An Easing of Anti-Flipping Rules
General Motors is loosening some of the resale restrictions it placed on its highest-demand Corvette models, eliminating the six-month waiting period for 2025 and 2026 E-Ray and Z06 models. The change marks a significant shift from the strict flipping restrictions GM imposed on early C8 buyers when demand for those models was at its peak. Vehicles delivered before November 2026 will still be subject to the older rules.
Why the Rules Existed in the First Place
When the Z06 first launched in 2023, dealers and quick-turnaround buyers were reselling units for six-figure profits almost immediately after delivery. GM responded by threatening to void warranties and block quick-flip buyers from purchasing future limited-production models, an effort aimed at keeping the cars with genuine enthusiasts rather than speculators looking for a fast profit.
ZR1 and ZR1X Still Under Strict Rules
While restrictions are easing for the E-Ray and Z06, GM is keeping tighter rules in place for its most extreme models. The 2025 and 2026 ZR1, along with the 1,064-horsepower ZR1X, still require owners to wait a full year before reselling without facing consequences. GM says these vehicles remain rare enough that the company wants to keep them out of the hands of speculators; selling one too soon risks losing the vehicle’s warranty and being excluded from future limited-edition reservations.
A Signed Acknowledgment Going Forward
To prevent buyers from later claiming ignorance of the rules, GM is now requiring purchasers to sign a form acknowledging the resale restrictions at the time of purchase, a direct response to earlier disputes where owners said they weren’t aware of the policies before being penalized.
Good News for Everyday Corvette Buyers
For buyers of the E-Ray and Z06, the change reflects a broader shift in the market. Production has increased, dealer inventory has improved, and prices have stabilized compared to the extreme swings seen in past years. These models are no longer treated as ultra-scarce collector pieces, meaning owners who need to sell quickly can now do so without facing GM’s penalty structure.
Dealer Markups Remain a Separate Issue
The ZR1 remains firmly restricted, reflecting GM’s ongoing effort to keep its most extreme performance model with genuine buyers rather than resellers. It’s also worth noting that even as GM eases its own factory resale policies, dealer markups on in-demand models remain a separate and largely unaddressed issue for buyers trying to secure a Corvette at MSRP.