2021 C8 Wilson-Niblett Wait List
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I am on the list but they never give you a direct answer to where you are on the list. I had put a deposit Nov 2019 for a 2020 .
That why Bill Spenser rocks! Totally transparent and no games, very refreshing to say the least.
I think it depends on the salesman. Spencer is great no question, but WN does have at least one good one.
Service dept has been good to me at Wilson Niblett. Their techs are good, no funny business, or screwing around.
Sales people... meh. Not quite the same experience.
Sales people... meh. Not quite the same experience.
I spoke with both Spencer & WN, had the same experience that others have mentioned... WN wouldn’t give me a firm number, was trying to get me to come into the dealership... I spoke with Andrew & he was straight forward, said I’d be #71 & had the deposit done over the phone in 10mins
I agree. Andrew at Spencer is great to deal with.
I bought my C8 from his younger brother, Taylor Spencer, who is also very good to deal with.
Hi Everyone,
Jeff Moore here at Wilson Niblett. Our General Manager Chris Walters is more than happy to share any information you may need about your C8, including deliveries in 2020, the allocation for 2021, and your exact spot on our list. If you're on our list we can tell you your exact spot in a manner of seconds. Chris' cell phone number is 416 997 0420. Don't be shy, give him a call if you wish. Chris shares his personal cell phone with all our clients as a matter of convenience and access for them.
It has been a pleasant surprise that a lot of C8buyers from other dealers have decided to service with us, we are truly honoured to be trusted with your vehicle. We did even have a client come to us with his vehicle from Cobourg so we could get him a high wing spoiler that nobody was willing to source. As many of you remember, the High Wing spoiler was removed from many 2020 orders. We ensured that every customer who wanted a High Wing got one, as we immediately ordered a tonne of them for stock once given the instruction to do so from GM. We still have a few red ones left in stock if anyone is looking. It is this attention to detail, as an example, that has earned us the trust of Corvette enthusiasts like you! We have tried and continue to try and help everyone we possibly can. We are crazy about the car, always have been, and are very organized with everything Corvette as we are acutely aware of the expectations of the amazing Corvette client base.
It doesn't matter which dealer you purchase from, your C8 is always welcome here at Wilson Niblett I assure you. Just last week had a competing dealer bring their C8 here as they did not have the expertise to diagnose the vehicle and we helped them get it back on the road for their customer no questions asked.
We don't know who the number 1 Corvette dealer is and that's not what we focus on anyway. We want to be a great dealer period, for purchase and after sale service. We don't want to deprive anyone of the opportunity to drive this car by trying to hoard orders for our dealership. We want you out on the road having your hair blown back by the vehicle as it was designed and is intended to do as soon as humanly possible!
Managing expectations on the C8 with limited supply and astronomical demand has been a real challenge so we have to be very careful when discussing delivery details. That said we don't have anything to hide so here are some stats for you that we share when people call us.
We delivered 80 Corvettes in 2019. Then in 2020 we delivered 63 C8s. Now its 2021 and we have 27 2021 C8s currently in production and soon to make their way to the dealership!! We have about 119 outstanding Stingray orders, and our Z06 list is growing fast as well. GM has not provided total C8 allocation for 2021 as they are not sure what the year will bring either (let's be honest no one is!), but they have loosely assigned a projected number for the first half of the year which they were very direct in saying was NOT a commitment on their behalf. So the truth actually is, no one knows their total 2021 allocation. We anticipate we will deliver more C8s this year than last. Certainly, we expected to deliver a lot more than 63 C8s in 2020 so our fingers crossed just like yours!! If no supply disruptions the plan is to build as many Corvettes as the plant can handle.
I should also note we keep a 2020 C8 in the showroom so you can see it, touch it, smell it, the whole deal, before you place an order. We do encourage people to come and see the car when they order, it's all part of the experience and the memories!!
Thank you for reading everyone. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you with your Corvette, or your incoming order! We haven't had a 30 year plus love affair with this car by being difficult to deal with!! We are here to help and love the car just like you do and are always happy to chat.
Jeff Moore
Jeff Moore here at Wilson Niblett. Our General Manager Chris Walters is more than happy to share any information you may need about your C8, including deliveries in 2020, the allocation for 2021, and your exact spot on our list. If you're on our list we can tell you your exact spot in a manner of seconds. Chris' cell phone number is 416 997 0420. Don't be shy, give him a call if you wish. Chris shares his personal cell phone with all our clients as a matter of convenience and access for them.
It has been a pleasant surprise that a lot of C8buyers from other dealers have decided to service with us, we are truly honoured to be trusted with your vehicle. We did even have a client come to us with his vehicle from Cobourg so we could get him a high wing spoiler that nobody was willing to source. As many of you remember, the High Wing spoiler was removed from many 2020 orders. We ensured that every customer who wanted a High Wing got one, as we immediately ordered a tonne of them for stock once given the instruction to do so from GM. We still have a few red ones left in stock if anyone is looking. It is this attention to detail, as an example, that has earned us the trust of Corvette enthusiasts like you! We have tried and continue to try and help everyone we possibly can. We are crazy about the car, always have been, and are very organized with everything Corvette as we are acutely aware of the expectations of the amazing Corvette client base.
It doesn't matter which dealer you purchase from, your C8 is always welcome here at Wilson Niblett I assure you. Just last week had a competing dealer bring their C8 here as they did not have the expertise to diagnose the vehicle and we helped them get it back on the road for their customer no questions asked.
We don't know who the number 1 Corvette dealer is and that's not what we focus on anyway. We want to be a great dealer period, for purchase and after sale service. We don't want to deprive anyone of the opportunity to drive this car by trying to hoard orders for our dealership. We want you out on the road having your hair blown back by the vehicle as it was designed and is intended to do as soon as humanly possible!
Managing expectations on the C8 with limited supply and astronomical demand has been a real challenge so we have to be very careful when discussing delivery details. That said we don't have anything to hide so here are some stats for you that we share when people call us.
We delivered 80 Corvettes in 2019. Then in 2020 we delivered 63 C8s. Now its 2021 and we have 27 2021 C8s currently in production and soon to make their way to the dealership!! We have about 119 outstanding Stingray orders, and our Z06 list is growing fast as well. GM has not provided total C8 allocation for 2021 as they are not sure what the year will bring either (let's be honest no one is!), but they have loosely assigned a projected number for the first half of the year which they were very direct in saying was NOT a commitment on their behalf. So the truth actually is, no one knows their total 2021 allocation. We anticipate we will deliver more C8s this year than last. Certainly, we expected to deliver a lot more than 63 C8s in 2020 so our fingers crossed just like yours!! If no supply disruptions the plan is to build as many Corvettes as the plant can handle.
I should also note we keep a 2020 C8 in the showroom so you can see it, touch it, smell it, the whole deal, before you place an order. We do encourage people to come and see the car when they order, it's all part of the experience and the memories!!
Thank you for reading everyone. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you with your Corvette, or your incoming order! We haven't had a 30 year plus love affair with this car by being difficult to deal with!! We are here to help and love the car just like you do and are always happy to chat.
Jeff Moore
Jeff, good to see you here on the forum representing WN. I am a long time customer (bought 2 cars and come for regular service) and I was just curious what your role in the dealership is?
Hi Mad*Max, thanks for asking!
I am one of the Corvette Specialist (Sales) here at the dealership, but honestly, more than anything I am just a fan of the Corvette and happy to work at a dealership the loves the Corvette as much as I do!
( I think that response sounded a tad cheesy, but honestly, it's true!)
I am one of the Corvette Specialist (Sales) here at the dealership, but honestly, more than anything I am just a fan of the Corvette and happy to work at a dealership the loves the Corvette as much as I do!
( I think that response sounded a tad cheesy, but honestly, it's true!)
I bought my 2020 C8 Spider from WN, and Chris Walters is a stand up guy. He will give you the information you need on where you are on their list. He has always responded quickly to my inquires while I was waiting patiently last year for my car to arrive. It was the first 2020 convertible delivered to WN.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.
The single most important thing for a customer to know is where they are on a dealers list and what the total allocations the dealer expects.
That said, IF GM doesn't know when MY2022 will start how can a dealer know how many they will get? They don't. These are trying days for everyone. IMHO it's now more important to know how many allocations the dealer is getting each month or quarter.
(The U.S. is getting allocation numbers by the quarter while CDN dealers seem to be getting them monthly.)
This way they will have some idea when they could expect their C8.
Since GM's communication is so lacking the customer has no recourse but to talk to their dealer and expect an honest answer.
Thanks Jeff for being straight with us. Some dealers don't seem to understand all this.
The single most important thing for a customer to know is where they are on a dealers list and what the total allocations the dealer expects.
That said, IF GM doesn't know when MY2022 will start how can a dealer know how many they will get? They don't. These are trying days for everyone. IMHO it's now more important to know how many allocations the dealer is getting each month or quarter.
(The U.S. is getting allocation numbers by the quarter while CDN dealers seem to be getting them monthly.)
This way they will have some idea when they could expect their C8.
Since GM's communication is so lacking the customer has no recourse but to talk to their dealer and expect an honest answer.
Thanks Jeff for being straight with us. Some dealers don't seem to understand all this.
I thought the Corvette was called a "Stingray"...
I bought my 2003 Z06 at WN and had a good experience. I reached out to them first before placing my deposit and could not get a straight answer on what number I would be on their list if I gave them my deposit. A friend recommended Sean at Bill Spencer. I called him and he immediately told me my number and i gave him my $5k over the phone. I live in Oakville, so dealing with WN would be much more convenient, however they didn’t earn my business that day.
Perhaps this may help
Here's Why Convertibles Are Called Spiders
The name originates from before cars were even a thing.
www.roadandtrack.com
Sparro, Jeff says to ask you for photos to clarify the "Spider" reference. Please help. I'm just a lowly blue collar worker...
Sorry, not buying into anything R&T writes. Didn't they dyno test this car at like 600RWHP?Perhaps this may help
Here's Why Convertibles Are Called Spiders
The name originates from before cars were even a thing.
