I have a VIN number and they can't find my car???
03-27-2014, 07:25 AM
#22
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The car ain't built until the selling dealer gets invoiced by GM which happens within a day of the car leaving the production line. The VIN gets assigned when the car gets sequenced for production before it even hits the assembly line.
03-27-2014, 12:18 PM
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Go figure; my C7 is being unloaded at the Dealer right now. Anyway, I'm glad it arrived safely and I hope to take delivery today.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
03-27-2014, 02:12 PM
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Ahaha isnt that the way it always goes. You flip out and all for nothing. I do that alot too with stuff. Especially for a new C7 that you already paid for, I would have done the same. Congrats btw. Im waiting on my turn to get one. Going to be a 15 or 16 model at this rate......
03-27-2014, 02:32 PM
#25
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. One reason to pay and get the paperwork out of the way is to lock in loan rates or lock the car up. When the demand exceeds the supply many dealers will require the finances to be 100% locked in once they are invoiced. Obviously for you this must be your first rodeo however for many of us, it isn't.
So I assume you won't take me seriously either?
OP,
I'm glad they located your car. This scenario is fairly common. I think most cars coming off the line are held as part of a Q/C hold prior to being shipped.
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03-27-2014, 02:39 PM
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I'll take time to respond to your inquiry. I have a contract with a very large Dealer who has many facilities and who has been doing business in this area for a long time. I also have a very good law firm in the event there are any glitches. I can also afford what I did.
I was at the Dealership for other reasons and we, the Dealer and me, were under the impression that the car would be arrive in a few days. I didn't want to be tied up doing a lot of paperwork the day my car arrived, so I did the paperwork while I was already therel.
I have absolutely no problem paying in advance, but I did hold back a good chunk of money for GP. I'm sorry you have problems understanding something that I have done with an absolute clear and clean conscience.
BTW, a good portion of the 'deposit' was paid with my American Express card so that I could build up more points with AMEX. Makes for having a very nice vacation and I'm going to enjoy my new car very soon and my vacation as well.
I was at the Dealership for other reasons and we, the Dealer and me, were under the impression that the car would be arrive in a few days. I didn't want to be tied up doing a lot of paperwork the day my car arrived, so I did the paperwork while I was already therel.
I have absolutely no problem paying in advance, but I did hold back a good chunk of money for GP. I'm sorry you have problems understanding something that I have done with an absolute clear and clean conscience.
BTW, a good portion of the 'deposit' was paid with my American Express card so that I could build up more points with AMEX. Makes for having a very nice vacation and I'm going to enjoy my new car very soon and my vacation as well.
03-27-2014, 03:22 PM
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03-27-2014, 03:31 PM
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The car ain't built until the selling dealer gets invoiced by GM
BUT THEN the rest of the sentence
which happens within a day of the car LEAVING the production line.
Hmmm ... What came first, the chicken or the egg?
03-27-2014, 04:15 PM
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Go figure; my C7 is being unloaded at the Dealer right now. Anyway, I'm glad it arrived safely and I hope to take delivery today.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
03-27-2014, 05:42 PM
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I'll take time to respond to your inquiry. I have a contract with a very large Dealer who has many facilities and who has been doing business in this area for a long time. I also have a very good law firm in the event there are any glitches. I can also afford what I did.
I was at the Dealership for other reasons and we, the Dealer and me, were under the impression that the car would be arrive in a few days. I didn't want to be tied up doing a lot of paperwork the day my car arrived, so I did the paperwork while I was already therel.
I have absolutely no problem paying in advance, but I did hold back a good chunk of money for GP. I'm sorry you have problems understanding something that I have done with an absolute clear and clean conscience.
BTW, a good portion of the 'deposit' was paid with my American Express card so that I could build up more points with AMEX. Makes for having a very nice vacation and I'm going to enjoy my new car very soon and my vacation as well.
I was at the Dealership for other reasons and we, the Dealer and me, were under the impression that the car would be arrive in a few days. I didn't want to be tied up doing a lot of paperwork the day my car arrived, so I did the paperwork while I was already therel.
I have absolutely no problem paying in advance, but I did hold back a good chunk of money for GP. I'm sorry you have problems understanding something that I have done with an absolute clear and clean conscience.
BTW, a good portion of the 'deposit' was paid with my American Express card so that I could build up more points with AMEX. Makes for having a very nice vacation and I'm going to enjoy my new car very soon and my vacation as well.
I understand and I apologize if I offended you. I'm glad it worked out and the car is here.
I'm sure a lot of people prepay for whatever reason and it's really their business. What prompted my reply is I've seen many posts like this where people have prepaid then come online to vent when the deal seems to start going sideways. It's a risk some are willing to take but not one I am willing to under any circumstance other than museum or factory delivery. (I could elaborate on why a Museum or factory delivery is different, both legally and risk wise but that's another thread all together)
Good for you it worked out and use those AMEX points to take a trip in your new C7.
03-27-2014, 06:39 PM
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03-27-2014, 11:49 PM
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Thank you for the reply,MJW930. I understand the reasoning behind your thoughts.
Picked up the car late tonight. Wow, what a rush with all the technology. I'll post some pics ASAP.
One thing that the factory did that was a mistake was to put the stripes across the transparent roof. The Dealer was really worried and assured me they could take it off quickly.
No way, I actually like it a lot for two reasons. First, it looks good in my opinion. Second it will keep it cooler inside for those very hot summer days. Both me and my passenger have a very good view and I think we'll be a lot more comfortable.
Picked up the car late tonight. Wow, what a rush with all the technology. I'll post some pics ASAP.
One thing that the factory did that was a mistake was to put the stripes across the transparent roof. The Dealer was really worried and assured me they could take it off quickly.
No way, I actually like it a lot for two reasons. First, it looks good in my opinion. Second it will keep it cooler inside for those very hot summer days. Both me and my passenger have a very good view and I think we'll be a lot more comfortable.
03-28-2014, 12:35 AM
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So glad to hear that it arrived, and you are happy with it! Slowly, but surely, there are a few arriving in our neck of the woods. Now comes the sitting in the car for hours trying to figure all the new stuff out.
lisa
Now comes the sitting in the car for hours trying to figure all the new stuff out. lisa
03-28-2014, 12:44 AM
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Thank you for the reply,MJW930. I understand the reasoning behind your thoughts.
Picked up the car late tonight. Wow, what a rush with all the technology. I'll post some pics ASAP.
One thing that the factory did that was a mistake was to put the stripes across the transparent roof. The Dealer was really worried and assured me they could take it off quickly.
No way, I actually like it a lot for two reasons. First, it looks good in my opinion. Second it will keep it cooler inside for those very hot summer days. Both me and my passenger have a very good view and I think we'll be a lot more comfortable.
Picked up the car late tonight. Wow, what a rush with all the technology. I'll post some pics ASAP.
One thing that the factory did that was a mistake was to put the stripes across the transparent roof. The Dealer was really worried and assured me they could take it off quickly.
No way, I actually like it a lot for two reasons. First, it looks good in my opinion. Second it will keep it cooler inside for those very hot summer days. Both me and my passenger have a very good view and I think we'll be a lot more comfortable.
Craig in Maryland (Owings Mills)
03-29-2014, 02:27 AM
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Go figure; my C7 is being unloaded at the Dealer right now. Anyway, I'm glad it arrived safely and I hope to take delivery today.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
3LT CRT coupe, Kalahari, NPP, inferno orange stripes, machined aluminum wheels, transparent roof
I'll take a lot of pictures and then figure out how to post them later.
Thanks for all your comments. I learned a lot reading them.
03-29-2014, 12:21 PM
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Quite similar. I hope it doesn't happen to too many buyers.
Been driving it for the past few days and can't believe the attention this car gets. The stripes really make it stand out. Now I'm sitting in the garage trying to figure out all the electronics. Only got a small indoctrination due to time constraints when I picked it up. Scheduled to go back Monday for more.
Will post a lot of pictures soon as the weather breaks.
Been driving it for the past few days and can't believe the attention this car gets. The stripes really make it stand out. Now I'm sitting in the garage trying to figure out all the electronics. Only got a small indoctrination due to time constraints when I picked it up. Scheduled to go back Monday for more.
Will post a lot of pictures soon as the weather breaks.
03-30-2014, 09:06 AM
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Quite similar. I hope it doesn't happen to too many buyers.
Been driving it for the past few days and can't believe the attention this car gets. The stripes really make it stand out. Now I'm sitting in the garage trying to figure out all the electronics. Only got a small indoctrination due to time constraints when I picked it up. Scheduled to go back Monday for more.
Will post a lot of pictures soon as the weather breaks.
Been driving it for the past few days and can't believe the attention this car gets. The stripes really make it stand out. Now I'm sitting in the garage trying to figure out all the electronics. Only got a small indoctrination due to time constraints when I picked it up. Scheduled to go back Monday for more.
Will post a lot of pictures soon as the weather breaks.