Corvette Loyalty
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From: Concord NH
I think the requirements are quite clear - proof of ownership. That can be a title or state registration. When I traded in my 2005, Tommy needed a copy of my current registration to get the $3,000 loyalty.
Safety Car
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From: Tri Cities TN
Can some one explain this one question. I was at a dealer and he said must have a Corvette registered in your name. Went to another dealer he said must have a Corvette at your household and does not have to be in your name only the address. Issue is the first dealer is where I want to buy second dealer does not have the car.I have a friend who would gladly change his insurance to my address for me to get a discount if that would work. I really need the extra $3000 to make the deal work like I want it too. I just do not know if that would be enough. If not I guess I suck it up and drop an extra $3000 which is hard for me to do... that is a good set of mods.
You know I do appreciate your opinion and I wish you would go back and read my post I was not asking to lie, cheat, and steal,... or anything that would cause harm to anyone. I was asking for clarification. If it was as easy as putting a vette on your insurance or what ever at your house, wow there is $3000 on your deal. Sure would make a deal easier to do at least in my opinion.
I am assuming $3000 is easy to come by for you so please send it my way and I will not have to lie, steal, and cheat.
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I am assuming $3000 is easy to come by for you so please send it my way and I will not have to lie, steal, and cheat.
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Safety Car
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From: Tri Cities TN
Do you think GM actually cares about people circumventing the 3k loyalty. Their just happy to sell the cars at this point. Just like people selling their GM points, if it sells a car again their happy. When I just traded in my '12 coupe for my '13 GS the dealer didn't ask me one question about my paperwork. Everything was done over the phone and the $3k loyalty was just applied with all the other rebates. Nothing was ever mentioned or assumed the car I was trading in was in my name ( it wasn't ) and I just picked up the new GS and that was it. I personally think GM doesn't even check to see if the loyalty issued is legit. If the dealer gives it it's good enough for them. Believe me GM is not gonna lose sleep over a couple of misguided $3k loyalty rebates.
Safety Car
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
NO it's not considering my name doesn't show anywhere on the '12 coupe I traded in. It could have been joe blows coupe from kalamazo for all that matters.
Racer
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From: Livermore California
Did you also know that the $3000 is limited to cars 15 years old or less? when i ordered my 2012 GS, my '80 C3 was not on a approved list of VIN numbers, because they only had 13 alpha/digit VIN numbers back then. when i called customer service, they told me the owership had to be within post-1997 at the time in order to 'qualify for the certificate/coupon" (C1,C2, C3 and C4 guys are out of luck? come on "Customer Service" guy i think this is called "age discrimination"). Even though i am the original owner (32 years strong). Luckily all my cars are GM, so i got the $1000 loyalty instead. so be careful about what they give ... oh yeah, current registration is all that is necessary.
As always props to Tim Boone at Boardwalk Chevrolet ...
As always props to Tim Boone at Boardwalk Chevrolet ...
Last edited by C3-PO; May 5, 2013 at 10:49 AM. Reason: hilarity
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From: Tucson Arizona
"...I have a friend who would gladly change his insurance to my address for me to get a discount if that would work...."
I admire a friend willing to go the 'extra mile' to help a friend but for him to lie and jeopardize his own insurance coverage and protection isn't a wise idea. I'd thank him for his offer but don't put him at-risk in some scheme of yours. Friends don't do that to friends.
I suggest you speak with one of the well-regarded forum dealerships to get accurate information about what's required. Good luck.
I admire a friend willing to go the 'extra mile' to help a friend but for him to lie and jeopardize his own insurance coverage and protection isn't a wise idea. I'd thank him for his offer but don't put him at-risk in some scheme of yours. Friends don't do that to friends.
I suggest you speak with one of the well-regarded forum dealerships to get accurate information about what's required. Good luck.
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From: Tri Cities TN
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From: SC
Do you know anyone that works at a GM plant? They may have a friends and family thing on or Family thing, or someone that supplies GM they might be able to get you a discount if one is going on. they need to look for you this isnt somthing you can see as an outsider, you need to get a number from GM then look at what deals you can get on what cars at this time ( funny mine was 3,000 as a tier one supplier at the time)
Ask around you will be suprised a lot of people have access to this sort of thing, maybe just in my world seems to be alot.
Have a look call people and get 3K off!
Ask around you will be suprised a lot of people have access to this sort of thing, maybe just in my world seems to be alot.
Have a look call people and get 3K off!
Drifting
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From: Canton MI
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Here is a copy of the actual GM program. It is very clear on what is required. GM does audit it's dealerships for compliance. If they do not have the correct paperwork, GM takes the money back from them. If the dealership skirts the rules, they are putting themselves at risk.
The rules state that if it is transferred to someone else at the same address, it must be verified by taking a copy of both parties drivers license, so you can not just transfer the insurance on the car for a few days.
The rules state that if it is transferred to someone else at the same address, it must be verified by taking a copy of both parties drivers license, so you can not just transfer the insurance on the car for a few days.
Last edited by GM'er; May 5, 2013 at 05:14 PM.
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From: Sarasota Florida
Wholeheartedly.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
so -- how can you legally trade in someone else's car? -- did the real owner sign the title as seller? Did you have power of attorney?
Last edited by redrckt97; May 5, 2013 at 05:47 PM.
Racer
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From: West Coast
thanks for posting that document. i know i've gotten a $1000 Private Offer in each of Jan and March on the chevy.com site as a pop-up. on the bottom of that it says that that can be transferred 'only to an individual residing in the same household (same address) as the eligible recipient noted on the offer code printout.'
but regarding the $3000 Loyalty Incentive qualification requirements, the info i got on that was verbal and from the two reputable dealers i spoke of in my previous post.no slam on them at all, but it's not like i was given a printout with clear language on the $3000 Loyalty Incentive. both of those guys are highly skilled businessmen and i trust them in that regard. i did take their word for it.
if a corp as big as GM writes language that leaves loopholes, that's on them. as long as a customer produces exactly what GM says is required, and that documentation is true, you're good to go. that's business, American style. if you worked for GM and were clever enough to find a way around something, a loophole,....legally...you'd most likely get a pat on the back. if you're lying and presenting a forged registration for example, then of course you should not be surprised by the consequences.
but regarding the $3000 Loyalty Incentive qualification requirements, the info i got on that was verbal and from the two reputable dealers i spoke of in my previous post.no slam on them at all, but it's not like i was given a printout with clear language on the $3000 Loyalty Incentive. both of those guys are highly skilled businessmen and i trust them in that regard. i did take their word for it.
if a corp as big as GM writes language that leaves loopholes, that's on them. as long as a customer produces exactly what GM says is required, and that documentation is true, you're good to go. that's business, American style. if you worked for GM and were clever enough to find a way around something, a loophole,....legally...you'd most likely get a pat on the back. if you're lying and presenting a forged registration for example, then of course you should not be surprised by the consequences.
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Drifting
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From: "Cedar Valley" (Northeastern) Iowa
I heard of a guy a few year ago during the Toyota issue. The GM incentive was you got $1000 if you traded a Toyota in .. the dealer had a program where you could purchase one and trade it back in a few minutes later for the same price......but he had to turn the title around himself. When he did this, he noticed that it had been turned about 6 time in the previous 6 weeks so the dealer was running a real scam. He wasn't sure the car even existed as it was never seen. He passed on it and gave up the extra $1K incentive as he didn't think it was the right thing to do. As far as I know, he called GM after the fact and told them about it and was told not to worry about it.
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
Maybe one day I'll teach you the tricks I learned of being the best street smart guy you'll ever meet. 30 yrs of knowledge goes a very long way in this world. What if I also told you I have a credit score of close to 800 yet I never showed I had a job in my life.
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From: Sikeston Missouri
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
Like I said I don't know their criteria for the loyalty discount but you can be rest assured that my name wasn't on the registration or insurance or at the adress I live at on the vette I traded in. Technically I'm not loyalty because the car I traded in has no connection to me what so ever and I'll leave it at that.
Last edited by red2012; May 6, 2013 at 08:02 AM.
Racer
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Did you also know that the $3000 is limited to cars 15 years old or less? when i ordered my 2012 GS, my '80 C3 was not on a approved list of VIN numbers, because they only had 13 alpha/digit VIN numbers back then. when i called customer service, they told me the owership had to be within post-1997 at the time in order to 'qualify for the certificate/coupon" (C1,C2, C3 and C4 guys are out of luck? come on "Customer Service" guy i think this is called "age discrimination"). Even though i am the original owner (32 years strong). Luckily all my cars are GM, so i got the $1000 loyalty instead. so be careful about what they give ... oh yeah, current registration is all that is necessary.
As always props to Tim Boone at Boardwalk Chevrolet ...
As always props to Tim Boone at Boardwalk Chevrolet ...