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Jacob · 09-19-2005, 05:22 PM

As a public service, I believe we should publish a list of dealers known to be gouging the public by charging in excess of MSRP on the C6Z06. I suggest the following:

1. Dealer name and location.
2. Upcharge being applied to MSRP.
3. Any comments from the dealer on why they are charging a premium.

Not only will we know which dealers to avoid, GM will know that we know. While we live in a free country, perhaps we can, in some small way discourage this behaviour.

Anyone else feel this way?

Jacob

Jfreez · 09-19-2005, 05:36 PM

I have always thought that there should be a "no haggle policy" with all new cars. I mean when you are spending this kind of money, the damn song and dance gets old.

I do understand that a good talker can get a better price than in a fixed price market, but it just makes me hate salesmen.

**wvphoto** · 09-19-2005, 05:42 PM

c & o motors in st albans wv.. they told me msrp.. i called a couple weeks ago.. and was told.. "sorry.. my sales manager told me we would only get one this year.. 10k over sticker"
i said.. are you sure.. ?

yup..

well.. lost that sale.. then wend to the honda dealer and bought the s2000.. and love it.

NYCHASM · 09-19-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfreez

I have always thought that there should be a "no haggle policy" with all new cars. I mean when you are spending this kind of money, the damn song and dance gets old.

I do understand that a good talker can get a better price than in a fixed price market, but it just makes me hate salesmen.

Well...I have to disagree with the "no haggle policy". When I bought mine (2002) I was able to get it at $4500 UNDER sticker. I shopped...I did okay!

Charlie

BroncoJef · 09-19-2005, 09:07 PM

Every dealer, every one will take what the market offers. I have been called by every so called reputable dealership selling Vettes at one point or another offering a jump on the Z06 list and a faster delivery if I overpay...no thanks.

Z06KahunaCanuck · 09-19-2005, 11:24 PM

So Jacob are you saying you ran into this here in Canada?

IT L GO · 09-19-2005, 11:27 PM

I feel the same way about private individuals who flip a new car for a profit.

1turbo · 09-19-2005, 11:54 PM

My infamous Bill Heard "Dealership" still has a $10K Corvette Market Adjustment on their C6 Coupes & Verts

Can you imagine what it will be on a Z

Guesses anyone ???

bjaber · 09-20-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IT L GO

I feel the same way about private individuals who flip a new car for a profit.

Couldn't agree with you more. I think individuals on this forum who are fortunate enough to get their C6Z's early and are offering to turn theirs around for a premium over MSRP should be banned from this forum. I know that's harsh, but if someone wants to make several thousand bucks off those who aren't fortunate enough to get theirs early (or at MSRP), they should just bow out of this forum now. I mean, why bother to monitor this forum and be all excited like everyone else is to get their C6Z, then flip it for a profit? Doesn't sound like a very enthusiastic C6Z owner if you ask me. Sounds more like someone who was only interested in turning a profit from the get go.

I am fortunate enough to get mine at MSRP and my allocation is due in 2 to 3 weeks... you can count on me owning for it a long time after I take delivery of it. I'm not in this for the "profit"...I'm in it for the Corvette experience. My first 'Vette and I'm looking forward to the entire "culture".

Pakisho · 09-20-2005, 12:28 AM

Thats a pretty strong reaction. You cant police people that take advantage of the free market system. If someone else is willing to pay more for the car, then thats that.

bjaber · 09-20-2005, 12:36 AM

You're right...nobody can police it... but whatever happened to the true meaning of an "enthusiast"? I guess "free enterprise" got the better of it. :-)