Ken Fichtner

Hello from Montana!

I have a lot in the way of new news from the past week or so to report to you!

Please note that I will be out of the office July 1st thru July 9. I will be in Baltimore, MD attending the annual Shrine session.

Please direct your phone calls and your email to our sales manager, Dennis Fichtner.
406-628-4618, Ext 105 or email: dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Fichtner Chevrolet was founded in 1953 by my grandfather, Theodore Fichtner.

My father, Leonard Fichtner, became the dealer in 1961.

On June 8, 2005, I, Kenneth Fichtner, became the dealer. I am as you can see, the 3rd generation!

Don’t forget to read these WEEKLY newsletters and make sure you watch for the WEEKLY parts specials in our parts department:

GM Protection Plan News and FAQ:
Dennis Fichtner will be publishing a weekly newsletter with details on the GM Protection Plan. He will include a new “frequently asked question” each week. Look for this great addition soon. Finally, please remember that you won’t pay sales tax on a plan purchased from us.

Parts, Accessories and Service News:
Robert Wendorff will be publishing a weekly newsletter with details on all of our parts and accessories offerings. Watch for a weekly special as well as each week he will pick one item to sell at a deep discount. Note that we aren’t selling parts at a loss and then adding an exhorbidant amount for shipping and handling. Further, note that there isn’t any sales tax in Montana thus saving you more!

Fichtner Chevrolet personnel directory:

GM Protection Plans and New Car/Truck Sales:
Dennis Fichtner, Business Manager
gmpp@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 105

Corvette Sales and Advice
Ken Fichtner, Dealer
kenfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 103

Parts:
Robert Wendorff, Parts Manager
Parts@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121

John Thomas Dorsey, Parts Specialist
Parts@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121

Service:
Maudie Merck, Service Manager
Service@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Office Administration/Accounting:
Kayla Eastlick
KEastlick@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Thanks for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter and thanks for your business!

Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter – Contents

1) The latest news from GM – New 6/30/05
2) 2005 Corvette Final Buildout Date, 2006 Corvette Colors Offered for 2005, 2006 Startup Information
3) 2006 Corvette Z06 Order Guide
4) 2006 Corvette Z06 Allocation Information – New 6/30/05
5) 2006 Corvette Z06 Pricing – New 6/30/05
6) 2006 Corvette Coupe/Convertible Preliminary Order Information
7) Corvette Pricing Revealed
8) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates
9) GM Employee & Supplier Eligibility for 2005 - Updated
10) Weekly Constraint/Production News – New 6/30/05


1) The latest news from GM

GM's Saturn plant may lose its Saturns
In production shuffle, it could become just another GM factory
Saturn's highly efficient Spring Hill, Tenn., factory -- centerpiece of the brand's folksy "different kind of car company" strategy -- may lose both of its Saturn products and start building other GM nameplates.

As GM pushes OnStar, other brands bail out
As General Motors expands its promotion of OnStar in GM cars, other automakers are dropping the service, which they say has appealed to very few customers. And that's fine with GM, which no longer is promoting it aggressively to competing brands.

GM may extend discounts
General Motors may extend its "Employee Discount for Everyone" program through July, GM marketing chief Mark LaNeve said here Friday.

Analysts: June is sales home run for GM
General Motors, spurred by its program of employee discounts for everyone, is the runaway U.S. sales winner in June, several industry analysts say. Estimates of GM's sales gain for the month range from 26 percent to more than 30 percent over last year. GM's market share gain will be a loss for almost every other automaker.

Get rid of rebates? Are you crazy?
General Motors is talking about cutting prices and trying to phase out rebates and incentives. At the same time, the "Employee Discount for Everyone'' incentive seems to have hit a home run with consumers. Sooner or later, everyone must realize that incentives -- big incentives -- are here to stay.

Chevrolet may offer rwd answer to Ford, Chrysler
Stung by the success of the Ford Mustang and Chrysler 300, Chevrolet is studying rear-drive cars. The brand could decide this year whether to build more rwd vehicles. With the exception of the Corvette, all Chevrolet cars have front-wheel drive.

Chevy shoots for the hip with quirky HHR wagon
Chevrolet's retro HHR wagon faces a challenge: how to make a splash with trendy buyers who are turning to modern shapes such as the Scion xB. "We are going to position it as very youthful, fun, high-energy (with) hip music, bold colors and graphics," says Jim Campbell, Chevrolet's car marketing director.

Chevy will be picky when choosing dealers for Z06
The Corvette Z06 could be one of the most sought-after cars in the 2006 model year. But Chevrolet dealers that sold only a handful of 2005 Corvettes may not share in the excitement this year.

GM won't follow Ford, DCX in tire age advisory
General Motors won't follow Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG in recommending that car buyers change their tires after six years, regardless of tread wear or other factors.


2) 2005 Corvette Buildout Information & Final Buildout Date, 2006 Corvette Colors Offered for 2005, 2006 Startup Date

2005 Model Year Corvette Coupe/Convertible Final Production Date

Dealers will be able to consense (agree to accept allocations) for their buildout 2005 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles in July, 2005.

Dealers will be able to view their actual allocations on July 27, 2005.

Allocations available during the July consensus will be available for production August 22 thru September 8, 2005.

The final date of 2005 production is September 8, 2005.

2006 Model Year Corvette Coupe/Convertible Startup Production Date –

Dealers will be able to consense (agree to accept allocations) for 2006 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles in July, 2005.

Dealers will be able to view their actual allocations on July 27, 2005.

Dealers may begin submitting orders for 2006 Coupes/Convertibles on July 28, 2005.

Allocations available during the July consensus will be available for production September 9 thru October 2, 2005.

The first day of 2006 Coupe(non Z06/Convertible production is September 9, 2005.

2006 Model Year Corvette Z06 Startup Production Date

Order guides are now available.

Dealers will be able to consense (agree to accept allocations) for 2006 Corvette Z06s in June, 2005.

Dealers will have a 6 month production outlook available in June.

This model will begin to ship in limited quantities in the third quarter.

Full production will occur in the fourth quarter.

Dealers were able to begin submitting orders for the 2006 Z06 on June 16, 2005.

Allocations available during the June consensus will be available for production July 25, 2005 thru July 31, 2005.

The first day of 2006 Z06 production is July 25, 2005.

3) 2006 Corvette Z06 Order Guide

Click here for the complete guide:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...rder_guide.pdg

DEALERS WERE ABLE TO BEGIN SUBMITTING ORDER REQUESTS ON 6/16/05

4) 2006 Corvette Z06 Allocation Information

Corvette Z06 Allocation Plan
The 2006 Corvette Z06 allocation plan is a 2 phase process. While the details of each phase are shown below, there are some key points worth noting. First, not every Certified Corvette Dealer will receive a 2006 Corvette Z06 model. The Z06 model will have its own allocation group - Z06. And, Corvette Z06 retail production will be allocated to eligible Corvette Dealers using the most current 52-week total retail Corvette sales.
• Dealers will be able to view current month allocation plus one month outlook
• Each Dealer will be mailed a six month allocation outlook
• In December, a four month outlook will be communicated based on the most current 52-week sales history
• In April 2006, distribution will provide the balance of model year outlook based on the latest 52-week sales history for buildout
• The above steps were established to discourage over commitment/selling
Phase I Details
• Dealers will be placed in Tiers based on their 52 weeks of retail Corvette sale
history (June 2004 - May 2005) for the first 3 consensus cycles.
- Tier 1 will be comprised of the 25 largest volume Corvette Dealers
- Tier 2 will include the largest 125 Corvette Dealers
- Tier 3 will expand to include the largest 300 Corvette Dealers
• Initial consensus:
- June 2005 (for production week 33)
- Exclusively to Tier 1 Dealers using the June 2004 - May 2005 sales history
• Second consensus:
- July 2005 (for production weeks 34 - 36)
- Exclusively to Tier 1 & 2 Dealers based on the launch sales data
• Third and final Phase I consensus:
- August 2005 (for production weeks 37 - 40)
- Distributed to Tier 1, 2 & 3 Dealers
• Consensed allocations will be "protected", so that Dealers cannot accidentally
loose their allocations. Pattern Z06 orders will be created as necessary during
weekly DOSP cycles.
Phase II Details
• Eliminates the assignment of Dealer Tiers. All Certified Corvette
Dealers with a June 2004 - May 2005 sales history will be comprehended
in the balance of allocation calculations.
• The allocation determined by the same formula in phase 1
• Begins with the September 2005 consensus (for production weeks 41 - 45)
• Due to the limited production of the Z06 model there will be no
guarantee that each Certified Corvette Dealer will receive allocation
for a Z06 model
• Consensed allocations will continue to be "protected", from accidental
loss. Pattern Z06 orders will be created as necessary during weekly
DOSP cycles.
• Z06 will not qualify for PEP, but will be eligible for EVP Drive & Buy
and GMS/Supplier when the current incentive program expires
Don’t be misled by your dealer!

Please note that EVERY Chevrolet dealer received a letter from the Corvette Marketing Team dated June 15, 2005.

Before you place an order and give a deposit to your dealer of choice based upon what they tell you, ask to see this letter!!!!

Have a successful day,
Ken Fichtner
Fichtner Chevrolet


Here’s what the letter says:

XXXXXX
XYZ Chevrolet
123 Main Street
Anywhere, MT XXXXX

Attention: Dealer Operator and New Car Sales Manager

Subject: Corvette Z06 Allocation Projection

An integral part of the 2006 Corvette Z06 distribution plan is to provide an extended allocation projection to all eligible Corvette dealers. This is a projection and not a commitment, but is intended to assist dealers in managing customer expectations in line with dealer allocation.

Below is your dealership’s projected allocation of Z06 through December 2005 production. A second extended projection will be provided in December. Please keep in mind that this allocation projection is based on an estimated production schedule and therefore must continue to be considered as a projection and is not to be considered an absolute commitment.

Your Z06 Estimated Allocations:
July August September October November December
# # # # # #

If a dealer chooses not to consent to their Z06 allocation that allocation will be redistributed to another eligible dealer during the variance resolution and will not be rolled forward nor will it be converted to regular Corvette allocation.

Note: Complete details of the Z06 Distribution Plan are available in Chevylaunch.com

CORVETTE MARKETING TEAM

5) 2006 Corvette Z06 Pricing

2006 CHEVROLET INTRODUCTION PRICES!

CHEVROLET IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE INTRODUCTORY PRICES FOR THE 2006 MODEL YEAR HHR, IMPALA, COLORADO CREW CAB, COLORADO EXT CAB, COBALT, UPLANDER, EQUINOX, EXPRESS, TAHOE, SUBURBAN,SILVERADO, TRAILBLAZER, TRAILBLAZER EXT, AVALANCHE, Z06 CORVETTE, SSR, MALIBU AND AVEO. PRICING INFORMATION FOR OTHER CHEVROLET MODELS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.

SPECIFIC PRICING INFORMATION INCLUDING DEALER INVOICE, DEALER PRICE AND DESTINATION CHARGES ARE AVAILABLE IN GM DEALERWORLD UNDER SALES &/OR F&I TABS EFFECTIVE JUNE 13, 2005. REFERENCE ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE #VSF20040006 (DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2004) FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS WEB SITE. DETAIL OF THE WHOLESALE FLOOR PLAN RELATIVE TO 2006 MODELS WILL FOLLOW UNDER SEPARATE COVER.

ON APPLICABLE MODELS, RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCENTIVES ARE INTENDED TO STIMULATE SALES OF 2005 MY VEHICLES REMAINING IN DEALER INVENTORY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A PRICE REDUCTION ALLOWANCE.

GENERAL MOTORS BAILMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE SHIPMENT OF EARLY NEW MODEL VEHICLES REMAINS UNCHANGED FROM 2005 MODEL YEAR. PLEASE REFER TO GM DEALER BULLETIN 03-15DATED JULY 18, 2003 FOR DETAILS. PRICES, DESTINATION CHARGES AND OTHER TERMS OF SALE APPLICABLE TO ANY MOTOR VEHICLE MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME.

THIS PRICING INFORMATION WILL BE REFLECTED IN GM AUTOBOOK ON GM ACCESS AT A LATER DATE.

2006 MODEL YEAR VEHICLE PRICE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE WITH START OF 2006 MODEL YEAR PRODUCTION

Description MSRP
1YY87 Corvette Z06 2 Door $65000.00
Destination $800.00
Preferred Equipmt Pkg 1LZ $0.00
Preferred Equipmt Pkg 2LZ $2900.00
Museum Delivery $490.00
LeMans Blue Metallic $300.00
Velocity Yellow $750.00
AM/FM with Navigation $1600.00
AM/FM 6 Disc CD, XM Satellite $1740.00
Polished Aluminum Wheels $1295.00


6) 2006 Corvette Preliminary Order Information

PRELIMINARY ONLY!

2006 Corvette Coupe/Convertible

Packages:
1LT LT Option Package 1
2LT LT Option Package 2
3LT LT Option Package 3

Options:
MX0 Automatic Transmission
MN6 6 Speed Manual Transmission
C2L Dual Removable Roof Package
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
QG7 High Polished Wheels
UE1 OnStar Communications
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket
Z51 Performance Package
CM7 Power Top
U3U Navigation System

Colors:
10U Arctic White
19U LeMans Blue Metallic
41U Black
45U Velocity Yellow
67U Machine Silver Metallic
71U Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
74U Victory Red
80U Monterey Red

Interior Colors:
023 Red Leather
193 Ebony Leather
313 Cashmere Leather
843 Titanium Leather

Convertible Top Colors:
29T Storm Gray
35T Beige
37T Titanium
41T Black

DEALERS MAY BEGIN SUBMITTING ORDER REQUESTS ON 7/28/05


7) Corvette Pricing Revealed

I have read a number of posts with questions relative to the pricing of a new Corvette. Often times there have been answers posted and for the most part the answers have been incorrect.

In an attempt to clear up a few misunderstandings I have prepared an analysis for your information. I am in no way saying that a dealer should sell you a car at any specific price nor am I saying that a dealer is required to offer GM Supplier or GM Employee pricing. This post is for information only.

Example:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Preferred Equipment Package 1SB
6 Speed Transmission
Sound System with Navigation
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Z51 Performance Handling Package
Destination Charge

MSRP = $53,060.00

Dealer Invoice = $46,921.85
(assuming dealer participates in the GM advertising program at 1%)

Net Dealer Cost = $45,354.05

The difference between retail and dealer invoice is $6138.15.

The difference between invoice and net cost is $1567.80, the 3% holdback paid the dealership.

Dealerships typically won’t sell a car below the dealer invoice as the holdback is an amount used by the dealership for overhead expenses including but not limited to floor plan interest, insurance, etc.

DEALERS ARE NOT PAID A VOLUME BONUS BASED UPON WHAT THEY SELL AS SOME FOLKS HAVE POSTED!!!

Dealerships are businesses, owned by folks who need to make a profit to stay in business. There are many other expenses to pay. If you are employed personally or if you own a business I doubt that you will work without receiving a paycheck.

Finally, if a dealer is willing to sell a new Corvette equipped per the example to a GM Supplier or GM Employee, here are those prices:

GM Supplier = $46,927.24
(GM rebates the dealer $891. So with a invoice of $46,921.85, the dealer makes $896.39 plus the holdback)

GM Employee = $44,906.45
(GM rebates the dealer $2613. So with a invoice of $46,921.85, the dealer makes $597.60 plus the holdback)


8) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates - Updated 6/1/05

Click here for all of the details!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...centives.shtml


9) GM Employee & Supplier Eligibility for 2005 – UPDATED 6/3/05

Just in from General Motors, Corvettes ARE available for purchase under the GM Employee (GMS) and GM Supplier Plans.

Find a participating dealer and make a great buy!

PROGRAM NUMBER/NAME/TEMPLATE TYPE:
CORPORATE PROGRAM NUMBER: 05-06-2
CORPORATE PROGRAM NAME: 2005 MODEL YEAR GM EMPLOYEE PURCHASE PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
THIS IS A TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO AND A REPLACEMENT OF PROGRAM NUMBER
05-06-1 (ADMIN MESSAGE NUMBER BAI20040628-1).

GM NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE PROGRAM:
GM NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SPECIAL VEHICLE PRICE
TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (I.E. GM EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, SURVIVING
SPOUSES AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS) WHEN AN ELIGIBLE VEHICLE IS
PURCHASED FROM A PARTICIPATING DEALER AT THE PRICES DESCRIBED
BELOW PLUS APPLICABLE TAX, TITLE AND REGISTRATION FEES.

GM EMPLOYEE ORDER/OUT OF STOCK PURCHASE PROGRAM (GMS):
-NEW UNITS INCLUDING UNITS USED AS DEMO AND DRIVER EDUCATION
LOANERS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 2,499 MILES, BUT EXCLUDING
CHEVROLET/PONTIAC-GMC APPROVED CONVERTED UNITS, ARE DELIVERED
TO AN ELIGIBLE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT FROM PARTICIPATING DEALER
STOCK AT AN AMOUNT (I.E., RETAIL DEALER INVOICE TOTAL LESS
HOLDBACK AND ANY GM CO-OP ADVERTISING** AMOUNT PLUS $75)
DISPLAYED IN THE GMS FIELD ON THE GM VEHICLE INVOICE.

-ELIGIBLE UNITS UPFITTED BY AN APPROVED CONVERSION COMPANY ARE DELIVERED TO THE ELIGIBLE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT FROM PARTICIPATING DEALER
STOCK AT AN AMOUNT (I.E., RETAIL DEALER INVOICE TOTAL LESS
HOLDBACK AND ANY GM CO-OP ADVERTISING** AMOUNT PLUS $75) DISPLAYED
IN THE GMS FIELD ON THE GM VEHICLE INVOICE PLUS A PRICE FOR THE UPFIT
THAT IS NEGOTIATED BY THE DEALER AND THE CUSTOMER.

-DEMO AND DRIVER EDUCATION UNITS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2,500 MILES AND A MAXIMUM OF 7,500 MILES: VEHICLES ARE DELIVERED FROM PARTICIPATING DEALER STOCK AT AN AMOUNT (I.E., RETAIL DEALER INVOICE TOTAL LESS HOLDBACK AND ANY GM CO-OP ADVERTISING* AMOUNT PLUS $75) DISPLAYED IN THE GMS FIELD ON THE VEHICLE INVOICE LESS A DISCOUNT NEGOTIATED
BY THE DEALER AND THE CUSTOMER.

* IDENTIFIED AS ACCOUNT 65A ON THE GM VEHICLE INVOICE.

GM COMPANY OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE PROGRAM (PEP):
GM COMPANY OWNED VEHICLE PURCHASE PROGRAM PROVIDES
SPECIAL PRICING TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (E.G., GM EMPLOYEES,
RETIREES, SURVIVING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE
OF 25) ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY USED IN THE GM COMPANY PRODUCTION
EVALUATION PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS:

PEP (GMU) UNITS ARE INVOICED AT MODEL, OPTION AND DESTINATION
FREIGHT (DFC) PRICES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF THE VEHICLE ORDER
LESS A MILEAGE DISCOUNT AND EXCLUDING HOLDBACK AND WHOLESALE
FLOORPLAN. THE ELIGIBLE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT PAYS GM INVOICE
TOTAL FOR THE VEHICLE PLUS APPLICABLE TAX (INCLUDING LUXURY TAX),
TITLE AND REGISTRATION FEES.

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
JUNE 3, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS:
ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004, 2005 AND 2006 MODEL YEAR BUICK, CADILLAC,
CHEVROLET, HUMMER, OLDSMOBILE AND PONTIAC-GMC PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT
DUTY TRUCK MODELS **EXCLUDING HUMMER H1**.

NOTE: CERTAIN MODELS MAY BE PERIODICALLY EXCLUDED. IN THOSE
INSTANCES, DEALERS ARE NOTIFIED THROUGH AN ADDENDUM TO THIS
ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE.


PROGRAM NUMBER/NAME/TEMPLATE TYPE:
CORPORATE PROGRAM NUMBER: 05-10-2
CORPORATE PROGRAM NAME: 2005 MODEL YEAR GM SUPPLIER DISCOUNT PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
THIS IS AN ENHANCEMENT TO AND A REPLACEMENT OF PROGRAM NUMBER 05-10-1
(ADMIN MESSAGE NUMBER BAI20040624-01).

IF THE GM DEALER ELECTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, GENERAL MOTORS
SUPPLIER DISCOUNT PROGRAM ALLOWS ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF GM SUPPLIERS
TO PURCHASE ELIGIBLE GM VEHICLES AT A GM ESTABLISHED PRICE (I.E., 4.5%*
ABOVE THE "GMS PRICE"). BOTH THE GMS PRICE AND SUPPLIER PRICE ARE
STATED ON THE INVOICE. ANY DEALER INSTALLED OPTION, CONVERSION/UPFIT
PACKAGE, GENERAL MOTORS PROTECTION PLAN OR OTHER EXTRA CHARGE ITEM WILL
BE DELIVERED AT A PRICE AGREED UPON BETWEEN THE SUPPLIER AND THE DEALER.

DEMO AND DRIVER EDUCATION UNITS WITH A MINIMUM OF 2,500 MILES AND A
MAXIMUM OF 7,500 MILES:
VEHICLES ARE DELIVERED AT 4.5%* ABOVE THE "GMS PRICE" ON THE VEHICLE
INVOICE LESS A DISCOUNT NEGOTIATED BY THE DEALER AND THE PURCHASER.

*NOTE: VEHICLES INVOICED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2003, WILL BE
DELIVERED AT 4% ABOVE THE "GMS PRICE".

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
JUNE 1, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:

ELIGIBLE MODELS:
ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004, 2005 AND 2006 MODEL YEAR BUICK, CADILLAC,
CHEVROLET, HUMMER, OLDSMOBILE AND PONTIAC-GMC PASSENGER CARS AND
LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS **EXCLUDING HUMMER H1**.

NOTE: CERTAIN MODELS MAY BE PERIODICALLY EXCLUDED. IN THOSE
INSTANCES, DEALERS ARE NOTIFIED THROUGH AN ADDENDUM TO THIS
ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE.

10) Weekly Constraint/Production News – UPDATED 6/9/05

Corvette Production Weekly Constraints – 06/30/05

Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED

Constraints are distributed based on Available Days’ Supply (ADS), Controlled Method or Percent of Allocation (POA). Dealers can use the weekly constraint wire to see the basic availability of an option. The percentages on the weekly constraint wire are estimated based on the national retail number of the constrained option divided by the amount of retail orders being allocated for the week.

Chevrolet Constraint Wire for 06/30/05

2005 CORVETTE

Corvette constraints for June 30, 2005

Constraint Code, Description, Available Nationally

No orders will be approved this week or next week.

GM will generate allocations for 2005 Corvette Coupes and Convertibles again on July 14, 2005.


Thanks for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter and thanks for your business!

Redrc

Dear sir:

The last line of section 2 of weekly contents says "the first day of 2006 Z06 production is July 25, 2005".

Yet #4, right under the 3 tier descriptions it says "initial consinsus: June 2005 (for production week 33)"

I infer that means the first build week is week 33, which starts August 15.

Can you confirm which th the correct first week of production please? Thank you.

montivette

Since Z06 production does not start until July I am curious what happens to all the ZO6 vettes we have seen built on the production line in June? Are they made to be sold with the other July made Z06 Corvettes to end consumers or do they exist only for production training purposes, marketing purposes, or other testing purposes.

runamuk

These cars are for testing and reliability studies and once that is finished they will go back to the plant and some will be refurbished and auctioned off to the public as used vehicles and others will be crushed.

I especially like to see the last note under the Z06 allocation information where it said the Z06 will be eligible for GMS/supplier discount.

1Day

but who will offer it thats the sad part

AORoads

Ken, I'm new to this so let me try to understand all that you've said. It appears that all dealers don't have to sell cars to employees or suppliers, thus getting less per car if they do, even with rebates from GM, etc. Is that right?

And you say there are no volume discoutns or incentives to the dealers. Are you also saying there are no periodic incentives from the factory/mfr. on certain models, certain colors, certain packages, certain options? And there are no periodic incentives to dealers from district or regions either?

In other words, as you say in your example(s) cited, every dealer in the country pays exactly the same for a particular car and reaps no other rewards before, during, or after the model year for a particular car. Is that correct?

So, if, for instance, Kerbeck can keep its costs down (whether it's salaries, rent, lighting, commissions, etc.) and Criswell or McDorman can't do as well, Kerbeck will still pay after all accounting is taken into consideration, the same for a particular car as Criswell or McDorman. The only difference being how long did one dealer have to finance the car vs. another dealer. Is that correct?

I certainly would appreciate your explanations. Thanks!

Ken Fichtner

Good evening from Baltimore MD.

I am out of the office and will not return until July 11. However, I am doing my best to stay in touch with all of you!

"The last line of section 2 of weekly contents says "the first day of 2006 Z06 production is July 25, 2005".

Yet #4, right under the 3 tier descriptions it says "initial consinsus: June 2005 (for production week 33)"

I infer that means the first build week is week 33, which starts August 15.

Can you confirm which th the correct first week of production please? Thank you."

I only post what GM supplies for information. All sources indicate that the dealers who receive allocations for production early will see those orders produced the week of July 25.

"These cars are for testing and reliability studies and once that is finished they will go back to the plant and some will be refurbished and auctioned off to the public as used vehicles and others will be crushed.

I especially like to see the last note under the Z06 allocation information where it said the Z06 will be eligible for GMS/supplier discount."

These are correct statements.

"Ken, I'm new to this so let me try to understand all that you've said. It appears that all dealers don't have to sell cars to employees or suppliers, thus getting less per car if they do, even with rebates from GM, etc. Is that right?

And you say there are no volume discoutns or incentives to the dealers. Are you also saying there are no periodic incentives from the factory/mfr. on certain models, certain colors, certain packages, certain options? And there are no periodic incentives to dealers from district or regions either?

In other words, as you say in your example(s) cited, every dealer in the country pays exactly the same for a particular car and reaps no other rewards before, during, or after the model year for a particular car. Is that correct?

So, if, for instance, Kerbeck can keep its costs down (whether it's salaries, rent, lighting, commissions, etc.) and Criswell or McDorman can't do as well, Kerbeck will still pay after all accounting is taken into consideration, the same for a particular car as Criswell or McDorman. The only difference being how long did one dealer have to finance the car vs. another dealer. Is that correct?"

GM does offer periodic dealer cash rebates on specific units that have a higher days supply in specific regions. But, every dealer pays the same for every product. There are no "volume discounts". GM also offers incentives to dealers for hitting specific objectives under special sales promotions.

Have a great week!

Ken Fichtner

LS WON

burtonbl103

Ken any news on the 12 disk changer for the nav ?

Ken Fichtner

Again,

I am still out of state but I will send a PM to Robert in parts in hopes that he will answer the question on the CD Changer. I have read that other vendors are stating this option is now available!

Ken

LS WON

CorvettePartsBob

I have talked to GM and Delco and had my regional parts rep check as well. They all tell me at this time there is no changer available from GM for the C6. I had one of the people at Delco tell me one was in the works but had no information other than that for me. I have a call into one of the heads of the Corvette Accessory program to see what he has to say but have not received an answer back yet. If I hear anything different I will post it.

Bob

AceVentura

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ke...order_guide.pdg

Thanks!
J

Curtis A. Franz

It doesn't work for me.

Ken Fichtner

Try this:

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...rder_guide.pdf

AceVentura

Cool. Thanks Ken.