VIN for vehicle in transit

outtasight · 08-02-2007, 10:14 PM

My dealer called today saying that my 2008 2500HD Silverado is in transit and will arrive 8/10. He had no idea what the MSRP would be, didn't have the VIN, and didn't even know how to look it up. Is this possible?

coaster.n3rd · 08-03-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by outtasight

My dealer called today saying that my 2008 2500HD Silverado is in transit and will arrive 8/10. He had no idea what the MSRP would be, didn't have the VIN, and didn't even know how to look it up. Is this possible?

Not really sure, but we are "downloaded" with a vehicle invoice when it is shipped or about 2 weeks away from having it on our lot. This is usually when I will call the customer and give them their vin and pricing.

doh · 08-03-2007, 09:18 AM

Your vehicle would have a VIN # as soon as it hit the assembly line, being it is due 08/10 he could track which rail car it is on, where that rail car is. or if it at the trucking ramp.

As for price, if GM hasn't annouced the 08 pricing yet, then you will have to wait for that.

AndrewGS · 08-03-2007, 10:10 AM

If he knows it's in transit he would know the VIN and pricing. 2008 pricing is up even on KBB.com.

MalibuMaxxSS · 08-03-2007, 12:41 PM

^^^^ Yes if its on the wy he knows everything, last time I played that something was wrong and I did not want to tell the customer....LOL....but im sure your is fine

curious why order a vehicle and not kow what you are paying for it....kinda backwards way to do it, here we build them and do the financing before it is ordered, if rates change, you get the better rate, but seems weird you would order a truck and not know hte price.....

Pucks · 08-03-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuMaxxSS

curious why order a vehicle and not kow what you are paying for it....kinda backwards way to do it, here we build them and do the financing before it is ordered, if rates change, you get the better rate, but seems weird you would order a truck and not know hte price.....

Some people just have too much money to worry about those minor details

macars · 08-03-2007, 01:08 PM

Your dealer should be able to pull an "in-transit" report with your VIN and Order Number along with a factory invoice off of BARS. He'll know what you are talking about. Besides, the moment the vehicle left the assembly line the invoice was generated. It landed in your dealer's DSC output the next morning.

outtasight · 08-06-2007, 09:19 PM

I thank everyone so much for their response, all were very helpful.

Be Seeing You

MOOSTOPHA · 08-07-2007, 12:28 PM

did your vehicle come in?? if not, do you have the order number?

outtasight · 08-10-2007, 11:12 AM

Yes, it arrived Mon. Thanks for asking MOOSTOPHA.

AndrewGS · 08-10-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by outtasight

Yes, it arrived Mon. Thanks for asking MOOSTOPHA.

Well then...

MOOSTOPHA · 08-10-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by outtasight

Yes, it arrived Mon. Thanks for asking MOOSTOPHA.

congrats!! how do you like it? does it meet your expectations??

08-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
outtasight Walking Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	VIN for vehicle in transit My dealer called today saying that my 2008 2500HD Silverado is in transit and will arrive 8/10. He had no idea what the MSRP would be, didn't have the VIN, and didn't even know how to look it up. Is this possible?

08-03-2007, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
doh 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 4,722	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit Your vehicle would have a VIN # as soon as it hit the assembly line, being it is due 08/10 he could track which rail car it is on, where that rail car is. or if it at the trucking ramp. As for price, if GM hasn't annouced the 08 pricing yet, then you will have to wait for that.

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AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,916	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit If he knows it's in transit he would know the VIN and pricing. 2008 pricing is up even on KBB.com. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 21MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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MalibuMaxxSS 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: British Columbia Drives: 2006 Malibu Maxx SS Posts: 784	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit ^^^^ Yes if its on the wy he knows everything, last time I played that something was wrong and I did not want to tell the customer....LOL....but im sure your is fine curious why order a vehicle and not kow what you are paying for it....kinda backwards way to do it, here we build them and do the financing before it is ordered, if rates change, you get the better rate, but seems weird you would order a truck and not know hte price..... __________________ "You want free speech? Let's see you acknowledge a man whose words make your blood boil, who's standing center stage and advocating at the top of his lungs that which you would spend a lifetime opposing at the top of yours. You want to claim this land as the land of the free? Then the symbol of your country cannot just be a flag. The symbol also has to be one of its citizens exercising his right to burn that flag in protest. Now show me that, defend that, celebrate that in your classrooms." Last edited by MalibuMaxxSS : 08-03-2007 at 12:47 PM.

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macars 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Drives: 2002 Avalanche Z66 Posts: 25	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit Your dealer should be able to pull an "in-transit" report with your VIN and Order Number along with a factory invoice off of BARS. He'll know what you are talking about. Besides, the moment the vehicle left the assembly line the invoice was generated. It landed in your dealer's DSC output the next morning. __________________ GM Certified Fleet and Commercial Manager

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08-06-2007, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
outtasight Walking Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit I thank everyone so much for their response, all were very helpful. Be Seeing You __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura XR (wifes car) 1989 GMC S15 1994 Impala SS (sons car) 1973 Chevy 1/2t stepside (restoring) 1972 Lotus Europa 1972 Chevelle (RIP) 1957 Belaire (RIP) 1957 Speedway Quarter Midget (first car) 2007 Ducati Monster all owned since new Last edited by outtasight : 08-07-2007 at 06:46 AM.

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MOOSTOPHA 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: valley, al Drives: 2007 SILV 1500 EXT CAB Z71. Posts: 1,511	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit did your vehicle come in?? if not, do you have the order number? __________________ moostopha Toyota sales person since 08-01-08

08-10-2007, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
outtasight Walking Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Re: VIN for vehicle in transit Yes, it arrived Mon. Thanks for asking MOOSTOPHA. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura XR (wifes car) 1989 GMC S15 1994 Impala SS (sons car) 1973 Chevy 1/2t stepside (restoring) 1972 Lotus Europa 1972 Chevelle (RIP) 1957 Belaire (RIP) 1957 Speedway Quarter Midget (first car) 2007 Ducati Monster all owned since new

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