Positive Courtesy Delivery Experiences?
09-05-2004, 07:58 PM
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Positive Courtesy Delivery Experiences?
With the advent of this most recent courtesy delivery nightmare, I thought it would be good to have CF members who got a courtesy delivery to relay what dealerships did a good job and those to stay away from....And, who was the selling dealership.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
09-05-2004, 08:12 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'07
Originally Posted by Kaosinla
With the advent of this most recent courtesy delivery nightmare, I thought it would be good to have CF members who got a courtesy delivery to relay what dealerships did a good job and those to stay away from....And, who was the selling dealership.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
09-05-2004, 11:20 PM
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One trick I used was I went to the local dealer first, to see if I could order a car. They had used up their allocation. I then ordered it from an out of state dealer, and had it courtesy delivered there. Whenever they would ask why I didn't order it at their dealership, I would say, "Well, I tried to, but you did not have any more allocation." That shut them up, and they were happy to have the courtesy delivery fee of $300, plus PDI, and documentation fees. I also told them I did not want any prep, and to just take the money and run. They pretty much did that.
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09-06-2004, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jerrymcb
I ordered my C5 from Maxie Price using a Courtesy Delivery.
It was a good experience.
It was a good experience.
What dealership was it delivered too...so we at least know who the good ones are?
09-07-2004, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaosinla
With the advent of this most recent courtesy delivery nightmare, I thought it would be good to have CF members who got a courtesy delivery to relay what dealerships did a good job and those to stay away from....And, who was the selling dealership.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
My C6 should be arriving, via courtesy delivery, the end of this month. From what I read on the forum, I heard that in California, Crest and Albertson Chevrolet, were pretty good.
10-20-2004, 05:06 PM
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My C6 courtesy delivery was done by Vermont Chevrolet in Los Angeles....Everything was perfect and they really understood the mind of a Corvette enthusiast.
They wouldn't do the PDI until I was present to watch...nor would they take off the plastic wrap until I was there.
They used kenmore lift pads and kept my car in storage away from all customers. They had one corvette specialist, and this person was the only one allowed to do the PDI or drive it for gas.
Before my C6 arrived, I went to the dealer to just check it out. They had a Black C6 that was a courtesy delivery from an Ohio dealer. The salesman allowed me to look at it, but that was it. He said, "I'd let you sit in it, but we can't since it's someone else's car." It was great to hear that.
Oh, and they didn't install the front plate.
So, to those in California.....add Vermont Chevrolet to the positive list.
They wouldn't do the PDI until I was present to watch...nor would they take off the plastic wrap until I was there.
They used kenmore lift pads and kept my car in storage away from all customers. They had one corvette specialist, and this person was the only one allowed to do the PDI or drive it for gas.
Before my C6 arrived, I went to the dealer to just check it out. They had a Black C6 that was a courtesy delivery from an Ohio dealer. The salesman allowed me to look at it, but that was it. He said, "I'd let you sit in it, but we can't since it's someone else's car." It was great to hear that.
Oh, and they didn't install the front plate.
So, to those in California.....add Vermont Chevrolet to the positive list.
10-20-2004, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Great that it finally worked out for you. Did you take your car to your local dealer who tried to screw you?
....But, last week, the salesman from that dealer called me to say my order was preferenced....He didn't even know that I cancelled it back in the beginning of August. I went through the whole thing again and told him that the manager and/or owner didn't care about my order or his commission. Also, I caught him in a lie....My C6 was supposed to be the first they got, but he said he just got his first one in and it's sitting in the showroom. 
10-20-2004, 05:30 PM
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I haven't had a chance yet ....But, last week, the salesman from that dealer called me to say my order was preferenced....He didn't even know that I cancelled it back in the beginning of August. I went through the whole thing again and told him that the manager and/or owner didn't care about my order or his commission. Also, I caught him in a lie....My C6 was supposed to be the first they got, but he said he just got his first one in and it's sitting in the showroom.
....But, last week, the salesman from that dealer called me to say my order was preferenced....He didn't even know that I cancelled it back in the beginning of August. I went through the whole thing again and told him that the manager and/or owner didn't care about my order or his commission. Also, I caught him in a lie....My C6 was supposed to be the first they got, but he said he just got his first one in and it's sitting in the showroom.
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Originally Posted by Kaosinla
.... Also, I caught him in a lie....My C6 was supposed to be the first they got, but he said he just got his first one in and it's sitting in the showroom.
10-20-2004, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael A
One trick I used was I went to the local dealer first, to see if I could order a car. They had used up their allocation. I then ordered it from an out of state dealer, and had it courtesy delivered there. Whenever they would ask why I didn't order it at their dealership, I would say, "Well, I tried to, but you did not have any more allocation." That shut them up, and they were happy to have the courtesy delivery fee of $300, plus PDI, and documentation fees. I also told them I did not want any prep, and to just take the money and run. They pretty much did that.Michael
10-20-2004, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JWD01
Documentation fees? I had a dealership try that crap on me once. I told them " I'm not paying you to fill out paperwork that you're already being paid to fill out". They said okay and removed the charge. That's just another example of the B.S. that dealers try to pull on you.
