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DucRider

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US (West Coast?) dealers can now configure cars in their initial allocation, but do not yet have pricing to attach to the "order".

It is my understanding that:
1) Dealers have been notified of the number of cars in their initial allocation
2) Pricing will be available to them early next week (Oct 10th or 11th)
3) They must configure all the cars in their allocation by Thursday, Oct 13th (the system is up and running to do so)

What my dealer did NOT know as of Friday Oct 7th:
1) Pricing (other than from the press release - not yet in the system)
2) When they would receive the cars
3) How long before additional vehicles would be available to them

Most dealers will want a deposit if the they configure a car to your specifications. If you want to configure your Bolt and not settle for whatever they decide to order, now is the time.

What they "ordered" for me
LT, Kinetic Blue, DCFC, Comfort & Convenience, Driver Confidence I
 
Do we have any pictures yet of the different interior color schemes available on the Premier trim level?

Cheers, Wayne
 
My local dealership is still ignoring my emails. I guess I will have to talk them into selling me a car, so that isn't going to happen.
 
roundpeg said:
My local dealership is still ignoring my emails. I guess I will have to talk them into selling me a car, so that isn't going to happen.

Are there other Chevy dealerships in your general area? If so, I'd go back to 'your' dealership and ask for info, with the message "Hey, I want to give you my money, what's your problem? Do I have to go to XXX or YYY (dealership) to spend my money???" Say it very loudly, and make sure to go when the place is packed with people, such as on a weekend when there is nice weather.
 
How has fighting to buy a car become the norm?

I hate the dealer model we must "deal with". It and GM's corporate policy protecting it are my largest deterrents to getting a Bolt EV.
 
Zoomit said:
... It and GM's corporate policy protecting it are my largest deterrents to getting a Bolt EV.
Agree it is very disgusting. The Bolt EV will shine until alternative is available. Hopefully the 2018 Nissan isn't far behind.
 
I did finally hear back from my local dealership. Apparently the first allocations are going to the larger dealers. They don't expect to see cars until early next year.
 
DanCar said:
Zoomit said:
... It and GM's corporate policy protecting it are my largest deterrents to getting a Bolt EV.
Agree it is very disgusting. The Bolt EV will shine until alternative is available. Hopefully the 2018 Nissan isn't far behind.

I sure don't understand why anyone thinks that buying from a Chevrolet dealer is "a deterrent" or "disgusting". What other manufactures do you think are better? And don't try to say Tesla. Just go to the two main Tesla forums to see the frequent delivery problems and misrepresentations by Tesla "Delivery Specialists".

My Model S has been back for service issues nearly a dozen times in 2 1/2 years. And just today the climate control suddenly has no heat and no defrost. It will probably be 12-14 days (like the service visit two months ago) before I can get a service appointment. Service appointments are already over a month in several other areas. Tesla is not opening or expanding service centers nearly as fast as they are putting cars on the road so this situation will probably get even worse.

The minor aggravation of purchasing a new Chevy might be easily offset by the likely availability of timely service at a huge national dealer network. How would you like it if your Chevy dealer said he couldn't service your Bolt for 2 or 3 weeks?
 
roundpeg said:
I did finally hear back from my local dealership. Apparently the first allocations are going to the larger dealers. They don't expect to see cars until early next year.
Early allocations will go to dealers that were active in selling the Volt and Spark EV. It's also possible they didn't pony up right away to get authorized on the Bolt - it's probably somewhere in the $40K+ ballpark.

elpwr said:
The minor aggravation of purchasing a new Chevy might be easily offset by the likely availability of timely service at a huge national dealer network. How would you like it if your Chevy dealer said he couldn't service your Bolt for 2 or 3 weeks?
And/or the closest service center was 200+ miles away?

But we're a little off topic.
It appears the roll out is CA/OR and dealers there have received word of their allocation. They can go into the system and configure the cars they will be receiving, but a customer order cannot yet be entered.
 
DucRider said:
Early allocations will go to dealers that were active in selling the Volt and Spark EV. It's also possible they didn't pony up right away to get authorized on the Bolt - it's probably somewhere in the $40K+ ballpark..

My local dealership has been selling these cars. I suspect more the latter, or they were required to take a certain number right off the bat to get an early allocation.
 
I placed my order last Wednesday with a nearby dealer.

Nightfall Gray Premier, with DC Fast Charge and the entertainment package. To say I'm excited is an understatement, I've been looking forward to placing an order since the premier of the show car nearly two years ago!
 
I have the second car for the first allotment at my local dealer. It's getting ordered on 10/13.
 
roundpeg said:
Paying MSRP?
Since pricing is not available yet, I doubt if any negotiations have taken place. Not a lot of leverage on the first units shipped. Paying MSRP with no second sticker might be the best deal available :(
 
You can negotiate MSRP +/- even if MSRP isn't final. That's what I'd expect before putting down a deposit. Without knowing at least that much, it could be complete waste of time.
 
roundpeg said:
You can negotiate MSRP +/- even if MSRP isn't final. That's what I'd expect before putting down a deposit. Without knowing at least that much, it could be complete waste of time.
True, but if the dealer doesn't know the price or dealer cost of the car and/or selected packages and options, they're working blind.
And without a price, there is no binding contract (for either side).
Pricing should be available in the next couple of days (and before the cars are actually ordered and not just configured).
 
DucRider said:
True, but if the dealer doesn't know the price or dealer cost of the car and/or selected packages and options, they're working blind.
And without a price, there is no binding contract (for either side).
Pricing should be available in the next couple of days (and before the cars are actually ordered and not just configured).

They aren't working blind, really. They are guaranteed to make a profit selling at MSRP. I bought my last car from a dealer who offered upfront to sell whatever configuration I wanted to order from the manufacturer at MSRP. Cars they had in inventory, they were marking up. Of course the contract isn't binding, but if the dealer drops some ridiculous markup on you the time and effort is wasted. If they don't tell you beforehand they are going to use that to game you when the time comes.
 
elpwr said:
DanCar said:
Zoomit said:
... It and GM's corporate policy protecting it are my largest deterrents to getting a Bolt EV.
Agree it is very disgusting. The Bolt EV will shine until alternative is available. Hopefully the 2018 Nissan isn't far behind.

I sure don't understand why anyone thinks that buying from a Chevrolet dealer is "a deterrent" or "disgusting". What other manufactures do you think are better? And don't try to say Tesla. Just go to the two main Tesla forums to see the frequent delivery problems and misrepresentations by Tesla "Delivery Specialists".

My Model S has been back for service issues nearly a dozen times in 2 1/2 years. And just today the climate control suddenly has no heat and no defrost. It will probably be 12-14 days (like the service visit two months ago) before I can get a service appointment. Service appointments are already over a month in several other areas. Tesla is not opening or expanding service centers nearly as fast as they are putting cars on the road so this situation will probably get even worse.

The minor aggravation of purchasing a new Chevy might be easily offset by the likely availability of timely service at a huge national dealer network. How would you like it if your Chevy dealer said he couldn't service your Bolt for 2 or 3 weeks?

Exactly! The wide availability of Chevrolet dealerships is a big plus in selling, and servicing the Bolt EV. The direct sales model of Tesla is over hyped, their QC is mediocre. Cars costing that much shouldn't have that many issues, and the whole delivery experience should be top notch.
 
Full Bolt EV option pricing is now available:

http://www.hybridcars.com/more-2017-chevy-bolt-pricing-info-released/
 
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