Museum delivery charges explained
Instructor
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The cost was absorbed into the MSPR of the car. My 1st grade teacher told me nothing in life is free!!! 
R8C is a service...just like any service you can take it or leave. I decided to take it before they announced the pricing of the car and just like a base price of 51k isn't going to stop me buying the C7 nor would have a base price of the rumored 55ishK.
I have read nothing but good things about R8C and everybody who has done it recommends it to everyone. The price change do not effect the level of service or memories you get with R8C.
R8C is a service...just like any service you can take it or leave. I decided to take it before they announced the pricing of the car and just like a base price of 51k isn't going to stop me buying the C7 nor would have a base price of the rumored 55ishK.
I have read nothing but good things about R8C and everybody who has done it recommends it to everyone. The price change do not effect the level of service or memories you get with R8C.
Last edited by ed1; Apr 28, 2013 at 03:34 AM.
Race Director
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From: CA
BMW offeres free delivery to their Performance Center in South Carolina AND one nights stay at a very nice hotel, that night's dinner, next day's breakfast and lunch, tour of the factory, tour of the museum, personalized delivery, 2 hour driving school with professional instructors and off road course.
ALL FREE!
Of course they don't give you a plaque!!
ALL FREE!
Of course they don't give you a plaque!!
For $500, NCM should give you a plaque for your car, your living room, your garage, your office, your parking space at work, and a big one that barely fits in the luggage area of the C7 that you can put next to your pink flamingos in front of your house and lights up at night.
Michael
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You are correct, sir! Well close enough, anyway. Actually:
1. The increase is 990-490, or $500
2. The % increase is 500/490, or 102%
Seems like a lot for a plaque that many do not want........... Then again, it probably will go together with the $5000 for a custom VIN.
1. The increase is 990-490, or $500
2. The % increase is 500/490, or 102%
Seems like a lot for a plaque that many do not want........... Then again, it probably will go together with the $5000 for a custom VIN.
Last edited by tuxnharley; Apr 28, 2013 at 12:00 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ellicott City MD
What? No plaque? Cheapskates.
For $500, NCM should give you a plaque for your car, your living room, your garage, your office, your parking space at work, and a big one that barely fits in the luggage area of the C7 that you can put next to your pink flamingos in front of your house and lights up at night.
Michael
For $500, NCM should give you a plaque for your car, your living room, your garage, your office, your parking space at work, and a big one that barely fits in the luggage area of the C7 that you can put next to your pink flamingos in front of your house and lights up at night.
Michael
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2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
A) you over pay for this "free service" by two times when you buy it
and then...
B) when it's out of warranty, you're shocked at how expensive the car is to maintain and repair
so you...
C) buy a new one and complete the circle.
Safety Car
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From: Ocean Springs MS
No fee or donation to the Corvette Museum would be tax deductible - the Museum would not qualify for Charity status under the tax codes.
I'm thinking they did not raise the fee to reduce the amount of deliveries. I am inclined to think just the opposite - that with the new C7 introduction and the revised plant assembly operations, there will be more folks who elect Museum Delivery for 2014-2015 models to see the revised plant and take delivery of the new model there.
I'm thinking they did not raise the fee to reduce the amount of deliveries. I am inclined to think just the opposite - that with the new C7 introduction and the revised plant assembly operations, there will be more folks who elect Museum Delivery for 2014-2015 models to see the revised plant and take delivery of the new model there.
Instructor
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As "Free" as BMW's "Free" maintenance program!
A) you over pay for this "free service" by two times when you buy it
and then...
B) when it's out of warranty, you're shocked at how expensive the car is to maintain and repair
so you...
C) buy a new one and complete the circle.
A) you over pay for this "free service" by two times when you buy it
and then...
B) when it's out of warranty, you're shocked at how expensive the car is to maintain and repair
so you...
C) buy a new one and complete the circle.
Melting Slicks
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As "Free" as BMW's "Free" maintenance program!
A) you over pay for this "free service" by two times when you buy it
and then...
B) when it's out of warranty, you're shocked at how expensive the car is to maintain and repair
so you...
C) buy a new one and complete the circle.
A) you over pay for this "free service" by two times when you buy it
and then...
B) when it's out of warranty, you're shocked at how expensive the car is to maintain and repair
so you...
C) buy a new one and complete the circle.
so funny....and true
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From: American in Germany 1 Hour to the ring fast
A friend is at Porsche delivery, they dropped the charge for factory PU
Now it includes a heck of a PDI and detail, a special vin plate and photos
going over the car with complete guidance of every feature Its an experience I have done both but at $1K I will likely have it shipped for courtesy delivery to a dealer I choose and no incur the travel expenses
A factory Tour, Museum Entry and a fine meal at the factory casino
4or5 star meal, at Liepzig I believe a ride or drive on the track is in order as well!
I believe Americans get tourist plates and insurance here in Europe
for up to 30 days
going over the car with complete guidance of every feature Its an experience I have done both but at $1K I will likely have it shipped for courtesy delivery to a dealer I choose and no incur the travel expenses
A factory Tour, Museum Entry and a fine meal at the factory casino
4or5 star meal, at Liepzig I believe a ride or drive on the track is in order as well!
I believe Americans get tourist plates and insurance here in Europe
for up to 30 days
Race Director
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From: Missouri City, TX
I suspect that the number of museum deliveries will decrease, but the money, at the end of the fiscal year, the museum will see, won't decrease.
My understanding has always been that of the $495 R8C charge, the selling dealer(not GM) receives around 60 bucks, and the remainder goes to the museum. Also, because the selling dealer is not doing the PDI, GM gives the museum the money to do the PDI(around $169, I think).
My understanding has always been that of the $495 R8C charge, the selling dealer(not GM) receives around 60 bucks, and the remainder goes to the museum. Also, because the selling dealer is not doing the PDI, GM gives the museum the money to do the PDI(around $169, I think).
I was told by Ron Barton during my first R8C delivery years ago that the museum only got about half or less of that $490 fee. GM and the selling dealer are keeping a shocking amount of it though NCM is doing the work and the option should exist IMHO to largely benefit the museum and not GM.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
I did Museum Delivery once. While I enjoyed it, even at the old price it's not likely I would do it again. At the new price it's just way too much. Honestly, I would have expected more anyway. You still have to pay to get to Nashville, then find a way from Nashville to BG, stay in a cheap hotel (that's all they have in BG near the plant) etc. They don't offer any way to get from one to the other as part of the deal.
I'm not trying to be harsh, but those are the realities. Someone posted that the Museum does not get all the money. I've tried to figure out in my mind why that would be and I'll be damned if I can figure it out why any of that would go to GM, or why there is dealer markup in it. The dealer actually saves money when a customer does Museum delivery.
I can honestly say that at $1000 or so I would have not done it the first time. With all the related travel expenses, that becomes closer to a $2,000 option.
I'm not trying to be harsh, but those are the realities. Someone posted that the Museum does not get all the money. I've tried to figure out in my mind why that would be and I'll be damned if I can figure it out why any of that would go to GM, or why there is dealer markup in it. The dealer actually saves money when a customer does Museum delivery.
I can honestly say that at $1000 or so I would have not done it the first time. With all the related travel expenses, that becomes closer to a $2,000 option.
Safety Car
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The cost was absorbed into the MSPR of the car. My 1st grade teacher told me nothing in life is free!!!
R8C is a service...just like any service you can take it or leave. I decided to take it before they announced the pricing of the car and just like a base price of 51k isn't going to stop me buying the C7 nor would have a base price of the rumored 55ishK.
I have read nothing but good things about R8C and everybody who has done it recommends it to everyone. The price change do not effect the level of service or memories you get with R8C.
R8C is a service...just like any service you can take it or leave. I decided to take it before they announced the pricing of the car and just like a base price of 51k isn't going to stop me buying the C7 nor would have a base price of the rumored 55ishK.
I have read nothing but good things about R8C and everybody who has done it recommends it to everyone. The price change do not effect the level of service or memories you get with R8C.
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Thank you for getting the real info.
This confirms that, as much as I support the NCM and l
loved the museum delivery both times before, I won't be doing it again.
What it boils down to is an additional $500 for a dash plaque worth about $2. This a pure profit move by GM. I doubt the NCM had any input into this change, and that's a shame. If I want to donate to the NCM, I do. I have dropped some serious coin there over the years, and am happy I did.
But this is a greedy, exploitive scam and I won't support any part of it.
It is a shame, as the NCM people are great.
I resent being treated like a sucker, and I will tell the same to any GM people I meet.
Also, I think it's a dick move to make excuses for it. Just my opinion.
This confirms that, as much as I support the NCM and l
loved the museum delivery both times before, I won't be doing it again.
What it boils down to is an additional $500 for a dash plaque worth about $2. This a pure profit move by GM. I doubt the NCM had any input into this change, and that's a shame. If I want to donate to the NCM, I do. I have dropped some serious coin there over the years, and am happy I did.
But this is a greedy, exploitive scam and I won't support any part of it.
It is a shame, as the NCM people are great.
I resent being treated like a sucker, and I will tell the same to any GM people I meet.
Also, I think it's a dick move to make excuses for it. Just my opinion.
I also think "donating" and "being charged" are two different things. One is optional and up to the wallet, inclination, conscience and decision of the individual, such as Shrike above. And the other is mandatory, not dissimilar from a tax.
Frankly, going from around $500 to $1K is a bit much (isn't this like Sales 101---$995? Is any person going to "sell" it to their family with, "But gee, it's ONLY $900!").
In my opinion, it is a mistake, and a big one. And I support the entire concept of the museum as well as museum delivery.
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Burning Brakes
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From: Estero FL
More important question that I have, does Museum delivery offer you the opportunity to pick up your Vette sooner than if you had it delivered to the dealer or to you?
If so you also have to account for this time savings and roll that into the cost of the $990. Realistically it may only save a week or so but that's still a week sooner, and if some of you guys have been waiting a very long time for your C7 maybe this extra cost is worth it.
If so you also have to account for this time savings and roll that into the cost of the $990. Realistically it may only save a week or so but that's still a week sooner, and if some of you guys have been waiting a very long time for your C7 maybe this extra cost is worth it.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
More important question that I have, does Museum delivery offer you the opportunity to pick up your Vette sooner than if you had it delivered to the dealer or to you?
If so you also have to account for this time savings and roll that into the cost of the $990. Realistically it may only save a week or so but that's still a week sooner, and if some of you guys have been waiting a very long time for your C7 maybe this extra cost is worth it.
If so you also have to account for this time savings and roll that into the cost of the $990. Realistically it may only save a week or so but that's still a week sooner, and if some of you guys have been waiting a very long time for your C7 maybe this extra cost is worth it.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
Joe,
I was told by Ron Barton during my first R8C delivery years ago that the museum only got about half or less of that $490 fee. GM and the selling dealer are keeping a shocking amount of it though NCM is doing the work and the option should exist IMHO to largely benefit the museum and not GM.
I was told by Ron Barton during my first R8C delivery years ago that the museum only got about half or less of that $490 fee. GM and the selling dealer are keeping a shocking amount of it though NCM is doing the work and the option should exist IMHO to largely benefit the museum and not GM.
Just another one of life's mysteries that will never be explained, I guess.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
I agree. My divorce was a great experience(the marriage was a terrible experience) and it cost much more than $1,000.