Stanimal

Argh. So frustrated. Put a deposit down Oct 27. Dealer told me I'd get the car by mid December. Called the dealer who said they verified the car was set for manufacture Dec 8 with delivery a week later. Long story short, called Chevy directly and found out the dealer never completed the order and the car isn't even scheduled for production.

I don't feel like taking delivery in February. Car will be half a year old by then and my trade in will be worth less too. Plus living in Florida, I will have missed the best convertible weather. Wonder if the dealer will refund my deposit.

Stingray Al

That sucks!! Didn't they give you a build code??

5thGear

Yes. Since your order is not accepted by GM you should get your deposit back. Contact MacMulkin. They should have the right car for you and if so you would get it within a week or two. They have tons of them in inventory.

bigblock427

The dealer should return your deposit to you.

magredrod

What's a deposit? My car was built to spec without one. My word was solid and my dealer was legit. Sure you're word is good so try getting your deposit then find a great forum dealer.

Know you've got to be livid waiting to just find out dealer doesn't have car being produced. Good luck in your next steps.

01VETTECOP

Waaaaa

Algiers

I'm curious about what their excuse was for lying about it being scheduled for production. You should have absolutely no problem getting your deposit back.

Rakkasan

I wonder if they just didn't have an allocation? Regardless, I wouldn't want the car, and would probably just hold off and wait for the 2016's to come out.

raff

Don't know if this one meets your criteria -- I recently purchased my C5 from them --probably the most pleasant car-buying experience ever.
Located about 80 miles over the FL/GA line.
http://www.parkerchevrolet.com/Vehic...-GA/2363040353

Virtual Geezer

Run away from this dealer. They flat-out lied to you about the build and delivery schedules. I just hope the refund check doesn't bounce. Really, these guys are liars and will look for any way to empty your wallet. C7s are plentiful now -- shop around. Good luck and best wishes!!

Vetteman Jack

A dealer that lies to you isn't worth messing with. Insist on getting your deposit back and then find another dealer that will get you a car in a quick time frame.

Crossed Flags Fan

IF the SOB dealer even thinks of keeping your deposit after the BS he did to you, tell him you'll post their name on every site that mentions the word Corvette and you'll post the details of their lies, deceit and unfair business practices.
And you'll start with the largest forum, the Corvette Forum.

fizzman

If this dealer blatantly lied to you, you should out them in a public forum as a PSA for other prospective vette buyers.
I would be super upset if they pulled that sh#t with me

WelderGuy

I'd seriously consider contacting the local TV news station, especially if you have any documentation to back up your story. That's a really crappy way to do business.

ckwhite

.....in another year?!

HDBADDOG55

Sad, but a story that has been repeated numerous times on this Forum since the 2014 C7 came out. Same thing happened to me. The dealer who initially took my deposit, and, gave me a GM Order number, never had an allocation associated with my order. Send him a certified letter demanding the return of your deposit. Then, as mentioned in this thread, check out the existing inventories of the major Forum dealers(see link below as an example).Good luck.
http://kerbeck.com/new-corvette-inventory/

AORoads

It really is bad, but there's no reason to not mention the dealer's name. I doubt if you will be insulting the dealer if you tell all who they are. After all, someone else who just joined CF may actually do a search and the dealer name may pop up to prevent them from making your mistake. And, of course, you should get your deposit back with no arguments whatsoever.

What I don't quite follow is you've been on CF since '08, and the number of threads in C7 Gen have been numerous about who, what dealer, how much, what to ask for, etc. Were these threads you just missed? Not trying to be critical but am wondering.

Dean2144

Just jump on cars.com, several new ones on there to pick from, surely one of those will work for you and you don't have to wait.

Stanimal

I have a code with 5 letters and a number. Is that the build code? How do you find the status of the build. I called Chevy directly but I would like to get something printed before I go to dealer. Going to head to the dealer this afternoon.

Have to say Chevy wasn't too helpful or nice about it. First guy I spoke to was helpful and made the necessary calls to get the status of my vehicle. When he saw my situation he passed me to a "senior adviser". When I told the senior adviser the story he kept saying stuff like "that's what you say" and "according to you". His advise was that I signed a contract and I'm bound to it. Even when I asked him to verify if the car was in production he said he couldn't check it. He told me he could call the dealer but that he would only ask them to complete the paper work to get the job started. I told him not to bother.

ALD_Z06

You have a factory order number which means the car was "ordered" but not necessarily "placed" since the dealer probably did not have allocation. Usually, there should be no reason for them to keep your deposit and should gladly refund it. Yes, the salesperson or manager assumed that the car being ordered meant placed but are obviously incorrect.

Did the car have unusual equipment that prevented it from being placed?

That could be the problem. Either way, they should have told you that.