I just talked to my dealer & he told me that our Sky has been "released to carrier" but he said he still doesn't have a VIN for me. :banghead: We would like to go finalize our loan (we are getting 3.9% at Fort Bragg Credit Union). He told me that he has no idea when our car will be delivered.
Released to carrier...still no VIN
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Great news, and great rate from the Credit Union.
I am having trouble with the dealer knowing how to get status information. The process as described by some in here seems like it would eliminate these kind of situations. Seems like some cars are getting thru with the system not catching up, which somehow does not make sense to me, or else there are a number of salespeople and dealers who don't know how to leverage the system to get current and complete information.
I am having trouble with the dealer knowing how to get status information. The process as described by some in here seems like it would eliminate these kind of situations. Seems like some cars are getting thru with the system not catching up, which somehow does not make sense to me, or else there are a number of salespeople and dealers who don't know how to leverage the system to get current and complete information.
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Some dealers have a policy not to give that information to the customers just because they get to expecting once the car gets to a certain status it will only take x amount of days for the next event, and since it seems we all know every car seems to have a different schedule of events, it would be unrealistic to base what others experience for a timeline is and expect yours to follow the same schedule... But that is my opinion...VUETH1S said:
I think that is kind of [email protected]!$#up....HRD&FAST said:
my dealer said the same thing to me.....
how in the hell can he know is on carrier if he doesnt even has papers on it.... or a complete vin number
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I took Ernests advice and went to the dealer and talked to the sales manager and requested a print out on the status of my order. I had the order number and he plugged it in with the aid of his cheat sheet and printed it out. It was obvious that he does not use the system very often. I think we have a situation that we are far more educated with the launch of this car than they are used to. :thumbs:
As stated, if your vehicle has reached event 40 (released to carrier) a full VIN has been assigned. Doesn't take 30 seconds to look it up. What's disappointing is the number of retailers who don't understand or appreciate the opportunities this type of consumer excitement can create for their brand. The Aura will be a guaranteed success also and they had better be ready for even more customers with lots of knowledge and expectations.
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The sales people haven't studied as hard as you guys. I have learned more about this car and the process of buying one here than anywhere. An associate at my firm turned me onto this car when I was hunting the right roofless vehicle to make my commute in balmy Georgia more fun. No one had a clue about this car down here. Still don't, so I am glad for the info and appreciate the info given by the experienced sky fans.
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It takes a few minutes and some thinking to find a VIN without an Invoice.
And released to carrier doesnt mean Shipped.. And shipped is when the invoice is sent.
Someone may not how to look for it OR
They are holding you up from getting you loan, hoping they can get the financing.
But with the rate you quoted, they wont be able to beat it.
but you can still listen to what they have to say about Saturn Service Plans before you do your loan.
There is no way I would go with a Service plan/Entended vehicle coverage from a Credit Union on a vehicle this new. I am sure there are parts that wont be covered from a non-Saturn plan.
And released to carrier doesnt mean Shipped.. And shipped is when the invoice is sent.
Someone may not how to look for it OR
They are holding you up from getting you loan, hoping they can get the financing.
But with the rate you quoted, they wont be able to beat it.
but you can still listen to what they have to say about Saturn Service Plans before you do your loan.
There is no way I would go with a Service plan/Entended vehicle coverage from a Credit Union on a vehicle this new. I am sure there are parts that wont be covered from a non-Saturn plan.
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My image went in 2/27 and I went to my dealer and got my vin# last Tue. (3/21). I actually went in adn asked them to pull up my order and print it out with vin#, event code and options. My order went to 040 that day and haven't heard anymore since. :driving:HRD&FAST said:
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