Hi there Z06 Fans. I checked a few days ago with the 11 dealers in a 1000 mile range of Philly about the M.Yellow Z's they had.(Offering a possible dealer trade using a Black Z06 for "Bait"). Trying to help a 2nd "buyer" find one now. WELL, 1st my Sales Mgr. thought I was nuts, 2nd I half felt nuts when I called & 3rd - the reply's I got were quite interesting.West of here in a big Midwest city 1 dealer said he's sold 3 @ 10 over. He looks every morning to see if there are any he can buy from dealers @ list price. Rumors circulate now that dealers will pay 3 over list just to get them.Another dealer told me he's "Smashing em out of the box" a phrase I have not heard before. The 11 that were listed included maybe 6 that were in transit (not in yet). A couple of dealers had sold their's out of state. One dealer told he he sold his to a lease co. (? Either @ list or 3 over?). One dealer told me he gets $4995. I am not sure if that meant very close to list or 5G's over. A number of dealers just have answering machines (Meaning they don't really work w/ other dealers,unless it is a leftover -Year old car-or "Turd" Etc.)
I left msg's anyway and have had no reply's. My impression is that these cars are truly "Hot" and if someone "Must" have one "Now" (A Yellow One) it is likely that they will not find one @ list with their 1st call to a dealer.
(Unless its a real good friend,Golf buddy or relative, "in good standing!" He He He). My thoughts- There is no question a Yellow one can sell @ list(Or higher),"Quick". Other colors take a bit longer to sell but will "Speed up" as the weather warms up in the East(and other area's where it is still cool now) & production winds down for year 2001. We all know (but may conveniently forget) that there really is a collector market in the US and even the world and that 1st year of production cars will bring "Big Bucks" down the road.("Big Picture"). One other thing -the part of the transaction involving trades is very important. I would think that the nicer the car to trade the quicker a deal could be struck (Dealer could make some $ from that).For Example with the Yellow I sold (@ MSRP) we are getting a 99 Hard Top.(That the dealer owner is a bit scared of...It has 30,K miles ..He's Concerned about condition Ex..Paint chips etc)
Oh well, thats it for now. I still have a Double Black to "Offer"(at MSRP) & will continue to bust my ... to find a buyer for it at list (Many interested-No takers yet) Except a "Way Cool Marine"-Subject to financing
. Here is what is up now on my end. Have an agreement(Out of state buyer,Thousands of miles away)(with check coming) to sell 2002(Silver) at list with a NCM delivery. This may be (Store A's) only one for 2002. Nice 71 Chevelle SS to trade (Not Original)(I will send buyer's info(With his permission) to any interested parties.A pre trade deal w/ him)
I have (Store B's) 2002 that I might be able to lock in for someone, just email me)I hope the last part of this was not too confusing.
Sincerely,SumoWoody. The car biz. can take it's toll on salesmen, & all other people at the dealership's but this whole thing(Hot Cars that people want to buy) are what it's all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS If anyone would like to see a couple dozen digital photos(Of a new Black Z)(in a showroom) just email me. They will be ready to send after 3PM Saturday 2/24/01. Thanks for reading my thoughts on the subject.
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