The Great C8

I can understand the purpose behind the no second owner so no flame needed. Only the first owner being able to get the free accommodations for the driving school but as a 500 mile 2023 second owner kinda stinks.

Would be nice if they did as long as it wasn’t used by first owner and has to be used in the first year. It would be transferable. I feel like a new Corvette owner as this is my first and I could have afforded new as I paid over MSRP for mine used. Mine was new to me ha. Just stinks the voucher which hold value to the deal monetarily and emotionally for me cause I wanted to do the course has no value. Then I got to cough up to $ to get the added experience. Just a thought I know i should have done my research.

whynotC8

you may want to double check. I had the option of doing the course again or doing the level 1 course. Depending on your desire level 1 is a great course if you like tracking your car.

BearZ06

I think most will agree with you. I don't know why an unused voucher isn't good for at least the second owner. With so many cars being "flipped" with very low miles, a lot of second owners would likely take advantage of it. Of course, it does save GM money the way it is.

The Great C8

Maybe there are exceptions. From what I read it first owner of the unused C8. Mine had 500 miles and is 2023. One would hope. Maybe someone with knowledge with Ron Fellows will chime in. I really wanted to do the school.

BlaznZ06

Can’t one still do the school without a voucher?
or are you saying you won’t do it without the voucher discount?
gf it something you want to do just pay the fee and enjoy.

The Great C8

Yeh I totally get what your saying. Just saying it’s a lost value since I bought a new/used vette. Of course I could always pay up. We are just scrutinizing and trying to determine if there is any lead way for second owners? My vehicle was traded in literally 3 weeks after coming off the lot new and we are just saying it should be transferable.

I’d love to do the offered course at the discounted rate and offered accommodations.

ZipZap

So, what would be your rules? Mileage? Time? If I bought a 2020 now from someone who didn't use the discount, and it has 30k miles, should I get the benefit? You bought used for reasons only you know. This is another reason to bite the bullet and wait a year for the unicorn.

The Great C8

Obviously a 2020 with 30k is good and used. Be real we are talking about 2023 new vehicles with low mileage. Waiting on Unicorns in life always. Thanks for the laugh.

Vetteman Jack

I can see a case being made to allow second owners to go to the class as long as the coupon was never used and it was within the timeframe stipulations for attending the course.

However, it is an incentive by Chevy for new vehicle purchases, so I can see GM’s point there too.

AORoads

^ While I tend to agree with Vetteman above, I think a case can be made that it is also "short-sighted" by GM to not do so. After all, it is possible that GM is trying to "capture" new GM owners, and in this case, new-to-Corvette owners. If that's the case, what better way than to "give them a chance at the Ron Fellows School?"

The logic extends to such other points as:
-- How many will actually do the school, at any price, discounted or not?
-- How many will even notice the school is available to them as a second owner?
-- How many will see the subtle, hoped-for outcome of being more inclined toward the purchase of another Corvette or even a different GM product?

Logic #2: How many on the world's largest Corvette forum STARTED OUT WITH a used Corvette as their first Corvette? My guess: more than 50%. Think about that for a moment, folks at GM....

I'd even go further. IF the coupon is not/has not been used by the original owner AND the car is sold to a second owner-during the first two years since leaving BG, the new, second-only owner can now attend the School at the discounted price with all the benefits. No third owner, no into the third year after originally leaving the production line. Maybe all my rigamarole isn't needed but it would keep it in bounds for GM to say it's a good bet on a customer.

And I think it would be.

It'd be a good way to use some of that "saved advertisement money" (there are few ads that I have seen) that is far more of a sure thing for creating a repeat customer when you sell a car, even used, to a new person!! Good luck, GM.

JT#7

Also realize the Ron Fellows school is booked 6 months out, so additional students are not needed either (I realize it's GM's decision, not the Ron Fellows School)

449er

Just go & pay for the experience, I bet that you will like it

rkrupka

The invitation coupon is actually very clear - first retail owners up to one year after date of delivery. Dates are limited so call/plan soon.

BlaznZ06

It’s only lost value to the first owner. I would pretty much bet GM and the school understand how and why they set the rules.

Red Mist Rulz

GM sets the rules on the voucher, not Ron Fellows school. For a 2nd owner, the school won't receive reimbursement from GM, so they'll lose money if they give it to you for the voucher price. But they may be willing to offer you something. Can't hurt to call the school and ask what they can do to help you.

The Great C8

I get it. Thanks for the advice everyone and letting me vent a little. I’ll take the advice and call. I’d really be excited to go either way.

ladder13

Call the school. I went after the use by date, and they were glad to accommodate me. I am the original purchaser but it wouldn’t hurt to try.
I wouldn’t pay the full boat, not worth it to me after being there.