MikeMaj82

Wow I remember reading about the price increase on the new Stingrays and the article said it wouldn't affect buyers who had one on order before the price increase took affect.

2 Ag R8Cs

That is why I suspect the dealers up to no good. The OP placed the order in Dec and now a few weeks after the march 3rd increase the dealer comes up with a story about problems with the order. If the dealer returns the deposit and the C7 arrives with a pre- march 3 price the dealer can sell the car and pocket the $3,200

2 Ag R8Cs

It will not cost the OP a penny to contact Marissa @ Chevy cust serv. If the dealer is lying there are was to handle it legally without costing the OP money.

he can contact the ADA, or maybe local media, I do not think that the dealer would want bad publicity.

I am assuming that the order may still be in the system and if that is true walking away will put over 3 grand in the dealers pocket. I personally would not walk away without a fight, with me it is a matter of principle.

pcara

I checked out Smithtown also and got a bad feeling. In January they wanted $5000.00 over sticker so I laughed and walked out. Purchased Z51 from 112 in Medford. Sticker price, no pressure, and feel confident that I will see within a month or so. I have never read so many horror stories regarding dealerships. Bought many new cars over the years,+ or- 20 and had one problem with a supra. 1 call to Toyota and it was promptly taken care of. Chevy needs to slap the hands of these thieves.Hope it works out for you.

pcara

I haven't but sounds really shady. Good to expose these thieves and maybe they will change their ways when people stop walking through their doors. Sorry to hear about your experience. I would contact Chevy and complain. I don't think they promote that type of salesmanship. Good luck!

LIStingray

I think there are four routes to take: contact the Suffolk County DA's office and ask them to investigate criminal fraud by the dealer; contact the NYS Attorney General's office and ask them to investigate whether the dealer has violated NYS's consumer protection and franchise laws; contact GM and complain about franchisee practices; and lastly, contact the dealership's owner - he may be out of the loop - and give him a chance to make things right.
If it were me, because I hate dishonest business practices, I would start with #4, and if I got no satisfaction, I would then do #1-3 simultaneously.
The legal entity is: SMITHTOWN CHEVROLET, LLC, 390 E JERICHO TPKE, SMITHTOWN, NEW YORK, 11787

C7Joy

Think big and go for it! I fooled around with the small dealers for a few weeks then got it done through a large dealer.

Op.TechC3

No order number, no car , no deal...you were just on a waiting list with a dealer who had no allocations!! Sorry man.

1ccrider

L.I. Stingray Good advice thank you Chris

Greg00Coupe

Sums it up perfect. Had you got an order number prior to the increase you would have been good to go.

Call Les Stanford in Detriot and ask for Dennis Tap.

OR do you have someone who can give you an employee or supplier discount number?

Also why don't you post what you want? Lot of eyes in the forum never know who may spot what you want and tell you where that car is!!!!

Sometimes you got to be proactive to work as many angles as you can.

fredl11

HOLY SNIT!! That sucks Hopefully one of the NE big dealers can find what you want.

1ccrider

Also why don't you post what you want? Lot of eyes in the forum never know who may spot what you want and tell you where that car is!!!



Good idea Greg, Does Les Stanfod honor supplier discount on a Z51? I am eligible for that discount. And as far as the car itself goes, After probably way to much research..... 1LT Z51 gray, black int. dual mode, and black rims. thanks again to all who are helping...chris

Sailfun

Again, small claims court. This assumes he has a signed contract in his hand. He can sue for the difference in price and will win.

Mike Mercury

FYI; had the order been placed through a dealer with an allocation, it would be in your garage by now.
I get sick hearing all these stories about some dealers not being straight-up about their allocation status. Why not be up-front with a customer?

Corvette ED

The dealer never put his order into the system. Had he done that he would have an order number and be in under the old price. Dealer took deposit and had him on a waiting list for a Z-51 allocation.

The dealer should have built his car and had it in the order bank in case of price increase.

bluestreak63

If his order wasn't submitted into the system because the dealer had no allocation, then you can't really blame the dealer, unless he said he had allocation and would put it in the system just to get the deal done and the deposit in and he really didn't have any allocation.

If you knew he couldn't order it until he had allocation and then GM throws down a 3200 price increase, it's not the dealers fault. If the situation was reversed, as a dealer would you want to eat 3200?

You don't want to **** off your local dealer, aren't you going to be going there for service?

2 Ag R8Cs

I lived in Hauppague a few miles from that dealer and I know the area well. there are probably close to two dozen Chevy dealers within a 15 mile radius.

Back in 96 I bought my CE museum delivery for a dealer on Rt 112 in Port Jefferson. Back in 96 he was one of the largest if not the largest Vette dealers in the USA. I moved to SC 7 1/2 years ago and do not know if he is still in business.
I was one of the first few museum deliveries in 96 and the dealer screwed things up, I had my car sitting in the museum delivery area of the museum for almost a week, it all paid for and I almost did not get it. To top things off when I called the dealership to fax the needed documents they were extremely rude to me on the phone and told me they were to busy to fax the paperwork ended to get the car. I was so ticked off then and my anger is still there after almost 20 years later.

1ccrider

Good point bluestreak. The one about service. Made many calls today possible rick conti may be able to help me out. still waiting from a call from lessford as well. Im just going to cut my losses get my deposit back and focus on getting the car I want ... cheers Chris

ATX-C7

GREAT IDEA! I applaud you for taking charge and getting things done

2 Ag R8Cs

If you wait to get your deposit back you can still order a car from another dealer and preserve the right to take legal action.

If it were me I would order from a forum dealer but refuse to accept a refund on your deposit. That way you can have it both ways, get the car from another dealer and not give up your option to take the dealer to small claims court.
And sue ton recover the $3,200 you lost.

If worst comes to worst and you lose the small claims suit for $3,200 you will still be entitled to the deposit refund.