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Randy
That's where the after market exhaust and x-pipe come in handy.
Your order number has a status/event number assigned to it by GM that changes as your order moves through the production process
STATUS EVENT CODES
1100-Order placed at dealer
1101-Order accepted by GM
2001-Order generated to dealer
2005-Order replaced with GM Prospec order
2050-Order changed
2500-Order sent to production, preferenced
3000-Order accepted by production control
3100-Order available to sequence (now the tpw becomes more stable)
3300-Order selected for production by assembly plant
3400-Order broadcasted for production
3800-Vehicle produced
4150-Vehicled invoiced to dealer
4200-Vehicle shipped
5000-Vehicle delivered to dealer
6000-Vehicle delivered to customer
Note, that 1100 and 1101 just means the order was entered into the system. Any dealer can enter an order even if they will never get an allocation. GM doesn't do anything to stop this practice. As you can see things aren't real until you get to 3000 which means the dealer has an allocation, it was assigned to your order, and the factory has scheduled it to be built. So if your order gets status 3100 on Tuesday if will take 30 days to show up.
I went through the order game with a local dealer. They took my order telling me they had an allocation hoping they could pickup an allocation from another dealer or stall me until the end of the year when they might get another allocation. After 60 days of pounding sand I figured out the game. Luckily I was able to find a better deal with another dealer on an in-stock car.
Please give me more details. I'm in D.C. area.
One other question, how bad is it getting in and out with top up for someone who has serious back problems (and sciatica) and who is about 60 lbs overweight?
I'm thinking that the side bolsters will probably be my biggest obstacle?
Thanks, Reddog
Porsche-- almost laughable.
The number we received is JNXC29
Any GM dealer should be able to look up the status code using your order number. Your dealer should give you this code if you ask for it.
As to paying what they pay based on credit score, I'm betting they are trying to make money so are going to get a spread, large or small, they want something. There are no rules so it is a matter of research and finding the best source, like a Credit Union is some cases.
Randy
Randy
They are the largest Corvette dealer in WI. They are located in Random Lake WI. approx 40 miles north of Milwaukee.
The discount off MSRP was $3170.00
I personally like yellow, I really haven't found a color I don't like on the C6 though.
I'd dearly love to get a C6, but can't get one brand new. I am wondering what you think the coupe with MT and low miles (under 10k)would be selling for in maybe two years? Basic 04's are in my price range of $30k-40k right now. It would be great if that would be the range for 05 or 06 C6 coupes two years from now. For me anyway! Your thoughts?
As to price differentials in two years, figure on what I call the cost of a Vette, about $5k per year decline and that drops some after the first couple years. Then again it is more a function of the economy, etc., than Vette specific.
Randy
Try finding a used stripper, thats the ones with the lest problems.
The local dealers are not interested, although willing to negotiate a price below MSRP, but not as low as supplier pricing.
I have contacted some of the largest dealers and they have not returned calls or emails as of yet. It seems that the demand has slowed to the level where some may be interested in supplier pricing, although perhaps only on in stock coups.
Love the car, want the deal.
If I ever get another new Vette I am going to do the Museum delivery.
I am sorry to hear about the problem you posted yesterday regarding your Z06. I hope things work out for the better -- or even the BEST. I know how you feel, as I have been GM's guinea pig (sp?) for the original C5 in 1997. I was among the first to find two of their eventual recall items.
Here's why I am writing. I've been reviewing a bunch of info regarding the recent pricing of the 2006 Vettes -- NOT the Z06s. This isn't my first ride in the Corvette Purchase Rodeo and it won't surprise you to hear that the prices I've paid for different vettes over the years -- when compared to their sticker, changes radically based on Economics 101 ... supply and demand. At this time of year, are you hearing that actual prices being paid are flexible (i.e. below sticker) and if so HOW FLEXIBLE -- $3K or $5K or maybe at the end of a month when its been raining for about 6 weeks $22K? !!!! ? How can I find out the city where a "glut" of supply may be sitting?
A long time ago I bought the first C-5 to hit the Southeast US. I literally bought it sight unseen and before even driving a C-5 at all. Then, since it was the first year of the new body style, I paid "Sticker" PLUS $6K. I help Chevy iron out several bugs and later bought a 2002 for roughly $4K below sticker. Each time I have stroked a check on the spot.
The picture you posted as message #25 several months ago is THE EXACT car I'm looking for.
Please provide me with some details regarding a couple of matters. I'm directing my inquiry to you because you seem to be a regular "poster" of messages on the web and you seem to be up to speed on a variety of issues. Understand that I know the car (the 2005 and 2006 Vette) inside and out. My questions are:
1) What is your feel for the current supply and demand situation at this very moment. I know it varies from city to city, but as a 3,000,000 miler with Delta, I'll hop on a plane and have a pleasant cruise home in a heartbeat.
2) I've decided not to buy a Z06, as a result, I'm having difficulties figuring out whether or not the Z51 Suspension Package is a must or not. I completely understand what it is and how that effects the handling, but I'm also told that the new drilled rotors are loud, eat pads and that the combination of all the Z51 components absolutely EAT tires. What's your opinion.
3) Wonder why the middle grade suspension (the magnetic adjustable ride)is SO hard to find. All I can find is either the Z51 or the standard base package -- which by the way -- ain't chopped liver.
4) Even if I don't get the Z51 Suspension package, don't I still want to get the 3.42 Ratio Rear Axle?
I've got more questions, but will spare you the agony and would be grateful for any answers you are willing to provide for the 4 questions listed above.
I'd also appreciate the names of some of the other people you "chat" with who you think have a good working knowledge of vettes in general. If you don't know the answer to any of the stuff I've listed above, perhaps they will be able to provide some insight.
I'm thankin' ya in advance!
Regards,
Daveniche
If you check out "forums corvetteforum com" and "DigitalCorvettes com" you will see what the big internet dealers are offering ($5K off in most cases). You can do better if you can find somebody to set you up with "GM Supplier" or "GM In Your Driveway" discounts.
If you have the time I think doing the factory tour and museum delivery would be a lot of fun. I thought the whole idea was sort of silly until I had mine for a few months. At some point I started to realize what a piece of automotive art these things are. It is pretty hard not to be impressed with all the history and passion that surrounds these cars. I think I have fallen in love with the dam thing. Even my wife digs it which is even more surprising to me.
I personally like the F55 setup (MagRide) in my car. I have noticed that there aren't as many F55s around. But you can easily order a car with F55. I think they have cured most of the brake squealing in the Z51 with some updated pads. I think tire wear is the most common complaint I have seen about the Z51. Some find the ride to be too stiff on a day to day basis but most who bought the Z51 seemed to understand the trade offs; beside you can stick aftermarket Z51 badges and stickers all over your car :-). A Corvette is a fun car to drive no matter what suspension setup it has.
I have also noticed that in my area the dealers are stocking a lot of lower optioned cars to keep the prices down; now that supply has exceeded demand. When I bought my car in Mar 05 all the C6s available in my area had MSRPs in 52-56 range.
The standard M6 and Z51 M6 have the same 3.42 axle but different gears.
- New '05, at $7011 under invoice, ($48,869). They have offered $23K for my Tahoe, which has a trade in value range of $21,925 to $25,200, lowest being Carpoint, highest being NADA, with Edmunds being right in the middle. I think this is a good trade value, as I used "Excellent" in my valuations, (which dealers hate to see), and the new '07 Tahoe is out already.
- Buying a new '06, using the GM Supplier Discount. Have had a number of dealers in the Austin/Houston area refuse to accept that, but a few in the Dallas area haven't said no, and are looking for a car that fits my parameters. The prices would be about the same as the '05, if I used the discount, but the car would be a year newer, and I may be able to get pretty close to exactly what I want, (color/transmission/magnetic ride may be changed from the '05, but I could live with everything that is on that car). The catch here is what I would get on a trade form one of these dealers that is potentially already losing some income from the supplier discount, compared to selling it to someone that doesn't have the discount.
- The third option would be to work with a very good used Corvette dealer here. He has some beautiful cars, and is close to the $23K on the trade, as the result of a brief conversation on Friday. He may be able to get a couple thousand below the price of the new '05, and has an '05 with auto/magnetic ride, with 5600 miles, and about $900 less than the new '05, with no negotiation so far. Not sure how much warranty is remaining on that one, the new '05 would have the complete package.
As usual, I am trying to see all the angles, and am having paralysis analysis. Guess I am wondering what you folks thought about the situation... Thanks for any help.