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Old 12-21-2007, 12:09 PM
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Default New ZR1...anyway I can be a #1 at a dealer?

What are the chances I can be a #1 at a dealer to get one? I would like to be the #1 spot somehwhere....
Old 12-21-2007, 12:13 PM
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I think your chances are pretty slim. I know that Les Stanford has had a list for this car for over a year.
Old 12-21-2007, 12:19 PM
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slim to none....most dealers will get only one (except for obviously the bigger ones)....I think many dealers, like the one I bought my Z from, will have a silent auction for a price over MSRP....my salesman said they are expecting a bid in the 50-75K range....this is a dealer in Hartford....a lot of wealthy people in CT so I don't doubt his assumptions....
Old 12-21-2007, 12:20 PM
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if you have 50k cash for a mark up i think your chances are pretty decent. (notice i said pretty decent and not for sure)
Old 12-21-2007, 12:21 PM
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Vegas and Phoenix are probably not going to be easy. You would probably have better luck in Baltimore.

CA, Vegas, Phoenix dealers are notorious as far as markup on the newest, latest/greatest, must-have, limited edition cars.

I've been on a dealer's list for well over a year, and I'm number 4 on the list at the dealer.

Your only hope will be people backing out and giving up their spot on the list, which will happen. It also depends on what you are willing to pay. You don't need to be on any list if you are not concerned about the price of admission.
Old 12-21-2007, 12:29 PM
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How deep is you pocket?
Old 12-21-2007, 12:31 PM
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My understanding is there will be 2000 of these per year produced.

You will definitely be able to get one if your willing to pay the price

Good luck!

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Old 12-21-2007, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SupraEater
What are the chances I can be a #1 at a dealer to get one? I would like to be the #1 spot somehwhere....
With all that extra money for the mark up. I will build and procharge my 08 Z and sell it to you for 125K. It'll make 780rwhp with under 10lbs of boost.
Old 12-21-2007, 01:10 PM
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flash some money around
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I have had very good luck steering people to the tiny dealers that get them. Sometimes they are in towns so small that locals can't afford them. Just wait a few months after they are in production.
Old 12-21-2007, 01:30 PM
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Go to Barrett Jacksons in January. You can be the first civilian to own one period. But like (asian-winkie) said, hope you got real deep pockets, because I am sure it will go for well over $200k their.
Old 12-21-2007, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vettlover2theend
Go to Barrett Jacksons in January. You can be the first civilian to own one period. But like (asian-winkie) said, hope you got real deep pockets, because I am sure it will go for well over $200k their.
If history holds true, Ron Pratte will buy it at B-J. He just paid 1/2 mill for a new Mustang with funds going to a Carroll Shelby charity.
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Originally Posted by vettlover2theend
Go to Barrett Jacksons in January. You can be the first civilian to own one period. But like (asian-winkie) said, hope you got real deep pockets, because I am sure it will go for well over $200k their.
GM is donating the proceeds to charity...I would not be surprised to see a price over $500K....
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Call Lutz, I'm sure he'll put you right at the top of the list
Old 12-21-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by augydog
My understanding is there will be 2000 of these per year produced.

You will definitely be able to get one if your willing to pay the price

Good luck!

augydog


You can out run everything but money!

Present enough $$ and you can have one of the very first ones.
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Originally Posted by LGR
I have had very good luck steering people to the tiny dealers that get them. Sometimes they are in towns so small that locals can't afford them. Just wait a few months after they are in production.
I did not think a smaller dealer would be on that list.
As it will be a limited amount, I was told only the mid to large size stores would get allications.
Old 12-21-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SupraEater
What are the chances I can be a #1 at a dealer to get one? I would like to be the #1 spot somehwhere....
No problem - just bend over and open up your wallet . . .

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Old 12-21-2007, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SupraEater
What are the chances I can be a #1 at a dealer to get one? I would like to be the #1 spot somehwhere....
Not all dealers will carry the ZR1. Look to the top dealers in the country
Old 12-21-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve02C5
If history holds true, Ron Pratte will buy it at B-J. He just paid 1/2 mill for a new Mustang with funds going to a Carroll Shelby charity.
As soon as I learned this car was going to B-J this guys named popped up in my head. If not him there will be quite a few people ready to spend 500k.
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Got money? Call Monica


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