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Old 03-11-2006, 01:25 PM   #1
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Default Kens Weekly News - March 11 - TONS OF NEW NEWS!

Hello from your Montana Chevy Dealer!!

I am sorry that I haven’t published a full newsletter for weeks.

We are making several changes here at the dealership. Couple that with all of the crazy programs and announcements from GM and we have been busy.

Things appear to be settling down now and GM is intent on being a strong corporation in the future. I am confident that the Chevrolet will continue in it’s leadership position.

By the way: Chevrolet is the #1 selling car and truck in America!!! We have successfully unseated Ford for the first time since 1986.

We are extremely proud to be part of this winning team and more so proud that we have been in business since 1953, the same year that the Corvette was introduced!!



Fichtner Chevrolet personnel directory:

GM Protection Plans and New Car/Truck Sales:
Dennis Fichtner, Business Manager
gmpp@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 105

Corvette Sales and Advice
Ken Fichtner, Dealer
kenfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com
406-628-4618 Ext 103

Parts:
Robert Wendorff, Parts Manager
Parts@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121

John Thomas Dorsey, Parts Specialist
Parts@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4121

Service:
Bruce Kingsbury, Service Manager
Service@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Office Administration/Accounting:
Kayla Eastlick
KEastlick@FichtnerChevrolet.com
406-628-4618

Thanks for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter and thanks for your business!

Index of topics:

Weekly Newsletter – Contents (everything updated!)

1) 2006/2007 Corvette Production News – New
2) Navigation System Update Discs - New
3) Special Policy – Column Lock - New
4) C6 Roof Delamination - New
5) Corvette Tires - New
6) Corvette Parts and Accessories
7) Distribution System Explained
8) Special Purchase/Sale 2005 Corvette Convertibles
9) Chevrolet Incentives
10) Weekly Constraint/Production News


1) 2006/2007 Corvette Production News – New


2006 Corvette Production News – March 10, 2006

Exterior color, Daytona Sunset Orange (71U) is being discontinued as an available color selection for the 2006 Corvette and Z06. Saturday, April 1, 2006 will be the final DOSP cycle available for Daytona Sunset Orange placement. A replacement color will be introduced for the start of the 2007 model year.

The much anticipated Chromed Aluminum Wheel (QX3) is finally available for production. QX3 availability will run at approximately 25% of Corvette Coupe and Convertible production beginning March 20th

2006 Model Year
Final allocations published for dealers to view on May 17, 2006
Final production date is June 26, 2006

2007 Model Year
Dealers may begin submitting orders on June 1, 2006
Production will begin on June 27, 2006

2) Navigation System Update Discs - New

New Process for Obtaining Factory Installed Navigation System Disc

In an effort to improve our customers' level of satisfaction with their factory installed DVD Navigation Systems, General Motors is pleased to announce an industry first, a new Navigation Disc Update Program. The new GM Navigation Disc Center will become the source for all update and service discs and the GM Center of Expertise for navigation systems. Effective March 15th 2006, SPO will be exiting the navigation disc business. Details follow:

o All 2006 model year and later customers who purchase or lease a GM vehicle (except Saab) with a factory installed navigation system are eligible to receive two free annual updates.
o This represents at least $400 of value to the customer.
o Updates will be provided on 1st and 2nd anniversary of the delivery date.
o The customer will be contacted via post-card to verify their mailing address. If the customer's address changed and they did not receive a post-card, they can contact the Navigation Disc Center at the toll-free number below to obtain their update(s).

o All certified used and certified pre-owned customers, including Cadillac and Hummer, who purchase a GM vehicle (except Saab) with a factory installed DVD navigation system will receive one free update after they take delivery.
o This represents at least $200 of value to the customer.
o Owners will automatically receive a free update within 60 days of their vehicle purchase.

o Navigation discs (CD-ROM or DVD) will no longer be available through SPO.
o Dealers will be able to order navigation discs through the GM Navigation Disc Center, either at the website, http://www.GMNAVDISC.com, or through the toll-free number, 1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472).
o A charge card must be utilized for payment. BARS billing will be added at a later date.
o For navigation system and disc questions, contact the Center from Monday thru Friday, from 8am thru 8pm Eastern time at the toll-free number noted above.

o Customers can contact the Center directly at the toll-free number for questions about their navigation system, navigation discs, or the Navigation Disc Update program.
o The Center's toll-free number and website will be added into the Navigation System Owner's Manual Supplement and onto the disc graphics beginning with the '07 model year.

Please pass this important information on to your Sales consultants, Service consultants and Parts personnel.


3) Special Policy – Column Lock - New

Special Policy Adjustment Electronic Column Lock System


RECALLS - TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

ATTENTION: SERVICE MANAGER, PARTS MANAGER
AND WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR

GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS1521
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY


Date: February 8, 2006

Subject: 05081 – Special Policy Adjustment
Electronic Column Lock System

Models: 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with a
Manual Transmission (RPO MM6/M12)

1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with an
Automatic Transmission – Export Vehicles Only

2001-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with an
Automatic Transmission – European Export Vehicles
Only

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Attention: Service Manager, Parts Manager
and Warranty Administrator

PRODUCT FIELD ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT

General Motors is announcing Special Policy Adjustment 05081 today. The total number of vehicles involved is approximately 72,000. Please see the attached bulletin for details.

This repair should only be performed after verifying that Product Safety Recall 04006 has been completed (check the vehicle's claim history for labor codes V1144, V1145 or V1153). If the recall has not been completed, perform the service procedure described in bulletin 04006C and submit a claim using the appropriate recall labor code.

Mailing Information
Customer notification letter mailing will begin on February 15, 2006.

GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS)
GMVIS information is not loaded for Special Policy Adjustments.

Service Information System (SI)
Bulletin 05081 will be available in SI on February 9, 2006.

Campaign Initiation Detail Report (CIDR)
The CIDR is not available for Special Policy Adjustments.


Go here to read the actual service bulletin:
http://corvetteforum.net/c5/kenficht...olumn_lock.pdf


4) C6 Roof Delamination - New

Subject: 05112A – Customer Satisfaction Program Painted Roof Adhesive Separation Service Procedure Revised

Message #: WIR20060275

GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS1528
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY

Date: February 23, 2006

Subject: 05112A – Customer Satisfaction Program
Painted Roof Adhesive Separation
Service Procedure Revised

Models: 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette with Painted Roof

To: All Chevrolet Dealers

Attention: Service Manager, Parts Manager
and Warranty Administrator

Customer Satisfaction Program Bulletin 05112 was released on February 21, 2006 via GM Administrative Message WIR20060273.

Please be advised that Steps 3 and 23 in the service procedure have been revised. A copy of revised bulletin 05112A is attached below. Please discard all copies of bulletin 05112.

The Service Information System (SI) version of this bulletin will reflect this change in the near future.

Please review the revised procedure immediately and make sure that all affected service personnel are aware of this revision.

Click here for the bulletin:

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...onbulletin.pdf

Painted Roof Adhesive Separation - 2005/2006 Corvette Coupe

Subject: GMP06-037-05112 Painted Roof Adhesive Separation on Certain 2005-6006 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicles with Painted Roof

Message #: VSU20061016

DESCRIPTION: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM #05112
DATED: FEBRUARY 2006

On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles, the painted roof panel may separate from its frame in some areas if it is exposed to stresses along with high temperature and humidity. The occupants of the vehicle may notice one or more of these symptoms: a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.

CORRECTION:
 Dealers are to apply adhesive foam to ensure proper adhesion, or in a small number of vehicles, replace the roof panel.
 Refer to Customer Satisfaction Bulletin #05112 for further information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin February 28, 2006.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this program are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO - Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO - Customer Special Order:

The Parts list follows:

Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle
88861400 Adhesive Kit – Foam 2

SPECIAL TOOL

Beginning the week of February 13, 2006, each Dealer will be shipped a Two-Part Adhesive Applicator Gun, BO-48206, for use in this recall. This tool is being furnished at no charge. Additional tools, if required, may be purchased by contacting SPX Kent-Moore at 1-800-468-6657.


5) Corvette Tires - New

We are in the tire business!!

I am proud to announce that Fichtner Chevrolet is now in the tire business.

As a GM dealer we are able to leverage the buying power of GM to offer tires at the lowest possible prices.

Here’s a list of tires that we have on sale today:


P245/45ZR17 Tires – C5 Front Tires

BF Goodrich KDW G-Force $163.61 Each
Bridgestone RE050A Potenza $214.24 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $224.25 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport $224.25 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S $224.25 Each
Pirelli PZERO $230.70 Each
Goodyear VSB Eagle F1 GS-D3 $231.82 Each
Goodyear BW Eagle F1 GS $242.13 Each
Michelin AS Sport ZP $253.89 Each
Bridgestone S03 Potenza $255.89 Each
Goodyear VSB F1 Supercar $282.66 Each
Firestone SZ50 Firehawk Runflat $294.91 Each
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Ext Mobility $360.41 Each

P275/40ZR18 Tires – C5 Rear Tires

BF Goodrich KDW G-Force $233.35 Each
Bridgestone RE050A Potenza $299.51 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $310.96 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport $310.96 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S $310.96 Each
Pirelli PZERO $342.43 Each
Goodyear VSB Eagle F1 GS-D3 $333.50 Each
Goodyear BW Eagle F1 GS $318.95 Each
Michelin AS Sport ZP $353.64 Each
Bridgestone S03 Potenza $321.90 Each
Goodyear VSB F1 Supercar $333.50 Each
Firestone SZ50 Firehawk Runflat $373.49 Each
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Ext Mobility $447.49 Each


P265/40ZR17 Tires – C5/Z06 Front Tires

Pirelli PZERO $252.77 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $255.98 Each
Goodyear F1 Supercar $333.01 Each


P295/35ZR18 Tires – C5/Z06 Rear Tires

Pirelli PZERO $391.34 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $372.00 Each
Goodyear F1 Supercar $358.90 Each


P245/40ZR18 Tires – C6 Front Tires

BF Goodrich KDW II G-Force $190.96 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $269.36 Each
Pirelli PZERO SYS $257.30 Each
Pirelli PZERO ROS $262.64 Each
Goodyear Eagle GS2 Ext Mobility $309.03 Each
Goodyear F1 Super Car Ext Mobility $310.38 Each


P285/35ZR19 Tires – C6 Rear Tires
BF Goodrich KDW II G-Force $287.85 Each
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 $425.04 Each
Pirelli PZERO SYS $379.10 Each
Pirelli PZERO ROS $394.21 Each
Goodyear Eagle GS2 Ext Mobility $312.36 Each
Goodyear F1 Super Car Ext Mobility $370.72 Each

Plus shipping and handling.

Call our parts department experts at 800-234-5284 to place your order today!


6) Corvette Parts and Accessories
We offer a complete line of Genuine Corvette Accessories at dealer wholesale prices.

Without: Sales Tax
Without: Exhorbidant shipping and handling fees

Order many items online here:
www.fichtnerchevrolet.com

Go to the parts link on our website!

Or call Robert or Thomas in our parts department toll free at 800-234-5284


7) Distribution System Explained

Estimated Shipments Process

Distribution of the production schedule is based on the following:
• Controlled Allocation
• Available Days’ Supply (ADS)
• Forecast

These calculation methods are explained below.

GMVOM Timing Cycle

The Estimated Shipments process occurs each month, and is completed on Thursday of Week 1 in the GMVOM Timing Cycle.
NOTE: The Estimated Shipments and Consensus processes do NOT apply to Regional Consulting Center (RCC) dealerships. Also, constraints are distributed to RCC dealerships ONLY for constrained allocation groups.

Estimated Shipments Process Tasks

Plan Production Volumes
GM plans production volumes for each allocation group by analyzing several inputs, including marketing strategies, production estimates, production constraints, and dealers’ sales forecasts. During the analysis, GM must answer the following questions related to each of these inputs:
• Marketing strategies – How should GM position the vehicle in order to achieve maximum market penetration? Are there major advertising or incentive programs planned for specific periods during the year?
• Production estimates – How many vehicles can the plants produce for a specific period?
• Constraints – What models and options are available only in limited quantities because their production capacity is too low or their demand is too high?
• Dealers’ sales forecasts – What quantity of vehicles have the dealers determined that they can sell?
Dealers’ sales forecast quantities are an important factor in the production planning process.

Process Temporary Allocation Requests
Based on specific qualifying criteria, GM assigns temporary allocation quantities to dealers in order to supplement the normal sales planning and allocation processes.
NOTE: For information about the qualifying criteria, dealers should consult with their respective Zone Teams.
Calculate Estimated Shipments
GM calculates estimated shipments for each dealer based on the following inputs:
• The estimated production volume for the allocation group.
• A specific production period.
• A selected calculation method.

GM has three methods for calculating estimated shipments—Controlled Allocation, Available Days’ Supply (or ADS), and Forecast. The method that GM selects for calculating estimated shipments is based on:
• Whether or not the allocation group is a new vehicle line that is just being launched.
• Whether the demand for the allocation group is greater than or less than the supply.

CONTROLLED ALLOCATION CALCULATION METHOD

• When does GM use the Controlled Allocation method? GM uses the Controlled Allocation method during the launch of a new vehicle, at the time when demand is greater than supply and the marketing team wants to target a specific market. GM also uses the Controlled Allocation method when the long-term demand for a vehicle (such as the Corvette) exceeds the vehicle supply.
• How does the method work? When using Controlled Allocation, GM will typically allocate vehicles to the dealers based on a defined launch strategy or equitable distribution; for example, based on marketing strategies, GM may allocate a new pickup truck to dealerships that are located in rural areas.

AVAILABLE DAYS’ SUPPLY (ADS) CALCULATION METHOD

• When does GM use the ADS method? GM uses the ADS method the majority of the time.
• How does it work? GM allocates vehicles to the dealers with the lowest Available Days’ Supply (ADS). A dealer’s ADS is based on the dealer’s Total Availability and Daily Sales Rate for the allocation group.
• What is a dealer’s Total Availability? A dealer’s Total Availability is the quantity of vehicles of the specified allocation group that a dealer has available. This quantity is equal to the total number of vehicles in stock (on ground), in transit to your dealership, in system (orders that are being built), placed orders (orders that are ready to go to the production management system), and balance-to-go allocation (the dealer’s final allocation units that have NOT been submitted as preliminary orders or selected as placed orders for the current production period).
• What is a dealer’s Daily Sales Rate? A dealer’s Daily Sales Rate is the average number of units sold per day over a sales period of 1, 2, 3, or 12 months. GM determines which sales period to use for each allocation group. (GM uses 12 months only during the start-up and build-out periods for an allocation group.)
• What is a dealer’s ADS? A dealer’s ADS is equal to the dealer’s Total Availability divided by the dealer’s Daily Sales Rate. (For example, if a dealer’s Total Availability is 30 and its Daily Sales Rate is 2, then its ADS is 15.)

ADS Example Step 1 – Calculate Total Availability
The Allocation application calculates the total availability for each dealer after receiving the availability data. Remember that Total Availability includes balance-to-go.

ADS Example Step 2 – Calculate Daily Sales Rate
The Allocation application calculates the daily sales rate for each dealer by determining the dealer’s total sales for a defined sales period of 30, 60, 91, or 365 days and dividing the dealer’s total sales by the number of days in the sales period. (GM decides which sales period to use for each allocation group.)

ADS Example Step 3 – Calculate ADS
The Allocation application calculates each dealer’s ADS by dividing the total availability by the daily sales rate.

ADS Example Step 4 – Assign First Unit Based on ADS
GM determines which dealer has the lowest ADS, and assigns a unit to that dealer.
In this example, Dealer D gets an additional unit, making its total availability change from 2 to 3. The dealer’s ADS is also recalculated, and changes from 7 to 11. Remember, the ADS is calculated by dividing the total availability by the daily sales rate—in this example, 3 divided by 0.27 is 11.11 units (which is rounded down to 11).

ADS Example Step 5 – Assign Next Unit Based on ADS
GM determines which dealer has the lowest ADS, and assigns a unit to that dealer.
In this example, Dealer C gets an additional unit, making its total availability change from 3 to 4. The dealer’s ADS is also recalculated, and changes from 10 to 13. Remember, the ADS is calculated by dividing the total availability by the daily sales rate—in this example, 4 divided by 0.30 is 13.33 units (which is rounded down to 13).
At this point, only two units have been allocated; however, this step is repeated until all available units of an allocation group are allocated. Each time this step is repeated, the dealer with the lowest ADS earns a unit.

ADS Example Step 6 – Determine National ADS Bar
When the last available unit in an allocation group is allocated, the ADS of the dealer who received the last unit is called the “National ADS Bar.” The National ADS Bar is the allocation cutoff point.

Dealers that had a beginning ADS that was less than the National ADS Bar received at least one unit for the production period. Dealers that had a beginning ADS that was greater than the National ADS Bar received no units for the production period.
For example, if the ADS of the last dealer to receive a unit is 20, then the dealers who had a beginning ADS that was less than 20 would have received at least one unit for the production period. Dealers who had an ADS that was greater than 20 would NOT have received any units for the production period.

FORECAST CALCULATION METHOD
• When does GM use the Forecast method? GM uses the Forecast method when calculating estimated shipments for the sales outlook period (or month). The sales outlook period is shown in the last column of the table at the top of the Estimated Shipments report. The column heading is “Estimated Shipments [Month/Year].”
• How does the method work? GM calculates estimated shipments by using each dealer’s Sales History for the allocation group.
• What is a dealer’s Sales History? A dealer’s Sales History is the number of vehicles that the dealer sold during the same production period one year ago, or the average number of vehicles that the dealer sold during the same production period one and two years ago or one, two, and three years ago. (GM typically uses one year for vehicles that have a high production volume. GM may use two or three years for vehicles that have a lower production volume.)

Forecast Example Step 1 – Calculate Sales History
The Allocation application calculates each dealer’s 3-year sales history for the allocation group and production period. The application adds all dealers’ 3-year sales history values in order to get the total (or national) 3-year sales history for the allocation group and production period.

Forecast Example Step 2 – Calculate Average Actual Sales
The Allocation application calculates each dealer’s average actual sales by dividing the 3-year sales history by 3. The application adds all dealers’ average actual sales values in order to get the total (or national) average actual sales for the allocation group and production period.

Forecast Example Step 3 – Calculate the % to National Value
The Allocation application divides each dealer’s average actual sales value by the total (or national) average actual sales value in order to get a % to National value. (In this example, the total average actual sales value is 45.) The total of all dealers’ % to National values must equal 100 percent.

Forecast Example Step 4 – Calculate Estimated Shipments
The Allocation application multiplies each dealer’s % to National value by the planned production volume for the allocation group and production period. (In this example, the planned production volume is 51.) The resulting value is the dealer’s estimated shipments quantity for the allocation group and period. The total of all dealers’ estimated shipments values must equal the planned production volume.

Send Quantities to Dealers
After GM calculates the estimated shipments quantities, they are sent to Order Workbench where dealers may review them as input for their sales planning and forecasting activities.

How can a dealership get more product if its sales are better than expected?

When a dealership's sales are better than expected, the dealership and its Area Sales Manager can get more product by doing the following:
Increase the dealership's production consensus quantity for the next production period.
Increase the dealership's desired allocation quantity in the weekly Order Vehicles process.
Look for trade or purchase opportunities by using the Locate Vehicles screens in Order Workbench.

What is the Available Days' Supply (ADS) formula?

In the Estimated Shipments process, the Available Days' Supply (ADS) formula is used in order to distribute available production volumes fairly and responsively to dealers.

In the Constraints Distribution process, the ADS formula is used in order to distribute available constraints fairly and responsively to dealers.

How do I determine which vehicle constraints were distributed to my dealership?

You can determine which vehicle constraints were distributed to your dealership by accessing the View My Allocation Summary screen in the Order Vehicles section of Order Workbench.

What is the difference between a preliminary order and a placed order?

A preliminary order is a vehicle order that a dealer configures and submits to GM for selection during the Vehicle Order Selection process.

A placed order is a preliminary order that was submitted to GM by a dealer and was selected to be built. A placed order is any order that is at Event Code 2000 (Accepted by GM), but has not reached Event Code 2500 (Preferenced).
How does the Vehicle Order Selection batch process place my dealership's preliminary orders?

The Vehicle Order Selection batch process places your dealership's preliminary orders based on the following factors:
The priority code that your dealership assigned to each preliminary order.
Your dealership's final allocation quantity for the target production period (TPP).
Your dealership's desired allocation quantity for the TPP (if additional allocation is available).
Your dealership's distributed constraints quantities for the TPP.

How can I tell whether a preliminary order has been placed?

When a preliminary order is placed, the vehicle order event code changes to 2000 (Accepted by GM). You can view the current event code for an order by accessing one of the following screens:
Order Detail screen in the Manage Inventory section
Preliminary Order/Stored Configuration Detail screen in the Order Vehicles section

How much time do I have in order to change or replace placed orders?

For a specific target production period (TPP), you can change or replace placed orders until 9:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday.

Can I change (or replace) a placed order that is based on a national pattern order?

You can change both the model and content of a placed order that is based on a national pattern order; however, the model must be within the same allocation group as the national pattern order and the model and content must be within any applicable constraints.

What happens if I try to add a constrained or restricted option onto a placed order?

The system will reject your change, and the placed order will revert to its original content.

How can I track a sold order for a customer?

You can track a sold order for a customer by using the Vehicle Order Inquiry screen. You can access this screen by clicking the Go to Vehicle Order Inquiry link on the Manage Inventory drop-down menu.

8) Special Purchase and Sale on 2005 Corvette Convertibles

New 2005 Convertibles – I need to sell them!!!!

We were able to purchase a couple of extra Convertibles from another dealer.

Here’s what we have:

2005 Corvette Convertible
Preferred Equipment Pkg 1SB
OnStar Communications
AM/FM CD with Navigation
XM Satellite Radio
Special Paint Charge
Automatic OD Transmission
LeMans Blue Metallic
Beige Convertible Top
Cashmere Leather Trim
Odometer – 2 miles
MSRP $58120.00

Make an offer!

We will honor GM Employee, Supplier, and GM in the Driveway Certificates on this car!

NO SALES TAX!!! (if titled and licensed in Montana)

2005 Corvette Convertible
Preferred Equipment Pkg 1SB
OnStar Communications
AM/FM CD with Navigation
Power Convertible Top
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Polished Aluminum Wheels
XM Satellite Radio
Automatic OD Transmission
Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
Black Convertible Top
Ebony Leather Trim
Odometer – 341 miles
MSRP $62805.00

Our cost with freight to the dealership $57216

Make an offer!

We will honor GM Employee, Supplier, and GM in the Driveway Certificates on this car!

NO SALES TAX!!! (if titled and licensed in Montana)


We can easily modify these Corvettes by adding any number of accessories for you including, but not limited to: Exhaust system, suspension package, color keyed interior and exterior items, Lloyds mats, front bra, etc.


Email me before they are gone!
kenfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com


9) Chevrolet Incentives - UPDATED

Click here for all of the details!

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/ken...incentives.pdf



10) Weekly Constraint/Production News – UPDATED

Corvette Production Weekly Constraints – 3/9/06


Weekly Constraint/Production News - UPDATED

Constraints are distributed based on Available Days’ Supply (ADS), Controlled Method or Percent of Allocation (POA). Dealers can use the weekly constraint wire to see the basic availability of an option. The percentages on the weekly constraint wire are estimated based on the national retail number of the constrained option divided by the amount of retail orders being allocated for the week.

Chevrolet Constraint Wire for 3/9/06

2006 CORVETTE

01145, QX3 Chromed Wheels, 154

Orders approved this week will be produced the week of 4/3/06 – 4/9/06

2006 CORVETTE Z06

00602 Corvette Z06 QL9 Polished Wheels, 123
This option is being constrained based upon supplier capacity.

Orders approved this week will be produced the week of 4/3/06 – 4/9/06


Thanks for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter and thanks for your business!
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Ken,

Thanks for publishing the newsletter, a lot of good “stuff” in there.

Please continue the good work!

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I'm a huge fan of your newsletter and read every issue. Thanks for your superb dedication to Corvettes and keeping us all informed!

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Ken,Thanks you always do a great job! You should just send out reminder cards to inform people that they can not renew there GM coverage if they do not do it within 90 days of the end of there policy ! Mine expires april 5th and I missed out
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We appreciate your time with this Ken!
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I read often, but rarely reply. THANKS KEN.

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I have been missing your newsletters and thought maybe you had stopped. Great stuff, keep it up, I read them end to end.
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And keep the news coming
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Thanks, Ken. Always much appreciated.
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Ken,

As always, many thanks for the 'news'.
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Thanks for publishing the newsletter, a lot of good “stuff” in there.

Please continue the good work!

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Ken thanks for taking the time to inform us with your newsletter, it's much appreciated.
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Old 03-11-2006, 07:23 PM   #15
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Thanks again Ken...great info regarding the Navigation system discs. I'll need them since I ordered my C6 with navigation.
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Ken, this is the first time I came across your newsletter, thanks I'll look for it everyweek.
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As always Ken, your a gentleman. Thanks so much for the updates
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Your newsletter was one of the first things that drew me to CF. I admit that I was most interested in it when I had my C6 and Z06 on order, but I still read and enjoy it. Thanks for all the good informarion.
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