The Order Process

[Ralston]

A couple of weeks ago I put a deposit on a C8. I returned yesterday to place the order detailing my choices for the car. Now here’s the thing: I walked away with a form entitled “Order Workbench,” a GM form which summarizes my car and its options. It has a BAC number (118738), what ever that means.

The dealer did not require my signature, and I did not get theirs. I have no reason to doubt them other than the fact that I’m working with a car dealership. Most of my previous new car purchase were accomplished via personal connections; I got good deals and never had to haggle. This is all different, and I don’t quite know what to expect.

Does this sound familiar, or ring any alarm bells?

[Happy2bHere]

A couple of weeks ago I put a deposit on a C8. I returned yesterday to place the order detailing my choices for the car. Now here’s the thing: I walked away with a form entitled “Order Workbench,” a GM form which summarizes my car and its options. It has a BAC number (118738), what ever that means.

The dealer did not require my signature, and I did not get theirs. I have no reason to doubt them other than the fact that I’m working with a car dealership. Most of my previous new car purchase were accomplished via personal connections; I got good deals and never had to haggle. This is all different, and I don’t quite know what to expect.

Does this sound familiar, or ring any alarm bells?

Good question. I think that your answers can be found here on this forum:

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...u-need-to-know

There are many steps and it has been a learning experience for me too!

[John]

Good idea to read that thread and to then read all four of the following stickied C8 purchasing threads (the top four in this section).

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...r-new-corvette

After that, I would go visit that dealer, and make friends with the salesperson who is handling your specific order, and if that person is not available, meet with the Sales Manager. Face to face meetings are always better IMO. If you are located away from your dealership and can not drive there, I would make a phone call.

Right now, not one order in the country is beyond status 1100 (which you are), and everything that takes place prior to September 12th (the first day of the first C8 consensus, is going to remain on hold until that day. That is the first day when I order can start, during that six day consensus starting that Thursday, to move forward to status 2000 (the golden status when GM has formally accepted your order and has committed to build your car).

One other critical factor, and that is that an order which is initially entered the morning of September 12th is not “behind” a single order entered prior to that date, e.g., there is no GM prioritization for earlier entered orders.

Lastly, if you are dealing with a major forum dealer, they are 100% trustworthy. They do not know have the time to now work on individual orders, but their reputations speak for themselves, as does their excellent order by order follow up which they initiate at the proper time.

As to the related question as to why top dealers are not yet working on individual orders, look at the hundreds of posts here in which people keep discussing, “well I just changed my color,” or “I just added (or removed) that option.” To start now and file say 250 orders only to probably later have to change 200+ of them not just once but several times, would be chaos for all.

[Ralston]

Thanks for the links and tips. I do get anxious when things are out of my control. I might point out that my C8, in Zeus Bronze, is already in a longer queue.
Gotta learn to relax. Breathe . . . breathe . . . That's it.

[Mobius]

I might point out that my C8, in Zeus Bronze, is already in a longer queue.

I too am a fan of Zeus Bronze, and it's on my short list of colors.

[George]

Add me to that Zeus Bronze list as well. My guess is that none of us will see a Zeus Bronze car before Spring, which I'm fine with. There are many variables however, as discussed in this forum's threads on the subject, and depending on your specific options and constraints, as well as your dealers allocation. Actually, I like the idea of the plant workers getting familiar with everything before the Zeus cars come down the line. For me it is the only color that I'm interested is, so, I just have to be patient.

[Frenzy36]

A couple of weeks ago I put a deposit on a C8. I returned yesterday to place the order detailing my choices for the car. Now here’s the thing: I walked away with a form entitled “Order Workbench,” a GM form which summarizes my car and its options. It has a BAC number (118738), what ever that means.

The dealer did not require my signature, and I did not get theirs. I have no reason to doubt them other than the fact that I’m working with a car dealership. Most of my previous new car purchase were accomplished via personal connections; I got good deals and never had to haggle. This is all different, and I don’t quite know what to expect.

Does this sound familiar, or ring any alarm bells?

You didn't even get to take one for a test drive? What ever happened to test drives? What happened to dealers helping with customer service? And why would dealers not have time for working on individual orders? I realize they are busy, but what ever happened to hiring more people to help? Just saying . I also wonder what will happen if we may have a problem with our vehicle once we take delivery on a 90K-100K car? Especially if we are traveling across the country to pick it up from a forum dealer? I already know the local dealers in my area don't have a clue. Would I be responsible to tow it back to the dealership? These are all Extremely Serious Questions.

[Gators2020]

You didn't even get to take one for a test drive? What ever happened to test drives? What happened to dealers helping with customer service? And why would dealers not have time for working on individual orders? I realize they are busy, but what ever happened to hiring more people to help? Just saying . I also wonder what will happen if we may have a problem with our vehicle once we take delivery on a 90K-100K car? Especially if we are traveling across the country to pick it up from a forum dealer? I already know the local dealers in my area don't have a clue. Would I be responsible to tow it back to the dealership? These are all Extremely Serious Questions.

How can you test drive a vehicle that no dealership has? No one who has ordered or will order a C8 this year will be able to rest drive it

[MikeC8]

Heck when I ordered the C7 in June 2013 it was the same situation. But later I found a dealer who just got one in. So I high tailed it down there to make sure I could fit in the thing. 6’5” 195lbs. I’ve been told if you fit in a C7 you will fit in a C8. There is no way to test drive a C8 currently. But I’m confident i will not be disappointed at all. If anything it will be better then the C7 In all driver conditions. IMO.
The salesmen at my local dealership has been there since my 2013 purchase. I trusted him when he put me on a list last year. When prices came out I was the 5th person he called. Come to find out I dropped down to 3rd spot. At MSRP I put a deposit down and committed to a certain order. Will I get into the first concession I’ll find out in September. I know they have 13 allocations for the first 3 months. Time will tell. Either way I’m figuring on a February delivery if no quality issues arise. 2LT red with the Z51 package with black wheels. A pretty basic order.
Cancelled another order because the salesman had over a 100 orders and could not tell me where I was on his list. I’m sure he didn’t know either.

[Frenzy36]

How can you test drive a vehicle that no dealership has? No one who has ordered or will order a C8 this year will be able to rest drive it

That is my point. LOL Have we all gone MAD? I know I have. I have actually bought most of my vehicles sight unseen and unknowing of how it even felt to sit in it let alone drive it. I was just over exaggerating how purchasing a vehicle these days has definitely changed. Maybe it proves how Car Nuts we have become. When we have our sights on something like this we don't even care if we have driven one, sat in one or haven't even seen one in person. Is that the definition of Car Crazy?

[Frenzy36]

Heck when I ordered the C7 in June 2013 it was the same situation. But later I found a dealer who just got one in. So I high tailed it down there to make sure I could fit in the thing. 6’5” 195lbs. I’ve been told if you fit in a C7 you will fit in a C8. There is no way to test drive a C8 currently. But I’m confident it’s not going to disappoint at all. If anything it will be better then the C7 In all driver conditions. IMO.

MikeC8 I'm going to have to agree with you there. That's why were all on this forum absorbing every bit of information we can accumulate. I also have faith the new Stingray will be an exceptional vehicle. Extreme thanks to John who has given us 125% of his awake time. (I don't know how he does it) And all of the many others who have spent their time to present us with all the details pictures articles etc. Thank You All !!!

[Blankster]

I didn't get to drive a C7 until mine came into the dealer and they let me drive it before we started the paperwork. This will likely be the case with the C8 since every single car that will be produced will be to order for the time being and I know that I wouldn't want anyone else driving my car for a test before I take delivery.

However, that being said I did hear a rumor that there may be some cars that will be circulated that will be available for test drives in the coming months. AGAIN, this is a rumor at present so would be really interested if anyone else has heard anything like this.

[V1 VR]

That is my point. LOL Have we all gone MAD? I know I have. I have actually bought most of my vehicles sight unseen and unknowing of how it even felt to sit in it let alone drive it. I was just over exaggerating how purchasing a vehicle these days has definitely changed. Maybe it proves how Car Nuts we have become. When we have our sights on something like this we don't even care if we have driven one, sat in one or haven't even seen one in person. Is that the definition of Car Crazy?

I just got a say that you configurator picture has me smitten it’s gorgeous STOP IT I like Blue dammit 🤪 I am car crazy

[Frenzy36]

I just got a say that you configurator picture has me smitten it’s gorgeous STOP IT I like Blue dammit 🤪 I am car crazy

[V1 VR]

Your a very evil man Mr. Frenzy.....😁


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