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Report: #187386

Complaint Review: JIM GLOVER & CHEVROLET - TULSA Oklahoma

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  • JIM GLOVER & CHEVROLET I44 & 31 STREET TULSA, Oklahoma U.S.A.

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Just imagine. I believe in America, in fact I love America, so I buy Americans cars. I also own some of GM stocks related to a big loss into my portfolio and 2 recent Chevys. Whatever, spring arrives and I decided to treat me with a brand new Z06 corvette. I walk in Jim Glover Chevrolet where a salesperson with missing teeth and a not so clean presentation show me the car I was there for. The sticker price was around $72800, the maximum for that specific model, but I was OK to buy with no trade in and all cash. Then, surprise, the sticker doesn't mean anything anymore, and suddenly the price tag jump to $92800.

On top of this, I need to be happy because they are doing me a favor. When I refuse to pay $20,000.00 over the sticker for nothing else than wanted to buy the available car at a maximum price, I was almost kick out of the garage with no respect. Imagine eating at a restaurant and hear from your waiter that the $40 bucks steak you just ordered jumps to $200 because this is the last one and everybody there wants it. For a long time I was wondering why GM is doing so bad, now I have the answer. You can make the best product on earth, if you ask a bunch of crooks selling it, that doesn't work at all. Of course I am going to get rid of my stocks, buy another brand and be sure than anybody around me will know about it.

Philippe
bixby, Oklahoma
U.S.A.

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#9 Consumer Comment

Sorry Buddy, but that is just not true

AUTHOR: Dave - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Sorry Buddy, but you lost all credibilty with that last comment. 4 to 5K over sticker for an Opel GT? Get real... The car didn't cost that much to begin with. In 1969, the Corvette Stingray, with a 427/390 horsepower motor, a three-speed transmission, had an MSRP of $4,781. The 1969 Opel GT had a base of $3395, with a $99 engine upgrade option. NO WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH did you ever get 4 to 5K over sticker!!! That is just an out and out lie.

Now, I buy/restore/sell classic cars as a hobby and am quite well-versed in this area. Don't be saying stuff you can't back up.

As far as the OP goes, it's way too late to do anything about it, the dealer has already placed the updated 'dealer price' on the car. But, if you got crystal clear pictures of every window on the car, you might have a shot. However, if I were you, I would go somewhere else to buy anyway. They sound like a bunch of sleezebags.

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#8 Consumer Comment

Sorry Buddy, but that is just not true

AUTHOR: Dave - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Sorry Buddy, but you lost all credibilty with that last comment. 4 to 5K over sticker for an Opel GT? Get real... The car didn't cost that much to begin with. In 1969, the Corvette Stingray, with a 427/390 horsepower motor, a three-speed transmission, had an MSRP of $4,781. The 1969 Opel GT had a base of $3395, with a $99 engine upgrade option. NO WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH did you ever get 4 to 5K over sticker!!! That is just an out and out lie.

Now, I buy/restore/sell classic cars as a hobby and am quite well-versed in this area. Don't be saying stuff you can't back up.

As far as the OP goes, it's way too late to do anything about it, the dealer has already placed the updated 'dealer price' on the car. But, if you got crystal clear pictures of every window on the car, you might have a shot. However, if I were you, I would go somewhere else to buy anyway. They sound like a bunch of sleezebags.

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#7 Consumer Comment

Sorry Buddy, but that is just not true

AUTHOR: Dave - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Sorry Buddy, but you lost all credibilty with that last comment. 4 to 5K over sticker for an Opel GT? Get real... The car didn't cost that much to begin with. In 1969, the Corvette Stingray, with a 427/390 horsepower motor, a three-speed transmission, had an MSRP of $4,781. The 1969 Opel GT had a base of $3395, with a $99 engine upgrade option. NO WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH did you ever get 4 to 5K over sticker!!! That is just an out and out lie.

Now, I buy/restore/sell classic cars as a hobby and am quite well-versed in this area. Don't be saying stuff you can't back up.

As far as the OP goes, it's way too late to do anything about it, the dealer has already placed the updated 'dealer price' on the car. But, if you got crystal clear pictures of every window on the car, you might have a shot. However, if I were you, I would go somewhere else to buy anyway. They sound like a bunch of sleezebags.

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#6 Consumer Comment

Sorry Buddy, but that is just not true

AUTHOR: Dave - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Sorry Buddy, but you lost all credibilty with that last comment. 4 to 5K over sticker for an Opel GT? Get real... The car didn't cost that much to begin with. In 1969, the Corvette Stingray, with a 427/390 horsepower motor, a three-speed transmission, had an MSRP of $4,781. The 1969 Opel GT had a base of $3395, with a $99 engine upgrade option. NO WAY IN GOD'S GREEN EARTH did you ever get 4 to 5K over sticker!!! That is just an out and out lie.

Now, I buy/restore/sell classic cars as a hobby and am quite well-versed in this area. Don't be saying stuff you can't back up.

As far as the OP goes, it's way too late to do anything about it, the dealer has already placed the updated 'dealer price' on the car. But, if you got crystal clear pictures of every window on the car, you might have a shot. However, if I were you, I would go somewhere else to buy anyway. They sound like a bunch of sleezebags.

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#5 Author of original report

Here is the sticker. No mention about any over price

AUTHOR: Philippe - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Window Sticker

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JIM GLOVER CHEVROLET
8130 E SKELLY DR
TULSA, OK 74129-3410
Phone: (918) 663-2300
Fax: (918) 663-28652006 Corvette Z06 Coupe
7.0 LITER SFI V8 - 505 HP
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VELOCITY YELLOW TINT COAT
BLACK INTERIOR TRIM
VIN: 1G1YY26E165123076
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
$64,890.00 STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE
Options installed by Manufacturer
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
NO CHARGE PREMIUM PAINT
$ 750.00 TIRE REAR P325/30ZR19 BW
NO CHARGE Z06 POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS
$ 1,295.00 FRONT TIRE - P275/35ZR18
NO CHARGE *******************************
NO CHARGE 2LZ PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE
MEMORY PACKAGE
AUTO DIMMING ISRV MIRROR
W/COMPASS & DRIVER OSRV MIRROR
HEATED SEATS
RDS AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN
DASH CD W/MP3 PLAYBACK, BOSE
PREMIUM 7 SPEAKER SYSTEM
XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE
FEE EXTRA. 1ST 3 MONTHS INCL.
(REPLACES STD/OPT/PKG RADIO)
PWR TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL
AIR BAGS, FRONTAL & SIDE
IMPACT, DRIVER & PASSENGER
LUGGAGE SHADE & PARCEL NET
$ 2,900.00 REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO
NO CHARGE AM/FM CD WITH DVD NAVIGATION,
INCLUDES TWO FREE MAP UPDATES
(REPLACES 6-DISC IN DASH CD
W/SINGLE DISC CD)
$ 1,600.00 $6,545.00 TOTAL OPTIONS
$71,435.00 TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS
$800.00 DESTINATION CHARGE
$72,235.00 TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*


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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Items Featured Below are included at NO EXTRA CHARGE in the Standard Vehicle Price Shown at Right
***MECHANICAL***
LS7 7.0 LITER 505HP ENGINE DRY SUMP OIL SYSTEM
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ACTIVE HANDLING
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
4 WHL INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
POWER SPEED SENSITIVE RACK AND PINION STEERING
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
ALUMINUM 10 SPOKE WHEELS
EXTENDED MOBILITY TIRES W/ TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
OIL LIFE MONITORING SYSTEM
OIL, TRANS & AXLE COOLERS
ALUMINUM FRAME STRUCTURE
DUAL MODE 3 INCH EXHAUST
***SAFETY & SECURITY***
DRIVER/FRONT PASS. AIRBAGS
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START
THEFT DETERRENT SYS & ALARM
POWER 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK DISC 6PISTON FRT 4PISTON RR BRAKES
***EXTERIOR***
POWER HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS
CARBON FIBER FENDERS
HID XENON HEADLAMPS
FOG & DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
***INTERIOR***
AM/FM STEREO CD W/RDS & MP3
DUAL ZONE, ELECTRONIC A/C
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
CRUISE CONTROL WITH RESUME
INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
6 WAY POWER DRIVER SEAT
TILT LEATHER WRAP STNG WHEEL
POWER DOOR LOCKS & WINDOWS
ELEC. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
REMOTE HATCH & FUEL DR RLSE
HEAD-UP DISPLAY

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#4 Author of original report

JIM GLOVER CHEVROLET TO BE CONTINUED

AUTHOR: Philippe - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

I seriously need to know about that sticker price and all legals ties to this. I am so upset that I am willing to put them to court anyway. I take a picture of the sticker with my cell phone and there is nothing else than MSRP on it.
Just for the fun...was the first time in my life a salesperson gives me an used business card, all riped and with black finger prints on it.
Talking about Jim Glover one of my friend bought a car over there 2 years ago, following a TV advertising. When she walk in, of course they don't have that specific car at that price. She insists and they show her a car all covered with paint advertising from bumper to bumper, a dark blue paint on a orange metalic color. Funny...
Conclusion, if you are in the need for a new car, stay away from Jim Glover Chevrolet, after all, there are maybe some honest car dealers in the area.

I have family owning a magasine, we are certainly going to do some free advertising for Chevrolet pretty soon

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#3 Consumer Suggestion

No, I Was Not Wrong

AUTHOR: Buddy - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

I was responding to the o.p. who said that the "sticker" price was the maximum a dealer could charge for a car. We don't know that the actual selling price wasn't on the car, maybe the o.p. was just focused on the msrp and thought that's all he had to pay. I said it should have been, and perhaps the o.p. just didn't see it. There is no law against selling a car for more than the MSRP. My first job was at a Buick dealership back in the late 1960's when Buick carried Opel cars. Opel came out with a GT model, that was like a smaller Corvette. We could not keep them in stock, and regularly got $4000 to $5000 over "sticker" for them.

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#2 Consumer Comment

Actually Buddy, you're wrong

AUTHOR: Dave - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

If there is no markup sticker on the car, the dealership must sell the car for msrp. They cannot legally decide to markup a car after they get a buyer.

If the markup sticker was there before the OP looked at the car, then too bad for him. But if the salesman just decided to mark it up over msrp for s###s and grins, then that is another story. The dealership does have a legal obligation to sell that particular car for the sticker price. Too bad for them for not getting that markup put on the car in time.

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#1 Consumer Suggestion

Sticker is Not the "Maximum" Price

AUTHOR: Buddy - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, April 19, 2006

The "sticker" price is the MSRP or "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price". Many people expect to buy cars for much less than the MSRP, but there is no law against a dealership selling the car for more than then MSRP. Unfortunately for the dealer, the MSRP sticker has to be on an automobile, but the dealership can sell it for whatever they wish to. However, the actual price should have been on the car. Someone will come along and pay the $98,000 for the car if they want it badly enough, and that is what the dealership is counting on.

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