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Fixer · 08-23-2012, 07:04 AM

I did a search prior to posting, so if I didn't use the right key word(s), just grumble.

I've been working with the dealer in my area to order a ZL1. After getting the funding approved, they told me that they don't have an allocation and don't know when they may get one. They want me to put down a $5,000, non-refundable deposit, then they will order the car. All they can say is "all we can do is place an order in and hope it gets picked up". Until then, my $5K does nothing for me. Not something I feel warm and fuzzy about.

So now I'm wondering, if I were to find a car elsewhere and close a deal, will the dealer have to honor the factory warranty, should I ever have to have the car serviced? Does anyone know?? Thanks!

Taser Deployed · 08-23-2012, 07:13 AM

First of all $5,000.00 is outrageous. When the 2012's were being ordered all most dealerships wanted was a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. The most I've ever heard was maybe $1,000.00. Also there are so my ZL1's for sale now that if you search you could find one without any mark up Im sure. Also no matter where you buy your car you can have it serviced at any Chevrolet dealership and the warranty will be honored.

Swacer · 08-23-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

First of all $5,000.00 is outrageous. When the 2012's were being ordered all most dealerships wanted was a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. The most I've ever heard was maybe $1,000.00. Also there are so my ZL1's for sale now that if you search you could find one without any mark up Im sure. Also no matter where you buy your car you can have it serviced at any Chevrolet dealership and the warranty will be honored.

+1

But....one thing. Make sure the dealership you go to is knowledgeable about the car. There have been several guys on here that took their ZL1s to dealerships, and the shop guys did more damage than help.

cam62 · 08-23-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Also no matter where you buy your car you can have it serviced at any Chevrolet dealership and the warranty will be honored.

Assuming it is stock they are legally obligated to honor the warranty. Tunes, aftermarket mods, etc.. could void certain parts of the warranty.

armysig · 08-23-2012, 08:35 AM

Ok, for one no dealership should ask for a non refundable deposit. Walk away fast. If they can not say they have an allocation then no reason to give away your money. There are enough dealerships that are honest and ask for $500 refundable deposit or no money at all.
Don't be the fool and his money that's soon departed. Some dealership are just plain dishonest.

The Stig · 08-23-2012, 08:43 AM

Send Becky a PM - she'll take care of you.

hognutz · 08-23-2012, 08:52 AM

Waranty is through GM not dealer xyz.

If they don't have an allocation they are wasting your time. find a dealer that has an allocation and have the car courtesy delivered to the dealer near you.

as far as deposite don't put more than 1k down and make sure it is refundable some states don't truley allow non-refundable deposits anyway dealers just lie to you.

noxqq · 08-23-2012, 09:35 AM

Your dealer is an idiot...don't pay $5000 to join him in that category. If he don't know if he has an allocation, then most likely, he doesn't have an allocation.

Last year, I asked a salesperson at a local dealership if they were getting an allocation. He said, "Sure!". I questioned, "Are you sure?" He said, "Well they said we could start taking orders." I already had my ZL1 on order from a dealer that had 2 allocations. I was just curious to hear his answer. Really - I am not totally sure that saleperson even knew what a ZL1 was.

I say run...don't walk...away.

Fixer · 08-23-2012, 02:37 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for all the responses! I really appreciate the input!

jimmy5 · 08-23-2012, 03:09 PM

I searched all around my area for a ZL1 already on a lot, I just emailed dealers in houston and san antonio (which san antonio is 270 miles from me) and I got a dealer on the phone the next day, and that weekend I drove off with my car. It had the color, and options I was after, plus a few more (I didn't want one with a sunroof, however, after seeing it, I really like the sunroof)

08-23-2012, 07:04 AM	#1
Fixer Drives: Virtual ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Guam Posts: 21	Warranty?? I did a search prior to posting, so if I didn't use the right key word(s), just grumble. I've been working with the dealer in my area to order a ZL1. After getting the funding approved, they told me that they don't have an allocation and don't know when they may get one. They want me to put down a $5,000, non-refundable deposit, then they will order the car. All they can say is "all we can do is place an order in and hope it gets picked up". Until then, my $5K does nothing for me. Not something I feel warm and fuzzy about. So now I'm wondering, if I were to find a car elsewhere and close a deal, will the dealer have to honor the factory warranty, should I ever have to have the car serviced? Does anyone know?? Thanks!

08-23-2012, 08:35 AM	#5
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	Ok, for one no dealership should ask for a non refundable deposit. Walk away fast. If they can not say they have an allocation then no reason to give away your money. There are enough dealerships that are honest and ask for $500 refundable deposit or no money at all. Don't be the fool and his money that's soon departed. Some dealership are just plain dishonest. __________________

08-23-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Send Becky a PM - she'll take care of you. __________________

08-23-2012, 08:52 AM	#7
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	Waranty is through GM not dealer xyz. If they don't have an allocation they are wasting your time. find a dealer that has an allocation and have the car courtesy delivered to the dealer near you. as far as deposite don't put more than 1k down and make sure it is refundable some states don't truley allow non-refundable deposits anyway dealers just lie to you. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

08-23-2012, 07:13 AM	#2
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	First of all $5,000.00 is outrageous. When the 2012's were being ordered all most dealerships wanted was a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. The most I've ever heard was maybe $1,000.00. Also there are so my ZL1's for sale now that if you search you could find one without any mark up Im sure. Also no matter where you buy your car you can have it serviced at any Chevrolet dealership and the warranty will be honored.

08-23-2012, 09:35 AM	#8
noxqq Drives: '19 ZR1 Shadow Gray & '16 Z06 LBR Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 408	Your dealer is an idiot...don't pay $5000 to join him in that category. If he don't know if he has an allocation, then most likely, he doesn't have an allocation. Last year, I asked a salesperson at a local dealership if they were getting an allocation. He said, "Sure!". I questioned, "Are you sure?" He said, "Well they said we could start taking orders." I already had my ZL1 on order from a dealer that had 2 allocations. I was just curious to hear his answer. Really - I am not totally sure that saleperson even knew what a ZL1 was. I say run...don't walk...away.

08-23-2012, 02:37 PM	#9
Fixer Drives: Virtual ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Guam Posts: 21	Hey guys. Thanks for all the responses! I really appreciate the input!

08-23-2012, 03:09 PM	#10
jimmy5 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #450 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Big Spring, TX Posts: 479	I searched all around my area for a ZL1 already on a lot, I just emailed dealers in houston and san antonio (which san antonio is 270 miles from me) and I got a dealer on the phone the next day, and that weekend I drove off with my car. It had the color, and options I was after, plus a few more (I didn't want one with a sunroof, however, after seeing it, I really like the sunroof)