Ken Fichtner

The leaves are changing colors, birds are beginning to head south and fall is arriving here in Montana. We are forunate to be able to have great weather a superb scenery to enjoy while driving America’s favorite sports car, Corvette!

This is my 100th attempt at posting a complete newsletter in the forum. I am in hopes that it works this time!!!

Thanks to all of those who have placed their trust in us and purchased a new C6 Corvette from our dealership!!! Congratulations and thanks for your business.





NEWS FLASH – Now is the time to buy a leftover new C5!!! Purchase a C5 on September 28-30 and take advantage of 0% financing for 72 months with GMAC!!!!

There is so much in the way of news this week that the newsletter is now in 3 sections. Make sure to read them all!!!

Here’s what’s new* this week!

*2004 C5 Intereresting Facts
*Updated Incentives!
*The latest C6 News, Talking With Tadge Juechter, Corvette Assistant Chief Designer
*2005 Corvette Accessories
*Clarification and the opportunity for you to save even more on the purchase of a GM Protection Plan
*GM Employee and Supplier Plan Vehicle Eligibility for 2005
*2005 Corvette Pre-Delivery Process

We now have an experienced business manager on board. He has been in the business all of his life and knows Corvettes almost as well as I do!! I am pleased to introduce Dennis Fichtner (yup, the same last name). He is a former Chevrolet dealer with great customer relation skills. Dennis will be handling all of our GM Protection Plan sales as well as our internet sales.

For a quote on a GM Protection Plan or a new Chevrolet car or truck please email him at: dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com or give him a call at 406-628-4618 ext 105.

We won’t be undersold on GM Protection Plans, GM Parts or Chevrolet car and trucks.

AND DON’T FORGET THERES NO SALES TAX IN MONTANA SO YOUR PROTECTION PLAN, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE TAX FREE!!

Drop us an email or give us a call and let us show you how we go the extra mile to satisfy you!!

Fichtner Chevrolet personnel directory:

GM Protection Plans and New Car/Truck Sales:
Dennis Fichtner, Business Manager
gmpp@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 105

Corvette Sales and Advice
Ken Fichtner, General Manager
kenfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 103

Parts:
Roberto Wendorff, Parts Manager
BWendorff@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121

John Thomas Dorsey, Parts Specialist
TDorsey@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121
Parts@FichtnerChevrolet.com

Service:
John Ingham, Service Manager
Service@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Office Administration/Accounting:
Kayla Eastlick
KEastlick@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Thanks for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter and thanks for your business!

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Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter – Contents

PART 1:

1) 2004 C5 Intereresting Facts
2) 2005 Corvette Pricing, Color Combinations Available, Color Change
3) 2005 Corvette Color Change

PART 2A:

4) 2005 Production Dates – UPDATED
5) The latest C6 News, Talking With Tadge Juechter, Corvette Assistant Chief Designer

PART 2B:

5) The latest C6 News – Continued from PART 2A

PART 3A:

6) 2005 Corvette Accessories - New
7) 2005 Corvette Pre-Delivery Process - New

PART 3B:

8) 2004 Corvette Recall

PART 4A:

9) 2005 SSR
10) Parts Department Offerings

PART 4B:

11) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates - UPDATED

PART 5:

12) GMPP Details, MajorGuard – UPDATED
13) GM Employee and Supplier Eligibility - UPDATED
14) Weekly Constraint/Production News – NEW


1) 2004 C5 Intereresting Facts

On August 1, 2004 there were 5300 Corvettes in inventory equatting to a days supply of 41 days.

On July 1, 2004 the days supply was 62.

July 2004 Corvette sales totaled 3492

July 2003 Corvette sales totaled 2007

January thru July, 2004 Corvette sales totaled 21,880

January thru July, 2003 Corvette sales totaled 18,953

In spite of what some folks might think, it’s been a helluva year for C5 sales!!

2) New 2005 Corvette Pricing, Color Combinations Available, Color Change

CHEVROLET IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE INTRODUCTORY PRICES FOR THE 2005 MODEL YEAR CORVETTE. PRICING INFORMATION FOR OTHER CHEVROLET MODELS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.

SPECIFIC PRICING INFORMATION INCLUDING DEALER INVOICE, DEALER PRICE AND DESTINATION CHARGES ARE AVAILABLE IN GM DEALERWORLD UNDER SALES &/OR F&I TABS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004. REFERENCE ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE #VSF20040006 (DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2004) FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS WEB SITE. DETAIL OF THE WHOLESALE FLOOR PLAN RELATIVE TO 2005 MODELS WILL FOLLOW UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

GENERAL MOTORS BAILMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIPMENT OF EARLY NEW MODEL VEHICLES REMAINS UNCHANGED FROM 2004 MODEL YEAR. PLEASE REFER TO GM DEALER BULLETIN 03-15 DATED JULY 18, 2003 FOR DETAILS. PRICES, DESTINATION CHARGES AND OTHER TERMS OF SALE APPLICABLE TO ANY MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME.

CHEVROLET RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISCONTINUE OR CHANGE PRICES AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE.

THIS PRICING INFORMATION WILL BE REFLECTED IN GM AUTOBOOK ON GM ACCESS AT A LATER DATE.

2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE PRICE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE WITH START OF 2005 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION

1YY07 Corvette Coupe MSRP $43445.00
1YY67 Corvette Convertible MSRP $51445.00

Destination and Handling MSRP $800.00

Coupe Package 1SX MSRP $0.00
Coupe Package 1SA MSRP $1405.00
Convertible Package 1SA MSRP $0.00
Coupe Package 1SB MSRP $4360.00
Convertible Package 1SB MSRP $2955.00

CM7 Power Convertible Top MSRP $1995.00
R8C Museum Delivery MSRP $490.00
G90 3.15 Performance Axle MSRP $395.00
UE1 OnStar Communications MSRP $695.00
Z51 Performance Handling Pkg MSRP $1495.00
U2K XM Satellite Radio MSRP $325.00
U3U AM/FM CD with DVD Navigation MSRP $1400.00
C2L Dual Roof Panels MSRP $1400.00
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel MSRP $750.00
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control MSRP $1695.00
MN6 6 Speed Manual Transmission MSRP $0.00
MX0 Automatic OD Transmission MSRP $0.00
QG7 Polished Aluminum Wheels MSRP $1295.00
19U LeMans Blue Metallic MSRP $300.00
79U Millennium Yellow MSRP $750.00
86U Magnetic Red Metallic MSRP $750.00

2005 Corvette Exterior Color Change

After a limited build period, Precision Red will be discontinued and a new Victory Red will be offered.

2005 Corvette Red Exterior with Grey Interior Now Available

Beginning June 17, two new color combinations will be available on the 2005 Corvette.
• Steel Grey interior (363) will be available with Precision Red (27U) exterior and
• Steel Grey interior (363) will be available with Magnetic Red Metallic (86U) exterior.
Convertibles with these color combinations can be ordered with either a Black (41T) or Grey (37T) top.

3) 2005 Corvette Color Change - NEW

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Re: 2005 MY Corvette – Precision Red Paint (27U) Replaced with
Victory Red Paint (74U)

Date: August 4, 2004

As announced previously in "Chevylaunch.com", 2005 Corvette production began with two Red exterior paints on the palette: Precision Red (27U) and Magnetic Red (86U - additional charge $750.00).
A new, brighter, non-metallic Red is set to replace Precision Red. This new offering is Victory Red (74U). Victory Red is currently in the GM color palette, (i.e., Monte Carlo), and is brighter than Precision Red but less orange/yellow than Torch Red. Although Victory Red orders will not be scheduled for production until November 2004, it may be ordered beginning Thursday, August 5, 2004.
Final orders for the discontinued Precision Red (27U) must be entered by Saturday, August 21st. Precision Red will be constrained as it is phased out. As a result, any Precision Red orders not selected for production by the end of business on Tuesday, August 24th, will need to be changed to another color before that order can be scheduled for production.