False pricing
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False pricing
FYI, I went to purchase a 2026 Stingray convertible today. Les Stanford has one advertised today with a discount of $13K off msrp of $93K. Received a call, spent time discussing my 2020 C8 trade, payment, and incidentals. After spending a lot of time talking, I said let's put the numbers down on exactly what I will pay. With that, he said they would give me a 7% discount off msrp. I replied "that's only $6,500.00 and your ad states discount is $13K " . He replied the $13k only applies if you are a GM employee. WHAT A SCAM !!!!!!! By the way, I have taken 2 people up to buy cars from them in the past and have recommended them to others. NO MORE. BUYER BEWARE !
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Feb 25, 2026, 06:45 PM
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Here is what appears on their website: GM Employee Discount. Requires GM Employee, retiree, or eligible family member. This Program is available only to Eligible Participants, defined as: Active GM and GM Financial employees, Retired GM and GM Financial employees, Former GM employees with more than 5 years of cumulative service, Widows/widowers of former GM employees with more than 5 years of cumulative service.
The moral of the story is that you have to read the "fine print." Otherwise, you will be "false posting."
The moral of the story is that you have to read the "fine print." Otherwise, you will be "false posting."
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Here is what appears on their website: GM Employee Discount. Requires GM Employee, retiree, or eligible family member. This Program is available only to Eligible Participants, defined as: Active GM and GM Financial employees, Retired GM and GM Financial employees, Former GM employees with more than 5 years of cumulative service, Widows/widowers of former GM employees with more than 5 years of cumulative service.
The moral of the story is that you have to read the "fine print." Otherwise, you will be "false posting."
The moral of the story is that you have to read the "fine print." Otherwise, you will be "false posting."
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So if you were a previous ram owner that was in the military but also had a side business as a first responder you may qualify for them all.
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FYI, I went to purchase a 2026 Stingray convertible today. Les Stanford has one advertised today with a discount of $13K off msrp of $93K. Received a call, spent time discussing my 2020 C8 trade, payment, and incidentals. After spending a lot of time talking, I said let's put the numbers down on exactly what I will pay. With that, he said they would give me a 7% discount off msrp. I replied "that's only $6,500.00 and your ad states discount is $13K " . He replied the $13k only applies if you are a GM employee. WHAT A SCAM !!!!!!! By the way, I have taken 2 people up to buy cars from them in the past and have recommended them to others. NO MORE. BUYER BEWARE !
FYI they don’t have “false pricing” they have a disclaimer.
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They call it the Corvette King Price as a way to mask the true name, GM Employee Discount. It's a fine line between being honest and bait and switch since it does show the real name in the info popup.
It's intended to get you excited and call the dealership. The salesperson will try to reel you in now that they got you on the hook. They always want you to talk to a salesperson before any talks on price come up for this very reason.
It's intended to get you excited and call the dealership. The salesperson will try to reel you in now that they got you on the hook. They always want you to talk to a salesperson before any talks on price come up for this very reason.
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They call it the Corvette King Price as a way to mask the true name, GM Employee Discount. It's a fine line between being honest and bait and switch since it does show the real name in the info popup.
It's intended to get you excited and call the dealership. The salesperson will try to reel you in now that they got you on the hook. They always want you to talk to a salesperson before any talks on price come up for this very reason.
It's intended to get you excited and call the dealership. The salesperson will try to reel you in now that they got you on the hook. They always want you to talk to a salesperson before any talks on price come up for this very reason.
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Nothing illegal or wrong about it. Up in Michigan EVERY Ford/GM/Stellantis dealer advertises Employee Discounts. So much of the population up there qualifies one way or another.
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FYI, I went to purchase a 2026 Stingray convertible today. Les Stanford has one advertised today with a discount of $13K off msrp of $93K. Received a call, spent time discussing my 2020 C8 trade, payment, and incidentals. After spending a lot of time talking, I said let's put the numbers down on exactly what I will pay. With that, he said they would give me a 7% discount off msrp. I replied "that's only $6,500.00 and your ad states discount is $13K " . He replied the $13k only applies if you are a GM employee. WHAT A SCAM !!!!!!! By the way, I have taken 2 people up to buy cars from them in the past and have recommended them to others. NO MORE. BUYER BEWARE !
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The employee discount is not a scam, you obviously need to be a GM employee to receive it
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I bought my new C8 from Criswell a couple weeks ago.... 12% discount with no shenanigans
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I'd try to stick to either Criswell or MacMulkin if I were purchasing a new C8. I've dealt with both and transactions were flawless every time.
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The only way I will deal with a dealer is after they put my offer on paper. The entire offer, including all taxes and fees. I think it lets them know that I'm not stupid and I know how it goes in the car business.
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Well I have learned the hard way that unless the finance manager signs off, there is no deal at all. Buyer beware at all times.