Order not placed?
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Racer
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Order not placed?
Hey Everyone,
I’m not so patiently waiting for my new Crystal Mist Red Corvette, which will be my first Vette. I’m pretty sure my salesman didn’t place the order 3 months ago when I left the deposit. I recently wanted to make some changes, if it wasn’t too late. What I get back is a preliminary order. He typed in the notes that there was an existing order at code 1100. I’m not buying it!!! If there was an order at 1100 that order would have been pulled up and changes made, not a new preliminary order created with a note that there is another order. Also, I would think after 3 months the order would have at least hit 2000.
Any input on this would be appreciated. I’ll lose a couple more days and go to a different dealership. I don’t deal with people who lie to me. On top of that the guy doesn’t seem to know anything about the car. Couldn’t tell me what Mulan seats were, thank God I found out because I really don’t want them. That’s an easy upgrade for him. I guess he didn’t want to admit he didn’t know because instead of answering the question he just shifted the conversation to the color.
Thanks for letting me vent!! If anyone has any input as to where this order should actually be I would appreciate it.
I’m not so patiently waiting for my new Crystal Mist Red Corvette, which will be my first Vette. I’m pretty sure my salesman didn’t place the order 3 months ago when I left the deposit. I recently wanted to make some changes, if it wasn’t too late. What I get back is a preliminary order. He typed in the notes that there was an existing order at code 1100. I’m not buying it!!! If there was an order at 1100 that order would have been pulled up and changes made, not a new preliminary order created with a note that there is another order. Also, I would think after 3 months the order would have at least hit 2000.
Any input on this would be appreciated. I’ll lose a couple more days and go to a different dealership. I don’t deal with people who lie to me. On top of that the guy doesn’t seem to know anything about the car. Couldn’t tell me what Mulan seats were, thank God I found out because I really don’t want them. That’s an easy upgrade for him. I guess he didn’t want to admit he didn’t know because instead of answering the question he just shifted the conversation to the color.
Thanks for letting me vent!! If anyone has any input as to where this order should actually be I would appreciate it.
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2021 orders just started being accepted by Chevy last month (and only 1 cycle per month). Your dealer has to have an allocation to assign to your order (and it needs to be your turn on their list). You really need to understand allocations, how many people are already on the dealers wait list and how the order process works. Ordering a Corvette - Allocations and Constraints Explained
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2021 orders just started being accepted by Chevy last month (and only 1 cycle per month). Your dealer has to have an allocation to assign to your order (and it needs to be your turn on their list). You really need to understand allocations, how many people are already on the dealers wait list and how the order process works. Ordering a Corvette - Allocations and Constraints Explained
I’m pretty sure to make a change to an order they aren’t going to create a new preliminary order to make the change, even if they did there still should be an order number for the order the “1100” order correct?
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Yes, there is no reason to enter a new order - they could change the existing order - unless that order was already accepted by Chevy and moved to 3000 or beyond. Do you know how many allocations this dealer got for the 2020 MY (either original or the final cutback number)? Do you know what number you are in their line?
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My guess is the salesman doesn’t know how to change an order so he created a new 1100 order. The problem will be which order do they assign to an allocation when your number comes up? The first, incorrect one, or the second one? Hopefully they will be confirming your order specifications before they actually match it to an allocation.
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You could place a $2000 deposit with MacMulkin, and see who reaches 3000 first. Then get your deposit back from the slower one. It ties up a few bucks for a while, but gives you assurance in case your first dealer is smaller, has few allocations, or doesn't understand the process. When you cancel an order, it just moves everyone behind you up a step.
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You could place a $2000 deposit with MacMulkin, and see who reaches 3000 first. Then get your deposit back from the slower one. It ties up a few bucks for a while, but gives you assurance in case your first dealer is smaller, has few allocations, or doesn't understand the process. When you cancel an order, it just moves everyone behind you up a step.
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MacMulkin's waiting list is based on date of deposit. They assign allocations to orders based on date of deposit. The date your order is entered is irrelevant.
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My guess is the salesman doesn’t know how to change an order so he created a new 1100 order. The problem will be which order do they assign to an allocation when your number comes up? The first, incorrect one, or the second one? Hopefully they will be confirming your order specifications before they actually match it to an allocation.
I was a little disappointed in the whole process. When I ordered my Camaro the salesman sat down with me and we went through everything to make sure I got exactly what I wanted and the order was entered. This guy just kind of pushed me out the door and told me to send him a build sheet. I spent my life in sales, this wasn’t salesmanship. The only reason I’m using this dealership is because I’m friends with their lead mechanic.
I’m going to go up there tomorrow and try to get this straightened out.
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Even with your friend being a mechanic at the dealership, you sure as heck don't want to make a huge financial mistake in ordering your car. If the dealer can't get your order straight, I would be hesitant to keep working with them. If you have to, express your concerns to the Sales Manager/Dealership owner and see what resolution you can get.
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2021 orders just started being accepted by Chevy last month (and only 1 cycle per month). Your dealer has to have an allocation to assign to your order (and it needs to be your turn on their list). You really need to understand allocations, how many people are already on the dealers wait list and how the order process works. Ordering a Corvette - Allocations and Constraints Explained
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That is not normal. For this first batch of 2021s, they went to 3000 about mid November after allocations were given to dealers on the 12th. It looks like the bulk of them will be built in January, probably delivered in February. And that’s with Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. My guess is that the allocations awarded in December are likely to be built in February, delivered in March. January allocations built in March, delivered in April. And so on. And that as a general guess, given no shutdowns.