned a Ferrari and has a spot in line ahead of me. The rules of engagement have changed.

 

That is horrible. My former boss started a few years ahead of me. We have the same salesperson. Anytime someone backs out of a new car delivery my former boss gets the call and always says yes. After 5 cars he can order almost anything. He turned down the SUV but has a 296 coming.

 

My situation is unique. I purchased the first 3 cars at one dealership, the last at another location and placed the order for the SF90 at a new dealership. That might have an impact on my standing. I’ve been told that FNA is calling the shots now and they determine who and when a car is allocated.

 

I totally agree with your first part, "performance is cheap and plentiful on the market these days."

I'm afraid I have to disagree with your second assertion.

GM has some of the most storied racing, brand mythology/history, amazing network/community, eco-system, and depending on the model, build quality and long-term value. Warranty is standard for the industry.

Customer service varies by dealer, I've never been mistreated by a GM dealer. If you think the C8 is ugly, I can't say anything, I think it looks great (guess what, we're both right.)

But in terms of price/performance/experience, I can't think of anything that even comes close.

 

Aesthetics is entirely subjective. You're both entirely right in your respective views.

 

If being currently in F1 is what makes a car worthy, then Porsche is all crap. You said it yourself though, performance is commoditized, so I understand if you were to say Porsche is garbage.

So does Cadillac (GM) throwing their hat in the ring change your viewpoint?

I assume not since you also seek pedigree/tenure.

Is not over 100 years enough then?

 

A C8 is the same as a Civic?

(I admit, I'm a bit confounded)

I mean I sort of get if you said a Mustang is the same as a Challenger as a Camaro.

 

I meant.... the roads are flooded with some many of each. None of them are special. Just another vette on the road.

 

Why is that such a bad thing?

To be honest, a Ferrari, depending on where you live, isn't all that special.

I mean, seriously, if you want to be special and exclusive, get a Pagani or a Bugatti.

I sometimes see more Ferrari's than, say, a Cadillac sedan on the roads.

 

Ah! gotcha!

Makes sense!

Cheers