MACE_Hardware

My local dealer is out of allocations and I've been corresponding about an order with one of the large volume Corvette dealers out of my region.

They offer an option of arranging a "courtesy delivery" to my local dealer.

The local would do the doc and PDI and so-on.

I'm curious of those here who have done this sort of delivery, how much did your local dealer charge for the service? I've requested a quote from my local and would like to have some basis to evaluate their response.

Also, did you find the experience with your local worked out well? I'm a bit concerned that they will undervalue my business if they are fulfilling another dealer's order.

rgkeller

$350. Filled it with gas and washed it. No instruction at all.

davekp78

$500. My local dealers wouldn't do it. Had to go 40 miles away.

pkadams

I paid $150.00 They did the PDI, washed the car, and filled it with gas.
The saleman assigned to the delivery started to show me how to set up Onstar. I told him I already had an Onstar account for my CTS and the Forum Dealer I purchased from had added my C7 already. I told him I had read the manual and I was all set.

They tell me Courtesy Delivery is normally between $300 and $500 so I guess I got a bargan.

Mdm23

$500. Told them not to wash and they didn't put any gas in it. I was a little pissed about the gas but didn't wanna make a scene. Plus the tech stayed over a little to finish my PDI so I could take it that day. It's the best option if your buying from a distance you don't wanna drive to and from. As long as the end dealer agrees, don't worry about how they feel about it. If they're out of allocations, that's not your fault. They still make money off the deal. And it's ridiculous to think they will treat you any different as a customer. Pay no more than $500 if you do it though. Also, I'd suggest letting the dealer you buy from call the receiving dealer and set the whole thing up. It works better that way imo. My salesman handled it all for me. I just gave him a list of 5 dealers to call in my area.

RicK T

When I got my '08 C6 I lived in Portland, Or. I paid $250. I told them not to wash it. They handed me the keys and that's it. No gas, when gas was close to $4/gal, no instructions and I had to push them to even do the DMV paperwork but they did it. They tried to appear pleasant but were clearly not happy. They were closed by GM in the bankruptcy. And the Forum dealer reimbursed me for the 1st tank of gas which was nice.

WesC7

Just a "heads-up"..... Make sure you aren't charged at both locations for the vehicle prep. I asked my dealer last week if they couldn't get an allocation soon, if they would allow me to drop-ship from another dealer.

They said maybe.... Seems some dealers (where you get the allocation) charge you for the dealer prep and then refuse to pass along the $$$'s to where you car is being shipped. In other words, you have to pay the charge again.....

Just get everything in writing.....

Mdm23

The top thing to remember is most will not be rolling out the red carpet for you. But how else can you get a car delivered for $250 to $500?

Mdm23

This is the reason I said let the two dealers set everything up between each other. They will have proof of the transactions.

Indy-hp

It really seems to depend on the dealer.

Unfortunately, it seems that most dealers will refuse to handle a drop-ship delivery or reluctantly agree and then over-charge and treat you like a second-class citizen.

A minority do understand that treating you well will earn them your referrals and future business and they will gladly and smartly handle the transaction for a reasonable fee.

pcguy2u

Said this before in these kinds of threads, the day you first see the courtesy delivered vette, you own it, no matter what it looks like nor what you may not like about it.


It's a gamble...

Mdm23

A pretty safe gamble though. How many C7's arrived in a condition that the owner would refuse delivery for? Definitely not a large percentage. I'm glad I did it.

pcguy2u

just one of the facts about courtesy delivery that tends to go unnoticed.

cobramustang1993

My MO selling dealer (Reliable Chevrolet) has a relationship with Tom Bell Chevrolet in Riverside, CA. I also, did not want any washing or removal of stickers, etc on the car....The Dealership did a full mechanical PDI, checked all the fluid levels, and installed whatever items had to be installed on car prior to pickup, no gas....300.00 was the charge....A lot cheaper than driving the car out to Calif from Missouri......None of the CA dealers were offering the discounts that the out-of-state dealers do, so my recommendation is to get quotes from the large and small dealers who don't play games, and give you a price upfront.........

Skidplate

$495 including PDI, wash, gas, license and registration, OnStar setup and an hour and a half of in the seat instruction (info center, music, navigation, driving modes, etc.).

LucaBrasiAZ

what dealer did you get your courtesy delivery from?

Skidplate

Abel Chevrolet in Rio Vista, CA.

Actually, if I remember correctly, I paid an additional $80 for CA registration.

LucaBrasiAZ

i was hoping that was going to be your answer...thanks!

Bmbl-Bee

My selling dealer told me the car being shipped to a dealer via courtesy delivery is no different than a car being shipped directly to an ordering dealer. The car is still G.M.'s responsibility until I accept the condition of the car at the courtesy dealer. I was told I can refuse the car at this point if there is damage. It's not a delivered car from one dealer to another. It's an ordered car from the factory being shipped to a Chevrolet dealership.

Stein

My dealer completed the PDI, washed it and kept in their showroom from Dec 2013 until March 2014 when I brought the car home and no charge. They had no allocations for any at that time, so it worked out for both of us great. They just had allowcation for a 2015 ZO6 they entered this past Saturday without the ZO7 package because of constraints.