MacMulkin
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,101
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From: Northeast MA & Mad Beach FL
I have purchased 4 Corvettes from MacMulkin and all transactions were conducted in a professional manner. Not a single issue was encountered. I still have total confidence doing business with this dealership. It appears a mistake was made, but was corrected. I would not judge this dealership on this particular issue alone.
given MacMulkins history it's never been their true nature to do something of this.But people are always quick to hang someone as we can see.
The interesting part to me is Yes, if people who had orders in early were to be bumped from their first on the list.... it's not good.
But, what Everyone seems to not want to acknowledge is, MacMulkin made an "offer" to people willing to pay $5K more.
It was a Voluntary offer and they were not saying everyone now had to pay $5K over MSRP.
They specifically "asked" if, anyone was "willing to pay more and then they listed the options.
Nobody said they had to take the "option" to pay more.
If everyone decided not to take the Pay More Option, then they all get the car for MSRP
For all anyone knows they may have been bombarded with people telling them they would pay more to get their Z06.
Hell if people are throwing money at you and Volunteer to pay more, it would give most pause before refusing
IMO I agree, again, it wasn't a good move if some were going to be bumped lower on the list.
But they're known for being upstanding with the way they've run their Corvette sales for years now.
And I could be wrong, but have my doubts they just all of a sudden, over night, decided it was time to screw customers for the sake of a few extra dollars
Just my Opinion and I wouldn't be so quick to judge
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 8,244
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From: Hamilton Square NJ, Ocean City N. J. Key Biscayne Fla.
IMO, they showed their true colors. And, only reversed themselves after being called out on it by the Forum. When I am ready to buy my C7 I won't even consider them. Too many other straight shooter Dealers on this Forum to patronize. 
Drifting
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,615
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From: South Dennis MA
given MacMulkins history it's never been their true nature to do something of this.But people are always quick to hang someone as we can see.
The interesting part to me is Yes, if people who had orders in early were to be bumped from their first on the list.... it's not good.
But, what Everyone seems to not want to acknowledge is, MacMulkin made an "offer" to people willing to pay $5K more.
It was a Voluntary offer and they were not saying everyone now had to pay $5K over MSRP.
They specifically "asked" if, anyone was "willing to pay more and then they listed the options.
Nobody said they had to take the "option" to pay more.
If everyone decided not to take the Pay More Option, then they all get the car for MSRP
For all anyone knows they may have been bombarded with people telling them they would pay more to get their Z06.
Hell if people are throwing money at you and Volunteer to pay more, it would give most pause before refusing
IMO I agree, again, it wasn't a good move if some were going to be bumped lower on the list.
But they're known for being upstanding with the way they've run their Corvette sales for years now.
And I could be wrong, but have my doubts they just all of a sudden, over night, decided it was time to screw customers for the sake of a few extra dollars
Just my Opinion and I wouldn't be so quick to judge
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,101
Likes: 719
From: Northeast MA & Mad Beach FL
Regardless of when or why MacMulkin came to the decision to add $5k to MSRP, the bottom line is, powers to be made a "bone head" decision period. Memories, especially on this Forum are long and lasting. The few that are attempting to rationalize this away are, IMO, missing the simple point. MacMulkin misrepresented themselves and deceived customers (new and previous). The fact they came around today, due to CF outcry and pressure, only solidify's IMO, the loss of crediability and integrity. There are other CF vendors whom underrstand and practice intergrity on a daily basis. Will MacMulkin disappear over time due to this infraction of trust, I doubt it. Will MacMulkin lose sales, perhaps some. MacMulkin created a **** storm, now they have to deal with the fallout.
not saying it was right.But if you or anyone else thinks any of the other Forum vendors have never done something similar in the past, Apparently memories are not as good as some think they will be.
Only difference I see is not everybody felt the need to make a big issue out of it because it wasn't the first time other dealers have done something that many consider to be wrong, fill in the blank ___________
All those other dealers are still in business and so will many more, but, now all of a sudden they're the Honest ones
Once the dust settles, Everyone will buy from the cheapest selling Dealer until the C8 comes out, then we'll see all this crying again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 7,137
Likes: 3,176
From: Kannapolis MA.
The issue is that people who have been on their Z06 list for months are now being told that they will lose their place in line unless they agree to buy at $5,000 over MSRP.
It isn't their selling above MSRP that has people upset, it's what appears to be a broken promise. Personally, I'm done with them forever. If I can't trust them to followup on a promise to sell at MSRP first-come-first-served, how can I trust anything they say?
It isn't their selling above MSRP that has people upset, it's what appears to be a broken promise. Personally, I'm done with them forever. If I can't trust them to followup on a promise to sell at MSRP first-come-first-served, how can I trust anything they say?
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 22,155
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From: South Carolina
Props where due: Within 48 hours, they have come to their senses.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: White Oak NC
I wasn't and never said I was. I was only writing my opinion. Thanks not only to those who were on said list but also to others who heard and expressed their disapproval, the matter has been resolved favorably and is now closed. We have a board open to all, so we look out for each other, and sometimes it works extremely well, as it just did.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 20
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From: Boston MA
I just bought my second corvette from Tommy. During the whole process I met and worked with most of his team somewhere along the line. They were all a pleasure to work with. They all got back to me quickly. The process was smooth and painless both times. I'd recommend MacMulkin to anybody. Nobody's perfect but they sure as hell are trying.
Racer
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 296
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From: Los Angeles Ca
I agree 100%. Testing the waters to see if you can make an add'l $5k over 100 people is not honest business.
