Corvette Held Hostage
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Heel & Toe
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Corvette Held Hostage
Hey everybody I've taken delivery of my new Corvette, but only one small detail it is still in the plant's lot held for some unknown reason! I will explain the whole mess so nobody else gets in this situation and becomes as unhappy with the purchase as I am now.
I ordered my car from a forum dealer and the whole process went fairly smooth until about 13 days ago. I was told that the car was built and would be shipped on 10/29, I was very excited and wanted to make sure that everything was set, the salesman said that to be sure that I could pick the car up without delay I needed to get the paperwork and finances done, so we completed all of the details last friday and the paperwork and ownership doucuments are sitting here on my desk. I own and insure a 2005 Corvette that is still parked somewhere in the assembly plant's lot. No one can tell me or the dealer went I or anyone will see this car. And in the meantime I have Fifty Thousand dollars less in my pocket. I have only posted this so maybe if anyone else is in the same situation they will think twice before completing the deal before the car arrives, and I also would like any advice that might be out there that could change this problem for me.
I ordered my car from a forum dealer and the whole process went fairly smooth until about 13 days ago. I was told that the car was built and would be shipped on 10/29, I was very excited and wanted to make sure that everything was set, the salesman said that to be sure that I could pick the car up without delay I needed to get the paperwork and finances done, so we completed all of the details last friday and the paperwork and ownership doucuments are sitting here on my desk. I own and insure a 2005 Corvette that is still parked somewhere in the assembly plant's lot. No one can tell me or the dealer went I or anyone will see this car. And in the meantime I have Fifty Thousand dollars less in my pocket. I have only posted this so maybe if anyone else is in the same situation they will think twice before completing the deal before the car arrives, and I also would like any advice that might be out there that could change this problem for me.
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Originally Posted by drduke
I comitted a error in judgement, I believed a car salesman - and a forum car salesman also - I'll never trust or believe one again!
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Originally Posted by drduke
Hey everybody I've taken delivery of my new Corvette, but only one small detail it is still in the plant's lot held for some unknown reason! I will explain the whole mess so nobody else gets in this situation and becomes as unhappy with the purchase as I am now.
I ordered my car from a forum dealer and the whole process went fairly smooth until about 13 days ago. I was told that the car was built and would be shipped on 10/29, I was very excited and wanted to make sure that everything was set, the salesman said that to be sure that I could pick the car up without delay I needed to get the paperwork and finances done, so we completed all of the details last friday and the paperwork and ownership doucuments are sitting here on my desk. I own and insure a 2005 Corvette that is still parked somewhere in the assembly plant's lot. No one can tell me or the dealer went I or anyone will see this car. And in the meantime I have Fifty Thousand dollars less in my pocket. I have only posted this so maybe if anyone else is in the same situation they will think twice before completing the deal before the car arrives, and I also would like any advice that might be out there that could change this problem for me.
I ordered my car from a forum dealer and the whole process went fairly smooth until about 13 days ago. I was told that the car was built and would be shipped on 10/29, I was very excited and wanted to make sure that everything was set, the salesman said that to be sure that I could pick the car up without delay I needed to get the paperwork and finances done, so we completed all of the details last friday and the paperwork and ownership doucuments are sitting here on my desk. I own and insure a 2005 Corvette that is still parked somewhere in the assembly plant's lot. No one can tell me or the dealer went I or anyone will see this car. And in the meantime I have Fifty Thousand dollars less in my pocket. I have only posted this so maybe if anyone else is in the same situation they will think twice before completing the deal before the car arrives, and I also would like any advice that might be out there that could change this problem for me.
I could list half a dozen contradictory statements in this post. It's not passing the stink test.
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Hmmm, I think you and I may be in the same boat, at least maybe dealing with the same dealer. I got through sending all the paperwork to them as well, but I for sure know that I haven't made payment to them yet. Anyway, I've been told three different things. First, that it was shipped the week that it was built. The following week I was told that it had not been delivered yet but had just been released for shipping. Then this week I received a call that it was on quality hold at the plant. Weird, huh? I thought these events were suppose to happen in the reverse order... 
Well, I'm eager to find out what you end up doing. I'm losing patience very quickly.
Well, I'm eager to find out what you end up doing. I'm losing patience very quickly.
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Originally Posted by REL44
Hmmm, I think you and I may be in the same boat, at least maybe dealing with the same dealer. I got through sending all the paperwork to them as well, but I for sure know that I haven't made payment to them yet. Anyway, I've been told three different things. First, that it was shipped the week that it was built. The following week I was told that it had not been delivered yet but had just been released for shipping. Then this week I received a call that it was on quality hold at the plant. Weird, huh? I thought these events were suppose to happen in the reverse order... Well, I'm eager to find out what you end up doing. I'm losing patience very quickly.
Well, I'm eager to find out what you end up doing. I'm losing patience very quickly.Oh yeah, I paid for mine before I had it, too, but that's normal for R8C. I paid for it the beginning of the week that I actually picked it up. QC was just releasing it to the Museum at that time.
Last edited by 2manycars; Nov 10, 2004 at 08:16 PM.
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Unfortunately for you the situation could have easily been better if they had not had you finish the purchase until the car was showing 4200 (shipped). It has been proven true that just because it has been built there is no guarantee to when it will ship.
If you forward me your order # I will check the current status on it.
If you forward me your order # I will check the current status on it.
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I feel great that the quality control is so tight and I will have a great car .... what I don't feel good about is not being told the truth and having a lot of capital tied up with no asset in my possession. I would be happy to wait longer if I did not already pay for it. This along with the inability of the dealer, chevrolet customer service, the plant and everyone else I have talked to is to give a answer to the question when will it be here? This is my major beef, the communication system for GM seems to be that of a less than a third world country.
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Originally Posted by drduke
I feel great that the quality control is so tight and I will have a great car .... what I don't feel good about is not being told the truth and having a lot of capital tied up with no asset in my possession. I would be happy to wait longer if I did not already pay for it. This along with the inability of the dealer, chevrolet customer service, the plant and everyone else I have talked to is to give a answer to the question when will it be here? This is my major beef, the communication system for GM seems to be that of a less than a third world country.
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Originally Posted by drduke
I comitted a error in judgement, I believed a car salesman - and a forum car salesman also - I'll never trust or believe one again!
I gotta tell you, this is an understatement. I can't believe that folks are actually paying dealers for cars not yet delivered. That's called a loan where I come from, but I bet you're not getting any interest. Yes, you made a mistake, but I'm sure you've kicked yourself enough, so I won't add to your pain. I doubt if you signed anything obligating you to pay before delivery of the vehicle. So, you should be able to get your money back (except any deposit, if you want to stay in the deal). If the dealer refuses, and unless you really did sign a very unusual document, any lawyer who slept through no more than 75% of law school can get you out of this very quickly. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 2manycars
I can understand your point. If your local dealer is delivering yours to you, they should not have taken your money until the car was there and ready to go. I agree, that was not right. They should be able to tell you exactly where it is. Insist that they call the plant if need be. They have a sharp staff at that plant, they'll know the straight skinny on it. The museum was fully aware of where my car was all the time. When I called there to insure that everything was OK, they told me that QC had taken it, and when they expected it to be released.
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Originally Posted by drduke
I purchased from a supporting dealer who is 1200 miles away,my local dealer who is handling the delivery knows nothing about the car and has told me to contact the selling dealer. I was assuming that the above mentioned dealer was a "corvette expert" and would be well versed as to the everyday problems and situations that happen in the corvette line. He has numerous posts and ads on this site! I guess I misjudged them. I now have learned more than my local dealer thru this experience
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From: Palm City Florida
Originally Posted by REL44
If it makes you feel any better, at least he's telling the both of us the same thing!
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Originally Posted by drduke
OK list them I'm asking for help ..... if you think this is not true i can name the salesman and I can name the dealer, maybe that will get my car delivered ... smart**s
I guess the most BLATENT thing that jumps out at me is that one NEVER hands over the actual check until the car is being taken into possesion, even though all the 'paperwork' can be done ahead of time.
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Are you sure the car is sitting at the factory lot? I ask that because Allied is notorious for letting finished cars collect dust in their own lot while they wait for a carrier to be filled for a run. In my own case, they not only delayed delivery for nearly three weeks, but also provided a string of unfulfilled delivery dates.
In any case, as you now know, the car never should have been paid for before you were in a position to take posession of it. Sorry you're going through this.
Stan
In any case, as you now know, the car never should have been paid for before you were in a position to take posession of it. Sorry you're going through this.
Stan