New C-7 Driven through showroom windows

asptroopa1 · 11-16-2013, 07:30 PM

here is a picture of the Special Edition C-7 that was driven through 6 glass panes, and hit a steel support, and concrete planter out front Thursday.......you may have to zoom it in...poor saleslady-

S3XPanther · 11-16-2013, 07:44 PM

Hopefully they sell it at a salvage auction rather than some poor unsuspecting bastard as "NEW".

CruznCorvette · 11-19-2013, 01:56 PM

I used to consult with automotive dealers back in the mid 90’s. I was at a dealer in Ohio when a car pulled into their driveway hit a patch of ice and sideswiped two new Explorers. Two days later one of the salesmen got his foot stuck between the gas and brake pedals, hit two new cars and knocked another off of the metal stand out front onto another car. All of this took place while the dealer principle was at the Super Bowl. Not a good week.

Down_Range_King · 11-19-2013, 03:15 PM

This happened at the dealership where I ordered my C7 from. I ran into a salesman that works there today (Tuesday, 19 Nov), and he said the car suffered $27,000 damage. Also, he said, it happened because the saleswoman who caused it was unfamiliar with a stick shift.....appearently the was in 2nd gear, she pushed the clutch in, started the car, then took her foot off the clutch........Bang, crash!!! He stated it was like a bomb had gone off in the showroom.

And the kicker is, a buyer was just about the sign a check for the 'vette......he had pen in hand and was just about to sign it when it was "specially delivered" in memorable style!

Considering the cost of the special edition C7, what it will cost to repair it, and what money it will be to repair the showroom; not a profitable day for this dealership

Down_Range_King · 11-19-2013, 03:20 PM

In reference to my above post I want to state clearly that this is what was told to me by someone who says he was there when it happened. I personally cannot vouch how truthful it is or isn't as I am relaying it to you guys as second hand knowledge.

S3XPanther · 11-19-2013, 03:36 PM

I keep hearing about these special edition C7's. Forgive me, but what is so special about them other than an early VIN?

Wigginsd77 · 11-19-2013, 08:05 PM

They are all optioned out and have a special poop brown suade interior lol. My dealer tried to get me to purchase one instead of ordering. I considered it until I sat in one. Not a good color combo IMO, but to each there own.

ec1990 · 11-19-2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3XPanther

I keep hearing about these special edition C7's. Forgive me, but what is so special about them other than an early VIN?

It's the Premier Edition, special 500 vehicle run just to kick off the C7. Optioned out and goes for 74k or so.

11-16-2013, 07:30 PM	#1
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	New C-7 Driven through showroom windows here is a picture of the Special Edition C-7 that was driven through 6 glass panes, and hit a steel support, and concrete planter out front Thursday.......you may have to zoom it in...poor saleslady- Attached Images

11-16-2013, 07:44 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Hopefully they sell it at a salvage auction rather than some poor unsuspecting bastard as "NEW". __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-19-2013, 01:56 PM	#3
CruznCorvette Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 82	I used to consult with automotive dealers back in the mid 90’s. I was at a dealer in Ohio when a car pulled into their driveway hit a patch of ice and sideswiped two new Explorers. Two days later one of the salesmen got his foot stuck between the gas and brake pedals, hit two new cars and knocked another off of the metal stand out front onto another car. All of this took place while the dealer principle was at the Super Bowl. Not a good week. __________________ "I spent half of my money on booze, women and gambling. The other half I wasted." W.C. Fields

11-19-2013, 03:36 PM	#6
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	I keep hearing about these special edition C7's. Forgive me, but what is so special about them other than an early VIN? __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-19-2013, 03:15 PM	#4
Down_Range_King Win the day Drives: F250, Tahoe, LRG C7 Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greenbrier, Arkansas Posts: 29	This happened at the dealership where I ordered my C7 from. I ran into a salesman that works there today (Tuesday, 19 Nov), and he said the car suffered $27,000 damage. Also, he said, it happened because the saleswoman who caused it was unfamiliar with a stick shift.....appearently the was in 2nd gear, she pushed the clutch in, started the car, then took her foot off the clutch........Bang, crash!!! He stated it was like a bomb had gone off in the showroom. And the kicker is, a buyer was just about the sign a check for the 'vette......he had pen in hand and was just about to sign it when it was "specially delivered" in memorable style! Considering the cost of the special edition C7, what it will cost to repair it, and what money it will be to repair the showroom; not a profitable day for this dealership

11-19-2013, 03:20 PM	#5
Down_Range_King Win the day Drives: F250, Tahoe, LRG C7 Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greenbrier, Arkansas Posts: 29	In reference to my above post I want to state clearly that this is what was told to me by someone who says he was there when it happened. I personally cannot vouch how truthful it is or isn't as I am relaying it to you guys as second hand knowledge.

11-19-2013, 08:05 PM	#7
Wigginsd77 Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 6	They are all optioned out and have a special poop brown suade interior lol. My dealer tried to get me to purchase one instead of ordering. I considered it until I sat in one. Not a good color combo IMO, but to each there own.