Ken Fichtner

Hello everyone!

The 2002 model year Chevrolet cars and trucks are rolling in! We are deeply discounting all models to Corvette Forum members. Email me for a quote on the Chevrolet of your choice. We can arrange delivery here in Montana or at a Chevrolet dealer in your area under the courtesy delivery program!

Congratulations to all of the Forum members who have taken delivery of 2002 Corvettes the past couple of weeks. We sincerely appreciate the business that we have earned from you all!

Many of you have asked about the area near our dealership so I thought you might enjoy a picture of the Yellowstone River near our dealership here in South Central Montana.



This week's newsletter contains new information as follows:
Corvette News Section:
*Explanation of the benefits of having a GMPP during the base warranty period
*Production news
Corvette Promotional Section:
*New promotional models and items - Discounts too (photos added this week)!
Corvette Parts Section:
*Price Reduction/Parts Special - Carbon Fiber Fuel Rail Cover (photo added this week)!

Repeat of news from the past couple of weeks:
*Release of Column Lock Recall! (You will find this in the service section of the news)
*Order guide link for 2002 Coupe/Convertible/Z06
*Information on initial order of the Special 35th Anniversary Camaro Package
*New parts added and an all new parts newsletter!
*Introduction of DuraStop Performance Rotors for C5's/CROSS DRILLED & SLOTTED!
*Introduction of GM Performance Rotors for C4's
*Introduction of DuraStop Performance Brake Pads for 1965 thru 1996 Corvettes

Please call or email me for any other Corvette or automotive needs including Vehicle Sales, GMPP, Promotional Material, Production and Allocation Questions here:
Phone: 406-628-4618, Fax: 406-628-2025
Email: kenfichtner@hotmail.com

Please call or email Bob Wendorff for any Parts and Services needs here:
Phone: 406-628-4618, Fax: 406-628-2025
Email: corvetteparts@hotmail.com
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/corvetteken/parts.html
View many of the parts that we are featuring. You will find photos and prices at this site.
http://www.fichtnerchevrolet.com
This is our dealership home page. Visit us and let us know what you think of our site!
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/kenfichtner/
This is my new personal homepage in the Corvette Forum!

Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter - Part 1

1) 2002 Corvette Pricing
2) 2002 Corvette Shipments - Updated
3) 2002 Corvette Z06 Allocation
4) 2002 Corvette Order Information
5) General Motors Protection Plan, MajorGuard
6) Benefit to having a GMPP during the base warranty period
7) GM Employee & Supplier 2002 Eligibility
8) Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED

Weekly Newsletter - Part 2
Promotional item news - updated (photos added)

Weekly Newsletter - Part 3
1) Parts Special of the Week - Carbon Fiber Fuel Rail Cover (photo added)
2) Parts News - Updated
3) Corvette Parts Specials
4) Official C5 Service Manuals

Weekly Newsletter - Part 4
GM Service & Recall Information for C5's

1) 2002 Corvette Pricing

Price Schedule:
Description MSRP
1YY07 Corvette Coupe 40805.00
1YY37 Corvette Z06 49505.00
1YY67 Corvette Convertible 47330.00

1SA Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 0.00
1YY37 0.00
1YY67 0.00
1SB Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 1700.00
1YY67 1800.00
1SC Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 2700.00
1YY67 2600.00

R8C Museum Delivery 490.00
G92 Performance Axle Ratio 300.00
F45 Selective Handling Pkg 1695.00
LS1 5.7 SFI V8 - 350 HP
1YY07/1YY67 0.00
LS6 5.7 SFI V8 - 405 HP
1YY37 0.00
V49 License Plate Frame 15.00
DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors
1YY37/Reqs AAB 120.00
B84 Body Side Moldings 75.00
AAB Memory Pkg
1YY37/Reqs DD0 150.00
Z51 Performance Hdlg Pkg 350.00
79U Millennium Yellow 600.00
86U Magnetic Red Metallic 600.00
U1S 12 Disc CD Changer 600.00
UL0 AM/FM Cassette
1YY07/1YY67 Reqs U1S (100.00)
C2L Dual Roof Panels 1200.00
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel 750.00
MN6 6 Speed Manual Trans
1YY07/1YY67 815.00
MX0 Automatic Trans
1YY07/1YY67 0.00
QF5 Polished Aluminum Wheels 1200.00
Destination Charges 645.00

2) 2002 Corvette Shipments

Shipments of 2002 Corvettes have commenced! Corvettes produced thru July 20, 2001 have been invoiced so dealers may deliver them as they arrive!

3) 2002 Corvette Z06 Allocation

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

The Corvette Z06 model is currently scheduled to be 20% of the total Corvette production for the 2002 model year. The allocation plan for the Z06 will be similar to the 2001 model year. We would like to share this plan with you, so you can set customer expectations appropriately throughout the model year.
The allocation quantities for the Z06 will be calculated using each Corvette dealer's Corvette sales for the past 365 days. Dealers with sales of less than five (5) Corvettes (including Coupe, Convertible and Z06) in the past 365 days will not receive a Z06 for the 2002 model year.

You may view your current allocation, as well as future estimated shipments by visiting the GM Allocation website. This site will give you information on the Z06 as well as the Corvette Coupe/Convertible allocation group. Currently, only information for the June startup period is available.

4) 2002 Corvette Order Information - UPDATED!

2002 Corvette Order Information:

View the 2002 Corvette Coupe/Convertible/Z06 Dealer Order Guide here: http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/kenf...eOrderGuid.htm

5) General Motors Protection Plan, MajorGuard:

Remember that NO ONE sells the GMPP MajorGuard for less than one of the original supporting dealers, Fichtner Chevrolet!

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE THE PLAN THE SAME DAY AS YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF YOUR NEW CAR OR TRUCK, THE PRICE IS LOWER!!!

As an independent new car dealer, Fichtner Chevrolet is authorized by General Motors to sell the GM Protection Plan/MRP.

Here's more about the plan!

Major Guard can be purchased from any GM Dealer. To save big dollars, buy it from
Fichtner Chevrolet. Many dealers mark-up Major Guard beyond GM suggested prices by several hundred dollars. We are continuing to offer the plan at a substantial discount below the suggested retail price!

I am also offering the same pricing on all GM vehicles. Not just Corvettes!! Please email me for a quote specific to the model of GM car or truck.

Major Guard is honored nation-wide and it doesn't matter where you bought the plan!

Major Guard is a policy of General Motors Corporation. Be very careful of policies written by other companies that may no longer be in business when you need them! There have been hundreds of these companies going broke in the past. In addition, this policy is good at any GM dealership. The vast majority of dealerships will not honor any policy except those sold by General Motors. The GM Protection Plan protects your vehicle and assures that it is repaired to GM standards whenever necessary. Second, the plan is completely transferable to subsequent owners of your vehicle adding to the vehicle's resale value. The GM Protection Plan comes with a GM money-back guarantee of satisfaction. You get a full refund if you cancel the Plan within 60 days of purchase and no claim is filed. After 60 days, your refund is prorated, (less a small administration fee).

For years, millions of Major Guard customers have known that, "From the engine to the trunk lock, if it breaks - or even if it just plan wears out - and it's not on the list of the few items not covered, Major Guard will pay for the repair less your deductible - whatever it is!"

What does Major Guard cover?
It's as simple as this: If it's not on the very short list of what's not covered, it's covered!

WHAT'S NOT COVERED? (Quoted from the actual policy)
"Unless required in connection with the repair of a covered part, GM will not pay anything under the agreement that is related to normal maintenance service including engine tune-up, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, lubricants, engine coolant, drive belts, radiator hoses, heater and vacuum hoses, windshield wiper blades, air conditioning recharging, fluids, spark/glow plugs, brake pads, linings and shoes, brake rotors, manual clutch disc, or any other maintenance service or part required to be performed or replaced as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule. Additionally, neither rust damage nor any of the following parts or services are covered under any circumstance: sheet metal, body panels, carpet, weather-strips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, trim, convertible or vinyl tops, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, hinges, brake drums, shock absorbers, batteries, carburetor, correction of air and water leaks, wind noise, odors, squeaks, rattles, contaminated fuel systems, bumpers, body parts, and glass."

Major Guard provides 24-hour no cash needed towing and roadside assistance. Major Guard will authorize towing or emergency road service for any disablement of your covered vehicle, or will reimburse you up to $50 for these expenses. Benefits include towing, flat tire service, battery jump, out-of-gas fuel delivery and locksmith and key service. Major Guard will pay the charge to rent a replacement vehicle whenever the new vehicle limited warranty or Major Guard covered repairs require 2.0 or more manufacturers' labor time guide hours to repair.

For any vehicle that is still inside the new vehicle limited warranty period, Major Guard time and mileage limits start on the same day as the new vehicle limited warranty and at 0 miles. Coverage ends at the earlier of the selected time or mileage. The term of coverage includes the new vehicle limited warranty. You may purchase the plan at any time but such coverage must be purchased prior to the end of the new vehicle limited warranty of 36 months or 36000 miles. Major Guard can be transferred when you sell your vehicle. Major Guard is recognized by dealers in the US and Canada. It makes sense to return to your selling dealer, but if you find it inconvenient to do so, you may use any commercial repair facility! Just refer to the Coverage Agreement for the appropriate phone number to call.

Due to an amendment to the GM Protection Plan Dealer Agreement I am not allowed to post the prices of the plan. Please email me for a specific quote. I would be pleased to email or fax you the prices. Of course you may also call me at 406-628-4618. Here are the plan terms that are available:
36 Months with mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
48 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
60 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
72 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K

Application is simple. Provide me with your name, address, phone number, VIN of you car, present mileage or the odometer reading upon delivery when purchasing the plan the same day, and the term and miles desired. I will prepare the paperwork and mail it to you for your signature. Return it to me with your payment and you are all set!

6) Benefits of having the GM Protection Plan during the base warranty period

I am often times asked why one should purchase the GM Protection Plan before the base warranty expires so I thought it would be beneficial to all if I published a list of some of the benefits.

A) The price is lower if you purchase the plan the same day as you take delivery of a new car or truck.
B) The price increases annually so waiting will without a doubt cost more.
C) GMPP is honored at all GM dealerships versus the base warranty which is only honored at Chevrolet dealerships.
D) GMPP covers a rental car if your vehicle needs 2.0 labor hours or more of repair versus the base warranty which only covers a rental if your car is disabled, in the dealership all day and then overnight.
E) GMPP covers items that break or wear out versus the base warranty which only covers items that fail due to a quality or workmanship issue.
F) If your base warranty expires your car is no longer eligible for a GMPP.

7) GM Employee & Supplier Eligibility for 2002

CORVETTE
The 2002 model year Corvette Coupe and Convertible models are now available for the GM employee drive and buy program. This does not apply to the Corvette Z06 model. Corvettes purchased under this program must be held for a minimum of two years before the vehicle may be sold. GMS continues to be available on all Corvette models, while GMO is not available on any Corvette models. Please keep in mind that only a limited quantity of Corvettes are placed in PEP service (and thus available for drive and buy).

Topic: GM Employee Purchase Program - Update
Following are the 2002 Model Year restrictions from the individual Brand Teams for the GM Employee Purchase Program, the GM Supplier New Vehicle Purchase Program, and the GM Dealership Employee Purchase Program as of May 15, 2001:

GMU = GM Employee drive and buy
GMO = GM Employee order
GMS = GM Employee and Supplier out of stock purchase

Chevrolet Cars
Camaro - No 35th anniversary models available (Z4C) as GMU or GMO
Corvette - No GMO orders will be accepted, No PEP - GMU usage fully Utilized, GMS and stock sales of Supplier are eligible.

Chevrolet Trucks
Astro van - No cargo models in GMU
Express van - No cargo models in GMU (Y91 SLT/LT O.K.)
Trailblazer (GMT360&370) - Limited GMU
Avalanche (GMT805) - Limited GMU. GMO and GMS should be available 08/2001
Silverado 2500HD & 3500 - Very limited GMU. GMO - All gas models available now, no diesel LB7 engine until 9/ 2001.
Silverado 3500HD(GMT455) - No GMU or GMO
Cutaway vans - Not available for GMU, GMO, or GMS

8) Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED

ALLOCATION REPORT - UPDATE
Final Allocation Reports for Direct Contact Dealers for the month of September are available on the allocation web site beginning Tuesday, August 7th. As a reminder, these reports may be updated weekly, if weekly allocation volumes for an individual dealer change.
Estimated shipment dates for the month of October will be available on the web site on Monday, August 13th.

THIS MEANS THAT DEALERS NOW POSITIVELY WHAT THEIR ALLOCATIONS ARE FOR PRODUCTION THRU SEPTEMBER.

Ask the dealer of your choice to share with you their "Extended Allocation Horizon"
report as soon as possible. Remember, this report confirms whether or not a dealer has
any orders available and when they will be produced. Though the order system has
been revised, dealers may not order any more Corvettes than they have available in the
"Extended Allocation Horizon" report!

DEALER ORDER SUBMISSION PROCESS (DOSP) FOR DEALER CONSULTING CENTER (DCC) DEALERSHIPS
All DCC dealers will begin using the Dealer Order Submission Process (DOSP) to order vehicles and manage inventory effective September 10, 2001. The training starts on August 14, 2001.

A DEALER ORDER SUBMISSION PROCESS (DOSP) - REMINDER
If dealers want to receive all or a portion of their Allocation Quantity for a particular week, they must have sufficient orders on their "Preliminary Order List". If the "Preliminary Order List" does not contain sufficient orders that can be "Placed", some or all of the Allocation may go to other dealers that have a Desired Quantity that is greater than their Allocation Quantity.
This functionality provides a dealer with a means to tell the system to "Place" orders as configured, and if it can not "Place" the orders due to constraints, then attempts will be made to offer the Allocation to another dealer (PFT). It is only when there are no requests for additional allocation by other dealers that National Pattern Orders may be assigned to the original dealer.
The Bottom Line: Even when you have allocation you must have a sufficient quantity of "Prioritized Preliminary Orders", that take into account constraints, to have orders "Placed" in-line with your allocation.

Constraints are distributed based on Available Days' Supply (ADS), Controlled Method or Percent of Allocation (POA). Please refer to your GM Common Training Course Book #XDS01.OGD (page 2-12) for more information regarding these three methods. It is anticipated the majority of the time the ADS calculation will be used to calculate dealers' weekly constraints. Dealers can use the weekly constraint wire to see the basic availability of an option. However, to view your availability of an option, dealers will need to view the "available constraints" screen in order management. The percentages on the weekly constraint wire are estimated based on the national retail number of the constrained option divided by the amount of retail orders being allocated for the week.

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CONTAINS CONSTRAINTS FOR CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION FOR 8-9-01.

To: All Chevrolet Dealers
From: Distribution
Date: August 8, 2001
Subject: CHEVROLET CAR Constraint Wire for 8-9-01

CHEVROLET CARS:

2002 CORVETTE HARDTOP Z06 VETH)
Orders sent to POMS 8-14-01 are tentatively scheduled to be built the week of 9-3-01.
Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Not Available. Constraint code 464.

2002 CORVETTE (VET)
Orders sent to POMS 8-14-01 are tentatively scheduled to be built the week of 9-3-01.
Model 1YY67 and Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Limited Availability (7%). Constraint code 457.
Model 1YY67 and Exterior Paint Magnetic Red (86U)-Limited Availability (11%). Constraint code 458.
Model 1YY07 and Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Limited Availability (12%). Constraint code 459.
Model 1YY07 and Exterior Paint Magnetic Red (86U)-Limited Availability (13%). Constraint code 460.
Performance Axle Ratio (G92)-Limited Availability (42%). Constraint code 461.

Thanks for reading this section of this week's news!

BigJohn

Thanks Ken---good info!!

BJ

Blue Z06

Ken,

Look for a EB Z06 to be at your dealership the day after Labor Day. :D :yesnod:

CALVette

ambitin

Ken, I just emailed you (to the address on the fichtner chevrolet web site) asking for price info for GMPP. Look forward to hearing back from you!

Thanks for the good info in your newsletter.

Lates,
Justin

zeeman

Ken-
Thanks for the good info.....QUESTION???

I have a Millennium Yellow 2002 Z06 ordered at Campbell Chevrolet in Bowling Green,KY....The original TPW was 8/20...received word on August 3rd,it had been moved clear back to 9/17. Now,I am reading on your latest News report,the Millennium Yellow(79U),IS NOT AVAILABLE?????? What does this say to "waiters" like myself? Good possiblility it will keep sliding(the TPW) backwards? If so...then why am I seeing Forum members still being able to receive them??? I tell you!! GM IS ONE SCREWED UP Company when it comes to the order processing system!! Reading this GM?

Any comments are always appreciated!!!
THANKS!!
Zman :chevy


[Modified by Zeeman, 12:35 AM 8/12/2001]

Ken Fichtner

Hey Zman,

Its possible that your dealer gave you a preliminary TPW prior to your order reaching an event code of
3100 (available to sequence). Until your order reaches this event code the TPW is extremely volatile
and therefore changes almost daily! As far as I know, Bowling Green is painting Corvettes MY but because
of production constraints no new orders for MY Z06s will be approved this week. Please email your order
number to me and I will check the history and status of your order.

Have a great weekend,
Ken Fichtner

zeeman

Hi Ken...And thanks for the response to my post. My order # is DKHTXS if you would have the time to check it out for me!! That would be appreciated in a GREAT way!!! I will owe you one!!
Thanks again!:cheers:
David...aka-zman


[Modified by Zeeman, 5:18 PM 8/13/2001]

Lashtal

Hey Ken,

How hard/easy would it be to get a 2002 EB Z06 currently?

What is the estimated waiting time and what is the amount needed to place an order?

Thanks!

silversport

Hey, Ken:
As a happy customer of 2 extended warrantees (GMPP) I have a question...How much did I lose not buying the policy for my '01 coupe' the day it was delivered and waited a couple of weeks. I have the 72 month/50K warranty and was just curious.
Things sound busy for you, which I guess is a good thing...Thanks again.
...another satisfied Fichtner customer...x2... :D

YLWFVR75

Hi Ken.

I had a question on the constraint portion of your newsletter. What do the percentage #'s mean in parentheses? Is that the % of cars that are being painted MY or MAG Red?

Thanks

Zack

Ken Fichtner

CALVette,

We'll look forward to your visit with anticipation!

Ken

Justin,

Thanks for the GMPP inquiry. I am pleased to be able to sell the GMPP for the lowest possible prices!

Ken

Zman,

It sounds like your dealer gave you a TPW before the order reached an event code of 3100.
The TPWs change often until the order is sequenced. Your order will be built in spite of
constraints imposed on allocated orders today.

Ken

Silversport,

I have an available allocation for an Electron Blue Z06 to be built in October!
Email me for the details.

Ken

y2k02c5,

The plan has a dealer cost of $145 less if purchased the same day as delivery (72 mos/50000 miles/$0 deductible)

Ken

Zack,

Yes, the number in paranthesis is the percentage of the total build available for a given week that can be painted
a constrained color.

Ken

D's Z-06

Ken - When you get a chance, can you let me know when order #DNSCRG will be produced and possibly delivered? Or, can you provide me with another avenue to find out more details on when my 2002 Z06 will arrive? Sorry, but I'm getting anxious!!! Thank you for your assistance.

-Darren

YLWFVR75

thanks for providing answers to our questions!

zack