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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Bought my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette on Saturday, using the $1,000 cash back with my own financing. (Got a much better rate than GMAC)

Now, 3 days later, they announce $3,000 cash back or 0% for 60 Months???

That kinda blows.

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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Damn, I guess they need to blow out some 2010s before the 2011s hit the dealers
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never buy at the end of the incentive month when the incentive isnt so hot!!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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That blows....but do not let it ruin your new purchase...you have a new GS.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by m48xhp
never buy at the end of the incentive month when the incentive isnt so hot!!
No worries. It will be my LAST new one. Only reinforces buying pre-owned.

(It is my fifth one, and first NEW one.)

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Old May 4, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Had the same thing happen to me with a Tahoe, Bought it on a Friday, 6.9% w/ $1,000.00 cash back, Monday they had 0% w/ $3,000.00 cash back, I was very unhappy at the time.
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uff. that blows.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Enjoy your Vette not much you can do about the finance end of it.
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Same boat, just purchased at 2010 GS vert 3LT three weeks ago, and the $1000 was the tipping point for my wife and I on top of a great deal and service from Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City, FL (just outside of Tampa). Any chance an email to GM would generate results for any of us? $2000 is nothing to "sneeze" about.
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Bummer! I think similar experience's have happened to most of us at one time or another, especially with car buying. Congrats and enjoy the new ride.
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Same boat, just purchased at 2010 GS vert 3LT three weeks ago, and the $1000 was the tipping point for my wife and I on top of a great deal and service from Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City, FL (just outside of Tampa). Any chance an email to GM would generate results for any of us? $2000 is nothing to "sneeze" about.
You can bet they will get one from me, even though I don't really expect anything to come of it.
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In Illinois you have 3 days to return the vehicle... maybe you can go that route?
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Bummer. You still have a great car.
You know what they say, "Don't shop after you buy"
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Congrats on the new GS, enjoy, I see many miles of smiles in your future
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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aquavette
Bought my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette on Saturday, using the $1,000 cash back with my own financing. (Got a much better rate than GMAC)

Now, 3 days later, they announce $3,000 cash back or 0% for 60 Months???

That kinda blows.
I feel your pain.....I wish I waited for the 2011 F55 GS...
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I just ordered mine today, sorry to the OP, but Im glad I waited. Today is the last day to special order a 2010.
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Originally Posted by Tom's_03SVT
I just ordered mine today, sorry to the OP, but Im glad I waited. Today is the last day to special order a 2010.
correct me if i'm wrong, but you only get the incentive at the time of delivery. which means, unless there is a 0 for 60 or 3k rebate at that time a few weeks from now, you wont get that deal.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Well here's the deal for me. I have a VERY good relationship with my dealer. I am a lifelong GM customer and have bought new Escalade's, Denali's, Corvettes, etc. I have shown a lot of loyalty to GM over the years and I am a cash buyer so they couldn't even say I finance with somebody else. When I bought my GS on a Friday there was no rebate. On the following Tuesday, the $1,000.00 rebate came out. I contacted my dealer Muzi Chevrolet in Needham MA and asked if there was any way I could get the rebate applied since only a few days had passed. The GSM who I consider a friend said he had never done that before but that he would inquire with his area rep. The area rep told me to basically go pound sand. I next emailed a very high-ranking exec at GM North America and explained my story as well as my long, loyal history with GM. I didn't say "give me the rebate or I will by Fords from now on" or anything like that, I just politely explained my position. Two days later I got a call from someone at GM corporate who took more information from me and said they would get back to me within a week. Five days later I got a call from my dealer telling me to come pick up my $1000 check.

I have been loyal to GM and they showed that same loyalty back to me so I am a more than satisfied customer. I really think GM is going out of their way to retain existing customers and/or attract new ones.

I am not going to post the GM contact info here because I don't want to be responsible for the woman being bombarded with a million requests, but I know your a computer savvy lot and won't have much trouble coming up with an email address or two that should work. I would advise following the chain of command and starting with your dealer and going from there. You might luck out and you might not, but it's worth a try. Good luck!!
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Originally Posted by m48xhp
correct me if i'm wrong, but you only get the incentive at the time of delivery. which means, unless there is a 0 for 60 or 3k rebate at that time a few weeks from now, you wont get that deal.
The car will be paid for before the end of the month of May .
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