is it fair ?

Jazef · 08-25-2013, 11:05 AM

i had pre-order my c7 from a dealer in Colorado

Corvette Stingray Coupe $51,000.00
2LT Equipment Group 1Y*07/1Y*67 $4,210.00
Battery Protection Package $100.00
Exhaust System Performance $1,195.00
Red Brake Calipers $595.00

the price of the car: 57100
dealer handling : 10500

the total is : $68600 without tax.
the tax may be $4000

so it's about: $72600

is it fair price or not ?

FenwickHockey65 · 08-25-2013, 11:12 AM

What the hell is a $10,500 "dealer handling" charge?

$72k is about what I'd end up paying for a 3LT Z51 Coupe + options before Preferred Pricing/EVA (if I had the cash). I'd say your dealer is ripping you off.

Jazef · 08-25-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

What the hell is a $10,500 "dealer handling" charge?

$72k is about what I'd end up paying for a 3LT Z51 Coupe + options before Preferred Pricing/EVA (if I had the cash). I'd say your dealer is ripping you off.

no way i pay 72$ for 2LT coupe. However, if he didn't change the price i will see another dealer !!

Jay_Levine · 08-25-2013, 11:18 AM

I agree.. I am paying MSRP plus $995 delivery charge that is from GM.

Jay_Levine · 08-25-2013, 11:19 AM

One more thing.. When you say you pre-ordered. You should only have given a deposit to get an allocation. Once your allocation is available, then you actually order the specifics. Color, options, etc. I would find another dealer.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-25-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazef

no way i pay 72$ for 2LT coupe. However, if he didn't change the price i will see another dealer !!

Go and tell them to shove the dealer handling fee you-know-where. If they don't, find another dealer. There are plenty who won't price gouge you with BS fees.

Jazef · 08-25-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay_Levine

One more thing.. When you say you pre-ordered. You should only have given a deposit to get an allocation. Once your allocation is available, then you actually order the specifics. Color, options, etc. I would find another dealer.

the deposit is $5000 and it was paid in june. i choose the options in the 1st of july

illiceman · 08-25-2013, 11:24 AM

Tell him to stick it

OldJedi · 08-25-2013, 11:44 AM

Stingray Chevrolet outside of Tampa, Fl. sells all their new 2014 Corvettes at MSRP + $99.00 dealer fee. You be the judge.

Stingray949 · 08-25-2013, 12:17 PM

Is it fair? Easy answer...

HELL NO

$10K "Dealer Handling Fee" ?

What are they doing, giving it a full body oil massage and then milking the exhaust tips until they squirt liquid gold?

Tell your dealer to charge someone else to "handle" the car for them, as they are RIP OFFs.

I am paying MSRP and on a first year mass produced vehicle that will depreciate upon the first fart in the drivers seat, anything other than MSRP (or lower) would be robbery.

Jazef · 08-25-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingray949

Is it fair? Easy answer...

HELL NO

$10K "Dealer Handling Fee" ?

What are they doing, giving it a full body oil massage and then milking the exhaust tips until they squirt liquid gold?

Tell your dealer to charge someone else to "handle" the car for them, as they are RIP OFFs.

I am paying MSRP and on a first year mass produced vehicle that will depreciate upon the first fart in the drivers seat, anything other than MSRP (or lower) would be robbery.

that what i said when he told me 10K for handling!! ...

is there any other dealers recommended in Colorado ? ...

GunnyG · 08-25-2013, 01:43 PM

Dealer Handling Fee = "Markup"...I was in the same position at the dealer I got my SS from. Talked to the owner, who wouldn't drop the "fee". So, I went to another dealer and ordered at MSRP + options. I'll have to wait longer, but I have more time than money...I think! LoL...good luck.

laborsmith · 08-25-2013, 02:04 PM

Here in Michigan Dealers are allowed by law to charge a "Documentation Fee" which ranges, based on my personal experience, from $25 to $135. GM does not allow that fee if you buy using GMS (employee) or supplier (forgot the initials) but otherwise it is pretty normal as far as I can see. $10,000+ would seem to me to be an excessive documentation fee and might rightly be called Markup per Fenwick. The documentation fee may be fair, I pay it when buying at invoice, but no, dealer markup is not fair and it is testimony to the lawyers that GM can do so little about it. GM has done things about it, Grimaldi's in Pontiac lost their Buick franchise for games playing customers and Maxie Price in Atlanta had their wings severely clipped for doing the same.

The best way to stamp out excessive dealer added fees is to not buy from that dealer. Before the internet and nationwide dealers it was difficult but these days entirely doable.
Of course one needs to have some internet use capability and I would say anyone able to post in this forum has sufficient capability.

Laborsmith

Jay_Levine · 08-25-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazef

the deposit is $5000 and it was paid in june. i choose the options in the 1st of july

Do you have an order number yet?

08-25-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
Jazef Drives: Blue Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 8	is it fair ? i had pre-order my c7 from a dealer in Colorado Corvette Stingray Coupe $51,000.00 2LT Equipment Group 1Y07/1Y67 $4,210.00 Battery Protection Package $100.00 Exhaust System Performance $1,195.00 Red Brake Calipers $595.00 the price of the car: 57100 dealer handling : 10500 the total is : $68600 without tax. the tax may be $4000 so it's about: $72600 is it fair price or not ?

08-25-2013, 11:12 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	What the hell is a $10,500 "dealer handling" charge? $72k is about what I'd end up paying for a 3LT Z51 Coupe + options before Preferred Pricing/EVA (if I had the cash). I'd say your dealer is ripping you off. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-25-2013, 11:44 AM	#9
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Stingray Chevrolet outside of Tampa, Fl. sells all their new 2014 Corvettes at MSRP + $99.00 dealer fee. You be the judge. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

08-25-2013, 01:43 PM	#12
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Dealer Handling Fee = "Markup"...I was in the same position at the dealer I got my SS from. Talked to the owner, who wouldn't drop the "fee". So, I went to another dealer and ordered at MSRP + options. I'll have to wait longer, but I have more time than money...I think! LoL...good luck. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

08-25-2013, 02:04 PM	#13
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	Here in Michigan Dealers are allowed by law to charge a "Documentation Fee" which ranges, based on my personal experience, from $25 to $135. GM does not allow that fee if you buy using GMS (employee) or supplier (forgot the initials) but otherwise it is pretty normal as far as I can see. $10,000+ would seem to me to be an excessive documentation fee and might rightly be called Markup per Fenwick. The documentation fee may be fair, I pay it when buying at invoice, but no, dealer markup is not fair and it is testimony to the lawyers that GM can do so little about it. GM has done things about it, Grimaldi's in Pontiac lost their Buick franchise for games playing customers and Maxie Price in Atlanta had their wings severely clipped for doing the same. The best way to stamp out excessive dealer added fees is to not buy from that dealer. Before the internet and nationwide dealers it was difficult but these days entirely doable. Of course one needs to have some internet use capability and I would say anyone able to post in this forum has sufficient capability. Laborsmith Last edited by laborsmith; 08-25-2013 at 04:02 PM.

08-25-2013, 11:18 AM	#4
Jay_Levine Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 151	I agree.. I am paying MSRP plus $995 delivery charge that is from GM.

08-25-2013, 11:19 AM	#5
Jay_Levine Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 151	One more thing.. When you say you pre-ordered. You should only have given a deposit to get an allocation. Once your allocation is available, then you actually order the specifics. Color, options, etc. I would find another dealer.

08-25-2013, 11:24 AM	#8
illiceman Drives: 2012 ZL 1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LAKE OZARK,MO. Posts: 156	Tell him to stick it

08-25-2013, 12:17 PM	#10
Stingray949 Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 56	Is it fair? Easy answer... HELL NO $10K "Dealer Handling Fee" ? What are they doing, giving it a full body oil massage and then milking the exhaust tips until they squirt liquid gold? Tell your dealer to charge someone else to "handle" the car for them, as they are RIP OFFs. I am paying MSRP and on a first year mass produced vehicle that will depreciate upon the first fart in the drivers seat, anything other than MSRP (or lower) would be robbery.