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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-30-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,937
Posted By C6Tim

Good on you for not listening to all the...

Good on you for not listening to all the naysayers and doing your own homework. Enjoy!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-15-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,139
Posted By C6Tim

Because you are already reassigned of course you...

Because you are already reassigned of course you would have to pay for shipping to Bremerhaven as a private citizen. When you ship via the US government there are rules and laws that military...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-31-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,495
Posted By C6Tim

Sadly you are incorrect... The post I responded...

Sadly you are incorrect... The post I responded to clearly indicates that the OP put down a total deposit of 6K so not sure where you think I'm "sadly misinformed". The rest of your comments are...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-31-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,495
Posted By C6Tim

Second deposit!? I thought I had seen it all but...

Second deposit!? I thought I had seen it all but this is the first time hearing about a dealer asking for a second deposit. If the C8 is still in high demand why in the world would a dealer need an...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-16-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,530
Posted By C6Tim

Futility? All it takes is a simple phone call or...

Futility? All it takes is a simple phone call or email and if you get no response within whatever period you set you move to the next person.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-16-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,530
Posted By C6Tim

There is the problem... You will never know...

There is the problem... You will never know where you are on a list that no one ever sees. They can collect 2K from hundreds of customers and apply it to their balance sheet all on a promise to...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-02-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,974
Posted By C6Tim

Don't know if it is the case with you but those...

Don't know if it is the case with you but those policies usually have some pretty severe mileage restrictions because it is being covered as a "collector car". Again, may not be the case with you...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-15-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,581
Posted By C6Tim

Jeeps are "in style" and have been for some time...

Jeeps are "in style" and have been for some time so the demand is pretty high. There are not many high production vehicles that actually hold their value like most Jeep models. I share your wife's...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-15-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,297
Posted By C6Tim

So when did you find out about the paint chip?...

So when did you find out about the paint chip? Curious if it was before or after you signed the final paperwork. If you were aware of the issue before taking the car you might have a decent argument...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-14-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 373
Views: 16,254
Posted By C6Tim

I apologize if someone already mentioned it but I...

I apologize if someone already mentioned it but I remember a few years back a C6 owner and his dog died in his car when his battery went dead. I don't remember all the details but there was a forum...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-05-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,360
Posted By C6Tim

I understand how folks go crazy with their cars...

I understand how folks go crazy with their cars especially when you first get them but who wants to go pick up a not so bright and shiny new car? Not me.. As far as the OP's question goes it is OK...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-18-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By C6Tim

Mostly dealers involved in this kind of sale. ...

Mostly dealers involved in this kind of sale. Not many "private sellers" are buying new cars just to flip them but there are probably some out there that either have buyers remorse or are trying to...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-15-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 14,311
Posted By C6Tim

If a customer has the details in writing with no...

If a customer has the details in writing with no fine print saying the dealer has the option to change the terms of the contract without notice then they have a great case for breach of contract. I...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By C6Tim

My advice is to wait until 2021 and order a 2022....

My advice is to wait until 2021 and order a 2022. You will get a better car (in theory) and pay less for it than the folks who have bought and are buying the C8 now. This is a vicious cycle that...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,526
Posted By C6Tim

They have 78 complaints at the BBB so I hope you...

They have 78 complaints at the BBB so I hope you take the time to add another one to their resume'. When doing business with car dealerships you have to get everything in writing. I rarely leave my...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-04-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 760
Views: 52,987
Posted By C6Tim

I'm kind of stunned... I have never owned a car...

I'm kind of stunned... I have never owned a car that did not have a secondary hood latch. I also have never hit the button to release the latch by mistake. In any vehicle I have ever owned the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-27-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,314
Posted By C6Tim

I'll send you a PM.

I'll send you a PM.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-16-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,538
Posted By C6Tim

Certainly a candy store with candy type colors. ...

Certainly a candy store with candy type colors. Don't care for the cartoonish colors but I'm not in the market and I'm sure plenty others will love them. I would like to see the C8 in Atomic Orange...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-15-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,668
Posted By C6Tim

Deposits don't mean crap unless you sign a...

Deposits don't mean crap unless you sign a contract spelling out the details. Any deposit I ever put down on a vehicle order only included an acknowledgement via text or email from the dealer that...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-13-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,491
Posted By C6Tim

Maybe my experiences ordering new vehicles have...

Maybe my experiences ordering new vehicles have been different but I don't recall ever having to sign anything. I work with the salesman via email back and forth finalizing the options I want and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,491
Posted By C6Tim

OK, just when I thought I had heard about all the...

OK, just when I thought I had heard about all the games and scams dealerships put forward we discover a new one. Perfect example of dealers constantly looking for new ways to play the system and get...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-09-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,132
Posted By C6Tim

Anyone who knows me understands how much I...

Anyone who knows me understands how much I despise the car business. I could go on for weeks with stories of the issues I've dealt with when trying to give a dealership my business. We are not...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-04-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,789
Posted By C6Tim

Retried veteran here and I had the same...

Retried veteran here and I had the same experience with USAA. They may be a great company but certainly not the most inexpensive.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-01-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,534
Posted By C6Tim

The bottom line is dealerships through their...

The bottom line is dealerships through their decades of dishonest and underhanded business practices have earned them the terrible reputation they have. Unfortunately because of their well earned...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-30-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,534
Posted By C6Tim

Car manufacturers and dealerships have made a...

Car manufacturers and dealerships have made a science out of confusing/hiding the real cost of their product. Since the "information age" began it has become increasingly difficult for dealerships...
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