Ken Fichtner

Hello everyone!

What a crazy week.

On top of trying to catch up from being gone a week I had to manage our parts department because Bob has been on vacation! I apologize for not answering each email within an hour and ask that if you have written us and not received a reply to please email me again at: kenfichtner@hotmail.com

The 2002 model year Chevrolet cars and trucks are rolling in! We are deeply discounting all models to Corvette Forum members. Email me for a quote on the Chevrolet of your choice. We can arrange delivery here in Montana or at a Chevrolet dealer in your area under the courtesy delivery program!

This week's newsletter contains new information as follows:
*New parts added and an all new parts newsletter!
*Production news

Repeat of last week's New news:
*Release of Column Lock Recall! (You will find this in the service section of the news)
*Order guide link for 2002 Coupe/Convertible/Z06
*Information on initial order of the Special 35th Anniversary Camaro Package
*Introduction of DuraStop Performance Rotors for C5's/CROSS DRILLED & SLOTTED!
*Introduction of GM Performance Rotors for C4's
*Introduction of DuraStop Performance Brake Pads for 1965 thru 1996 Corvettes

Please call or email me for any other Corvette or automotive needs including Vehicle Sales, GMPP, Promotional Material, Production and Allocation Questions here:
Phone: 406-628-4618, Fax: 406-628-2025
Email: kenfichtner@hotmail.com

Please call or email Bob Wendorff for any Parts and Services needs here:
Phone: 406-628-4618, Fax: 406-628-2025
Email: corvetteparts@hotmail.com

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Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter - Part 1

1) 2002 Corvette Pricing
2) 2002 Corvette Shipments - Updated
3) 2002 Corvette Z06 Allocation
4) 2002 Corvette Order Information
5) General Motors Protection Plan, MajorGuard
6) GM Employee & Supplier 2002 Eligibility
7) Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED
8) Camaro 35th Anniversary Package - New

Weekly Newsletter - Part 2
Promotional item news - updated

Weekly Newsletter - Part 3
1) Parts News - Updated
2) Corvette Parts Specials
3) Official C5 Service Manuals

Weekly Newsletter - Part 4
GM Service & Recall Information for C5's

1) 2002 Corvette Pricing

Price Schedule:
Description MSRP
1YY07 Corvette Coupe 40805.00
1YY37 Corvette Z06 49505.00
1YY67 Corvette Convertible 47330.00

1SA Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 0.00
1YY37 0.00
1YY67 0.00
1SB Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 1700.00
1YY67 1800.00
1SC Preferred Equipment Pkg
1YY07 2700.00
1YY67 2600.00

R8C Museum Delivery 490.00
G92 Performance Axle Ratio 300.00
F45 Selective Handling Pkg 1695.00
LS1 5.7 SFI V8 - 350 HP
1YY07/1YY67 0.00
LS6 5.7 SFI V8 - 405 HP
1YY37 0.00
V49 License Plate Frame 15.00
DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors
1YY37/Reqs AAB 120.00
B84 Body Side Moldings 75.00
AAB Memory Pkg
1YY37/Reqs DD0 150.00
Z51 Performance Hdlg Pkg 350.00
79U Millennium Yellow 600.00
86U Magnetic Red Metallic 600.00
U1S 12 Disc CD Changer 600.00
UL0 AM/FM Cassette
1YY07/1YY67 Reqs U1S (100.00)
C2L Dual Roof Panels 1200.00
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel 750.00
MN6 6 Speed Manual Trans
1YY07/1YY67 815.00
MX0 Automatic Trans
1YY07/1YY67 0.00
QF5 Polished Aluminum Wheels 1200.00
Destination Charges 645.00

2) 2002 Corvette Shipments

Shipments of 2002 Corvettes have commenced! Corvettes produced thru July 20, 2001 have been invoiced so dealers may deliver them as they arrive!

3) 2002 Corvette Z06 Allocation

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

The Corvette Z06 model is currently scheduled to be 20% of the total Corvette production for the 2002 model year. The allocation plan for the Z06 will be similar to the 2001 model year. We would like to share this plan with you, so you can set customer expectations appropriately throughout the model year.
The allocation quantities for the Z06 will be calculated using each Corvette dealer's Corvette sales for the past 365 days. Dealers with sales of less than five (5) Corvettes (including Coupe, Convertible and Z06) in the past 365 days will not receive a Z06 for the 2002 model year.

You may view your current allocation, as well as future estimated shipments by visiting the GM Allocation website. This site will give you information on the Z06 as well as the Corvette Coupe/Convertible allocation group. Currently, only information for the June startup period is available.

4) 2002 Corvette Order Information - UPDATED!

2002 Corvette Order Information:

View the 2002 Corvette Coupe/Convertible/Z06 Dealer Order Guide here:
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/kenf...eOrderGuid.htm

5) General Motors Protection Plan, MajorGuard:

Remember that NO ONE sells the GMPP MajorGuard for less than one of the original supporting dealers, Fichtner Chevrolet!

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE THE PLAN THE SAME DAY AS YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF YOUR NEW CAR OR TRUCK, THE PRICE IS LOWER!!!

As an independent new car dealer, Fichtner Chevrolet is authorized by General Motors to sell the GM Protection Plan/MRP.

Here's more about the plan!

Major Guard can be purchased from any GM Dealer. To save big dollars, buy it from
Fichtner Chevrolet. Many dealers mark-up Major Guard beyond GM suggested prices by several hundred dollars. We are continuing to offer the plan at a substantial discount below the suggested retail price!

I am also offering the same pricing on all GM vehicles. Not just Corvettes!! Please email me for a quote specific to the model of GM car or truck.

Major Guard is honored nation-wide and it doesn't matter where you bought the plan!

Major Guard is a policy of General Motors Corporation. Be very careful of policies written by other companies that may no longer be in business when you need them! There have been hundreds of these companies going broke in the past. In addition, this policy is good at any GM dealership. The vast majority of dealerships will not honor any policy except those sold by General Motors. The GM Protection Plan protects your vehicle and assures that it is repaired to GM standards whenever necessary. Second, the plan is completely transferable to subsequent owners of your vehicle adding to the vehicle's resale value. The GM Protection Plan comes with a GM money-back guarantee of satisfaction. You get a full refund if you cancel the Plan within 60 days of purchase and no claim is filed. After 60 days, your refund is prorated, (less a small administration fee).

For years, millions of Major Guard customers have known that, "From the engine to the trunk lock, if it breaks - or even if it just plan wears out - and it's not on the list of the few items not covered, Major Guard will pay for the repair less your deductible - whatever it is!"

What does Major Guard cover?
It's as simple as this: If it's not on the very short list of what's not covered, it's covered!

WHAT'S NOT COVERED? (Quoted from the actual policy)
"Unless required in connection with the repair of a covered part, GM will not pay anything under the agreement that is related to normal maintenance service including engine tune-up, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, lubricants, engine coolant, drive belts, radiator hoses, heater and vacuum hoses, windshield wiper blades, air conditioning recharging, fluids, spark/glow plugs, brake pads, linings and shoes, brake rotors, manual clutch disc, or any other maintenance service or part required to be performed or replaced as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer's Maintenance Schedule. Additionally, neither rust damage nor any of the following parts or services are covered under any circumstance: sheet metal, body panels, carpet, weather-strips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, trim, convertible or vinyl tops, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, hinges, brake drums, shock absorbers, batteries, carburetor, correction of air and water leaks, wind noise, odors, squeaks, rattles, contaminated fuel systems, bumpers, body parts, and glass."

Major Guard provides 24-hour no cash needed towing and roadside assistance. Major Guard will authorize towing or emergency road service for any disablement of your covered vehicle, or will reimburse you up to $50 for these expenses. Benefits include towing, flat tire service, battery jump, out-of-gas fuel delivery and locksmith and key service. Major Guard will pay the charge to rent a replacement vehicle whenever the new vehicle limited warranty or Major Guard covered repairs require 2.0 or more manufacturers' labor time guide hours to repair.

For any vehicle that is still inside the new vehicle limited warranty period, Major Guard time and mileage limits start on the same day as the new vehicle limited warranty and at 0 miles. Coverage ends at the earlier of the selected time or mileage. The term of coverage includes the new vehicle limited warranty. You may purchase the plan at any time but such coverage must be purchased prior to the end of the new vehicle limited warranty of 36 months or 36000 miles. Major Guard can be transferred when you sell your vehicle. Major Guard is recognized by dealers in the US and Canada. It makes sense to return to your selling dealer, but if you find it inconvenient to do so, you may use any commercial repair facility! Just refer to the Coverage Agreement for the appropriate phone number to call.

Due to an amendment to the GM Protection Plan Dealer Agreement I am not allowed to post the prices of the plan. Please email me for a specific quote. I would be pleased to email or fax you the prices. Of course you may also call me at 406-628-4618. Here are the plan terms that are available:
36 Months with mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
48 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
60 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K
72 Months with a mileage total of 50K, 60K, 75K, or 100K

Application is simple. Provide me with your name, address, phone number, VIN of you car, present mileage or the odometer reading upon delivery when purchasing the plan the same day, and the term and miles desired. I will prepare the paperwork and mail it to you for your signature. Return it to me with your payment and you are all set!

6) GM Employee & Supplier Eligibility for 2002

CORVETTE
The 2002 model year Corvette Coupe and Convertible models are now available for the GM employee drive and buy program. This does not apply to the Corvette Z06 model. Corvettes purchased under this program must be held for a minimum of two years before the vehicle may be sold. GMS continues to be available on all Corvette models, while GMO is not available on any Corvette models. Please keep in mind that only a limited quantity of Corvettes are placed in PEP service (and thus available for drive and buy).

Topic: GM Employee Purchase Program - Update
Following are the 2002 Model Year restrictions from the individual Brand Teams for the GM Employee Purchase Program, the GM Supplier New Vehicle Purchase Program, and the GM Dealership Employee Purchase Program as of May 15, 2001:

GMU = GM Employee drive and buy
GMO = GM Employee order
GMS = GM Employee and Supplier out of stock purchase

Chevrolet Cars
Camaro - No 35th anniversary models available (Z4C) as GMU or GMO
Corvette - No GMO orders will be accepted, No PEP - GMU usage fully Utilized, GMS and stock sales of Supplier are eligible.

Chevrolet Trucks
Astro van - No cargo models in GMU
Express van - No cargo models in GMU (Y91 SLT/LT O.K.)
Trailblazer (GMT360&370) - Limited GMU
Avalanche (GMT805) - Limited GMU. GMO and GMS should be available 08/2001
Silverado 2500HD & 3500 - Very limited GMU. GMO - All gas models available now, no diesel LB7 engine until 9/ 2001.
Silverado 3500HD(GMT455) - No GMU or GMO
Cutaway vans - Not available for GMU, GMO, or GMS

7) Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED

Every dealer have now received their allocation quantities for 2002 Corvette Coupes, Convertibles and Hardtops for production thru September of 2001.

Ask the dealer of your choice to share with you their "Extended Allocation Horizon"
report as soon as possible. Remember, this report confirms whether or not a dealer has
any orders available and when they will be produced. Though the order system has
been revised, dealers may not order any more Corvettes than they have available in the
"Extended Allocation Horizon" report!

Constraints are distributed based on Available Days' Supply (ADS), Controlled Method or Percent of Allocation (POA). Please refer to your GM Common Training Course Book #XDS01.OGD (page 2-12) for more information regarding these three methods. It is anticipated the majority of the time the ADS calculation will be used to calculate dealers' weekly constraints. Dealers can use the weekly constraint wire to see the basic availability of an option. However, to view your availability of an option, dealers will need to view the "available constraints" screen in order management. 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.

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CONTAINS CONSTRAINTS FOR CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION FOR 7-12-01.

To: All Chevrolet Dealers
From: Distribution
Date: July 18, 2001
Subject: CHEVROLET CAR Constraint Wire for 7-19-01

CHEVROLET CARS:

2002 CORVETTE HARDTOP Z06 VETH)
ALLOCATION FOR A 2002 CORVETTE (VETH) HARDTOP Z06.*******
Orders sent to POMS 7-24-01 are tentatively scheduled to be built the week of 8-13-01.
Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Limited Availability (8%). Constraint code 464.

2002 CORVETTE (VET)
Orders sent to POMS 7-24-01 are tentatively scheduled to be built the week of 8-13-01.
Model 1YY67 and Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Limited Availability (2%). Constraint code 457.
Model 1YY67 and Exterior Paint Magnetic Red (86U)-Limited Availability (4%). Constraint code 458.
Model 1YY07 and Exterior Paint Millenium Yellow (79U)-Limited Availability (7%). Constraint code 459.
Model 1YY07 and Exterior Paint Magnetic Red (86U)-Limited Availability (5%). Constraint code 460.
Performance Axle Ratio (G92)-Limited Availability (44%). Constraint code 461.

8) Camaro 35th Anniversary Package

CAMARO 35th ANNIVERSARY
The Camaro brand team is pleased to announce that in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro a special limited edition anniversary package will be available in 2002. The allocation for this package, which is extremely limited due to production constraints and difficulty in anticipating demand, is as follows: 1. One per dealer to those dealers with between four and nine new Camaro sales in the last 52 weeks ending March 15, 2001. 2. Dealers with more than nine sales in the last 52 weeks (ending March 15, 2001) will receive vehicles by multiplying the dealer's percent of the total number of national new Camaro sales times 2,000. For more information, see Administrative Message Number CHG20010138.

Administrative Message Number CHG20010138
To: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Camaro 35th Anniversary Package Distribution

The Camaro brand team is pleased to announce that in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro a special limited edition anniversary package will be available in 2002. The allocation for this package, which is extremely limited due to production constraints and difficulty in anticipating demand, is as follows:

* One per dealer to those dealers with between four and nine new Camaro sales in the last 52 weeks ending March 15, 2001.

* Dealers with more than nine sales in the last 52 weeks (ending March 15, 2001) will receive vehicles by multiplying the dealer's percent of the total number of national new Camaro sales times 2,000.

Your Market Area team will soon be provided with information on your dealership's share of this special limited edition package. They will also receive information on when you can expect to see that allocation. Please keep in mind that there will be no consensus for this limited edition package. If you choose not to accept any allocation, please advise your Market Area team immediately so it can be redistributed appropriately. If you do turn down your allocation it may not be possible to obtain any other vehicles with this package. The anniversary package will represent only about 6% of total Camaro production.

You will be able to order the Camaro Anniversary package through VOMS beginning on or about June 27, 2001. Specific ordering information for this package is included in the latest Chevy Gearbox mailing. The first Dealer Order Submission Process (DOSP) for the Anniversary Package is currently scheduled for June 28, 2001. Those dealers receiving allocation for one of the Anniversary Packages during that DOSP cycle will be sent a separate message with early ordering instructions. We will keep you informed of any changes as they occur.

Thanks for reading this section of this week's news!

CALVette

Ken,

Thank you for another week of information, it really helps when your waiting for a car to be built.