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mrgoombatts · 08-17-2009, 10:23 PM

how can i find out if my dealer has allocation or not this dealer in nj is the largest corvette dealer in the country for over 15 years . its kerbeck chevy in atlantic city nj can you guys look into it for me pleasee thanks.

jpsuperman81 · 08-17-2009, 10:26 PM

Only your dealer has access to it's allocation, if they are worthy of your purchase they should be honest with you if you ask them.

RR · 08-17-2009, 10:27 PM

You can't.

68RS · 08-17-2009, 10:36 PM

If your sales rep won't tell you then call and ask to talk to the sales manger on duty. They can normally tell you. That's what I did. Didn't like the answer, but I guess I can spend more time saving up money when my car does come in...

HokieERVet · 08-17-2009, 10:38 PM

well I have a quick question relating to allocations as well...when I first went to my dealer, they told me they had allocations spots available, so I place my order on 7/26. I noticed that it didn't get picked up on the next 2 Fridays, so I emailed my salesman to see where I was in the allocation line-up. Here his response:

Chris,

I just got back, and thanks for being patient. There are 4 cars ahead of yours as of this morning.

Our consensus is giving us 4 allocations over the next three weeks. Our zone manager has promised us 3 additional allocations in return for buying the Cadillac inventory from Robert Woodall. The most accurate answer I can give you is it will be pulled over the next 3-4 weeks.

Let me know if there are any other questions.

Thank you.

Curt Cope

So am I interpreting this right in that they have no spots currently so I have to hope they get at least 5 or my order hangs out there forever?

I though I did the right thing by asking if an allocation spot was available but maybe I'm screwed. I'd really like to have the car by November.

jpsuperman81 · 08-17-2009, 10:49 PM

They know the total number they will get for a particular month at a time. I paid for my car last Wednesday because it's on it's way my salesman told me they had 26 allocations for all of august.

mrgoombatts · 08-17-2009, 10:54 PM

thanks everyone for your answers.

wullger · 08-17-2009, 11:01 PM

You can post multiple questions in a single thread, too. You've got 4-5 all next to each other, would make it easier to keep track.

jpsuperman81 · 08-17-2009, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wullger

You can post multiple questions in a single thread, too. You've got 4-5 all next to each other, would make it easier to keep track.

Not to mention two of his posts were nearly exactly the same, glad someone else is paying attention. I got tired of fighting the good fight alone.

wullger · 08-18-2009, 12:15 AM

How close is your car, superman? You should almost have yours as well, eh?

mrgoombatts · 08-29-2009, 03:05 PM

ok so I called some other dealers near my house they are all telling me that they will put my order in right of way. Does this mean i still have to wait for all the other orders ahead of me or does it go right in since he has open allocation. He also told me he is guaranteeing me that i will have the car in 3 months lol. when i told him do i get the deposit back if i dont get it in 3 months he said no its non refundable. so my responce was whats the point of you guarentee me if you wont give the deosit bacj. I dunno people snould i order from this dealer or not. I dont know which dealer ship to believe. Can you give me advice of what to ask the dealer when i orderl thankyou

jrboyd_1980 · 08-29-2009, 03:08 PM

Dealers will tell you that they can put it in right away. They want your business. But it does not take 3 months to get it. That means he has orders in front of yours. I live in the furthest place in the Continental U.S. and its taking us 5-8 weeks from time we put allocation in.

mrgoombatts · 08-29-2009, 08:49 PM

IM sorry they told me it can take up to 3 or 4 months but can be in sooner what do you guys think should i order from them.

avcbm · 08-29-2009, 09:32 PM

I say tell him, if he can give you an order sheet, with an order number, signed by the manager on the spot, then you will give him a check.... don't fall in the trap I fell into with my dealer, so far it's been a nightmare.... he told me Tues that my car was in transit, but according to the order number he gave me and the info I go from VIZ, the car has a TPW of 8/24 and is still not built yet.... oh this is the second order number, the first order number he gave me was for another car... it's been about 63 days since I put my depoist down, but the one brigh spot, If I don't have a car in 75 days, I can get my deposit back.... to be honest I know they don't want to sell it to me at MSRP one of the salesmen told me, but my agreed upon price with a former salesman who took my order was for MSRP.... So now I'm at the point second order number, 63 days, no car, and guess we will see... once i hit 75 days, I will start looking for another dealer.... good luck

08-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
mrgoombatts Drives: jeep srt8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 108	dealer allocation how can i find out if my dealer has allocation or not this dealer in nj is the largest corvette dealer in the country for over 15 years . its kerbeck chevy in atlantic city nj can you guys look into it for me pleasee thanks.

08-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#8
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	You can post multiple questions in a single thread, too. You've got 4-5 all next to each other, would make it easier to keep track. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

08-18-2009, 12:15 AM	#10
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	How close is your car, superman? You should almost have yours as well, eh? __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

08-29-2009, 09:32 PM	#14
avcbm Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville (area), FL Posts: 268	I say tell him, if he can give you an order sheet, with an order number, signed by the manager on the spot, then you will give him a check.... don't fall in the trap I fell into with my dealer, so far it's been a nightmare.... he told me Tues that my car was in transit, but according to the order number he gave me and the info I go from VIZ, the car has a TPW of 8/24 and is still not built yet.... oh this is the second order number, the first order number he gave me was for another car... it's been about 63 days since I put my depoist down, but the one brigh spot, If I don't have a car in 75 days, I can get my deposit back.... to be honest I know they don't want to sell it to me at MSRP one of the salesmen told me, but my agreed upon price with a former salesman who took my order was for MSRP.... So now I'm at the point second order number, 63 days, no car, and guess we will see... once i hit 75 days, I will start looking for another dealer.... good luck __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 2010 Camaro SS (Sold)

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08-17-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Only your dealer has access to it's allocation, if they are worthy of your purchase they should be honest with you if you ask them.

08-17-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
RR Nie Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 272	You can't.

08-17-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
68RS Drives: '68 327 RS, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 584	If your sales rep won't tell you then call and ask to talk to the sales manger on duty. They can normally tell you. That's what I did. Didn't like the answer, but I guess I can spend more time saving up money when my car does come in...

08-17-2009, 10:38 PM	#5
HokieERVet Drives: SIM/2LT/RS/Black/Manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 143	well I have a quick question relating to allocations as well...when I first went to my dealer, they told me they had allocations spots available, so I place my order on 7/26. I noticed that it didn't get picked up on the next 2 Fridays, so I emailed my salesman to see where I was in the allocation line-up. Here his response: Chris, I just got back, and thanks for being patient. There are 4 cars ahead of yours as of this morning. Our consensus is giving us 4 allocations over the next three weeks. Our zone manager has promised us 3 additional allocations in return for buying the Cadillac inventory from Robert Woodall. The most accurate answer I can give you is it will be pulled over the next 3-4 weeks. Let me know if there are any other questions. Thank you. Curt Cope So am I interpreting this right in that they have no spots currently so I have to hope they get at least 5 or my order hangs out there forever? I though I did the right thing by asking if an allocation spot was available but maybe I'm screwed. I'd really like to have the car by November.

08-17-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	They know the total number they will get for a particular month at a time. I paid for my car last Wednesday because it's on it's way my salesman told me they had 26 allocations for all of august.

08-17-2009, 10:54 PM	#7
mrgoombatts Drives: jeep srt8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 108	thanks everyone for your answers.

08-29-2009, 03:05 PM	#11
mrgoombatts Drives: jeep srt8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 108	ok so I called some other dealers near my house they are all telling me that they will put my order in right of way. Does this mean i still have to wait for all the other orders ahead of me or does it go right in since he has open allocation. He also told me he is guaranteeing me that i will have the car in 3 months lol. when i told him do i get the deposit back if i dont get it in 3 months he said no its non refundable. so my responce was whats the point of you guarentee me if you wont give the deosit bacj. I dunno people snould i order from this dealer or not. I dont know which dealer ship to believe. Can you give me advice of what to ask the dealer when i orderl thankyou

08-29-2009, 03:08 PM	#12
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,174	Dealers will tell you that they can put it in right away. They want your business. But it does not take 3 months to get it. That means he has orders in front of yours. I live in the furthest place in the Continental U.S. and its taking us 5-8 weeks from time we put allocation in.

08-29-2009, 08:49 PM	#13
mrgoombatts Drives: jeep srt8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 108	IM sorry they told me it can take up to 3 or 4 months but can be in sooner what do you guys think should i order from them.