C8 Allocations
#1
Melting Slicks
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C8 Allocations
Has anyone heard anything on allocations for dealers? There's a pretty large dealership with a high sales volume that I deal with, a friend works there, and claims they were told they will receive 3 initial, then 3 more C8's for the first 3 months of production. So supposedly they will receive 6 C8's for the first 3 months of production. Anyone else hear anything like this or is this more from the rumor mill?
Dan
Dan
#2
I don't know how many times we have to go through this. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY knows anything except for GM. GM has not revealed the car, let alone even acknowledged that it exists. We are not even close to talking about allocations yet. Your dealer is lying to you and probably trying to get you to make a deposit.
#3
Melting Slicks
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I don't know how many times we have to go through this. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY knows anything except for GM. GM has not revealed the car, let alone even acknowledged that it exists. We are not even close to talking about allocations yet. Your dealer is lying to you and probably trying to get you to make a deposit.
#4
Guaranteed he doesn’t have accurate info. The largest Corvette dealer in the world doesn’t have any info at all yet and acknowledged that already. Your friend doesn’t have an inside line that nobody else has yet.
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My opinion is, it's hard to know what you don't know. In this, I don't mean you; I mean the dealer and person you spoke to. For all you might know, they may have gotten correct info from whomever they know at GM. Don't dismiss them out of hand. But if they say you should look elsewhere, that to me is a clear sign to follow that advice.
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Wait 6 months and allocation will be a non issue. Heck you may even be able to buy a used one!
#7
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I'm curious how many corvette owners will or thinking about purchasing the new C8 for the 2020 models. As for me, I'm thinking by the time the 2020 comes out for delivery the second edition will soon be out with better options.I usually order the first year models but this time it may be wise to wait until 2021 model, Any opinions. Kerbeck is creating a list for orders but I think they are trying to get a feel on the response thereby decide pricing. Just a thought
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 03-09-2019 at 10:50 PM.
#8
Melting Slicks
Has anyone heard anything on allocations for dealers? There's a pretty large dealership with a high sales volume that I deal with, a friend works there, and claims they were told they will receive 3 initial, then 3 more C8's for the first 3 months of production. So supposedly they will receive 6 C8's for the first 3 months of production. Anyone else hear anything like this or is this more from the rumor mill?
Dan
Dan
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#9
Allocations? They haven't said the C8 Mid Engine Corvette even EXISTS
#10
One of the first hints that the car is on the way will be when they start sending technicians to school to learn how to fix it. So find a technician and befriend him.
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#11
OK, let's say this is true.
..What are you going to do about it, IF you want one of the first 3 C8s your Chev. dealer orders?
..Please respond, OP?
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..What are you going to do about it, IF you want one of the first 3 C8s your Chev. dealer orders?
..Please respond, OP?
...
#13
Melting Slicks
For his 8 dealerships on that list of 50, the total sales are a little over 600 cars (just did a quick count), so he would be #3 on the list behind MacMulkin & Kerbeck. I am pretty sure GM doesn't aggregate sales for allocation purposes.
Last edited by LIStingray; 03-10-2019 at 09:11 AM.
#14
Melting Slicks
I'm curious how many corvette owners will or thinking about purchasing the new C8 for the 2020 models. As for me, I'm thinking by the time the 2020 comes out for delivery the second edition will soon be out with better options.I usually order the first year models but this time it may be wise to wait until 2021 model, Any opinions. Kerbeck is creating a list for orders but I think they are trying to get a feel on the response thereby decide pricing. Just a thought
#15
Melting Slicks
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I'm curious how many corvette owners will or thinking about purchasing the new C8 for the 2020 models. As for me, I'm thinking by the time the 2020 comes out for delivery the second edition will soon be out with better options.I usually order the first year models but this time it may be wise to wait until 2021 model, Any opinions. Kerbeck is creating a list for orders but I think they are trying to get a feel on the response thereby decide pricing. Just a thought