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2 years and 3 months ago I put 1k deposit for z06 at msrp with my dealer. verbal agreement, nothing on paper except receipt for the 1k. All the stories that have been shared here by people in the same situation who were told msrp but when time came to buy there was substantial mark-up over msrp had me very concerned the same may happen to my deal. Well I am here to say there are still honorable dealers in the world. I placed my order today { dealer got allocation] for the build i want at msrp. Kudos to O'Reilly Chevrolet in Tucson.
Is that deal now in writing? A few people here placed their order and then got the surprise when the car came in. Hopefully your dealer remains honest all the way to through delivery.
Is that deal now in writing? A few people here placed their order and then got the surprise when the car came in. Hopefully your dealer remains honest all the way to through delivery.
i believe they will. it will be 4th vette purchased from them. i know all the people that matter for many years and they have never lied to my face.
My same experience. Bought from my local dealer at MSRP. It was my third Z06 purchased from them. C6, C7 and now C8. My original salesman got promoted to manager which helps. Verbal agreement with no deposit.
I also let them display it for a week on their showroom floor (roped off) while we waited the accessories to arrive. They appreciated that because it was their first Z.
2 years and 3 months ago I put 1k deposit for z06 at msrp with my dealer. verbal agreement, nothing on paper except receipt for the 1k. All the stories that have been shared here by people in the same situation who were told msrp but when time came to buy there was substantial mark-up over msrp had me very concerned the same may happen to my deal. Well I am here to say there are still honorable dealers in the world. I placed my order today { dealer got allocation] for the build i want at msrp. Kudos to O'Reilly Chevrolet in Tucson.
I can never understand why people don't ask their dealers to send a simple email confirming that the car will be sold at MSRP and that the deposit will be refundable at the time of deposit. It's literally the easiest form of due diligence, and something I asked for and received.
I bought and took delivery at MSRP. Also purchased a 2021 C8 Z51 at MSRP. Smaller dealer in Pa. All done through a shake of hands. There are some good dealers out there.
2 years and 3 months ago I put 1k deposit for z06 at msrp with my dealer. verbal agreement, nothing on paper except receipt for the 1k. All the stories that have been shared here by people in the same situation who were told msrp but when time came to buy there was substantial mark-up over msrp had me very concerned the same may happen to my deal. Well I am here to say there are still honorable dealers in the world. I placed my order today { dealer got allocation] for the build i want at msrp. Kudos to O'Reilly Chevrolet in Tucson.
I purchased my 2021 GM built Z51 from Dale Earnhardt Jr Chevrolet (DEJC), Tallahassee, FL and was wondering if anyone else has dealt with that dealership. I was fortunate to get MSRP however, GM did not install all my (LPO) options; high wing, gnd effects, splash guards, and front grill. So, DEJC ordered and installed these 4 options and charged twice what GM would have charged. Additionally, they added a mandatory window tint, nitrogen in tires, and door guards at $1295...which I didn't want. They said I was lucky to get the car at MSRP. Get this...the general mgr told me he had another buyer (35K+) and he would refund my deposit less an admin fee...how gracious! I was told that the deposit was the only hold I had on my order otherwise, 18 months of waiting down the drain. I sent letters to GM, Chevrolet, Dale Earnheart, BBB, and the Florida Safety Dept with documentation of the excessive charges. Unforunately, DEJC would not agree to a reasonable reconciliation. Ironically, I also talked with the Tallahassee corvette club and was informed that they no longer deal with DEJC either. Point is...buyer beware. Did anyone else purchase from DEJC?
My same experience. Bought from my local dealer at MSRP. It was my third Z06 purchased from them. C6, C7 and now C8. My original salesman got promoted to manager which helps. Verbal agreement with no deposit.
I also let them display it for a week on their showroom floor (roped off) while we waited the accessories to arrive. They appreciated that because it was their first Z.
That's a great report, and it was nice of you to let them display your THIRD new Z06 purchased there. I like how the ropes on the sides are much further away from the car... almost as if to accentuate the size of the side air intakes!
I can't believe you stole my future C8 Z06 build...JK.
Dale Earnheart Jr Chevrolet (DEJC less than honorable) also displayed my 2021 C8 Z51 while installing my LPO parts (carbon fiber (CF) hi wing, CF gnd effects, CF grill, splash guards). DEJC excessive charges of $3900 above what GM or my local chevrolet dealer would charge...disputed charges still unreconciled. 2021 C8 HTC Z51 3LT
O.P.'s story is word for word like mine except it's been 3 1/2 years and I'm picking up my ZO6 tomorrow. I hope I have the same happy ending as his!
Update: Picked up my ZO6 today and the dealer kept his word, not a penny over MSRP, didn't try to stick me with addons either. Great experience! I took it right over to their body shop to have the Scrape Armor grill guards installed so I'll have some pics in a couple of days.
We are hopefully picking up our Z07 in a couple weeks (finished build, waiting on transport). Our dealer, DePaula Chevrolet, did the same. Handshake on deposit and held their word even with the sales associate changing over the years. No games on order list # and Confirmed in writing MSRP sale at time of order. Could not be more excited to have an HTC in time for the end of summer and fall drives up here.
I can never understand why people don't ask their dealers to send a simple email confirming that the car will be sold at MSRP and that the deposit will be refundable at the time of deposit. It's literally the easiest form of due diligence, and something I asked for and received.
Because that does not prevent the dealer from marking up a vehicle. Ask me how I know.
07-28-2023, 03:49 PM
Still honor in the world
and the dealer kept his word, not a penny over MSRP, didn't try to stick me with addons either. Great experience! I took it right over to their body shop to have the Scrape Armor grill guards installed so I'll have some pics in a couple of days.
