Top 10 volume Corvette dealers?
09-13-2012, 09:44 PM
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I thought that he meant Stingray's Florida dealership was #2 in US, as opposed to their Texas dealership. I don't know if this is true, but they did have a large inventory of Corvette's when I bought mine from them.
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09-13-2012, 09:59 PM
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I gave a handful of forum dealers a chance on a 2013 (and on a 2010 a couple of years ago) and no one came close to Tommy. No Games and Great Customer Service, too. She arrives tomorrow...picks coming soon.
I've only been a Corvette owner since 2004 and I've started to think some dealers take us owners for granted. Other than a distance issue or not being able to get courtesy delivery you should definitely give Tommy a call.
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09-14-2012, 12:39 AM
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not sure of the final numbers but I will tell you MacMulkin is outselling just about everyone out there...
Hendricks...combines all his dealerships allocations so he can say the most vettes...
Kerbeck..largest dealership...size wise maybe but notice it isnt saying most vettes sold...
MacMulkin if not number one in sales will be very shortly...and I have not seen or heard of a bad thing said about Tommy Jr on this or anyother board .
Do your shopping and pricing....no one will beat Macmulkins price...trust me.
Hendricks...combines all his dealerships allocations so he can say the most vettes...
Kerbeck..largest dealership...size wise maybe but notice it isnt saying most vettes sold...
MacMulkin if not number one in sales will be very shortly...and I have not seen or heard of a bad thing said about Tommy Jr on this or anyother board .
Do your shopping and pricing....no one will beat Macmulkins price...trust me.
09-14-2012, 12:44 AM
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I got several quotes from les stanford over the years , I was going to buy a car and the funds fell through, I wanted to pay cash ...when I finally had the cash for a 2013 I contacted les then ask for a quote from Ken Fichtner, glad to say I have a fichtner chevrolet custom ordered Corvette ...If I had to do over I would buy from him again, A very Honest upfront gentleman to deal with, plus he put up with me...lol...
09-14-2012, 08:28 AM
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This is interesting.
I had emailed Tommy and he did give me a quote.
I also got quotes from a few other dealers on here (Kerbeck was *not*
one of them. I despise their "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude. I chose to
leave them).
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
Tommy did not appear willing to absorb that type of market (incentive)
risk.
I'm glad I went with Mike though. Reason being, he has a very good
relationship with the factory and NCM. As you know, NCM cut off for
photo albums was July 31. My order was booked as "sold" on 8/21,
with a TPW of 9/10. The car was finished on 9/12. I'm just waiting on
delivery now. Lori said they would not normally make that sort of
exception (for the album being past the cut off date, but since Mike
was well known to everyone down at Bowling Green, and $500 was a
good "contribution" to the museum, it was a win/win all around).
Car is a 2013 GS, 2LT, F55, NPP, ZR1 spoiler, black h/l buckets, black
GS fender badges, arctic white.
Mike was able to persuade NCM, and the factory to allow them to go
ahead and take pictures for the photo album (even though the cutoff
was July 31st). Lori was kind enough to send me a few sample pics of the car
coming off the line. I sent them to Mike, so if he's reading this he can
post them if he wants.
I would definitely recommend doing business with Mike.
Lori at NCM is (as many have stated here) good people.
Now, just waiting on the car to be delivered to Criswell. Haven't
decided yet if I should have Mike ship it or, pick it up in person (long
drive).
I had emailed Tommy and he did give me a quote.
I also got quotes from a few other dealers on here (Kerbeck was *not*
one of them. I despise their "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude. I chose to
leave them).
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
Tommy did not appear willing to absorb that type of market (incentive)
risk.
I'm glad I went with Mike though. Reason being, he has a very good
relationship with the factory and NCM. As you know, NCM cut off for
photo albums was July 31. My order was booked as "sold" on 8/21,
with a TPW of 9/10. The car was finished on 9/12. I'm just waiting on
delivery now. Lori said they would not normally make that sort of
exception (for the album being past the cut off date, but since Mike
was well known to everyone down at Bowling Green, and $500 was a
good "contribution" to the museum, it was a win/win all around).
Car is a 2013 GS, 2LT, F55, NPP, ZR1 spoiler, black h/l buckets, black
GS fender badges, arctic white.
Mike was able to persuade NCM, and the factory to allow them to go
ahead and take pictures for the photo album (even though the cutoff
was July 31st). Lori was kind enough to send me a few sample pics of the car
coming off the line. I sent them to Mike, so if he's reading this he can
post them if he wants.
I would definitely recommend doing business with Mike.
Lori at NCM is (as many have stated here) good people.
Now, just waiting on the car to be delivered to Criswell. Haven't
decided yet if I should have Mike ship it or, pick it up in person (long
drive).
09-14-2012, 08:39 AM
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I like the take it or leave it attitude....I did not get caught up in any stupid negotiations. I get a price, pay it, get a car and go home. The real bottom line is about saving money. At MacMulkin, I did just that. If I buy a C7, I know where I'm going to get it!
I bought my 2011 while deployed overseas. I owned the car for a month before I ever saw it. Most dealers would not even give you the time of day. They made the whole deal work and held the car until I could get home.
That is what makes them a top 10 dealer in my book.
I bought my 2011 while deployed overseas. I owned the car for a month before I ever saw it. Most dealers would not even give you the time of day. They made the whole deal work and held the car until I could get home.
That is what makes them a top 10 dealer in my book.
This is interesting.
I had emailed Tommy and he did give me a quote.
I also got quotes from a few other dealers on here (Kerbeck was *not*
one of them. I despise their "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude. I chose to
leave them).
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
Tommy did not appear willing to absorb that type of market (incentive)
risk.
I'm glad I went with Mike though. Reason being, he has a very good
relationship with the factory and NCM. As you know, NCM cut off for
photo albums was July 31. My order was booked as "sold" on 8/21,
with a TPW of 9/10. The car was finished on 9/12. I'm just waiting on
delivery now. Lori said they would not normally make that sort of
exception (for the album being past the cut off date, but since Mike
was well known to everyone down at Bowling Green, and $500 was a
good "contribution" to the museum, it was a win/win all around).
Car is a 2013 GS, 2LT, F55, NPP, ZR1 spoiler, black h/l buckets, black
GS fender badges, arctic white.
Mike was able to persuade NCM, and the factory to allow them to go
ahead and take pictures for the photo album (even though the cutoff
was July 31st). Lori was kind enough to send me a few sample pics of the car
coming off the line. I sent them to Mike, so if he's reading this he can
post them if he wants.
I would definitely recommend doing business with Mike.
Lori at NCM is (as many have stated here) good people.
Now, just waiting on the car to be delivered to Criswell. Haven't
decided yet if I should have Mike ship it or, pick it up in person (long
drive).
I had emailed Tommy and he did give me a quote.
I also got quotes from a few other dealers on here (Kerbeck was *not*
one of them. I despise their "take-it-or-leave-it" attitude. I chose to
leave them).
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
Tommy did not appear willing to absorb that type of market (incentive)
risk.
I'm glad I went with Mike though. Reason being, he has a very good
relationship with the factory and NCM. As you know, NCM cut off for
photo albums was July 31. My order was booked as "sold" on 8/21,
with a TPW of 9/10. The car was finished on 9/12. I'm just waiting on
delivery now. Lori said they would not normally make that sort of
exception (for the album being past the cut off date, but since Mike
was well known to everyone down at Bowling Green, and $500 was a
good "contribution" to the museum, it was a win/win all around).
Car is a 2013 GS, 2LT, F55, NPP, ZR1 spoiler, black h/l buckets, black
GS fender badges, arctic white.
Mike was able to persuade NCM, and the factory to allow them to go
ahead and take pictures for the photo album (even though the cutoff
was July 31st). Lori was kind enough to send me a few sample pics of the car
coming off the line. I sent them to Mike, so if he's reading this he can
post them if he wants.
I would definitely recommend doing business with Mike.
Lori at NCM is (as many have stated here) good people.
Now, just waiting on the car to be delivered to Criswell. Haven't
decided yet if I should have Mike ship it or, pick it up in person (long
drive).
09-15-2012, 07:27 PM
#48
Drifting
not sure of the final numbers but I will tell you MacMulkin is outselling just about everyone out there...
Hendricks...combines all his dealerships allocations so he can say the most vettes...
Kerbeck..largest dealership...size wise maybe but notice it isnt saying most vettes sold...
MacMulkin if not number one in sales will be very shortly...and I have not seen or heard of a bad thing said about Tommy Jr on this or anyother board .
Do your shopping and pricing....no one will beat Macmulkins price...trust me.
Hendricks...combines all his dealerships allocations so he can say the most vettes...
Kerbeck..largest dealership...size wise maybe but notice it isnt saying most vettes sold...
MacMulkin if not number one in sales will be very shortly...and I have not seen or heard of a bad thing said about Tommy Jr on this or anyother board .
Do your shopping and pricing....no one will beat Macmulkins price...trust me.
2x buyer from Tommy just
09-15-2012, 07:47 PM
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09-16-2012, 07:40 AM
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[QUOTE=droid4;1581825560]This is interesting.
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
FYI, you were able to lock in the a "ceiling", a "floor" is the minimum, not the maximum. Sorry for being pedantic, but it's part of my OCD.
Ultimately, I ended up buying from Mike Fuhrman at Criswell. He took
some risk regarding the incentives that would or would not be available
at time of delivery. So for the futures/options traders here, I was able
to "lock-in" a floor on the price, and it would not go higher than that.
That price was very competitive with what Tommy had quoted.
FYI, you were able to lock in the a "ceiling", a "floor" is the minimum, not the maximum. Sorry for being pedantic, but it's part of my OCD.
09-16-2012, 08:20 AM
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I actually bought my car locally right off the showroom floor from a dealer that probably will get a handful of 427's at most! I must say the deal I got of 12k plus off window was all the money off I could find and as I said it was local. I did speak with Tom Jr. and he will be my go should I ever order a car, real down to earth and friendly and I see why he gets such raves!
09-16-2012, 09:01 AM
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This has been an interesting read. However for me it becomes a moot subject if the C7 interior isn't a major up grade over what we have now in the C6.
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I bought a Z28 from Nickey. I also remember seeing crates and crates of 427/425hp and all kinds of goodies. I had a '68 SS Chevelle and entertained the thought of replacing the 396 with the 427.....but I had to play soldier boy in those days....father sold it anyways !! I really wanted to check out Baldwin/Motion Performance,but they were too far for me to travel and were somewhat pricey.
03-11-2015, 06:45 PM
#58
Burning Brakes
When I was ready to pull the trigger on my Z06 Google pulled up Rick "Corvette" Conti's website. He must do pretty well. Out of curiosity I'd like to know where He ranks in Corvette sales....
03-11-2015, 09:26 PM
#59
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I bought mine from Bud's Chevy in St. Mary's Ohio. According to their site-Top 20 in the nation for Corvette sales, but I bet they rank #1 in Customer Service and communications with the buyer.
Considering where they are located, in the state of Ohio, top 20 in sales nationwide is pretty decent.
They are also a forum vendor.
http://www.budschevy.com/
Considering where they are located, in the state of Ohio, top 20 in sales nationwide is pretty decent.
They are also a forum vendor.
http://www.budschevy.com/
