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Originally Posted by TrackClub
Yes, everything new has to be tested, but GM built a brand new Vette, with ALL new parts including a BRAND NEW engine and tested, tested, tested, tested and it costs almost 20 grand less. Why is z28 so damn expensive then? It surely is not because of r+d and testing. Folks replace their hoods all the time. Folks replace their rims and tires all the time. Folks repace their fenders to accommodate wider tires. Seats get replaced all the time. An engine swap is not a rocket science either. Folks drop Vette engines into Miatas for pete's sake! And it is much cheaper at a multi billion dollar factory then a small mod shop. With totally different margins. And no extra cost of removing the old motor/components and then installing a new one. Apples and oranges to compare a factory cost to an after market effort. Come on, GM is the biggest manufacturer in the world, not some 3 guy tuner garage.
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Correct FOLKS. We can do whatever we want to the car and not meet goverment standards.
To answer your question on the R&D aspect. I believe GM spreads that cost over the life of the particular nameplate. Meaning when they do R&D for a certain car Z/28 for this matter they look at how long its going to be made and around how many units they plan to make over the span of its life. maybe Number 3 can expand on this...
BTW I dont remember many people complaining when the C6 Z06 came out about the cost.
I dont believe you answered my eariler question. If the Z/28 was 65K would YOU buy it?