C8 order on 7/24
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C8 order on 7/24
I just got a call from my dealer and he said they will have build information next week and will be taking orders at that time. He also said that any deposits at that point forward will be nonrefundable.
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
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I talked to several dealers today, and none of them said anything like that. All deposits are refundable until pricing is released at which point you can put down a bigger deposit to secure a formal order or get your money back.
Pricing comes out 8/15. Was also told there would be more information released about model updates and such over the next couple months.
Pricing comes out 8/15. Was also told there would be more information released about model updates and such over the next couple months.
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Not a chance. Still building C7s until the end of september, then change over, then start production. Notice everything on the build site says early available early 2020?
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I just got a call from my dealer and he said they will have build information next week and will be taking orders at that time. He also said that any deposits at that point forward will be nonrefundable.
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
What dealer?
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I talked to several dealers today, and none of them said anything like that. All deposits are refundable until pricing is released at which point you can put down a bigger deposit to secure a formal order or get your money back.
Pricing comes out 8/15. Was also told there would be more information released about model updates and such over the next couple months.
Pricing comes out 8/15. Was also told there would be more information released about model updates and such over the next couple months.
OP, pull your deposit.
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This is 100% correct. Can't have a "deal" being made without a price and an order being submitted. Sounds like the dealer shenanigans is already on full blast.
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when are are you guys hearing that dealers will start taking orders?
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I just got a call from my dealer and he said they will have build information next week and will be taking orders at that time. He also said that any deposits at that point forward will be nonrefundable.
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
I asked him if this means we will have all pricing information at that time and he said he did not know.
So obviously this makes me uncomfortable, and I’m thinking of pulling my deposit. For those folks who weren’t on the pre-order list for the C7, how many months after general availability were Corvettes able to be purchased?
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On a side note. Personally I am waiting for the C8Z, to replace my C7Z. Not interested in the first year bugaboos of a new platform. Besides, the C8Z is rumored at 800HP.
Until then, I will just keep punishing the back tires of my car, and keeping the Discount Tire guys happy !
Until then, I will just keep punishing the back tires of my car, and keeping the Discount Tire guys happy !
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Today every dealer who signed up for either Corvette dealer or Signature Corvette dealer knows how many allocations they will receive for the first three months of production? They also know their estimate allocations for the next 9 months of production. I will also say that when the ordering starts pricing still won't be available.
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Today every dealer who signed up for either Corvette dealer or Signature Corvette dealer knows how many allocations they will receive for the first three months of production? They also know their estimate allocations for the next 9 months of production. I will also say that when the ordering starts pricing still won't be available.
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I assume that you are placing an order but there is no way this is an accepted order at this point... there is a big difference between the two
your dealer could submit 500 orders on the 24th, it doesn’t guarantee that any will be built
if I remember my GM codes correctly you have until event status 2000 to make changes. My be off a tic on that though
your dealer could submit 500 orders on the 24th, it doesn’t guarantee that any will be built
if I remember my GM codes correctly you have until event status 2000 to make changes. My be off a tic on that though
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Today every dealer who signed up for either Corvette dealer or Signature Corvette dealer knows how many allocations they will receive for the first three months of production? They also know their estimate allocations for the next 9 months of production. I will also say that when the ordering starts pricing still won't be available.
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For what it is worth the dealer is Hendrick Chevrolet Shawnee Mission. Apparently they are one of the region's largest Corvette dealers.
I'm starting to wonder if it even makes sense to order at this point as this is such a high volume car.
I'm starting to wonder if it even makes sense to order at this point as this is such a high volume car.