Final I Got It!!!!! Need Help
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: toronto
Final I Got It!!!!! Need Help
I just purchase my 08 C6, 3LT, Z51, NPP exhaust, Glass roof, 2.73 Slip ratio and oh yeah Auto. I paid 58,700.00 for the car. i got the dealership to throw in chrome door handles, underhood liner, full width spoiler, brushed aluminum sill plates, and body color lic. plate frame as part of the package, that's some wheeling and dealing. i get it 10-12 weeks.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
- Paint Protection 299.99
- Fabric and leather protection 299.99
- Boomerang Monitoring 1500.00
- Extended warranty 2500.00
- 3m Paint proctection, (the film) Clear Bra 699.99
- rust proofing ?
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
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Yes, all that stuff is a scam.
Also, if that total you mentioned is before loan interest/taxes or anything like that you overpaid for the car itself. I suggest going to a forum dealer to save atleast $5,000 and get your car sooner as well. 8 weeks is a long time from a forum dealer, usually around 6 weeks. It's not too late to rethink this.
If this is CDN $, you can disregard all the overpaying stuff. I know it's a little different for you guys.
Also, if that total you mentioned is before loan interest/taxes or anything like that you overpaid for the car itself. I suggest going to a forum dealer to save atleast $5,000 and get your car sooner as well. 8 weeks is a long time from a forum dealer, usually around 6 weeks. It's not too late to rethink this.
If this is CDN $, you can disregard all the overpaying stuff. I know it's a little different for you guys.
Last edited by AlTheFox; Mar 24, 2008 at 06:57 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: upstate new york
my opinion is that you paid too much for a coupe. i got basically the same package, when i bought my 07 vert, fully loaded for 58,200, msrp was 66,400. and they have the kahunnas to charge you for the gas, i would look for another deal, and another dealer, sorry but you asked us for advice.....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Skippack PA
As others have said, don't get any of that stuff, waste of money. And you definitely seem to be paying much more than what others have paid. Look around on here and you'll see guys getting around invoice, and you are way above that.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Ocala FL
I just purchase my 08 C6, 3LT, Z51, NPP exhaust, Glass roof, 2.73 Slip ratio and oh yeah Auto. I paid 58,700.00 for the car. i got the dealership to throw in chrome door handles, underhood liner, full width spoiler, brushed aluminum sill plates, and body color lic. plate frame as part of the package, that's some wheeling and dealing. i get it 10-12 weeks.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
- Paint Protection 299.99
- Fabric and leather protection 299.99
- Boomerang Monitoring 1500.00
- Extended warranty 2500.00
- 3m Paint proctection, (the film) Clear Bra 699.99
- rust proofing ?
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2006
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It's all ridiculously overpriced dealer fluff, like everyone else has said. Also tell them you want your $40 back for the gas.
If you really want an extended warranty send an email to gmpp@fichtnerchevrolet.com, it will save you some coin.
If you really want an extended warranty send an email to gmpp@fichtnerchevrolet.com, it will save you some coin.
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My opinion is that most of these are dealer separate options. The are designed for the dealer to separate you from your hard earned money. They are for the most part snake oil.
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
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From: PORTLAND OR
St Jude Donor '15
I just purchase my 08 C6, 3LT, Z51, NPP exhaust, Glass roof, 2.73 Slip ratio and oh yeah Auto. I paid 58,700.00 for the car. i got the dealership to throw in chrome door handles, underhood liner, full width spoiler, brushed aluminum sill plates, and body color lic. plate frame as part of the package, that's some wheeling and dealing. i get it 10-12 weeks.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
- Paint Protection 299.99
- Fabric and leather protection 299.99
- Boomerang Monitoring 1500.00
- Extended warranty 2500.00
- 3m Paint proctection, (the film) Clear Bra 699.99
- rust proofing ?
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
I just purchase my 08 C6, 3LT, Z51, NPP exhaust, Glass roof, 2.73 Slip ratio and oh yeah Auto. I paid 58,700.00 for the car. i got the dealership to throw in chrome door handles, underhood liner, full width spoiler, brushed aluminum sill plates, and body color lic. plate frame as part of the package, that's some wheeling and dealing. i get it 10-12 weeks.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
- Paint Protection 299.99
- Fabric and leather protection 299.99
- Boomerang Monitoring 1500.00
- Extended warranty 2500.00
- 3m Paint proctection, (the film) Clear Bra 699.99
- rust proofing ?
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
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4- Contact Dennis Fitchner at near the end of the first year for a reasonable quote on an extended warranty.
5- By all means do it. But shop around for the best installer. The installer is the key!
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: toronto
that's Canadian Pricing for you, i looked into buying for the States but i would have to put 6000.00 into, for the Canadian safety garbage, and the hassel, but that;s the best price in toronto, that's $500.00 over invoice. and i what it in 10 weeks, hopefully all the snow is gone.
so the feeling i'm getting is that all this paint protection and fabric protection is all BS.
What should i use for the paint. What about Registration Fee they dinged me $299.
Is there any dealers in Ontario on this forum that would give me a good price. Also any Vendors for the 3M taping? Thanks for the advice, i still can't wait.
so the feeling i'm getting is that all this paint protection and fabric protection is all BS. What should i use for the paint. What about Registration Fee they dinged me $299.
Is there any dealers in Ontario on this forum that would give me a good price. Also any Vendors for the 3M taping? Thanks for the advice, i still can't wait.
Drifting
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From: Chicago IL
1. Absolutely NOT even if its 50 bucks don't get it.
2. Same as #1.
3. Don't know what that is
4. I bought an 07 demo 5k miles and got 5yr 60k 0 deductable bumber to bumber major guard which is the top tier gmpp for 1055. If you want to know from who PM me I will give you his info.
5. I wouldn't
6. Same as #1
FYI my buddy works at a dealership. That extra stuff is pure gravy for the dealership. They also call it snake oil. Does nothing and never will do anything. Also total cost for that whole package to the dealership is 60 bucks. Rust proofing, paint, interior protection undercoating etc...
2. Same as #1.
3. Don't know what that is
4. I bought an 07 demo 5k miles and got 5yr 60k 0 deductable bumber to bumber major guard which is the top tier gmpp for 1055. If you want to know from who PM me I will give you his info.
5. I wouldn't
6. Same as #1
FYI my buddy works at a dealership. That extra stuff is pure gravy for the dealership. They also call it snake oil. Does nothing and never will do anything. Also total cost for that whole package to the dealership is 60 bucks. Rust proofing, paint, interior protection undercoating etc...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,093
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From: Spring City Tn
I just purchase my 08 C6, 3LT, Z51, NPP exhaust, Glass roof, 2.73 Slip ratio and oh yeah Auto. I paid 58,700.00 for the car. i got the dealership to throw in chrome door handles, underhood liner, full width spoiler, brushed aluminum sill plates, and body color lic. plate frame as part of the package, that's some wheeling and dealing. i get it 10-12 weeks.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
I have some choices to make, i really need the help from the experts on the forum. The extra stuff, is it worth it, these are the following options i have to choose:
- Paint Protection 299.99
- Fabric and leather protection 299.99
- Boomerang Monitoring 1500.00
- Extended warranty 2500.00
- 3m Paint proctection, (the film) Clear Bra 699.99
- rust proofing ?
is this all a scam or is any of this worth it. They also charged me for gas $40.00. I really need your help guys. Please advise me. BUT I STILL GOT MY VETTE.
btw....you don't GOT it until its in your driveway..............
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 7,250
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
My opinion is that most of these are dealer separate options. The are designed for the dealer to separate you from your hard earned money. They are for the most part snake oil.
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
Melting Slicks
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From: Cleveland, OH
Safety Car
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
My opinion is that most of these are dealer separate options. The are designed for the dealer to separate you from your hard earned money. They are for the most part snake oil.
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
Safety Car
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
Safety Car
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From: I love the Big Butt Corvettes
St. Jude Donor '08
My opinion is that most of these are dealer separate options. The are designed for the dealer to separate you from your hard earned money. They are for the most part snake oil.
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO
1. NO
2. NO
3. NO
4. NO You can get a GMPP Major Guard from Dennis Fichtner for half that price. They are soaking you for full retail on the extended warranty. Dennis sells them at near his cost. Send an email to GMPP@fichtnerchevrolet.com
5. Your call. Some like the clear bra protectant, some don't. I have it and am generally happy with the level of protection it offers and is basically invisible unless you are right on top of it. Depending upon what they are offering, $699 is a good price for a complete install.
6. NO