PART 4:
Index of topics:
Weekly Newsletter – Contents
PART 1:
1) Corvette Sales – 2004 Calendar Year - NEW
2) 2005 Corvette Pricing, Color Combinations Available
3) 2005 Corvette Color Change
PART 2:
4) The latest C6 News, Talking With Tadge Juechter, Corvette Assistant Chief Designer
PART 3:
5) 2005 Corvette Accessories
6) 2005 Corvette Pre-Delivery Process
7) 2004 Corvette Recall
PART 4:
8) 2005 SSR
9) Parts Department Offerings
10) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates - NEW
PART 5:
11) GMPP Details, MajorGuard – UPDATED
12) GM Employee and Supplier Eligibility
13) Weekly Constraint/Production News – UPDATED
8) 2005 SSR News
New LS2 Engine Standard
New 4L65E Automatic 4 Speed Transmission Standard
New 6 Speed Manual Transmission Optional
0-60 MPH, Automatic = 5.6 seconds
0-60 MPH, 6 Speed Manual = 5.3 seconds
Times are a full 2 seconds quicker than the 2003 and 2004 models!
Quarter mile, 6 Speed Manual = 13.8 seconds
Serial numbers are sequential from the first SSR produced thru the 2005 model year. Normally serial numbers start new each year but not with the SSR.
New Options for 2005:
Color – Aqua Blur. It changes from teal to purple!
New Engine Cover
New Dual Exhaust System
New Auxiliary Gages
New Body Colored Interior Package
New Body Colored Running Boards
New Windbreak
New Dual Hood Struts
All in all this spells COOL!
9) Parts Department Offerings
EVERYTHING IS ON SALE
Call “Sponge Bob” Robert Wendorff at 406-628-4121 for the best deal!!!
SAME DAY SHIPPING ON ALL INSTOCK ITEMS ORDERED BY 1 PM, MOUNTAIN TIME!
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and YES even American Express. You can simply pick the item(s) you want and complete your order quickly and securely. We will receive your order via email and will fill it and ship it ASAP.
We are confident that this will make ordering parts from us much more convenient. No need to call us long distance or take time from your busy schedule. You may, of course, still call our parts department at 406-628-4121 or email them at
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
10) GM Rebates/Special Finance Rates – UPDATED!
find below the incentives available to consumers in the Western Region. Check with your local dealer for incentives in your area!
Summary of Incentives 10/1/04
2004 Model Year (05-31D/CWE) 10/1/04 THRU 11/1/04 +GMAC FINANCE BONUS(dtls below)
Option 1
Model Rebate or APR 36/48/60/72
Aveo $1500 0.0/0.9/1.9/1.9
Cavalier(no 1SV) $4000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Malibu $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1000
Malibu MAXX $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1000
Impala $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Monte Carlo $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
Corvette $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9
SSR $0 $1000 Dealer Cash $1500
S10 Pickup $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Colorado Crew $2000 0.0/0.0/1.9/2.9 $1500
Colorado Ext/Reg $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Silverado(LLY) $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Silverado LLY $1500 1.9/2.9/3.9/5.9 $1500
C4500 Kodiak $2500 0.0/0.0/0.0/2.9
Avalanche 2x2 $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Avalanche 4x4 $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Tracker $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Blazer $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Trailblazer $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Tahoe $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Suburban $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Venture $4500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $500
Astro $3500 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $1500
Express $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $500
2005 Model Year (05-31A/CWE) 10/1/04 THRU 11/1/04 +GMAC FINANCE BONUS(dtls below)
Option 1
Model Rebate or APR 36/48/60/72
Aveo $750 4.9/4.9/4.9/5.9
Cavalier(no 1SV) $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/2.9
Cobalt $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Malibu $2000 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9 $1000
Impala $2000 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9
Monte Carlo $2000 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9
Corvette $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
SSR $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Colorado $1000 2.9/3.9/4.9/5.9 $1500
Silverado 1500 $1500 1.9/3.9/4.9/5.9 $1500
Silver 25/35(-LLY)$1000 2.9/3.9/5.9/NA $1500
Silver 25/35 LLY $500 3.9/4.9/5.9/NA $1500
C4500 Kodiak $2000 1.9/2.9/3.9/4.9
Avalanche $1500 1.9/2.9/3.9/5.9 $1500
Equinox $0 NA/NA/NA/NA $1000
Blazer $2500 0.0/0.9/1.9/2.9 $1500
Trailblazer $500 2.9/3.9/5.9/6.9 $1500
Trailblazer EXT $500 2.9/3.9/5.9/6.9 $1500
Tahoe $1000 2.9/3.9/5.9/NA $1500
Suburban $1000 2.9/3.9/5.9/NA $1500
Venture $3000 0.0/0.0/0.0/1.9 $500
Uplander $0 NA/NA/NA/NA
Astro $2000 0.9/1.9/2.9/3.9 $1500
Express $1000 2.9/3.9/4.9/5.9 $500
GENERAL MOTORS GMAC/NUVELL FINANCING ALLOWANCE PROGRAM
05-31AB
THIS IS A GENERAL MOTORS GMAC/NUVELL FINANCING INCENTIVE THAT IS
INCREMENTAL TO MOST OTHER ELIGIBLE INCENTIVES. THIS ALLOWANCE IS
AVAILABLE ON ELIGIBLE DELIVERIES TO CUSTOMERS WHO EITHER LEASE OR
FINANCE THEIR VEHICLE THROUGH GMAC OR NUVELL. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON DELIVERIES TO RESIDENTS OF THE WESTERN
REGION ONLY.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES:
# - THE CUSTOMER MUST FINANCE THE VEHICLE THROUGH GMAC OR NUVELL TO BE
ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM. THEY MAY USE EITHER A SUPPORTED OR
NON-SUPPORTED (STANDARD) SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY OR APR PROGRAM.
- FOR GMAC SMARTLEASE/SMARTBUY CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MUST BE
UTILIZED TO REDUCE THE CAPITALIZED COST OF THE GMAC SMARTLEASE
CONTRACT OR THE AMOUNT TO FINANCE FOR GMAC SMARTBUY CONTRACTS.
THIS ALLOWANCE MAY NOT BE OFFERED AS CASH TO THE CUSTOMER.
- FOR RETAIL PURCHASE CONTRACTS, THIS ALLOWANCE MUST BE UTILIZED AS
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND DISCLOSED IN THE OTHER OR MANUFACTURER
REBATE FIELD ON THE DOWNPAYMENT LINE OF THE CONTRACT. THIS
ALLOWANCE MAY NOT BE OFFERED AS CASH TO THE CUSTOMER.
PROGRAM TIME PERIOD (DELIVERED):
OCTOBER 1, 2004 THRU NOVEMBER 1, 2004
ELIGIBLE MODELS/REQUIRED OPTIONS/ORDER TYPES AND ALLOWANCES:
ELIGIBLE MODELS: ALL NEW AND UNUSED 2004/2005 MODELS LISTED BELOW:
2004 MODELS: ALLOWANCE:
MALIBU $1000
MALIBU MAXX $1000
SSR $1500
S10 $1500
COLORADO $1500
SILVERADO $1500
AVALANCHE $1500
TRACKER $1500
BLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER EXT $1500
TAHOE $1500
SUBURBAN $1500
VENTURE $500
ASTRO $1500
EXPRESS $500
2005 MODELS: ALLOWANCE:
MALIBU $1000
MALIBU MAXX $1000
COLORADO $1500
SILVERADO $1500
AVALANCHE $1500
EQUINOX $1000
BLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER $1500
TRAILBLAZER EXT $1500
TAHOE $1500
SUBURBAN $1500
VENTURE $500
ASTRO $1500
EXPRESS $500
CDR - INCENTIVE CODE: GMAC CONTRACTS GCT
Bonus Cash (05-31C/MUJ) 10/1/03 THRU 1/3/05
Military Rebate - $500 bonus cash on 2003/2004 Chevrolets
THE CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THEIR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION
OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS ACTIVE
STATUS. THE DEALER MUST INSURE THAT A COPY OF THE MILITARY
STATUS VERIFICATION DOCUMENT ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS
MESSAGE BE FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND RETAINED IN THE
DEALER'S DEAL FILE.