Corvette (C6) dealers in Maryland...

[xXVanquishXx]

If I'm wrong for posting this (due to partnerships) please let me know. I live in MD and I contacted a dealership that is/will be taking orders for the C6 at MSRP. How does the Corvetteforum.com and dealership partnership work? How many forum members live in MD and would rather purchase intra-state versus inter-state? Anyway, I've been in contact with a salesman there and he is suppose to get back to me with ordering particulars.

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[Modified by Mr Mojo, 10:02 PM 7/6/2004]

[EVIL_C5]

just dont buy from JBA in Glen Burnie!!!!!!!

[xXVanquishXx]

Oh, yea, I know about them. I had a deposit on the 350Z months before they came out and their customer service SUCKS!!! Most of the sales people just stand around even when you appear to have questions. Are you getting a C6? If so, maybe you and I can negotiate a small discount from the dealer I listed in my previous post. Let me know.

[Mr Mojo]

You'll have to have them contact savewave jdwillis@bellsouth.net

[John George]

I have a C6 coupe on order at Criswell. I agreed to MSRP. I think Criswell gets the largest Corvette allocation in MD. Chevrolet has not accepted my order yet but I hope that will happen between July 15th and August 1st. So far I think Criswell has been a good dealer to work with.

I purchased my C5 at Sport in Silver Spring. I would have ordered through them again but they wanted a $1000 deposit and Criswell
$500. I didn't see why I should pay the $1000 when a dealer with a larger allocation was willing to accept $500. I did get a good price on my C5 from Sport. I purchased a 1999, so they were willing to discount
off of MSRP.

Just FYI from Rick Daniels web page.

EVENT STATUS CODES

1100-Order placed at dealer
1101-Order accepted by GM
2001-Order generated to dealer
2005-Order replaced with GM Prospec order 2050-Order changed
2500-Order sent to production, preferenced 3000-Order accepted by production control 3100-Order available to sequence (now the tpw becomes more stable)
3300-Order selected for production by assembly plant
3400-Order broadcasted for production
3800-Vehicle produced
4150-Vehicled invoiced to dealer
4200-Vehicle shipped
5000-Vehicle delivered to dealer
6000-Vehicle delivered to customer

[C6FirstVette]

All the northern Va. dealers want $10K over MSRP which I dutifully inform them to take a walk ..typical arrogance from around here.

[John George]

Tim Mauro is the sales rep Criswell I am ordering from. I think he is now a sales manager as well. So far the verbal agreement has been MSRP. He also states this on his web site at:

www.timmaurocorvettes.com

My order from Criswell was accepted by Chevrolet today. Hopefully they will hold to MSRP. I can't afford a premium above that.

I checked again with Sport and was told that they were going to be asking for a $8000 to $1000 ADM, which is apparently an "additional dealer markup". So I have to retract that recommendation.

[sorka]

Originally Posted by John George

Tim Mauro is the sales rep Criswell I am ordering from. I think he is now a sales manager as well. So far the verbal agreement has been MSRP. He also states this on his web site at:

www.timmaurocorvettes.com

My order from Criswell was accepted by Chevrolet today. Hopefully they will hold to MSRP. I can't afford a premium above that.

I checked again with Sport and was told that they were going to be asking for a $8000 to $1000 ADM, which is apparently an "additional dealer markup". So I have to retract that recommendation.

You have an accepted order but did not place a deposit? I assume you didn't place a deposit because if you had, the reciept would specify the remaining balance due upon delivery.

[John George]

Originally Posted by sorka

You have an accepted order but did not place a deposit? I assume you didn't place a deposit because if you had, the reciept would specify the remaining balance due upon delivery.

I did place a deposit of $500. This was done in late April before pricing was released. Once pricing was released I knew what the balance owed would be. The order was just accepted today and I have received nothing from Criswell showing the total cost of the car, taxes, tags, less deposit for a balance due. I expect that they will hold to MSRP. But without something in writing I can't state that they will.

[John George]

Originally Posted by John George

Tim Mauro is the sales rep Criswell I am ordering from. I think he is now a sales manager as well. So far the verbal agreement has been MSRP. He also states this on his web site at:

www.timmaurocorvettes.com

My order from Criswell was accepted by Chevrolet today. Hopefully they will hold to MSRP. I can't afford a premium above that.

I checked again with Sport and was told that they were going to be asking for a $8000 to $1000 ADM, which is apparently an "additional dealer markup". So I have to retract that recommendation.

That should have been $8,000 to $10,000.

[rbl]

Originally Posted by C6FirstVette

All the northern Va. dealers want $10K over MSRP which I dutifully inform them to take a walk ..typical arrogance from around here.

Not all .... I will get mine for MSRP LESS $1500. Have written contract and TPW is 8/2

[John George]

That appears to be an excellent buy. Did you get that just for the asking?

[rbl]

Originally Posted by John George

That appears to be an excellent buy. Did you get that just for the asking?

I shopped my 04 after a bad experience with one of the bigger forum dealers. Found what I wanted and made an offer bassed on forum prices. Bought the car in 5 minutes and it was 100% customer satisifaction. Good dealer to work with.

They sold me the new 2004 for the wife and I told them that I wanted an 05 at that price ... no problem they said.

RATS ... So .... I screwed up. Probably could have gotten 4K off on the deal, but I did get their first car. Should be here shortly. TPW is 8/2.

They are a nice "small" dealer with about 10-15 Vettes a year. I know they have allocation and I am almost sure you can buy at or below MSRP. E-mail if you need names.

[John George]

Originally Posted by rbl

They are a nice "small" dealer with about 10-15 Vettes a year. I know they have allocation and I am almost sure you can buy at or below MSRP. E-mail if you need names.

Thanks for the offer. I am going to stay with what I have. Chevrolet has accepted my order and I am wating on a TPW in maybe 2 weeks. I am too far into the process to cancel without delaying delivery until
the 4th quarter. I should have negotiated better. Lesson learned.

You made a great deal on the C6. Enjoy.

[rbl]

Originally Posted by John George

Thanks for the offer. I am going to stay with what I have. Chevrolet has accepted my order and I am wating on a TPW in maybe 2 weeks. I am too far into the process to cancel without delaying delivery until
the 4th quarter. I should have negotiated better. Lesson learned.

You made a great deal on the C6. Enjoy.

Better to stay with your deal at this late stage.

But, I Just talked to my guy and he said he has two more allocated in August. They can be ordered to specification and he will be at MSRP less 1K .... plus a full tank of gas! I am trying to get one for a friend now. I assume these will be late September cars.