Hendrick backs down!

GreenC7Z-51 · 09-02-2013, 01:36 PM

In an E-Mail sent to me today, my salesman Dan Houser wrote:

I was just informed that effectively immediately, we (Rick Hendricks Dealers) will be selling all our 2014 Stingrays at MSRP! This means that your $5000.00 deposit will be a downpayment that will be subtracted from the MSRP when it arrives sometime this month!

I stuck with them when informed of the up charge, due to the fact I had been led on by another that wasn't even going to get any early cars. I was just happy I was on a list, and feeling like changing dealers at that point was out of the question.

I let Dan know I was on Corvette7, maybe some of your comments have helped Rick to see the light. Thanks to all that brought this up!

Dan says he has more cars in the allotment for the dealership in Duluth, if you are not on a list yet, and having trouble finding a dealer, I can now suggest Dan Houser at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Duluth GA. Please mention this post If you do

ec1990 · 09-02-2013, 01:51 PM

That's great, I heard Rick had gotten the word that some of his dealers were overcharging (specifically the Atlanta store, which has quite a few negative reviews) and was quoted saying this change would be implemented. Always good to see a company stand up and admit and change it's faults.

Any idea on delivery for you?

GreenC7Z-51 · 09-02-2013, 02:22 PM

I'm at 3400 status w/ TPW Sept 23, my order was accepted on July 16.

I hope TPW will move closer as the factory gets rolling!

lawdogg149 · 09-02-2013, 03:24 PM

I am the original complainer on this issue. I received a direct email response from hendrick addressing the issue and apology. Its a done deal that cant be redone. I still have the same feelings towards them and Dan and Jason should be jobless in my eyes. Good luck with them glad to see that you have moved up. Im still at 3100 at Couglin so it did back me up some. Word is Hendrick has a lot of allocations left since this issue. Glad they did the right thing for you though. Beware of the high dealer fees when closing the deal though.

shockandawe · 09-02-2013, 04:01 PM

Hendrick is a crook and he should not be forgotten. He is the charter member in the 5k over MSRP dealer club. They closed the thread on another site and you can't post anymore comments about his dirty tactics. Just because you advertise on a site doesn't mean you should get special privlidges and have threads closed because they criticize your dealerships.

GreenC7Z-51 · 09-02-2013, 04:09 PM

Lawdogg149,

I thank you for posting, and helping others. I also understand the bad taste this has left behind. I was not happy when I heard the news, but I LOVE this car, and could not stand to wait. My other car '04 Z06 has just passed 15,000 Mi. I'm trying to keep under 1500 per year. 10 years waiting for a car so much better it was worth going for, 10 years since I had a car to track, and drive hard!

Again thanks for a $5000.00 reduction in my window sticker!
You have thrown your self on the stake for others, hope you are 3400 soon!

Richardlord · 09-03-2013, 08:59 AM

Refused to pay above or even at MSRP - Did my research, shopped around, reasoned with several dealers, negotiated with them, and several offered below MSRP - I accepted the best offer of $1,000 below MSRP - They accepted my reasoning that they would make more on my highly optioned Vert selling to me even at $1,000 below MSRP than in selling a base C7 to someone else from their limited allocation – Given that almost everyone is selling at MSRP as the ceiling, not too hard to find a smart dealer willing to deal on a big $ C7 - Placed a $1,000 refundable deposit - Got my order number and am tracking, but heaven knows when the Verts appear on the horizon.

09-02-2013, 01:36 PM	#1
GreenC7Z-51 Drives: '04 C5 Z06 Le Mans, '14 C7 Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 73	Hendrick backs down! In an E-Mail sent to me today, my salesman Dan Houser wrote: I was just informed that effectively immediately, we (Rick Hendricks Dealers) will be selling all our 2014 Stingrays at MSRP! This means that your $5000.00 deposit will be a downpayment that will be subtracted from the MSRP when it arrives sometime this month! I stuck with them when informed of the up charge, due to the fact I had been led on by another that wasn't even going to get any early cars. I was just happy I was on a list, and feeling like changing dealers at that point was out of the question. I let Dan know I was on Corvette7, maybe some of your comments have helped Rick to see the light. Thanks to all that brought this up! Dan says he has more cars in the allotment for the dealership in Duluth, if you are not on a list yet, and having trouble finding a dealer, I can now suggest Dan Houser at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Duluth GA. Please mention this post If you do

09-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#2
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	That's great, I heard Rick had gotten the word that some of his dealers were overcharging (specifically the Atlanta store, which has quite a few negative reviews) and was quoted saying this change would be implemented. Always good to see a company stand up and admit and change it's faults. Any idea on delivery for you? __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

09-02-2013, 03:24 PM	#4
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	I am the original complainer on this issue. I received a direct email response from hendrick addressing the issue and apology. Its a done deal that cant be redone. I still have the same feelings towards them and Dan and Jason should be jobless in my eyes. Good luck with them glad to see that you have moved up. Im still at 3100 at Couglin so it did back me up some. Word is Hendrick has a lot of allocations left since this issue. Glad they did the right thing for you though. Beware of the high dealer fees when closing the deal though. __________________ Nationwide Turf "artificial turf factory"

09-02-2013, 04:09 PM	#6
GreenC7Z-51 Drives: '04 C5 Z06 Le Mans, '14 C7 Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 73	Thanks Lawdogg149 Lawdogg149, I thank you for posting, and helping others. I also understand the bad taste this has left behind. I was not happy when I heard the news, but I LOVE this car, and could not stand to wait. My other car '04 Z06 has just passed 15,000 Mi. I'm trying to keep under 1500 per year. 10 years waiting for a car so much better it was worth going for, 10 years since I had a car to track, and drive hard! Again thanks for a $5000.00 reduction in my window sticker! You have thrown your self on the stake for others, hope you are 3400 soon!

09-02-2013, 02:22 PM	#3
GreenC7Z-51 Drives: '04 C5 Z06 Le Mans, '14 C7 Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 73	I'm at 3400 status w/ TPW Sept 23, my order was accepted on July 16. I hope TPW will move closer as the factory gets rolling!

09-02-2013, 04:01 PM	#5
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Hendrick is a crook and he should not be forgotten. He is the charter member in the 5k over MSRP dealer club. They closed the thread on another site and you can't post anymore comments about his dirty tactics. Just because you advertise on a site doesn't mean you should get special privlidges and have threads closed because they criticize your dealerships.

09-03-2013, 08:59 AM	#7
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	Refused to pay above or even at MSRP - Did my research, shopped around, reasoned with several dealers, negotiated with them, and several offered below MSRP - I accepted the best offer of $1,000 below MSRP - They accepted my reasoning that they would make more on my highly optioned Vert selling to me even at $1,000 below MSRP than in selling a base C7 to someone else from their limited allocation – Given that almost everyone is selling at MSRP as the ceiling, not too hard to find a smart dealer willing to deal on a big $ C7 - Placed a $1,000 refundable deposit - Got my order number and am tracking, but heaven knows when the Verts appear on the horizon.