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My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
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Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
It's always a set back when you expect to get something on a certain date but then it turns out later.
Good luck. It will be really nice when you get it.
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From: Jenkintown Pa
Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
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From: The Triangle, NC
Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
The source for any delay is likely with Allied Transport scheduling. The GM Process is to "Invoice the Dealer" as soon as the car is eligible for transport but it may still take a few days to 'build a trailer load' and get the truck on the road. Then it is a matter of route and number of stops before they reach you. The dealer doesn't get much info about these details and has no control over them.
The rest of the time estimate is the classic 'Fudge Factor'. The Sales Guy is likely padding the estimate as he would rather you be happy with Oct 21-22 as it is sooner that 27th (20th + 7 Days), rather than deal with the angry customer expecting the 20th even though the dealer doesn't have any control over the variables for in-transit time...
Here's wishing you Miles of Smiles !
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I've never seen an expected delivery date. They give a TPW - that will be the estimated production week. Then the dealer can see that the vehicle was actually built by receiving the invoice. Shipping it across country is approx 1 - 2 weeks. Take your TPW add 2 weeks, that's about when you'll see it. Those transport trucks and trains are just not accurate enough to say it will get there on exactly this date. There is more than just travel time, it has to be sequenced at the carrier and railhead. It may be waiting a few days at each place to get on the right load coming your direction.
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Thanks for the feed back. I am sure it will be worth the wait, but as time draws near - gets harder to wait. You can get your expected delivery date from the dealer once the car is invoiced (which it is).
I have waited since Sept 28 so what is another week.
I have waited since Sept 28 so what is another week.
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Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
You know what works for me, I tell them I want another car as well. Throw them a little carrot. It will make the sales guy push the prep guys a bit. Say depending on how you do this car, I will buy another one from you for the wife.
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Most dealerships cannot give you an exact date on when a car will be delivered to their dealership. Only UPS can track billions of tiny packages and envelopes while a car company cannot or will not track a hunk of metal and plastic worth many thousands of dollars.
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Originally Posted by Michrider
I've never seen an expected delivery date. They give a TPW - that will be the estimated production week. Then the dealer can see that the vehicle was actually built by receiving the invoice. Shipping it across country is approx 1 - 2 weeks. Take your TPW add 2 weeks, that's about when you'll see it. Those transport trucks and trains are just not accurate enough to say it will get there on exactly this date. There is more than just travel time, it has to be sequenced at the carrier and railhead. It may be waiting a few days at each place to get on the right load coming your direction.
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Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
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They also have to 'prep' the car for delivery. I don't really know what this entails, but it seems that other members on the forum have expressed problems with the 'prep' time. I'm guessing it has to do with removing the protective plastic, detailing, checking the fluids and tire pressure. I'm sure there's some kind of check off list, but it adds to the delivery date.
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Originally Posted by maserrano
My 07 C6 MR 3LT is scheduled to be delivered to the dealer on 10/20/06 - however the salesperson told me that it could be as late as 7 days? Why, if it is invoiced and scheduled for delivery, why shouldn't I be able to pick it up on the 21st - SAT? I want my car and I want it now.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
Went to a Vette car show today in San Diego and saw some beautiful cars - I am so happy with my decision to go with MR. Can't wait to join the Vette driving class.
