Courtesy Delivery in Houston area
11-26-2014, 11:49 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Courtesy Delivery in Houston area
I'm thinking about ordering a C7 from an out of state forum dealer. Does anyone know of any Houston area dealerships who accept a courtesy delivery? And how much do they charge?
11-26-2014, 10:49 PM
#2
Safety Car
reading your post took me down memory lane when I would have my cars shipped this way. I can't help you in the h-town area but i've had quotes from $150 to $1000 here in austin. make sure you are specific on how you want them to handle the car when it arrives. the last place I had them install the front lip spoiler and that was it. they adjusted the tire pressure and made sure there were no check engine lights and I was out the door. I removed all the plastic myself.
most dealers are under the impression they need to do a full PDI, send it to make ready, and assign a sales person to sit with you for an hour to go over all the features and functions of the car. if you eliminate all of this they will charge you a lot less. make sure they are very clear that if they mount the front license plate bracket or drill holes they will eat the repair bill
If you like to detail your own car, I strongly recommend removing the plastic on the hood and fenders yourself. i've watched some dealers use their fingernails, then follow up with a quick rinse, followed by a cheap spray cleaner wax all while using a dirty terry cloth. ever watch one of these porters in the back of a dealership "clean" a car? most use the same rag on the glass, body, wheels, etc... my 1st car (white 08 z51) was covered in micro marring. this is what got me into detailing and learning what was what out there. some quick passes of menzerna fixed this but the whole thing can be avoided. take pictures when you arrive. I always take a photo from where I am standing when i first lay eyes on my new car. it's funny, i act like it's a new born child and i plan to keep her for ever but i usually sell within 1-3 years enjoy the new ride! 
most dealers are under the impression they need to do a full PDI, send it to make ready, and assign a sales person to sit with you for an hour to go over all the features and functions of the car. if you eliminate all of this they will charge you a lot less. make sure they are very clear that if they mount the front license plate bracket or drill holes they will eat the repair bill
If you like to detail your own car, I strongly recommend removing the plastic on the hood and fenders yourself. i've watched some dealers use their fingernails, then follow up with a quick rinse, followed by a cheap spray cleaner wax all while using a dirty terry cloth. ever watch one of these porters in the back of a dealership "clean" a car? most use the same rag on the glass, body, wheels, etc... my 1st car (white 08 z51) was covered in micro marring. this is what got me into detailing and learning what was what out there. some quick passes of menzerna fixed this but the whole thing can be avoided. take pictures when you arrive. I always take a photo from where I am standing when i first lay eyes on my new car. it's funny, i act like it's a new born child and i plan to keep her for ever but i usually sell within 1-3 years
enjoy the new ride!
12-19-2014, 06:41 PM
#4
Intermediate
I found several others when I was looking, but they both wanted MUCH more for their fee.
Satisfied, and would use Strickland again.