A man once wanted a Corvette, so he created a multimedia presentation highlighting the key features and benefits of this decision to his family. We thought the cause was just and created this presentation to help him out. For more backstory, visit Autoblog.com's story at http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/14/use-this-powerpoint-when-convincing-your-spouse-to-let-you-buy-a

1. Why dangerz should get a
Corvette
From the company that has been helping people
buy cars since 1926

2. The backstory…
• A man on Reddit named dangerz made a video for
his wife outlining the reasoning behind buying a
Corvette.
– Read the Reddit thread here: http://kbb.us/corvettereddit
– Watch the presentation here: http://kbb.us/corvettepres
• Then, Autoblog wrote a story about it here:
http://kbb.us/corvetteautoblog
• We thought dangerz did a great job, but might be
able to use a hand from some folks who spend their
lives helping people research cars (that’s us). So we
made this little ditty in response to dangerz’ original
presentation. Enjoy!

3. The most important things to consider when
researching your new-car purchase:
 Expert & Consumer Ratings
& Reviews
 Fair Purchase Price
Stop and ask We’re not
for
lost
 Ownership Costs directions, hon
ey
 How the vehicle holds
value over time
(Residual Value)

4. The 2003 Corvette is highly rated by real
people.
Consumers on
KBB.com have
rated it
9.5 out of 10!
*from 567 ratings for 1997-2004
model years, as of 2/15/13
They say things like
‘a lot for the money’
‘great car’

5. It’s a fast car, but KBB.com consumer
reviewers also point out excellent stopping
power.
from ratings for 1997-2004 model years, as of 2/15/13
Good news for this guy!!
He’s excited on the inside.

6. The Expert Editors love it, too!!
(and lots of us love kittens!)

7. How does the Z06 hold it’s value over time?
More
for me!
*Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value as of 2/15/2013

8. Ownership Costs
• Biggest part of depreciation has already happened
– 40% of ownership costs is depreciation
– The first three years of new-car ownership is when the most
depreciation occurs.
Saving money
is fun!!
% of Vehicle’s Value
(These too)
• Maintenance
• Repairs
• Fuel
• State Fees
• Insurance
• Finance
Time (months)
• Fair Purchase Price (new cars) *Depreciation curve based on Kelley Blue Book Residual Values as of 2/15/2013
– What you can expect to pay for it

9. In Closing…
• We love car shoppers
• You have a smart husband (at least when it comes to car shopping)
Brought to you by the car-loving experts at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com