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  1. PeterS

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    #1 PeterS, Mar 20, 2006
    I have a Solstice on order that I will not buy. I gave the dealer a deposit at list price only (This dealer is not asking for the $4-$7K that all the other dealers I spoke with are asking for). My thinking is that I could auction off my place in line, as I ordered the car a month ago. The high bidder would pay me to take my place. The good thing is that until I get the call from the dealer to make the final decision on color and options, the new buyer could place their own order with the options they want.

    What do you think?
     
  2. Auraraptor

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    #2 Auraraptor, Mar 20, 2006
    Try it. Nothing to lose.
     
  3. Teenferrarifan

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    #3 Teenferrarifan, Mar 20, 2006
    Tread lightly....I was in a similar situation when I worked at a chevy dealer last year when corvette C6's with power tops were at a premium a guy did just what you are talking about. But, the management refused to sell the car to the other guy. Your dealer and deposit are for YOU only. They are not transferrable unless the DEALER allows it. The dealer has the right to simply refund your deposit they do not have to honor your deal for another person. Just my two cents on seeing this first hand.
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  4. PeterS

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    #4 PeterS, Mar 20, 2006
    I called the dealer and he will be happy to transfer the order queue to a friend. I'm in a small town and the dealer has a small town, service attitude. Very nice crew there.
     
  5. VTChris

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    #5 VTChris, Mar 20, 2006
    Why not keep it? Really cool car.
     
  6. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #6 RossoCorsaItaly, Mar 20, 2006
    I would sell my spot in line if I had no intentions of keeping it. Especially if the dealer is allowing you to do it.
     
  7. MrScarface

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    #7 MrScarface, Mar 20, 2006
    Flip it.
     
  8. Ciao Bello 348

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    #8 Ciao Bello 348, Mar 20, 2006
    People have been selling their purchase orders for years on "hot cars" coming out..

    Cayenne, Rx8's, Lotus..etc...
     
  9. Teenferrarifan

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    #9 Teenferrarifan, Mar 20, 2006
    Peter in that case go for it!!! Kudos for checking first. I know from the dealers perspective that makes it all that much easier. :)
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    #10 vincent355, Mar 20, 2006

    More Horsepower???
     
  11. UroTrash

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    #11 UroTrash, Mar 20, 2006
    Pete, happens all the time on eBay, I don't see why not, although you may need to coordinate the deal on delivery day.
     
  12. PeterS

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    #12 PeterS, Mar 20, 2006
    Cool replies! I will probably do this. If an FChatter wanted it, I'd do it W/O any profit.
     
  13. damcgee

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    #13 damcgee, Mar 20, 2006
    So what's the story? You were very excited about the solstice a month ago -- is something new on the horizon?
     
  14. iceburns288

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    #14 iceburns288, Mar 20, 2006
    I'd do a Solstice, they look really neat :)
     
  15. PeterS

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    #15 PeterS, Mar 20, 2006
    YUP!
     
  16. Ciao Bello 348

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    #16 Ciao Bello 348, Mar 20, 2006
    Pontiac dealer across the street from my office. Looks nice in black.

    Still says Pontiac on it, though.. The fad will die out and prices will drop. They have a few on the lot that havent moved. Im sure I could hook someone up if I called the GM over there.
     
  17. MurcieMurcie

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    #17 MurcieMurcie, Mar 21, 2006
    Don't they have a turbo or more powerful version out next year that is suppose to be truly amazing?
     
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    #18 Dino Martini, Mar 21, 2006
    Sure, I have seen people selling their spots on the BMW M5 list.
     
  19. Lip Service

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    #19 Lip Service, Mar 21, 2006
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    I believe there' supposed to be a turbo or V6 possibly.

    There's a limited edition Solstice V8 put out by some company which name eludes me. But I think it's alot extra $$$$ ontop of the original price tag. There's an economical V8 kit in the works by a dude known as V8 Archie. He sells V8 kits and turn keys for Fieros.

    Dunno when his kit will be made available for sale, but seeing an LS1 in a Solstice is awesome.
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  20. cletus

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    #20 cletus, Mar 21, 2006
    Mallet cars does the conversions. the initial v8 upgrade is 20k and more can be done.......that looks like fun.

    http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm


    i like the styling even though its a pontiac, but (i cannot believe i am about to type these words) i actually like the saturn sky better........
     

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