These guys waited too long...

foolintherain76 · 05-22-2006, 04:04 PM

I got a call from my dealer last Mon saying they had 2 SKYs that were preordered, but now they could sell. They were going down the list and asking us all if we were interested. I was just curious why someone turned them down...and this is his reply.

Well, both purchasers DIED before their cars came in! Its sad, but, can you believe that? Not just 1, but 2 people died waiting for this car. I thought I had a long wait, but I won't complain anymore. Just thought I'd share.

eldeeko · 05-22-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by foolintherain76

I got a call from my dealer last Mon saying they had 2 SKYs that were preordered, but now they could sell. They were going down the list and asking us all if we were interested. I was just curious why someone turned them down...and this is his reply.

Well, both purchasers DIED before their cars came in! Its sad, but, can you believe that? Not just 1, but 2 people died waiting for this car. I thought I had a long wait, but I won't complain anymore. Just thought I'd share.

Gawd! I hope it wasn't from sky forum anxiety

nscrbug · 05-22-2006, 04:19 PM

One of the reasons that I got bumped up the list, was because a person ahead of me became very, very ill. But that is pretty freaky that 2 people died waiting for their car.

bigdog · 05-22-2006, 04:38 PM

I've been waiting a while but, fingers crossed, it won't be THAT long

Rick Tinley Park · 05-22-2006, 04:47 PM

I wonder.....

Did any one or both EVER say "I'm diein' to get my SKY?"

Ok ok -- a bit sick, but I love dark humor...

longwaitlarry · 05-22-2006, 05:09 PM

Love your humor Rick !!!!!!!!!11

Called my salesman last Friday and really got the run-around. Finally talked to the Sales Manager and found out that my salesman died the night before. He lived alone, fell in his bathroom, hit his head and bleed to death.

The Sky is taking its toll isn't it !!!!!!!!!!

skywulf · 05-22-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by foolintherain76

I got a call from my dealer last Mon saying they had 2 SKYs that were preordered, but now they could sell. They were going down the list and asking us all if we were interested. I was just curious why someone turned them down...and this is his reply.

Well, both purchasers DIED before their cars came in! Its sad, but, can you believe that? Not just 1, but 2 people died waiting for this car. I thought I had a long wait, but I won't complain anymore. Just thought I'd share.

Some of us act like we gonna die if we don't get it soon.

skywulf · 05-22-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by longwaitlarry

Love your humor Rick !!!!!!!!!11

Called my salesman last Friday and really got the run-around. Finally talked to the Sales Manager and found out that my salesman died the night before. He lived alone, fell in his bathroom, hit his head and bleed to death.

The Sky is taking its toll isn't it !!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute...two things...you're joking, right? About your salesman? And my Avatar did show up! It is a lovely butterfly which is funny because we are after all talking about un-butterfly subjects.

longwaitlarry · 05-22-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by skywulf

Wait a minute...two things...you're joking, right? About your salesman? And my Avatar did show up! It is a lovely butterfly which is funny because we are after all talking about un-butterfly subjects.

No Skywulf, I'm NOT kidding. My salesman died last Thursday. The Sales Manager says he will take over my account. Actually the salesman was very nice. It's the sales manager that's a reall so-and-so.

skywulf · 05-22-2006, 05:21 PM

Oh that is AWFUL! Poor guy! Yeah, the GM at my dealership seems to be icky too, but I like my saleslady. I kept my business there only because of her.

Rick Tinley Park · 05-22-2006, 05:24 PM

Wow -- my last car (and home) insurance guy died in a car accident!!
I thought that was bit twisted...

Hey let's start: The Curse of the SKY!

BTW only for those selling them or waiting for them -- NEVER the owners!

skywulf · 05-22-2006, 05:27 PM

Oh, Jeeze Rick, maybe we shouldn't !

I am a woman driver after all...that is why I could not get a manual transmission...I am on the phone, in the coffee, not paying attention. Hubby was convinced if I had to shift I would drive under a tractor trailer.

skyorscooter · 05-22-2006, 05:58 PM

Aw.. geezz, ya had ta tell us that. Now i gotta go out and measure the clearence under a trailer.

Lil GTO · 05-23-2006, 11:39 AM

Let's just hope somone else on the list didn't get ahold of the names ahead of them and have anything to do with the cause of death of those ahead of you.

I suppose we should not be too surprised that out of a population of thousands of individuals over a period of several months that some small percentage would suffer illness, injury or worse, but to have two of them on the same list at the same dealership is freaky

MrJester · 05-23-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil GTO

Let's just hope somone else on the list didn't get ahold of the names ahead of them and have anything to do with the cause of death of those ahead of you.

Sounds like we have a new conspiracy theory.

Rick Tinley Park · 05-23-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil GTO

Let's just hope somone else on the list didn't get ahold of the names ahead of them and have anything to do with the cause of death of those ahead of you.

Lends a new meaning to "I bumped my way up in line..."

SKYtime · 05-23-2006, 12:32 PM

Oh my...you know this thread is gonna go south....

Northern Lights · 05-23-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foolintherain76

I got a call from my dealer last Mon saying they had 2 SKYs that were preordered, but now they could sell. They were going down the list and asking us all if we were interested. I was just curious why someone turned them down...and this is his reply.

Well, both purchasers DIED before their cars came in! Its sad, but, can you believe that? Not just 1, but 2 people died waiting for this car. I thought I had a long wait, but I won't complain anymore. Just thought I'd share.

I was number 6 on my list until about a month ago. The dealership could not get a hold of number 5. They finally sent a registered letter and were contacted by his estate... I am number 5, and yes it feels somewhat creepy.

qwack · 05-23-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJester

Sounds like we have a new conspiracy theory.

Didn't Hoffa have a thing about roadsters?

Rick Tinley Park · 05-23-2006, 02:18 PM

Mr. Soprano? Your SKY is ready -- you moved right to the front of the line....

longwaitlarry · 05-23-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

Lends a new meaning to "I bumped my way up in line..."

Rick - That's called a battlefield promotion.

05-22-2006, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
foolintherain76 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 My Photos: (0)	These guys waited too long... I got a call from my dealer last Mon saying they had 2 SKYs that were preordered, but now they could sell. They were going down the list and asking us all if we were interested. I was just curious why someone turned them down...and this is his reply. Well, both purchasers DIED before their cars came in! Its sad, but, can you believe that? Not just 1, but 2 people died waiting for this car. I thought I had a long wait, but I won't complain anymore. Just thought I'd share. __________________ MySKY: Silver Pearl/Black Top Manual Red Premium Trim Vin# 1941 Delivered 5/27/06 Done with break-in period...WooHoo!

05-22-2006, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
nscrbug First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 1,421 My Photos: (6)	One of the reasons that I got bumped up the list, was because a person ahead of me became very, very ill. But that is pretty freaky that 2 people died waiting for their car. __________________ Linda 2008 RL Delivered - 08/25/2007 Silver Pearl/Black Cloth Polished Alloys Automatic Monsoon 1 disc

05-22-2006, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigdog First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 836 My Photos: (5)	I've been waiting a while but, fingers crossed, it won't be THAT long __________________ -Pete WCKCC member 2.4L, silver graphite VIN: 01472 Delivered 5/23/2006 - Contracted SGS the same day SGS = Silly Grin Syndrome ________________________ Universal Law of Location: No matter where you go, there you are.

05-22-2006, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	I wonder..... Did any one or both EVER say "I'm diein' to get my SKY?" Ok ok -- a bit sick, but I love dark humor... __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

05-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
longwaitlarry First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockledge, Florida Posts: 253 My Photos: (0)	Love your humor Rick !!!!!!!!!11 Called my salesman last Friday and really got the run-around. Finally talked to the Sales Manager and found out that my salesman died the night before. He lived alone, fell in his bathroom, hit his head and bleed to death. The Sky is taking its toll isn't it !!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2008 Redline ordered May 24, 2007, order #MBNJ3N Delivered 7/31/07 Refused 7/31/07 Bought Corvette Magnetic Red, Light Oak Interior,6-Speed manual, LS1 350 hp

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05-22-2006, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
skywulf First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,129 My Photos: (0)	Oh that is AWFUL! Poor guy! Yeah, the GM at my dealership seems to be icky too, but I like my saleslady. I kept my business there only because of her. __________________ Sky "Fast Enough" Owner since 7/15/06 Silver/Black leather

05-22-2006, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Wow -- my last car (and home) insurance guy died in a car accident!! I thought that was bit twisted... Hey let's start: The Curse of the SKY! BTW only for those selling them or waiting for them -- NEVER the owners! __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

05-22-2006, 05:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
skywulf First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,129 My Photos: (0)	Oh, Jeeze Rick, maybe we shouldn't ! I am a woman driver after all...that is why I could not get a manual transmission...I am on the phone, in the coffee, not paying attention. Hubby was convinced if I had to shift I would drive under a tractor trailer. __________________ Sky "Fast Enough" Owner since 7/15/06 Silver/Black leather

05-22-2006, 05:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
skyorscooter First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lake City, MN. Posts: 90 My Photos: (0)	Aw.. geezz, ya had ta tell us that. Now i gotta go out and measure the clearence under a trailer. __________________ Disclaimer; This member may or maynot be emotionally stable concerning current subject due to extended period of time in WAIT mode. I VOTED !

05-23-2006, 11:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lil GTO First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 695 My Photos: (0)	Cause of death? Let's just hope somone else on the list didn't get ahold of the names ahead of them and have anything to do with the cause of death of those ahead of you. I suppose we should not be too surprised that out of a population of thousands of individuals over a period of several months that some small percentage would suffer illness, injury or worse, but to have two of them on the same list at the same dealership is freaky

05-23-2006, 12:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,123 My Photos: (0)	Oh my...you know this thread is gonna go south.... __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

05-23-2006, 02:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Mr. Soprano? Your SKY is ready -- you moved right to the front of the line.... __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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