USAA Number worth $750
07-03-2013, 01:14 PM
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USAA Number worth $750
For all you new Corvette buyers, be aware that a USAA number is worth an additional $750 off the price you negotiate with the car dealer. Just for having a USAA number.
But be prepared to prove you have a USAA number. If you can't, then you won't get the $$$ off.
And if you don't have one, you can always try and join USAA before your car arrives. The $$$ will then be taken off when you prove you are entitled to the $750 discount.
But be prepared to prove you have a USAA number. If you can't, then you won't get the $$$ off.
And if you don't have one, you can always try and join USAA before your car arrives. The $$$ will then be taken off when you prove you are entitled to the $750 discount.
07-03-2013, 01:28 PM
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Racer
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USAA means United Services Automobile Association. But be aware that it has grown exponentially since the name was coined. It is not just car insurance anymore.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.
07-03-2013, 01:33 PM
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USAA means United Services Automobile Association. But be aware that it has grown exponentially since the name was coined. It is not just car insurance anymore.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.
https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/car_...kredirect=true
According to their website, the Corvette is not eligible for a discount to USAA members.
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07-03-2013, 01:39 PM
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For all you new Corvette buyers, be aware that a USAA number is worth an additional $750 off the price you negotiate with the car dealer. Just for having a USAA number.
But be prepared to prove you have a USAA number. If you can't, then you won't get the $$$ off.
And if you don't have one, you can always try and join USAA before your car arrives. The $$$ will then be taken off when you prove you are entitled to the $750 discount.
But be prepared to prove you have a USAA number. If you can't, then you won't get the $$$ off.
And if you don't have one, you can always try and join USAA before your car arrives. The $$$ will then be taken off when you prove you are entitled to the $750 discount.
07-03-2013, 01:44 PM
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07-03-2013, 01:48 PM
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07-03-2013, 01:49 PM
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I thought USAA was a bank/insurance/etc in San Antonio for military folks. I believe I might even be a member of USAA.
https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/car_...kredirect=true
https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/car_...kredirect=true
It will not hurt to call them and ask to join. They can only say no, but if you join, be sure to ask for confirmation of your USAA 3. The dealer will insist on a letter. But if you can produce it, you get $750 off. If it works, you can buy me a beer sometime.
07-03-2013, 01:59 PM
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The requirements for membership have gotten much easier lately. I'm pretty sure they have extended representation to just about anyone associated with a military person, or who has a military record of any kind. And I don't think it matters how long ago you served, or how long.
It will not hurt to call them and ask to join. They can only say no, but if you join, be sure to ask for confirmation of your USAA 3. The dealer will insist on a letter. But if you can produce it, you get $750 off. If it works, you can buy me a beer sometime.
It will not hurt to call them and ask to join. They can only say no, but if you join, be sure to ask for confirmation of your USAA 3. The dealer will insist on a letter. But if you can produce it, you get $750 off. If it works, you can buy me a beer sometime.
07-03-2013, 02:05 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
The salesman at my dealership told me about this when he found out I was a veteran. He said that at the time the dealership was participating in the discounts but he did not know if the $750 discount would be available when my car came in. Anyway I joined and, hopefully, it will pay for almost half of my MSRC option on the C7.
07-03-2013, 02:16 PM
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I have never been aware of any "granting" of use by GM, for any car or any year. It has ALWAYS worked for me, and they never asked for anything except they insisted on a letter from USAA confirming my membership.
But that does not mean they can't do it. Maybe I was just lucky, but again, it has worked without complication every time...so far.
But that does not mean they can't do it. Maybe I was just lucky, but again, it has worked without complication every time...so far.
07-03-2013, 02:18 PM
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Lots of conditions in the fine print:
¹GM, Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz offers are limited time purchase price discounts. Offers available from manufacturers through participating dealers. GM discounts not available on Cadillac vehicles, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and Chevrolet Volt. GM, Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz offer discounts only to persons eligible for membership in USAA's Property and Casualty Insurance Group. P&C membership is generally available to current and former members of the U.S. Military and their former dependents. GM requires presentation of proof of USAA eligibility and will accept a USAA insurance card or Confirmation Letter at the time of purchase. For a Confirmation Letter members can call USAA at 800-531-8285. Mercedes-Benz requires a USAA card with USAA number or a USAA insurance card and a printed USAA Member Vehicle Incentive Program (EAB) page from USAA Car Buying Service with discount amount and offer code. Mercedes-Benz discount amounts may vary by model year and model. The Fleet incentive must be used at time of purchase or lease. Fleet incentives cannot be used in conjunction with Dealer Employee Purchase Program (DEPP), Mercedes Vehicle Plan (MVP), Master Lease Program (MLP), Diplomat, European Delivery, Courtesy Vehicle Program (CVP), Special Demos, Competitor Conquest Program, other Fleet Programs (Corporate Sales or Fleet Employee Program (FEP)), or non-U.S. Specification vehicles. Some manufacturer incentives cannot be added to the discount. See your dealer for more details. There is no obligation to purchase or continue USAA products or services to obtain the offer.
07-03-2013, 02:33 PM
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Would be great if it were available on C7. In the past, it was not available on limited high demand models at first (ZO6, ZR1), but became available within the end of the second model year.
You do not automatically get a USAA membership if you were in the military, however, if you have ever been in the service, you can apply. Also, family members of USAA members qualify for enrollment as well.
In the past, it was not available on limited high demand models at first (ZO6, ZR1), but became available within the end of the second model year.You do not automatically get a USAA membership if you were in the military, however, if you have ever been in the service, you can apply. Also, family members of USAA members qualify for enrollment as well.
07-03-2013, 03:06 PM
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Just to be clear, this is not a deal where you have to buy through USAA. As far as I know, all you have to do is show a dealer your USAA #, and you should get $750 off the price.
07-03-2013, 03:18 PM
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07-03-2013, 03:42 PM
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As a 40+ year member with USAA, I'll be checking on it, thanks for the info. I don't see any exclusions for the C7 so ...
FWIW, I called them prior to placing my order to see how bad owning the C7 with low annual mileage would hurt me. I was thinking probably an additional $12-1400 per year here in the North Atlanta/North GA area that's traditionally high. I was pleasantly surprised at $800 and change additional but I do have a good driving record, no tickets or accidents.
If you have a family member/parent with USAA you can try to qualify. Both of my Son's are with them and they had no Military affiliation at all other than being my sons. They're an excellent company with low premiums (comparatively speaking) and pay dividends annually to the policy holders. They are wholly owned by the policy holders. I don't know of any of my friends that use them that have 'ever' dropped them for another company.
FWIW, I called them prior to placing my order to see how bad owning the C7 with low annual mileage would hurt me. I was thinking probably an additional $12-1400 per year here in the North Atlanta/North GA area that's traditionally high. I was pleasantly surprised at $800 and change additional but I do have a good driving record, no tickets or accidents.
If you have a family member/parent with USAA you can try to qualify. Both of my Son's are with them and they had no Military affiliation at all other than being my sons. They're an excellent company with low premiums (comparatively speaking) and pay dividends annually to the policy holders. They are wholly owned by the policy holders. I don't know of any of my friends that use them that have 'ever' dropped them for another company.
Hey Mike, are you there?
07-03-2013, 04:24 PM
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According to the website, the 2013 Corvette was/is eligible for the $750 discount... purchase only...not lease. One small caveat though is that it has to be a "participating dealer". Not all dealers are. This is however a bona fide, legitimate offer. I saved $4000 on the purchase of a new Mercedes approximately 3 years ago. It was the finance manager who initiated the discount process, after I had already struck my best negotiated price, while signing the purchase papers, when he asked me who my insurance company was during the purchase process. He redrew the papers, reflecting the discount, and proceeded. I didn't even know about the discount. Hendrick Motors in Charlotte, NC.