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SSpartan117 · 05-23-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Z28COP

I was shopping for a Corvette once. I was looking at a red one out front, a salesman came out and said, I see you like the red Vette? I said no, I am looking for a Jet-stream Blue with Z51 Package. He asked what. the Z51 was, so I told him. He said lets go in and locate you a blue Corvette with the Z71 package. I said no thanks, Z71 is a truck option, I'm not looking for an off road Corvette. Goodbye you tool!

LOL... Maybe they had a Local Motors Rally Fighter in Jetstream blue

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They technically rock a 6.2L of GM origins...

Trentin24 · 05-23-2013, 02:34 AM

When I pulled up to the dealer in my Camaro, to look at an SS Camaro and a salesmen comes up and starts talking to me. Then tells me Mustangs are better, that was a good one.

SSpartan117 · 05-23-2013, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CUPRA

When trying to order my Camaro, I went to Bankston Chevrolet in Fort Worth, TX as it was my closest dealership. I knew what I wanted, narrowed down to two color options. I went in and said I was ready to order my car. I asked to place an order for a 2SS in sliver, with IOM interior and IOM stripes. The sales guy went away and came back about 10 mins later and said that I would have to put down a $3000 deposit for a car like that, as if I backed out, it would be hard for them to sell a silver with IOM interior Camaro.

I then suggested my other color option, and said I would order that. A 2SS IOM Camaro with black interior and CGM stripes. Salesman went away and came back 10 mins later and said the same, that I needed to put down $3000 as Orange would be a hard sell if I didn't go through with the sale. Bear in mind, I was ordering a 2011 Camaro, in April 2010. So it's not like the Camaro hadn't been out for a year and they didn't know how they were doing!

So I mention to the sales guy that GM's policy for ordering a Camaro (at the time) was to put a deposit of $500 down. He went back to his manager.

Meanwhile, I called Eric Hall at Classic Chevrolet. I simply asked if he would take my order, exactly how I wanted it, with $500 down. He said yes, no problem, and you don't have to put a deposit down either. I said I'd be there in 20 mins!

Left Bankston, drove to Classic Chevrolet, spoke with Eric, and he brought round 2010 examples of the color combinations I was interested in, and then finally took me to a Corvette ZL1 so I could check out what the HUD would look like when I ordered my 2011.

Best buying experience I've ever had!

Bankston is pretty worthless... I guess it's part of being an autonation dealer... I always preferred dealing with Moritz and Bruce Lowrie when I lived in Fort Worth.

2012-1822 · 05-23-2013, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas_RS

Calm down there keyboard tuff guy,

I love it

BlemsBumble · 05-23-2013, 02:38 AM

About a year ago I started looking for a ZL1. I came across a dealership that had 3 on their lot. The salesman I talked to said only 400 ZL1s will be built and that's why I should be willing to pay $80,000 for one.

2012-1822 · 05-23-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BlemsBumble

About a year ago I started looking for a ZL1. I came across a dealership that had 3 on their lot. The salesman I talked to said only 400 ZL1s will be built and that's why I should be willing to pay $80,000 for one.

Hmmmm, I told every dealer, including a friend of mine and long time customer, that said it had to be $5000 over sticker to kiss my huge ***. I've said it before, I put together a database of every available ZL1 in the country sitting on my sofa watching Chasing Classic Cars. Anyway, so when one said that ****, I just hung up and called the next. Finally settled on one 2 hours from home.

Going there tomorrow for my "free" oil change they owe me from purchase, it's on the way to F Body Gathering

heRS · 05-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Service Manager tried to tell me the ONLY tire that will fit on my Camaro is the Pirelli.

RA1987 · 05-23-2013, 11:12 AM

I went to Killeen chevrolet to check out the SS they have on the lot. The dealer said they have a yellow V6 camaro with SRT package.

paul84043 · 05-23-2013, 11:12 AM

Jeep salesman tried to tell me that the 7 slits in the Jeep grille represent the 7 continents that Jeeps have participated in "wars". (total crap)
And that the engine is specially designed so's that it can run upside down and not run dry. (total crap).
And that all Jeeps have full time 4 wheel drive. (total crap)
And that the inside of all Jeep Wranglers is designed so you can hose it down to clean it. (wow)
This guy was a real rocket genius.

VW salesman told me that the Tiguan made 265 HP and would go 185mph.

Uh huh...

paul84043 · 05-23-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RA1987

I went to Killeen chevrolet to check out the SS they have on the lot. The dealer said they have a yellow V6 camaro with SRT package.

That would be sweet if they could add on the BOSS package..

SSinisterLS3 · 05-23-2013, 11:36 AM

When I test drove my SS, the sales guy they sent with me said "This will run circles around a vette for half the price." ROFL!! Yeah...ummm....okay.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-23-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CUPRA

When trying to order my Camaro, I went to Bankston Chevrolet in Fort Worth, TX as it was my closest dealership. I knew what I wanted, narrowed down to two color options. I went in and said I was ready to order my car. I asked to place an order for a 2SS in sliver, with IOM interior and IOM stripes. The sales guy went away and came back about 10 mins later and said that I would have to put down a $3000 deposit for a car like that, as if I backed out, it would be hard for them to sell a silver with IOM interior Camaro.

I then suggested my other color option, and said I would order that. A 2SS IOM Camaro with black interior and CGM stripes. Salesman went away and came back 10 mins later and said the same, that I needed to put down $3000 as Orange would be a hard sell if I didn't go through with the sale. Bear in mind, I was ordering a 2011 Camaro, in April 2010. So it's not like the Camaro hadn't been out for a year and they didn't know how they were doing!

So I mention to the sales guy that GM's policy for ordering a Camaro (at the time) was to put a deposit of $500 down. He went back to his manager.

Meanwhile, I called Eric Hall at Classic Chevrolet. I simply asked if he would take my order, exactly how I wanted it, with $500 down. He said yes, no problem, and you don't have to put a deposit down either. I said I'd be there in 20 mins!

Left Bankston, drove to Classic Chevrolet, spoke with Eric, and he brought round 2010 examples of the color combinations I was interested in, and then finally took me to a Corvette ZL1 so I could check out what the HUD would look like when I ordered my 2011.

Best buying experience I've ever had!

Hello again CUPRA!

That's better news. It's good to hear that you had such an awesome experience. I hope the other situation I was working directly on with you is being resolved as well.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care

jethrobandit · 05-23-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CUPRA

When trying to order my Camaro, I went to Bankston Chevrolet in Fort Worth, TX as it was my closest dealership. I knew what I wanted, narrowed down to two color options. I went in and said I was ready to order my car. I asked to place an order for a 2SS in sliver, with IOM interior and IOM stripes. The sales guy went away and came back about 10 mins later and said that I would have to put down a $3000 deposit for a car like that, as if I backed out, it would be hard for them to sell a silver with IOM interior Camaro.

I then suggested my other color option, and said I would order that. A 2SS IOM Camaro with black interior and CGM stripes. Salesman went away and came back 10 mins later and said the same, that I needed to put down $3000 as Orange would be a hard sell if I didn't go through with the sale. Bear in mind, I was ordering a 2011 Camaro, in April 2010. So it's not like the Camaro hadn't been out for a year and they didn't know how they were doing!

So I mention to the sales guy that GM's policy for ordering a Camaro (at the time) was to put a deposit of $500 down. He went back to his manager.

Meanwhile, I called Eric Hall at Classic Chevrolet. I simply asked if he would take my order, exactly how I wanted it, with $500 down. He said yes, no problem, and you don't have to put a deposit down either. I said I'd be there in 20 mins!

Left Bankston, drove to Classic Chevrolet, spoke with Eric, and he brought round 2010 examples of the color combinations I was interested in, and then finally took me to a Corvette ZL1 so I could check out what the HUD would look like when I ordered my 2011.

Best buying experience I've ever had!

I bought my 2SS from Classic as well. I was surprised to actually have a pretty good experience while buying a car. Most of the others have been a beating trying to get my price. We had to go back and forth a few times, but Classic did me well. About to take it back for my first free oil change in a couple of weeks.

D2enigma · 05-23-2013, 01:15 PM

All the defects are referred to as "How it is designed"
Q: There's a gap in my front spoiler
A: That's how it is designed

Q: Trim is misaligned.
A: That's how it is designed

Q: At times, when I start to move from stop, car starts to move really slow (as if I'm burning up the tires, which I'm not since it's just typical normal start) and I can smell burning rubber coming from the under the hood.
A: (Oh I already know what the answer is going to be. "That's how it is designed")

05-23-2013, 02:38 AM	#33
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	About a year ago I started looking for a ZL1. I came across a dealership that had 3 on their lot. The salesman I talked to said only 400 ZL1s will be built and that's why I should be willing to pay $80,000 for one. __________________

05-23-2013, 10:55 AM	#35
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,981 View My Garage	Service Manager tried to tell me the ONLY tire that will fit on my Camaro is the Pirelli. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

05-23-2013, 11:36 AM	#39
SSinisterLS3 Drives: 07 C6 LS2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 174	When I test drove my SS, the sales guy they sent with me said "This will run circles around a vette for half the price." ROFL!! Yeah...ummm....okay. __________________ 2011-Black LS3 2SS/RS-SOLD 2007-Victory Red C6-Magnacharged (M112 Intercooled), B/B Bullets, Lingenfelter Hood/Tune/Valve Covers, AR Catted Long Tubes, K/N Drop Ins, much more

05-23-2013, 01:15 PM	#42
D2enigma Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 201	All the defects are referred to as "How it is designed" Q: There's a gap in my front spoiler A: That's how it is designed Q: Trim is misaligned. A: That's how it is designed Q: At times, when I start to move from stop, car starts to move really slow (as if I'm burning up the tires, which I'm not since it's just typical normal start) and I can smell burning rubber coming from the under the hood. A: (Oh I already know what the answer is going to be. "That's how it is designed") Attached Images

05-23-2013, 02:34 AM	#30
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	When I pulled up to the dealer in my Camaro, to look at an SS Camaro and a salesmen comes up and starts talking to me. Then tells me Mustangs are better, that was a good one.

05-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#36
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	I went to Killeen chevrolet to check out the SS they have on the lot. The dealer said they have a yellow V6 camaro with SRT package.

05-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#37
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	Jeep salesman tried to tell me that the 7 slits in the Jeep grille represent the 7 continents that Jeeps have participated in "wars". (total crap) And that the engine is specially designed so's that it can run upside down and not run dry. (total crap). And that all Jeeps have full time 4 wheel drive. (total crap) And that the inside of all Jeep Wranglers is designed so you can hose it down to clean it. (wow) This guy was a real rocket genius. VW salesman told me that the Tiguan made 265 HP and would go 185mph. Uh huh...