C8 Waitlist
Drifting
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Just call around and make sure if they do require a deposit, that it is 100% refundable snd not have a cancelation fee/penalty.
Melting Slicks
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Depends on the dealer. If it’s a dealer you have never dealt with before then I’m sure they would want one but be careful with non refundable deposits.
I’ve bought many vehicles from my dealership and I have a great relationship with the entire staff including all the managers. They never wanted a deposit from me and when I got on the list for an allocation it was verbal only and I had my C8 in my garage 10 months later. I wouldn’t suggest doing it the way I did unless you have such a relationship with your dealer. I’m already on the list for the first 2025 C8 allocation they get and as usual it’s a verbal list with no deposit necessary.
I’ve bought many vehicles from my dealership and I have a great relationship with the entire staff including all the managers. They never wanted a deposit from me and when I got on the list for an allocation it was verbal only and I had my C8 in my garage 10 months later. I wouldn’t suggest doing it the way I did unless you have such a relationship with your dealer. I’m already on the list for the first 2025 C8 allocation they get and as usual it’s a verbal list with no deposit necessary.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks for the quick replies!
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the quick replies!
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
I got one of the first allocations for 2022 the second week of July and my C8 was number 857 for 2022 built at the end of September.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the quick replies!
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
I'm one of those that has never bought a new Corvette, let alone ordered one. Looks like I'll have to screen the dealers, select several and put down multiple deposits to stand a chance at getting a 2023 with AE pkg. With production through Sep1, I'm gonna try REAL hard.
Any and all advice is appreciated.
See my multiple posts how about how I found and bought my car in 2 weeks. From first build in the builder site to the car in my garage.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1606458517
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1606429125
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1606263663
Melting Slicks
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The wait list is a crap shoot they can give you what they think but they never know when the plant will be down or other delays after almost 5 years GM can not depend on their suppliers to fill the orders you would think with the popularity that GM likes to boast about that they would be able to get parts to build this car but nope I just wonder how they are going to fair with the E-RAY and the other models scheduled so it's just have patience which I don't have also as long as there is a shortage dealers can always justify whatever they charge for the car by saying "it's a popular car hard to get" so good luck.
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The wait list is a crap shoot they can give you what they think but they never know when the plant will be down or other delays after almost 5 years GM can not depend on their suppliers to fill the orders you would think with the popularity that GM likes to boast about that they would be able to get parts to build this car but nope I just wonder how they are going to fair with the E-RAY and the other models scheduled so it's just have patience which I don't have also as long as there is a shortage dealers can always justify whatever they charge for the car by saying "it's a popular car hard to get" so good luck.
I just love posts from people who have zero experience in manufacturing.
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Criswell is one of the top 3 volume and trusted MSRP dealers, but you will get an allocation in half the time or less with MacMulkin.
I believe MacMulkin now requires a $3k deposit.
I believe MacMulkin now requires a $3k deposit.
Le Mans Master
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When I placed myself on MacMulkin's waitlist in March 2022 the deposit was $2000, my wait time was 9 months from deposit to delivery, and I also saved $3000 off the current MSRP because of the price-protection guarantee that MM offers...I would order from MM again in a heartbeat!
Currently, MM asks for a $3000 deposit, and I understand their wait times are now down to 6~9 months...
Currently, MM asks for a $3000 deposit, and I understand their wait times are now down to 6~9 months...
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
Father & Son St. Jude Donor '09
Thanks again to everyone that chimed in today. You can learn a lot in a day. I'm waiting on a General Manager to call me back. A mutual friend talked to him and he said they have an allocation coming late April.
Drifting
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When I placed myself on MacMulkin's waitlist in March 2022 the deposit was $2000, my wait time was 9 months from deposit to delivery, and I also saved $3000 off the current MSRP because of the price-protection guarantee that MM offers...I would order from MM again in a heartbeat!
Currently, MM asks for a $3000 deposit, and I understand their wait times are now down to 6~9 months...
Currently, MM asks for a $3000 deposit, and I understand their wait times are now down to 6~9 months...
Le Mans Master
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2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Melting Slicks
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A wasted order is one less allocation that could could have gone to a sincere buyer with the means to purchase the car. A deposit is a goodwill gesture on the part of the buyer to show they are serious about purchasing the car.
Regarding the OP's question. If you are repeat customer of a local dealership that knows you well, they may not require a deposit. If you have never dealt with a dealership and live far away, they will most likely require a deposit.
