Deposit Amount?
AIR FORCE VETERAN
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Melting Slicks
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I do not want to buy a C7 from a dealer who would sell below MSRP. I wouldn't think he was to bright, giving money away that is not necessary. It would be just like "you" ( whoever that is) selling your car for less then it is worth. Ask yourself if you would sell your car for less then it is worth? ???????
Pro
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From: Madison WI
Gotta ask... did you have a special order for the unlisted pink tintcoat? :-)
My dealer was $1,000 which I feel is reasonable since I am ordering a car to my specs. My guess is that he might have even waived that if we worked together to order a car that he felt he could sell quickly if I backed out.
$20 K is nuts
My dealer was $1,000 which I feel is reasonable since I am ordering a car to my specs. My guess is that he might have even waived that if we worked together to order a car that he felt he could sell quickly if I backed out.
$20 K is nuts
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Le Mans Master
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I do not want to buy a C7 from a dealer who would sell below MSRP. I wouldn't think he was to bright, giving money away that is not necessary. It would be just like "you" ( whoever that is) selling your car for less then it is worth. Ask yourself if you would sell your car for less then it is worth? ???????
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
As others have said, $1000, totally refundable, is standard. On a new model like C7, I MIGHT go $1500 refundable. $20 Grand? Go pound sand.
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
That is one of the most bizarre statements I have heard. Wes Milby (Reliable Chevrolet in MO - a respected forum vendor) offered MSRP - $1000. My order is in. Anybody who would not take that offer simply because it is below MSRP is exercising poor judgment. FYI, Wes sold out his allocations.
Ken has not asked for a deposit yet, but I expect to send one when it comes time to order the car.
It'll be at MSRP, which I believe is reasonable for a new model in high demand.
Le Mans Master
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My dealer wanted $2,500. That was a lot to me considering other dealerships wanted $1,000.
$20K is a down payment, not a deposit.
Melting Slicks
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From: Snohomish WA
I bought my previous GS 'vert from Wes, and he is a straight-up guy. But he is sold out for 2014's, and I managed to get a #5 slot for a 'vert at Forum dealer Ken Ficthner - so probably about a year out.
Ken has not asked for a deposit yet, but I expect to send one when it comes time to order the car.
It'll be at MSRP, which I believe is reasonable for a new model in high demand.
Ken has not asked for a deposit yet, but I expect to send one when it comes time to order the car.
It'll be at MSRP, which I believe is reasonable for a new model in high demand.
I bought my C6Z06 from Superior (Hendrick) in Merriam, MO.....did you check them out?
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
BTW, when I was selling for The VetteNet, we would occasionally hear about dealers asking for non-reundable deposits - it was usually for "unconventional" combinations that might be difficult to resell if a buyer backed out -- like Bowling Green Metallic paint with a Torch Red interior, or Millennium Yellow over Torch. Even Magnetic Red over Torch was pretty horrible.
GM is now charging extra for "non standard" combinations, iirc.
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Melting Slicks
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Did you walk in with a C7 jacket....C7 hat....C7 T-shirt.... "I LOVE TADGE" tattoo.... a yellow gold chain and racing pants ???
If you did........I could see him asking for 20G's
If you did........I could see him asking for 20G's
Last edited by Hemi Dave; May 26, 2013 at 05:38 PM.
Racer
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From: Lake Worth Florida
So I have to ask... what number are you on the list? As a side note - where in the age bracket are you? I am 33 and this will be my first Vette.
