Deeenied!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Flower Mound TX
Deeenied!
Well, I tried to pull the trigger today on a MS 2007 2LT and offered them GMS plus TTL. You would have thought I was trying to poke his eye out. 
He said the market was too strong for him to "lose money on a Corvette". Too bad as it was a perfect car.
It turns out I qualify for Supplier pricing, so if he doesn't call back, I will just try later on an 08.
Unless someone has a GMS certificate they would like to send my way!
Oh, well the quest continues.
He said the market was too strong for him to "lose money on a Corvette". Too bad as it was a perfect car. It turns out I qualify for Supplier pricing, so if he doesn't call back, I will just try later on an 08.
Unless someone has a GMS certificate they would like to send my way!
Oh, well the quest continues.
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Not surprised since the dealer does not get reimbursement from GM unless you actually have a GMS certificate. I know the dealer you went to does accept GMS on Corvettes. I bought mine there with GMS.
Safety Car
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Melting Slicks
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From: Upstate New York
Ultimately after registering for the GM Supplier Program, pricing the car, searching dealer inventory, and driving about 2 hours each way to get to that dealer, they flat out rejected the Supplier Price coupon. What good is the program if the dealers refuse to sell the car at that price? Why does the website show me a car that the dealer will not honor the price on? Isn't that the whole point of this program - you don't need to negotiate once you get to the dealer? It was a complete waste of my time, I am VERY disappointed that GM would use these gimmicks to lure customers into dealerships instead of being honest with the whole process...and I don't want to hear about "it's up to the individual dealer to participate in the program"....
I'm happy that it did end up costing the dealer sales though - I steer anyone who asks me away from them.
I'm happy that it did end up costing the dealer sales though - I steer anyone who asks me away from them.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: CHOCOWINITY NC
Ultimately after registering for the GM Supplier Program, pricing the car, searching dealer inventory, and driving about 2 hours each way to get to that dealer, they flat out rejected the Supplier Price coupon. What good is the program if the dealers refuse to sell the car at that price? Why does the website show me a car that the dealer will not honor the price on? Isn't that the whole point of this program - you don't need to negotiate once you get to the dealer? It was a complete waste of my time, I am VERY disappointed that GM would use these gimmicks to lure customers into dealerships instead of being honest with the whole process...and I don't want to hear about "it's up to the individual dealer to participate in the program"....
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GM cannot tell a dealer what to sell a car for. They are independent businessmen and participation in any program is usually optional. I won't get into the why's, wherefor's and laws regarding this. I worked for an OEM (Honda) for 21 years in this area so I have a little knowledge. Let's just say Dealers and OEM's have a relationship spelled out in a detailed sales agreement. Dealers generally have the upper hand in many areas of these agreements due to their strong lobby and the resultant state franchise laws. The same thing happened to me, but my local guy was 5 minutes from my house. Next time ask first. Don't blame GM..Just go find a dealer that honors the program. .All the forum supporters here do..
Last edited by Modshack; Jul 31, 2007 at 09:55 PM.
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Ultimately after registering for the GM Supplier Program, pricing the car, searching dealer inventory, and driving about 2 hours each way to get to that dealer, they flat out rejected the Supplier Price coupon. What good is the program if the dealers refuse to sell the car at that price? Why does the website show me a car that the dealer will not honor the price on? Isn't that the whole point of this program - you don't need to negotiate once you get to the dealer? It was a complete waste of my time, I am VERY disappointed that GM would use these gimmicks to lure customers into dealerships instead of being honest with the whole process...and I don't want to hear about "it's up to the individual dealer to participate in the program"....
If you've been on this forum much I'm sure you've read stories about dealerships choosing not to sell Corvettes at GM Supplier or GM Employee discounts. You could have called the dealership before you drove two hours to get there.
I'm happy that it did end up costing the dealer sales though - I steer anyone who asks me away from them.
If you've been on this forum much I'm sure you've read stories about dealerships choosing not to sell Corvettes at GM Supplier or GM Employee discounts. You could have called the dealership before you drove two hours to get there.
I'm happy that it did end up costing the dealer sales though - I steer anyone who asks me away from them.
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