Scooter70

Employee discounts.... How about crate motors from the GM Performance Parts catalog? ie the ZZ4 or the new forged, roller 383 (not the HT383) that I heard mentioned somewhere recently.
Just wondering if there's 10-20% discount on them too.
Thanks.

YLWFVR75

Yes, 10% on OEM parts at the local chevy dealer. Not sure about the performance parts stuff....

Jason

Yes, but from what I can tell, it's a paperwork nightmare. Much like everything else within GM. :rolleyes: :banghead:

HEB

The GM discount on Corvettes used to be 20% off MSRP, since 97 15.5%,now they have cut the GM credit card earnings from 5% to 1% :mad. I think I'm going to cut up my GM card. :yesnod:

YLWFVR75

nope not at all. just go to the parts counter, flash them your GM Badge, and they knock off 10%. no hassle no nothing!!! :cheers:

omattitude

You can also purchase parts (if you or someone you know works at GM) from SPO (Service Parts Organization).

corvette dave

I am not a GM employee but I get a discount on all GM parts I buy at my local dealer. I have bought parts there for 30 years and just asked for a discount one day about 15 years ago. The guy said "sure" and I have gotten about 25% off everything since. Recently bought a tranny for a Firebird that was $2000 retail for $1500. Dealer still made money. There is a big markup on parts.
You don't get if you don't ask!
Dave

STL94LT1

This is true, but unfortunately GMPP crate engines are not available at my local SPO.

Also, GM employee prices at SPO are the same as dealer prices.

mikey

GM employee pricing (through SPO) usually equates to about 50% (1/2 price) of the dealer list.. I've found this to be true on a ton of parts..

if you buy through SPO you must be a employee or direct family member of an employee.. you also have to pick the parts up at the warehouse, which could be any one of 3 locations in Michigan.. plus pay 6% sales tax.. it's all kind of a hassle given that we know of two dealers who sell for 10% over cost and can ship to you.. being out of state, there's no sales tax, so really for an extra 4%, you don't have to deal with the hassles of GM.. and you don't have to be an employee!

For example, a local dealer (actually ALL the local dealers) recently quoted me $2200-ish for a trans for my '96 suburban.. i bought it for $1350 instead.. a fuel sender unit for the same vehicle was $288 locally.. $160 is what I paid.. same new part..

Jeff Kopp is a good contact, he even uses these boards.. check with him next time you need parts!

4U2ENV

I just saw this which started in March 2017

https://www.gmfamilyfirst.com/program-overview/accdisc/

YLWFVR75

Wow. This thread is older than my 9 year old.

Quick Silver Z

Took longer to get a question answered than at the Social Security office!

Scooter70

And my 12 year old.

In case anyone needs closure, I ended up putting an LS1 into that car (14 years ago) instead of a GMPP crate motor.

Bimmervet

Sunrise Chev. in Glendale Heights gives a 15% discount to Northern Rays Ltd. Corvette Club members.

YLWFVR75

Thank you. Closure accepted. It's good to get closure. Provides a sense of peace and calm. don't have to wonder anymore.

Quick Silver Z

It's not over till Scooter70 comes to Illinois and joins a local Corvette club to get 15% off parts at one Chevy dealership...




That's closure!