USAA Number worth $750
07-03-2013, 04:59 PM
#21
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According to the website, the 2013 Corvette was/is eligible for the $750 discount... purchase only...not lease. One small caveat though is that it has to be a "participating dealer". Not all dealers are. This is however a bona fide, legitimate offer. I saved $4000 on the purchase of a new Mercedes approximately 3 years ago. It was the finance manager who initiated the discount process, after I had already struck my best negotiated price, while signing the purchase papers, when he asked me who my insurance company was during the purchase process. He redrew the papers, reflecting the discount, and proceeded. I didn't even know about the discount. Hendrick Motors in Charlotte, NC.
07-03-2013, 05:09 PM
#22
FWIW I have been a USAA member for 25 years. Excellent Ins.company also with full range of financials and investments. Insurance, for self, family, car, house etc is only a part of what they do. The $750 off on GM purchase is a bonus but in no way has anything to do as to why I stay a USAA member. Easy to deal with if you have a claim but I have had very few. Back in the day to become a member you had to have a military connection either direct or through an immediate family. I think they may be more flex with membership today. The military group as a general rule is found to be better risk than the general public so member rates were better than run of the mill auto ins. companies. If you are a safe driver with no accidents or tickets you will like USAA. If you are not and considered a risk you will find their rates high.
07-03-2013, 05:10 PM
#23
I wonder if just having a saving's/checking account will qualify you?
07-03-2013, 05:20 PM
#24
Drifting
Call and see if they'll send you the 'qualifying' letter.
I just emailed my dealer and received one back. The C7 should qualify as the C6 did. But here in GA they would have figured it out anyway when I gave them a copy of my registration which 'under GA law' shows the current insurance Company and policy #. I'm making a straight out purchase so..... No issues.
I just emailed my dealer and received one back. The C7 should qualify as the C6 did. But here in GA they would have figured it out anyway when I gave them a copy of my registration which 'under GA law' shows the current insurance Company and policy #. I'm making a straight out purchase so..... No issues.
Last edited by Cruiter; 07-03-2013 at 05:22 PM. Reason: additional info
07-03-2013, 06:34 PM
#25
Burning Brakes
As a 40+ year member with USAA, I'll be checking on it, thanks for the info. I don't see any exclusions for the C7 so ...
FWIW, I called them prior to placing my order to see how bad owning the C7 with low annual mileage would hurt me. I was thinking probably an additional $12-1400 per year here in the North Atlanta/North GA area that's traditionally high. I was pleasantly surprised at $800 and change additional but I do have a good driving record, no tickets or accidents.
If you have a family member/parent with USAA you can try to qualify. Both of my Son's are with them and they had no Military affiliation at all other than being my sons. They're an excellent company with low premiums (comparatively speaking) and pay dividends annually to the policy holders. They are wholly owned by the policy holders. I don't know of any of my friends that use them that have 'ever' dropped them for another company.
FWIW, I called them prior to placing my order to see how bad owning the C7 with low annual mileage would hurt me. I was thinking probably an additional $12-1400 per year here in the North Atlanta/North GA area that's traditionally high. I was pleasantly surprised at $800 and change additional but I do have a good driving record, no tickets or accidents.
If you have a family member/parent with USAA you can try to qualify. Both of my Son's are with them and they had no Military affiliation at all other than being my sons. They're an excellent company with low premiums (comparatively speaking) and pay dividends annually to the policy holders. They are wholly owned by the policy holders. I don't know of any of my friends that use them that have 'ever' dropped them for another company.
07-03-2013, 11:53 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
I joined in 2011 when purchasing my Camaro. Called them on phone and joined. They e-mailed me my membership # and letter of membership. I have a small saving account with them no insurance.
07-04-2013, 02:28 AM
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07-04-2013, 06:40 AM
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I tried like heck to get a letter, 4 different reps and none would give it to me. The dealer I bought my 3500 from just gave it to me anyways. Every single rep said I must have a insurance product.
07-04-2013, 09:27 AM
#32
Melting Slicks
Ive used the USAA car buying service my last three cars. Never had to prove membership. And the dealership has to be in the program to get it. But I am buying a Q5 and the dealership isn't in the program but I used the USAA numbers to work with and they agreed to those numbers just so I wont go elsewhere.
07-04-2013, 03:11 PM
#33
Former Vendor
The USAA discount is $750 on most current Chevrolet vehicles, as stated above. ZL1 and Volt are the only ones that do not qualify. There are no indications if the 2014 will qualify or not, but so far all 2014's do.
To get the $750 without any stipulations you simply have to have USAA Insurance policy. If you do not have the insurance policy you have to have a letter from USAA stating that you are eligible. It is at their discretion to provide this letter, and all it takes is a phone call. Generally they will ask you to have an account of any sort with them (checking, savings, mortgage....). A dealer cannot contact USAA on customer's behalf.
A dealer could give you this rebate regardless, however if they get audited and the customer does not qualify they will be charged back the $750. This is the case with all rebates. We as dealers have to provide required docs to GM to back up any rebate provided.
There are certain rebates that cannot be combined with USAA rebate - Corvette Loyalty is one of them. Same with truck loyalty and SUV loyalty.
It does not cost anything to join USAA. You may find some of their services useful. I could not make any other recommendations based on this because I do work for GM but you can make your own conclusions.
USAA car buying service is separate from the rebate. We are a member and it is an easy way to get a price quote (very competitive price quote) on any vehicle. The only issue with the system is that you can build a car any way you want it and that car may not exist. Other issue is that it will allow you to pick any rebate out there, and you may not qualify for all. Overall though, it is an easy and more than fair way to buy a car. You can use the service without being eligible for the rebate...
To get the $750 without any stipulations you simply have to have USAA Insurance policy. If you do not have the insurance policy you have to have a letter from USAA stating that you are eligible. It is at their discretion to provide this letter, and all it takes is a phone call. Generally they will ask you to have an account of any sort with them (checking, savings, mortgage....). A dealer cannot contact USAA on customer's behalf.
A dealer could give you this rebate regardless, however if they get audited and the customer does not qualify they will be charged back the $750. This is the case with all rebates. We as dealers have to provide required docs to GM to back up any rebate provided.
There are certain rebates that cannot be combined with USAA rebate - Corvette Loyalty is one of them. Same with truck loyalty and SUV loyalty.
It does not cost anything to join USAA. You may find some of their services useful. I could not make any other recommendations based on this because I do work for GM but you can make your own conclusions.
USAA car buying service is separate from the rebate. We are a member and it is an easy way to get a price quote (very competitive price quote) on any vehicle. The only issue with the system is that you can build a car any way you want it and that car may not exist. Other issue is that it will allow you to pick any rebate out there, and you may not qualify for all. Overall though, it is an easy and more than fair way to buy a car. You can use the service without being eligible for the rebate...
07-04-2013, 04:16 PM
#34
Racer
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Two points:
1) I have a USAA number as I used to have their auto insurance. Stopped it 25+ years ago, but I still have the USAA #, no account, but I get $750 off a new car.
2) What is required to get a Corvette loyalty discount?
1) I have a USAA number as I used to have their auto insurance. Stopped it 25+ years ago, but I still have the USAA #, no account, but I get $750 off a new car.
2) What is required to get a Corvette loyalty discount?
07-04-2013, 04:34 PM
#35
Former Vendor
To get a Corvette Loyalty rebate on the C6 all you need to do is have a proof of current Corvette ownership. Current registration, or insurance card, title....
07-04-2013, 04:35 PM
#36
Racer
Thread Starter
Do you know if the Loyalty Discount will work on the C7? I plan to trade in my C6 for the C7.
07-04-2013, 04:38 PM
#37
Former Vendor
No idea yet... There are no incentives listed for the new car as there are no VIN numbers available. I would assume not, as I do not see GM needing to incentivize the car to sell it.
07-04-2013, 04:48 PM
#38
Melting Slicks
The USAA discount is $750 on most current Chevrolet vehicles, as stated above. ZL1 and Volt are the only ones that do not qualify. There are no indications if the 2014 will qualify or not, but so far all 2014's do.
To get the $750 without any stipulations you simply have to have USAA Insurance policy. If you do not have the insurance policy you have to have a letter from USAA stating that you are eligible. It is at their discretion to provide this letter, and all it takes is a phone call. Generally they will ask you to have an account of any sort with them (checking, savings, mortgage....). A dealer cannot contact USAA on customer's behalf.
A dealer could give you this rebate regardless, however if they get audited and the customer does not qualify they will be charged back the $750. This is the case with all rebates. We as dealers have to provide required docs to GM to back up any rebate provided.
There are certain rebates that cannot be combined with USAA rebate - Corvette Loyalty is one of them. Same with truck loyalty and SUV loyalty.
It does not cost anything to join USAA. You may find some of their services useful. I could not make any other recommendations based on this because I do work for GM but you can make your own conclusions.
USAA car buying service is separate from the rebate. We are a member and it is an easy way to get a price quote (very competitive price quote) on any vehicle. The only issue with the system is that you can build a car any way you want it and that car may not exist. Other issue is that it will allow you to pick any rebate out there, and you may not qualify for all. Overall though, it is an easy and more than fair way to buy a car. You can use the service without being eligible for the rebate...
To get the $750 without any stipulations you simply have to have USAA Insurance policy. If you do not have the insurance policy you have to have a letter from USAA stating that you are eligible. It is at their discretion to provide this letter, and all it takes is a phone call. Generally they will ask you to have an account of any sort with them (checking, savings, mortgage....). A dealer cannot contact USAA on customer's behalf.
A dealer could give you this rebate regardless, however if they get audited and the customer does not qualify they will be charged back the $750. This is the case with all rebates. We as dealers have to provide required docs to GM to back up any rebate provided.
There are certain rebates that cannot be combined with USAA rebate - Corvette Loyalty is one of them. Same with truck loyalty and SUV loyalty.
It does not cost anything to join USAA. You may find some of their services useful. I could not make any other recommendations based on this because I do work for GM but you can make your own conclusions.
USAA car buying service is separate from the rebate. We are a member and it is an easy way to get a price quote (very competitive price quote) on any vehicle. The only issue with the system is that you can build a car any way you want it and that car may not exist. Other issue is that it will allow you to pick any rebate out there, and you may not qualify for all. Overall though, it is an easy and more than fair way to buy a car. You can use the service without being eligible for the rebate...
Also I get the dealers best interest rate and let them know I will be going thru USAA too. I then tell USAA the interest rate from the dealer and they always beat it. If you have it taken out of your USAA checking account automatically USAA will take another .25% off. Great company.
Last edited by S'vette; 07-04-2013 at 04:51 PM.
07-04-2013, 05:23 PM
#39
Safety Car
Could be wrong, but I am thinking that if you use the GM credit card for a purchase discount, that you are not also eligible to use the USAA discount, I.e., that is only one type of discount may be applied.
Again, a forum dealer can help confirm or deny this.
Again, a forum dealer can help confirm or deny this.
07-04-2013, 05:51 PM
#40
Safety Car
USAA means United Services Automobile Association. But be aware that it has grown exponentially since the name was coined. It is not just car insurance anymore.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.
USAA is now into insurance of all kinds, and they do Investment Management too. I do not have an investment account with them, but I'm assuming you can call and start one with a very few dollars and they will put it into a USAA fund of some kind.
Then you get a # that you hopefully can use to get $$$ off a new GM car of any kind.