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Old 09-17-2013, 03:28 PM
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Buying service put me in touch with a small dealer that had one order allocation and wanted to use it.


2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT with Z51 Performance Package

Blade Silver Metallic  
Adrenaline Red, Perforated Napa leather seating surfaces  
Z51 5-split spoke Black aluminum wheels  
6.2L V8 DI engine  
6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission  
Rear axle with 2.73 ratio  
Battery Protection Package
Magnetic Selective Ride Control™
Red-painted brake calipers  
Performance exhaust
GT bucket seats  
Carbon fiber interior trim
Remote vehicle starter system  
Transparent roof panel  
Carbon Flash-painted rear spoiler and outside mirrors
 
Accessories  
Rear Bumper Fascia Protector
  
INVOICE !

Order was accepted, now the wait.
Old 09-17-2013, 03:42 PM
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Invoice!!??? Whoaaaa baby!!!! Congrats!

I've been with USAA since the late 70s. Uggghhh...so tempting to jump in right now. This is going to make it harder to wait for the 2015 model....!
Old 09-17-2013, 04:11 PM
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Have had USAA for almost 45 years. None better. They take care of you cradle to grave.
Old 09-17-2013, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by shodanusmc
Have had USAA for almost 45 years. None better. They take care of you cradle to grave.
I hate them because they denied coverage or membership to an 82 yr old WWII combat veteran who survived one of the most horrendous events of the war.

They said he was simply too old.
F'em.

But they are very good to their members if you can get in.
Old 09-17-2013, 04:21 PM
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I agree, but in the past few years they have become less and less discriminating and more and more status quo (huge clientele = big bucks) , I fear it won't be long before they are like all the rest.
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USAA knocked 3500 off MSRP car buying service is legit!!
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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger
USAA knocked 3500 off MSRP car buying service is legit!!
On the C7?
Old 09-17-2013, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1320vetteran
On the C7?
Yes!!
Old 09-17-2013, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger
Yes!!
Well damn! When it's my time I will use USAA, I was a member before I joined the service due to my parents being veterans.
Old 09-17-2013, 04:49 PM
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I have USAA and have for over 40 years. My dad (who died two months ago) did also and quit driving at age 88. Was still insured by USAA when he gave up his keys.

I'm pretty sure there's more to the story, age isn't a reason by itself with them.
Originally Posted by matthewelle
I hate them because they denied coverage or membership to an 82 yr old WWII combat veteran who survived one of the most horrendous events of the war.

They said he was simply too old.
F'em.

But they are very good to their members if you can get in.
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Member for 25 years with USAA,
great company.
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Originally Posted by 1320vetteran
Well damn! When it's my time I will use USAA, I was a member before I joined the service due to my parents being veterans.
Nice bro! They are truly amazing but it couldn't be done without the huge support from GM!!
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Originally Posted by TacDoc
Buying service put me in touch with a small dealer that had one order allocation and wanted to use it.


2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT with Z51 Performance Package

Blade Silver Metallic  
Adrenaline Red, Perforated Napa leather seating surfaces  
Z51 5-split spoke Black aluminum wheels  
6.2L V8 DI engine  
6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission  
Rear axle with 2.73 ratio  
Battery Protection Package
Magnetic Selective Ride Control™
Red-painted brake calipers  
Performance exhaust
GT bucket seats  
Carbon fiber interior trim
Remote vehicle starter system  
Transparent roof panel  
Carbon Flash-painted rear spoiler and outside mirrors
 
Accessories  
Rear Bumper Fascia Protector
  
INVOICE !

Order was accepted, now the wait.
Plus you should also get the $750 off from USAA! Please verify Invoice or MSRP! If it really is invoice, this is extraordinary!
Old 09-17-2013, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WesC5
Uggghhh...so tempting to jump in right now. This is going to make it harder to wait for the 2015 model....!
I know what you mean. I have been FORCING myself to wait for the 2015. thought I don't exactly know why (yeah, I do. A year of bugs worked out, priced LESS then sticker, and maybe the 8 speed auto), but the thought of another year or more without this incredible vehicle seems a lifetime...
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The $750 still applies too...
Old 09-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by matthewelle
I hate them because they denied coverage or membership to an 82 yr old WWII combat veteran who survived one of the most horrendous events of the war.

They said he was simply too old.
F'em.

But they are very good to their members if you can get in.
Do you have a link to the news coverage? I’m sure if this happened to an elderly veteran the media would be all over it.
Old 09-17-2013, 08:11 PM
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I agree. USAA is great. However, I've noticed their rates for car and home owners insurance are no longer the best as they were when I first joined. Geico cut my yearly car insurance payment literally in half and reduced my homeowners insurance yearly premium by $350.00.

Since opening their business to others outside active duty / retirees, I've noticed a difference (for the worse) in their pricing and rates.

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Old 09-17-2013, 09:06 PM
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If only I could get in. I've tried and no luck.
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Congrats to you!!!

For whatever unknown reasons, I've been with USAA for nearly 16 years and although my insurance is kinda low (right now) they seem to have become a scam.

They raise rates and say "Rates in your State increased" but cannot provide any specific data to back that claim.

They raise your rates and say "There's nothing we can do" then suggest you "Increase your deductible." When you do and your premium goes back down, wait until your 6-month review and watch as it goes back up, only to hear the same "Song and Dance" all over again.

They could not meet or exceed my home loan at all. In fact, USAA could only offer 1/3 what I was pre-approved for.

USAA couldn't come close to Credit Card interest rates I already had. In fact, they were 5% over my then, 5% interest rate with Citibank with Excellent Credit.

I am not so sure USAA is "competitive" at all anymore because the last time I gave USAA a chance, they wouldn't even match my current lender for the 2013 C6Z I bought. USAA said "Best we can do is 3.5%. Bank of America got me 2.3%."

Sucks to be USAA and always two steps behind. (For me at least).
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I moved my homeowners and auto coverage to them from Nationwide about a year ago and with their rate increases this year I would have been slightly better off $ wise with Farmers. I don't think they are as competitive as they used to be, but Im not going to change again. I'm with their CIC division because my father was in the service.


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