"Keith,

Hope all is well with you, and the staff at BAV. Just dropping you a note to tell you how great the 64 Convertible is, and how happy I am with it. You were 100% right about that car, and I am so glad you kept me from deviating. It runs just great. 5 mos of sitting in a cold garage, 1st turn of the key, bam starts right up, no smoke, no stalls, no fuss. Great car, have enjoyed every minute with it, and am so looking forward to driving it this season. Just wanted to wish you well, and thank you again for a fair deal, good fellowship, and really listening to your customer,…..me!

- Jon Manitta

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Phillip,

I owe you a big “THANK YOU” for the 1996 Coupe you described and I bought basically sight-unseen back in February.

The car was delivered as promised on time and in great shape to my local mechanic. He called me after a close inspection to report his findings and his assessment of the car: “The car is very clean. All systems in good working order. Had only to replace an engine bay light.”

This car seems to have all the bells and whistles. My alignment guy reports this was the 1st ’96 Vette he’d seen with the LTPWS system. The remote access fob works better than the fob system on my new ’17 Subaru. Windows rise and drop with authority. Engine immediately jumps to life and passed emissions without a problem. Treads are meaty with many miles remaining. The F45 suspension system is a great option.

This is my first Corvette. Again, thank you and thank Mr. Rush for me too. Very happy."

- Ed and Peggy Hill

 

 

"Greg, Jack & Keith,

I wanted to take the time to write a letter to all of you about the outstanding service and help from Rick Engle I received. I recently purchased a 2007 Z51 3LT that is supercharged and is my first vette ever. I currently own a number of hot rods and custom trucks and motorcycles, but was looking to add a vette to my collection. I saw your add online and inquired. Rick responded back to me from my inquiry. He talked me through the car and answered all of my questions. Rick also went to bat for a price break as I felt doing my research that the price was a bit high. We agreed on an amount and I gave him $1000 on my card to put down prior to even seeing the car. I did this because of the trust and non-pressure in all of our dealings. We decided on a time to get together for me to come to Atlanta and look over the car with my busy schedule. Rick had to call me about 4 days prior to let me know an issue came up with the car and it would not be ready for me to view. I was disappointed to say the least, but never felt like I made a bad decision because Rick was very honest and upfront and I trusted him. Also your reputation as a company seemed to be rock solid as I did that research. However Rick was the determining factor again. Rick gave me another choice for a time at the earliest convenience but he would not be there, I declined and scheduled my time so he would be there. I did not want to engage with anyone else, my trust was with Rick and well placed! I did come up and met with Rick looked over the car and took a test drive with Kevin Kane. They were still working on the car to solve the issue. Kevin Kane answered a ton of my questions and put everything at ease. Kevin was outstanding on his knowledge help and overall support through the entire process. At this point every person I had talked to or met gave me a sense of ease and true support. The weekend I was there was a vette day where people brought all kinds of vettes to show and be a part of the group. I talked to numerous people who had nothing but great things to say about your organization, again a feeling of peace and comfort buying my first vette. Outstanding engagement in every way! Keith had called me a week or so later to let me know they were working on getting it shipped to me. Keith was outstanding as well and facilitated the papers I needed to sign explained the process and it was seamless. The person delivering the car was first rate and I could understand why Keith said this was a trusted guy for him. The hauler let me know that Keith asked him to take on this delivery prior to his vacation and he did to help Keith out which helped me out to get the car here. After purchasing the car and getting it here, Rick followed up multiple times and has sent me contacts and also trusted dealers you all work with for things I was looking for that I was unable to get direct from Buyavette. I know this is a lengthy email, but I wanted to show how outstanding this whole process has been and give credit to all of the people involved. People usually only write when they are disappointed or have a problem. I believe great effort should always be called out and acknowledged! Rick Engle is that great effort and continues to be! Every person to follow and support was outstanding as well. I look forward to a long relationship with Buyavette and wanted to personally say thank you to all of you and especially Rick for an outstanding experience buying my first vette. What you do not know is I lost my Mom in November and she was a car person like myself. To make the vette have a very personal meaning it was the first purchase I made after she passed and used a few dollars of the estate to make sure my Mom was tied into it all along the way. The amazing thing is you delivered the car on what would have been her 80th birthday! She would of loved the car, because of the looks, convertible and most of all the speed and torque. She was a unique women that could hold her own in any situation. I have included the picture in this email for the final tie to the car! She is 70yrs old in this picture! Thank you again and I wish you all continued success!!"

- Reese Lapka

 

 

 

 

 

"Having just retired after 30 years in law enforcement, I decided it was time to buy myself a retirement gift. I have always loved Corvettes and spent quite some time browsing the internet. I came across your website and was impressed at your inventory and the positive reviews I read. I must say that I was rather nervous, having never purchased a car site unseen, over the internet, and from another country. I was put in touch with Aaron who was more than helpful, he was always there to respond to my many questions, and assured me I would be happy. I found the car that I wanted, and 1996 Torch Red Corvette and after a few weeks of going back and forth we agreed on a purchase price. Being from Canada meant that we had to arrange shipping, and with the help of Aaron and shipper Bruce, (from Manhattan Transport) it all went smoothly. Well a few weeks later my new car finally arrived. When I first saw it, I was impressed, it looked great. Getting it back to Canada was easy, with the help of both US and Canada Customs officers. I am thoroughly enjoying it what a great way to start my retirement. I just want to say a big thanks to Aaron and the whole staff at Buyavette."

- Mike Vorshuk

 

 

 

"Hey Michael,

I wanted to forward this picture of my 2013 60th anniversary Z06 FROM A RECENT CAR SHOW @ Pensacola Naval Air Station, home of the “Blue Angels”, we had a really nice time at this show , my wife & I had a professional photographer come out & take some photos for me, This car was bought from you guys back in Sept of 2015 from David, our sales guy, & we have really enjoyed owning this car, it generates a lot of conversation at car shows & we couldn’t be happier with our purchase. I wanted to send this to you to be considered for the “Vette of the week”, thank you Michael, you guys have a great day brother."

- Paul Hewitt

 

 

"Dear Greg,

It was a pleasure meeting you at your buyavette Corvette show last weekend. You are a gracious host making the event enjoyable. By the size of your participants and attendees it was clearly a success. Thank you again for celebrating our old Vette’s as well as the new ones!"

- Chris Henry

 

 

"I just want to say the experience was a great one. I'm on my phone so keeping I short. Greg, David was a professional on this deal. He accommodated all my needs and I want you to know that. You have a great operation and glad to have found you guys."

- Ralph Cincinelli

 

 

"Just bought my second vette from them. Great people, no pressure sales, selection is always of "better" corvette's. We worked with Phillip and he couldn't have been nicer. Even returned a call on his day off. The place is nearly a museum with perfect condition classic to current models you can sit in and walk around and touch. Go to a dealer if you want the crummy trade in they got, or take your chances with a private sale, or just come here and get a great car at a reasonable and fair price."

-"Crash"

 

 

"Best car buying experience I've ever had. David and the rest of the staff treated us like family. I will definitely buy my next Vette here! I'm glad you are finally making improvements to the facility. I've been by several times just to look at the cars and I'm sure I'll be back soon. I'm always shopping for my next Corvette! "

- Josh Torres

 

 

"We bought a 1982 C3 Corvette on 5 Apr 2016 and picked it up on 13 Apr 2016. We drove it back to NC (150 miles) and noted the car was running rich and got to the point that it wouldn't idle. We got home and parked it in the garage overnight, got up the next day and the battery was dead. I replaced the battery, and the next day it was also dead. On 15 April 16 I advised Rick and Keith in sales of the situation and Keith told me they would fix the problems so on 16 April I took the car back to Atlanta turned it over to Kevin Kane the Service Mgr. After about a week or so Kevin called me and said the car was ready. The alternator and several other parts had to be replaced (shorting out) and tweeked the injection system . I picked the car up and drove it home, the car ran well and starts up every time now. Kevin and Davis explained the problems to me and was very helpful . Buyavette stand by their sales made repairs at no charge to me. Outstanding Customer Service."

- David B.

 

 

"Hello jimmy,

Just a quick note about your service dept. I have a 2001 corvette that needed a new hazard light switch. After calling all the local chevy dealers, I was told it took 2 hours or better to install a new one and it would cost $300. I then called your service dept and was told to come in the next day and it could be taken care of while I waited.. Well I only have an hour for lunch and work in Alpharetta. I came in at 10am and was greeted by Kevine Kane.. He took my keys and within 26 min. my car was done and was a total of 57 dollars.. You have a great service manager and even better mechanics.. You have got a new customer for life and will tell all my friends where to take theirs for great service. It’s a great thing in these times to see a quality company that could charge more money if they wanted,, but would rather have a satisfied customer for a long time instead. Congrats to you and your guys!"

- Jimmie Hughes

 

 

"PHILLIP,

OUR NEW TOY ARRIVED ON MEMORIAL DAY. I WANT TO THANK YOU AND ALL THAT HELPED PREPARE THIS BEAUTIFUL VETTE. YOUR HELP THROUGH THE SALES PROCESS WAS WONDERFUL AND WE THANK YOU FOR THE SERVICE YOU PROVIDED. YOUR COMMUNICATION WAS THE GREATEST. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR US AND ALL WENT WELL IN SPITE OF THE MANY QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS WE MADE OF YOU. YOU ANSWERED ALL INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS PROMPTLY AND I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A VEHICLE."

 

- RON AND CAROL BRITTEN

 

 

"Greetings Mr. Rush,

I'd like to compliment your staff (in particular, Jack Stanford) on my buying experience. I purchased a 1988 35th Anniversary Corvette from your dealership in September 2015. The buying experience was quick and without delay. One of the items that was agreed upon was the seats being re-dyed. I left the car (I live in Maryville, TN) to have the seats dyed. I received a phone call that the wrong dye was used on one of the seats and the dye would have to be re-ordered. I decided to pick the car up (since I had a car show to attend with it) and agreed I would bring it back when time allowed. Unfortunately, due to my work schedule, this was almost impossible.

This morning I received a call from Jack Stanford, following up on my car and the dye. He explained that my salesman no longer worked there and that he would mail the dye to me. I thought I had been forgotten, but Mr. Stanford restored my faith that there are still some salesmen out there that are customer and service oriented. I was thoroughly impressed.

The 35th Anniversary car was the third Corvette I purchased from your dealership. I look forward to doing business with you again in the near future. Thanks again for a pleasurable buying experience. Have a happy and safe New Year."

 

- Chuck Ford Maryville, TN

 

 

"Rick,

It brought a smile to my face to see the “SOLD” on the listing of my car on buyavette.net’s website! I just want to thank you for all your help and for the lack of a high-pressure-used-car-salesman experience in dealing with you and the others at Buyavette.net that I had the opportunity to interact with. You always explained what I asked and never seemed perturbed with my questions. I would highly recommend Buyavette.net to anyone! I realize the car is yet to be picked up and delivered, but most of that is up to Adam to perform. I am remaining hopeful he and his driver will come through as promised, though I am not sure how picking it up three days later than planned will get it to me on the same day. Oh well, we’ll see…..

Again, thank you and best wishes to you in your enviable job of making people like me happy when selling us these wonderful cars!"

 

- Lance Andrewson

 

 

"Jimmy,

I just wanted to thank you, Kevin and the whole crew for finally fixing my car. I have been suffering for years with this lingering problem. Every so often my car just wouldn’t start. I’ve replaced multiple batteries and that would seem to work for a while. It was your great staff that I think has finally fixed it. Not only would my car not start, but the Nav system would go on and off. You may have fixed this as well…time will tell.

With you and Kevin at the helm of the service department, I’m always going to bring my car back to you for any service. I’m through having the dealership working on it."

- Bob Warren

 

 

"Hello Jimmy,

This is just a short note to wish you, your family and colleagues a very happy Christmas and a terrific new year. It is also, a very big thank you for all your help and support as I acquired my first Corvette.

The car is going well although there is always something to do with it. I will need some spare parts over the coming months and maybe this is something you can help with.

It is now summer and ideal for some open top driving. There is quite a large Chevrolet community here and an amazing number of older cars have been imported into Australia. Very few C1 and C2 Corvettes here but a lot of C3s. The registration requirements for cars over 25 years old were relaxed considerably and I think this is a big part of the reason together with a passion for American iron, especially the muscular variety.

I’ve attached a couple of photos – the young lady is my younger daughter who has become very interested in the car and all the goes with it.

Merry Christmas and I hope I will have another opportunity to meet with you again."

- Rob Wilson

 

 

 

"In early October I started looking for a Grand Sport Corvette. There are a lot of used Vettes on the internet. I started looking at buyavette.net. they had just the Grand Sport I was looking for. Its a 2010 torch red coupe. with a 3LT package. It even had the Corsa exhaust I wanted and only 12,025 miles.

I called buyavette and spoke to Yahn Hermstad. Yahn was very helpful, he volunteered to send me more pictures which he did. After several phone conversations we agreed on a price and a day I would pick up the Vette as I Live in Memphis.

I arrived Saturday morning, Yahn had the car ready all washed and waxed. He showed me around the dealership and introduced me to the owner. I took a test drive and they put the car on a lift so I could inspect the underneath. We then went to Yahns office where he had all the paper work ready to sign, this was a totally different car buying experience for me. I didn't have to talk to the sales mgr, finance mgr or the general mgr. This process took just over one hour.

If you are looking to buy a Corvette, you owe it to your self to shop at Buyavette and be sure to ask for my friend Yahn, he will take good care of you before and after the sale."

- Joe Sluder

 

 

"PATRICK,

I JUST WANTED TO THANK FOR FOR THE EXCELLENT SERVICE ON MY PURCHASE OF MY 2000 CORVETTE HARDTOP, EVERYTHING WAS REPAIRED AS REQUESTED. YOU HAVE MADE ME A BUYAVETTE CUSTOMER FOR ALL MY CORVETTE PURCHASES. YOU WERE VERY FAIR ON THE TRADE IN ON MY 1996 LT4, I AM SURE IT WILL GO TO A GOOD HOME. YOU GUYS ARE CERTAINLY NOT A NORMAL, USED CAR DEALER. PATRICK IS A GREAT ADDITION TO THE SALES STAFF AT BUYAVETTE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP."

- MARK A. BAUMGARTNER

 

 

"Hi Greg,

I met you a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning while I was at Buyavette waiting to have some custom stereo work completed on a 1975 Convertible Corvette that I recently purchased from your company. I am so excited as tomorrow should be the day I finally get to pick up my vehicle and actually take it home. Sort of like waiting for Christmas morning as a kid. The delay has certainly not been your team’s fault as we have been dealing with the recent weather challenges, etc. In any event, I wanted to let you know that everyone on your team has been extremely cooperative and a pleasure to work with.

John Ivankovich------Very informative and took so much time showing me the car and answering my questions. He is a great person for you to have out front representing Buyavette.

Brett Piccolo---------Another super nice person that took the time to answer all of my purchasing questions even when I had to call back and ask some of the same things for a 2nd time. His tip on using Hagerty Insurance turned out to be a great idea as they have provided me much better insurance coverage at a better yearly rate because they specialize in classic cars. He also told me about a monthly car show that I plan to attend with my wife Lori.

Kevin Kane------------As with John and Brett, a terrific person and a great representative for Buyavette. See a pattern here? Although Kevin is very busy, he repeatedly took the time to keep me updated on the status of my car repairs and I could tell he truly cares about each and every car in the shop.

In the end, it was a pleasure doing business with your entire team, as they made me feel great about my purchase and I will have no problems recommending Buyavette to my friends.

Hope to see you at future events and thank you."

 

-Randy Ittner

"Kevin,

Thank you for taking my call. It was a pleasure to speak with someone so friendly over the phone. You don't know how rare that is. You treat folks like I treat my clients and I cant tell you how much I appreciate that. My wifes '74 is in need of a tune up and some TLC and I very much look forward to meeting with you to set up a time to bring it in. Your owners need to know how good you treat folks over the phone so please pass this along to them. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable. Best regards."

 

- Anthony

 

 

"Jimmy,

I just wanted to thank you and your team at Buyavette Performance Center for my recent service experience. I was glad to find out that you were able to work on cars other than Corvettes. This is something that needs to be shared with the rest of the public. Your team was quick and efficient and did a great job. Thank you so much."

 

- Frank Beck

 

 

"Jimmy,

Just a quick note to let you know that I sincerely appreciate not only your time, but your counsel and advice of earlier today. As a repeat customer of Buyavette, it was quite evident that you and John truly had my best interests at heart. And, it is because of the experience I consistently have with you and folks like John Ivankovich, that I will only deal with Buyavette going forward. You truly have a first class operation, and I look forward to working with John on my next purchase, a C2! Thanks again."

- Jim McBrien

 

 

" Rick,

I just wanted to update you on the fuel gauge problem with my Z06.  I have talked with Mr. Kevin Kane and he has explained to me that it will take at least two (2) days to fix the problem.  Mr. Kane and I have decided that I will bring the car down after his and my vacations in July.  I will bring the car down on a Saturday and pick it up on the following Saturday.  It is a lot of trips from Kentucky to Atlanta for me, but since you are going to pick up the cost for the parts and labor, I am willing to make the trips. I think it speaks volumes for Buyavette's reputation to fix this problem for me, and please express my appreciation to your owner.  I will go out of my way to tell everyone I know that is interested in a Corvette that they will not go wrong in dealing with Rick Daniel and buying a Corvette from you at Buyavette.  You have been courteous, responsive and extremely helpful with the entire process from the time that I first contacted you concerning the purchase of a Corvette until completion of my purchase of the 2002 Z06 .  I could not have purchased my Corvette from a more outstanding company than Buyavette.

Thanks again for your help with the whole process."

- Tim Messer

 

 

"Morning,

Just wanted to close the loop.. Got the car back yesterday morning and all seems well...

Once again thanks for your assistance and going above and beyond...

You'll have a future customer next time I am ready to purchase again."

- Keith Carlascio

 

 

"...the broker with the shipping said you were a really nice guy and was really impressed. It feels funny to feel like a car dealer has gone out of their way to work with a customer as much as you and your shop have done for me. If all car dealers were like you guys, the industry wouldn’t have such a bad rap. I really appreciate your upfront honesty, integrity and the great customer service you guys have shown me. I will definitely talk you guys up to anyone who will listen to me and definitely refer you and your business to anyone who is looking to purchase a Vette. Best decision I made was calling you for a Vette."

- Rocky deButts

 

 

 

 

 

"Lovin every minute in our Buyavette ride!"

- Barb and Frank

 

 

"My experience with Buyavette was totally positive…not one negative thing about it! A young man named Jody Wardlaw was the person who worked with me throughout the entire process. I probably made it an exceptionally lengthy process because I asked lots of questions and requested many things to reasonably assure myself that, because I was about to make a pretty significant expenditure “sight-unseen” (except photos), I was not making a big mistake.

My many questions and requests generated countless emails and phone calls but despite all that, I never once sensed even a hint of frustration on Jody’s part, while there surely must have been some. He was always most responsive and accommodating; right on top of things, and always with a friendly, personable, helping attitude. He even called me one day when he was sick at home and could barely talk from bronchitis. He didn’t need to…but he did! He always made me feel very good and comfortable about doing business with this company.

So, for me, he was the “face” of Buyavette because except for a couple brief, casual conversations with one or two other Buyavette employees who took my calls while Jody was temporarily unavailable (who were also courteous and helpful), Jody was my only in-depth exposure to the company. But, if I can assume that he represents the company in general, and if the others who work there are even half as good as Jody was with me, this is a good company to do business with…one that I believe wants to have happy, satisfied customers.

Thank you."

- Keith

(1964 Red Corvette Convertible 4-Speed 365hp)

 

 

"Yes, I am still in love with my "baby blue." In 1994, I was working for Reiman publications (photo journalist), I was in Greenville, SC on a photo shoot and drove past a huge Chevrolet dealership that had new Corvette's lined up ALL the way across the lot! Amongst them were the ADMIRAL BLUE ones, a color that I had NEVER seen before! Jody, I couldn't turn into that lot fast enough..I mean, I think I was on two wheels when I hit their driveway! I just had to "touch" one of those beautiful blue Corvettes! I fell in love right then and there...on that very spot. One of my co-workers took a picture of me standing beside one...and you wouldn't believe the look of pure joy on my face! ( I have kept that picture in a frame on my desk all of these years.) I told myself right then...I WILL OWN ONE OF THESE SOMEDAY. And, by God...it took me awhile, but thanks to you, I have my beloved Admiral Blue Corvette. You wouldn't believe the pure joy and happiness I feel everytime I drive it! Hell, I don't even have to drive it...just to wash it and wax it up real good...makes me happy.

I know you might think it a mite strange for someone to love and cherish a car so much, but I can't help it...and I don't mind admitting it, either!

My dad had a 1963 split window Corvette when I was three years old...I still remember standing up in the passenger seat, peering over the curved dash to look out of the windshield.

I have owned several Corvettes in my lifetime, beginning with a Carolina blue 1978 , then a 1979 black , then a 1981 red , then a 1984 red, then a 1994 Teal green, then back to a 1992 quasar blue (the one I traded you)...but the only one I have TRULY been head over heels in love with is my '95 Admiral blue. It's the love of my life.

Thank you, Jody...for making that dream come true!"

- Dani Amick

 

Above: Paula and Bill of North Carolina's collection (2004 Commemorative Z06 and 1969 Fathom Green Coupe purchased from Buyavette)

 

 

"To the Buyavette folks, namely Jody, Jimmy, and John, you guys are super people that made another one of my dreams come true again. I really had my doubts after having a heart attack without health insurance that really messed up my credit, but you guys came through for me again. Jimmy, I don’t know how to put what you’ve made me feel into words, never had anyone (especially a car dealer, no pun intended) help me like you guys have done.

I still remember the first conversation I had with you over the phone about 6 or 7 years ago… I had a few hours to kill waiting on a load, saw your ad, and gave you a call. Jody, you told me to come on down and test drive one. You said “I’m not going to try to sell you a car”. I thought then well why would you want me to come over and drive one then, but I went over anyway, the whole time thinking I would kill the time this way. I even told you I don’t like cars, I’m a pick-up guy. You said (with a grin) yeah, you said that but pick out one or drive them all if I wanted to. After the first car I drove I knew why you had a grin telling me you wouldn’t try to sell me a Corvette. I bought the first one, fell in love, and had no idea that would ever happen! I’ve never cared for cars, only trucks. That car has changed my life, for the better, more than any one thing ever has. Every time I drive another Vette I want it, there simply is no comparison to other cars. I have driven a Viper and the Ford GT and they are not even close to a Corvette!!

Now on my 5th Corvette from Buyavette and I am still hooked and always will be. Jimmy, you have a wonderful staff there. I’m in my 50’s now and I have bought a lot of Trucks, Motorcycles, etc. and I have never met a staff such as yours, they are super guys! True the cars sell themselves but your guys put it all together and make it happen. I feel like family every time I call or come over. I can’t speak highly enough about Jody Wardlaw or your staff. Jody…. Well, the guy works magic and I don’t know how. Damn glad he does though! Thanks to you and your crew, I’ll drive Vettes till I die. Love you guys!!!"

- David Summers

 

"Jimmy, I was in the car business for 26 years, and Jody Wardlaw is one of the only Used Car Salesman that I would ever do business with. I have only done business with him over the last 10years,but completely trust his honesty and professionality. Dealing with Jody makes it a pleasure spending money......see that he gets a raise! Thanks for your time."

- Robert Eubanks

 

"Hi John......I just wanted to send you guys a special thank you for the wonderful experience I had purchasing my CSR Z06 from `buyavette.net'. Thank you for your patience and quick responses to my phone calls and emails. It was a little unsettling to buy such a expensive vehicle sight unseen, but everything went very smoothly. I especially like the fact that upon delivery, I noticed an item needed repair (that was not covered by warranty) which was taken car of in a timely manner at no cost to me. I am completly satisfied with my purchase and would not hesitate to do business with you again."

- Stephen Lowe
British Columbia, Canada

 

"Hi Jody,

Just wanted to let you know that the old girl ran perfectly for the 250 mile trip back to SC. I gave her a bath this morning and checked fluids. No oil usage at all. She was idling a bit rough so I shot some Gumout in the carb and that took care of it. There is a very slight catch in the steering at one spot so I checked the rag joint in the steering and looks like it's time to replace it - no big deal. Speaker in front of drive isn't playing but since all the others are working fine I suspect a loose wire, or the prior owner couldn't stand the noise in his face so he unplugged it. The drivers seat back seemed to lay too far back for me so I adjusted the seat back screws (which were not rusted or frozen!) and she sits just right now. Took her for a nice long drive this morning and she is very tight and solid. She reminds me of my old '60 Vette back in the day.

All in all, this was the right car from me. Gives me something to tinker with that I can understand.

Thanks for your help."

- John

 

"John,

Thank you greatly for these two extra videos you shot, they were very supportive physiologically; I did enlighten you I'm an extremist (head case) when it comes to my Corvettes/Rolex's. I genuinely appreciate the extra time you spent with me putting this deal together, like I expressed earlier, I never purchased a vehicle without physically being at the dealer. I must admit, I was very apprehensive at first but you made me feel very comfortable and relaxed with no pressure at all on your part. In my opinion, the two most important attributes a car sales person can have (especially when the buyer was never at the show-room) is candidness and being up-front with the customer during the entire process. They say that seeing is believing if the second part (delivery) is as pleasurable as the first part, I know I will be totally satisfied with my 1967 Rally Red Corvette Sting Ray Coupe."

- Gene DiGiacomo

 

"Mr. Almond, Thank you for your very reassuring phone call yesterday and your desire to correct the problems with my car. All too frequently, after the money has changed hands the buyer is left on his own with little or no recourse to problems that might be encountered after the car is delivered.

It is a pleasure to meet a man of integrity that stand firmly behind his word and his cars, and will go the "Extra Mile" to solve a customer problem, not often encountered, especially in the car industry.

As Kevin requested, I have contacted Tony at Crain Automotive, who will evaluate the brake and electrical system as well as the choke problem with the carburetor. I will provide Tony with Kevin's name and phone number so that he can discuss his findings directly with Kevin so that there will be "NO" surprises on the work that will need to be accomplished on the car.

If in the future you encounter any skeptics about your warranty policy, please refer them to me, because I couldn't be more pleased with your warranty policy and your efforts on my behalf."

- Timothy R. Wanke, LTC, U.S. Army Ret.

 

 

 

 

 

"I wanted a 2003 Anniversary Edition Corvette and Jody was a pleasure to deal with. We did almost the entire transaction via phone and Email. He was very responsive with all of my questions promptly. I enjoyed meeting with Jody to pick up the car. He will be my GO TO guy for all future deals!"

- Dennis Gilewski

 

 

 

 

 

 

"We just purchased a 1994 Corvette from David Ahn on Thursday. We appreciate the professional handling of the purchase. We also appreciate the handling of the small problem that we had Monday. We will recomend your organization."

- Doug and Shelley Evans

 

"Thank you for a smooth transaction. I enjoyed meeting you and found dealing with you and your company to be a pleasant experience. Everything was handled professionally, fairly and in a timely way. Perhaps there will be an opportunity to do business again sometime. Thanks again."

- Terry

 

"Hello,

Remember me???? Just a note to let you know I entered my 1967 Maroon 427ci. 400hp. Corvette (that I purchased from you) in a local ALL CORVETTE show--- I won "BEST OF CLASS" Competition was not a problem BUT----I also won "BEST OF SHOW---all years of Vettes..THAT was a shock.... I had a problem with a leaking Fuel Pump early on with the car, after replacing it, I now use NO ETHANOL 92 Octane fuel which I am sure will be better for the fuel pump (and the car)...NO---ETHANOL.. We have two gas stations in Grants Pass, Ore. that are exempt from the 10 % ethanol law..I believe it is because of the RIVER BOAT TOURISTS trade on the Rogue River.. BUT IT's $3.699 per Gal..Good thing I am not driving it every day.. It is dealers like you that contribute to the confidence of buying an expensive car site-unseen. and making the process as pleasant as possible considering the risks.. I am also pleased with the advice and suggestions I have received from Tom B. (the previous owner) on maintenance on a car that needs a different kind than new cars."

-Tom Del Corso

Our Reply to Mr. Del Corso:

"Tom, I really like that you have taken the time to communicate back to us. It is customers like you that makes this business so much fun. Congratulations on your show awards. We are leaning every day how damaging Ethanol is to older vehicles, and now not-so-old vehicles. Ethanol is almost like leaving water in the fuel lines and components. Ethanol apparently starts oxidation the of metal that causes issues with fuel pumps, sending units, fuel injectors, and carburetors. I guess car manufacturers need to go to plastic parts for everything or stainless steel parts to prevent damage caused by Ethanol. Thank you and looking forward to your reply"

- Greg Rush, CEO

 

"John,

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the time you spent with me making sure I found the right Corvette for me. From the minute we met and you walked me around the service facility and then the adjacent indoor showroom, I knew I would be buying a Corvette from you. We drove many corvettes and I couldn’t let the red convertible get away. We discussed a few things that I wanted to be taken care of and we decided that I could pick the car up in a couple of days. When I arrived the car was sparkling in the front of the building and everything we discussed was completed above my expectations. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your team and I look forward to a long lasting relationship. Thank you for making a very special day more pleasant than I ever imagined."

- Bryan Beard

2001 Torch Red C5 Convertible

 

"David,

Thank you soooo much. I love my new vette. You made a life dream come true. I feel like I am 18 again. I am sorry for all the calls. Roy was great when he pulled up to deliver the the car to me. Trudy and I went to show it off to all my family and friends. I already joined a Corvette club. No one has seen a 1982 C3 with the low mileage. They were all impressed with the car and its great condition. I look forward to showing it off in the Corvette show in September in Nashville. Thanks again to your company and all you guys did to get me the car of my dreams."

- Bob and Trudy Slone

 

"David,

Thank you so much for the hospitality you showed me and my family when we went to the lot today. I figured we had gotten there late, and I assumed I would walk around the lot and go home. However, I was pleasantly surprised by you coming out and greeting us--especially our boys--and making us feel at home. The tour was awesome. Seeing the classic Vettes was not an everyday event! I have been looking at Vettes for the past two years now, and my local dealership had me sold until now. Whether I purchase one in the very near future, or wait just a little while longer, I WILL be purchasing my Vette from you. Too many car dealerships forget how effective customer service really is. So please forward this to whoever the owner/manager is and let them know try now have a customer in Wilmington, NC. Thanks again. We'll be talking soon."

- Jerry L. Oates

 

"Jody and John,

I can only say that this was the best experience I have ever had in purchasing a vehicle! Coming from Colorado, we had no idea what to expect but were extremely pleased at the treatment that we received. To be offered a Hotel Room overnight to make repairs is unheard of in normal dealings. I can say that I would recommend your dealership to all our members in our Corvette Club. Please use me as a reference for your company anytime. Thank you for being a quality and caring company."

- Lauren Nelson

 

"John,

Brett and I just wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to you and everyone at BuyAVette.Net for making our dream of becoming Corvette owners a reality. Your customer service far exceeded our expectations and your committment to ensuring everything was perfect before we left was exceptional. We could not be any happier with our Vette. I don't think the grin has been wiped off our faces yet! We look forward to future dealings with you and will not hesitate to send referrals your way! Have a great day!"

- Kim & Brett Chappell Huntsville, AL

2005 Velocity Yellow Corvette

 

 

 

"Jimmy,

I wanted to take a moment to compliment David Ahn on my buying experience Saturday. What a great guy and wonderful representative for your dealership. He made the buying experience an enjoyment for my wife and myself. He even tolerated my pickiness about the car I was looking for. He showed great professionalism and patience with me. Buying a Vette is not comparable to a standard car purchase. And David went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and taken care of. I would not hesitate to recommend him and your business to any friends or acquaintances when they are looking for a nice Corvette. Please thank him for me and my wife. Loving my 2001 convertible!"

- Robin Sargent

 

"Greg,

I just wanted to tell you thank you for what you said to my dad last week. My dad is Phillip Pope and he came and got the Blue Z06 on Saturday. He traded the red corvette in on the Blue Z06. Well he looked at this car for me when he was over there on Saturday. I do not know if you remember but when I met you at the Corvette show a month ago I told you that I would buy my Corvette from you. I came and bought the above corvette from Jason on Sunday. I just wanted to tell you thank you and I love the car."

- Mark Pope

 

"Jimmy,

It was delightful meeting you and the team at Buyavette. I had an enjoyable experience and it has been great meeting you, Jody, Kevin, Eric, Greg and Jerry and James at Vette Parts Plus and everybody else I met at the Dealership. Thanks to all of you! And your guys Jody, Kevin and Eric are still helping me concerning my "new" Corvette getting little issues cleared up. All of you are professional, friendly, knowledgeable, interested, helpful and - parenthetcally if I keep on going with the kudos I'll run out of space.

I must say it all started for me with Jody. From Pre-Sale through Post-Sale Jody was, and is, there professionally and "right-on" all the way.

Jody, "you 'da man", (the "right" guy at the "right" time for me) and I'm a new member of the Buyavette Fan Club. Jody made the difference "in just buying a Corvette" and "an enjoyable process finding and buying the "right Corvette" for me. Thank you Jody; I mean it, thank you. And it's fun.

And if the Used Corvette Factory delivers to you another automatic late model yellow convertible with a tan top like the one sold the day I bought mine, Jody might just have to take mine back on trade-in for an upgrade in fun and enjoyment. Wow!

You guys have an excellent team working toward the common goal of customer satisfaction among others, and you can prove it by me."

- Buck Blum

 

"Jody,

As you may know from our initial conversation, I have always been a Mustang person ever since my Dad bought me a new 1966 GT Mustang when I was in College. I must admit that I, like many other your guys back in the '60's, always loved the styling of the Corvette, but was never able to own one. Now that I am retired and in my early 60's I thought it was time to consider buying one of the beautiful C3 Corvettes to enjoy in my later life. I found your web site through a computer search and was pleasantly surprised to learn about all of the fine Corvettes that you had in stock. You were my initial contact at the store, Buy-a-Vette, and from our first conversations you were most professional and willing to answer any and all questions, and there were many, that I had in finding that perfect car for me. I want to express to you my appreciation in the way you conducted business and how friendly you were during the complete buying process. I will be sending you a recent photo of me with my new '79 Corvette that you can do with as you like. Again, let me thank you for the excellent experience in the purchase my new car."

- Russell Pratt, Bahama, NC

 

"Hello Jimmy,

I just wanted to let you know how very much I appreciate Buyavette. You, John, and Kevin have been so helpful to me from the initial time of purchase, to important and informative information about my car, to service advice. I assure you I would never consider purchasing another Corvette from any other dealer or having any other dealer take care of my Corvette. This was my third time dealing with Buyavette and I will certainly be back! I have owned a couple of ''70's, a couple of '80's, a couple of 90's, and now the 2005 Vette. I am enjoying this 2005 as much as I did my very first Vette which was a 1975. I tell my friends and co-workers the truth...The thrill of a Corvette is still alive and so is the pleasure of dealing with Buyavette."

- James Guthrie

 

 

 

 

 

"Hello Jimmy,

Lawanna Bales and myself recently purchased the white 2001 Lingenfelter from your company. We wanted to pass on that we had a very pleasant car buying experience with Scott Hartinger. We found him to be very knowledgeable and professional in every aspect throughout our purchase. We certainly look forward to taking back the most beautiful corvette in the world, (J), for all of our maintenance needs. Thanks again for all the great service we encountered."

- Sally Anne C. Zangger

 

"Once again, I would like to thank you for the extraordinary treatment (and customer service) in handling my transaction. As I told you before I left the other day, having owned a “service” business for many years, one of the nicest compliments one can receive is referral business. Whether you and Wayne get together or not, I will gladly refer any of my friends to you and Buyavette, Inc. in the future."

- Bud

 

 

 

 

 

"Vince,

Just a note to let you know how much we appreciate the time and effort you put into this sale. I have owned many vehicles and dealt with many auto dealerships, but without a doubt, this was the most pleasurable experience I have ever had during the 30+ years that I have been purchasing vechicles from new and used car dealerships. Also, this is the first time I have ever had a dedalership go to the lengths that you did to obtain the lowest interest rate possible for my purchase. The only difficulty I had with BUY A VETTE was having to make a decision on which vehicle to purchase. With so many quality vehicles, I really did feel like the proverbial "kid in a candy store" forced with having to make a choice."

 

"Hi Jim Almond, and Jason Pirkle,

I just wanted to stop to tell you how wonderful I like the 2004 Torch Red convertible you sold to me, I'm more that happy to have found the car I purchased for you, It is a real eye catcher, and I'm enjoying it more than I expected. I drove the car over 700 miles coming home and I was as comfortable as sitting in the recliner watching the TV. I also want to Thank You and your employee's for the great hospitality, and showing me around. I'm always watching for another deal on a Corvette, so keep in touch. Thanks Again, from a loyal customer."

- Kenny Roddick

 

"Jimmy,

I just wanted to drop you an email to express my appreciation for the patience and professionalism shown to me and my family Saturday, April 18th. I’m sure you are aware we decide to purchase the 1971 red on red Corvette. I also want to express to you the pleasure it was working with Dave Metcalf. I had several items I needed corrected on the Corvette and I also wanted it delivered rather than driving or hauling it to Mississippi. Dave has emailed me or called me almost daily, even on his day off, just to keep me updated in the gasket replacement, the installation of a luggage rack and even the purchase of seat covers and a car cover from Last Detail. I told my wife that I have never worked with a car salesman quite like Dave. Most salesmen’s attitude is to make the sale and then see you later, but Dave has worked harder after the sale than during the sale. He has just emailed me photos of the car after cleaning and of the luggage rack. This kind of service is not experienced very often. I tell all my buddies the way I was treated and who knows they or even I may purchase a Corvette from you again."

- Glenn Myers

 

 

 

"Mr. Almond,

I want you to know that you have a very happy "new" customer over here in southwest Mississippi! I found your company through web links on the internet and saw three cars I was very interested in. I really wanted to get a mid- nineties Vette. I read the testimonials and decided from that information to contact Jody Wardlaw. Jody was as enthused as I was and helped me with his knowledge, experience, and plenty of pictures. I felt comfortable working with Jody. He did not steer me wrong. The car I bought was not the one that got most of my attention at the beginning. But was it ever the rightone!! Jody and I decided the Admiral Blue '94 with gray interior wouldbe the car for me. He said it was FINE and I would NOT be disappointed. The deal was done and my car was picked up Sunday March 3rd anddelivered to me that night about 11:00p.m. I guess my wife and I had looked at the pictures of the car a hundred times, maybe more, and paced the floor 'till the carpet was nearly worn out waiting for our "new" Vette to get here. I was not prepared for what rolled into sight in the soft glow of my garage and porch lights. There it was....the most stunning and beautiful Corvette I could ever have imagined. A thousand times more beautiful than the pictures on the website! I got to bed at 3:00a.m. Jody gave this car a two thumbs up, really fine, super nice, "You'lllove it" rating. It's all that and more. A stunning exterior andinterior. Looks like it could have rolled out of Bowling Green a month ago. Just gorgeous! And a dream to drive. Thank you American Sportscar Center! And thank you Jody! A very happy customer."

- Ray Kohn, McComb, Ms.

 

"Jody,

Thanks for the "GREAT" job you did in finding "just the perfect car" I had been looking for. Your professionalism is unmatched. I left your dealership considering you a new friend, instead of having the feeling I had just been sold a car. If you ever need a reference, please feel free to call me. Again, appreciate your fforts."

- Paul Callaway

"Hello Mr. Almond,

My name is Tommy Stockton & we spoke last week when I called for Jason. You gave me his cell# & told me he was at the barber shop. Anyway I got my 2002 Z06 delivered last night & could not be happier. The car is even more beautiful that I could have imagined. All my friends are jealous. I must commend Jason as he was very friendly, helpful & most of all, honest. As I told him I really like the way your company does business. No high pressure, only help, guidance & honesty. I have already given your website to several of my friends who might be interested. Here's hoping you get more business from Texas. Sign me one satisfied customer. Have a Safe Day."

- Tommy Stockton

Our Reply to Mr. Stockton:

"Tommy, we get many compliments, but yours has gotten my attention. I am sending you a free Corvette cover for your Vette as a token of appreciation of kind words.

The custom Corvette car cover will come from The Last Detail, which is located in our building. They have available just about every possible product for your Vette. You can view their website by going to ours and clicking on "Parts and Service". Mark Carnes is the owner and I will pass on to him the order for a Corvette custom car cover. Thank you again for your trust and kind words."

- Greg Greg Rush, CEO

Mr. Stockton's reply to our follow-up:

"WOW Greg, that is not something I expected, but it is surely appreciated. I was just telling my story as it happened. Thank you so much for the Cover. It will be put to good use. I will also look over the other parts on the web site as I will be looking for other little goodies to make my Vette even more special, if that is possible. This is just more proof of your great establishment, employees & the warranted trust I put in all of you. Thanks again."

- Tommy Stockton

"Hi Jimmy,

I had my 69 in to get headers installed. Just wanted to let you know that Kevin and his team did excellent work. The car is running great without the smog pump and AIR system. Kevin did a great job of calling me ever week to let me know the status on the car. He also worked with Mark next door to coordinate getting the Clarion radio and speakers installed, which is appreciated. When I picked the car up, he put it on the lift so I could see the work that was done. Good customer service is hard to find these days. It is always a pleasant experience at your shop."

- Brent Miller

"Jason,

I tried to call you on Monday, 19 Jan 09, but you were out. I spoke with the general manager to let him know the 73 Vette was delivered on Sunday, the 18th. I gave the driver a very good tip for delivering it in 5 days safely. I called to let you know how happy I am with the car. Below is a testimonial you can post: To Jason Pirkle American Sportscar Center I want to let you know how please I am after purchasing my new 73 L-82 convertible corvette through your web site. It got here in 5 days instead of 2 weeks. I told my son to listen when we started it up – that’s how a car is supposed to sound! I appreciate all you did, including providing a list of items to fix up in order to bring it back to original condition. It definitely is a head turner and I enjoy the hell out it. I plan on ordering my corvettes from you in the future 'sight unseen'."

- Robert

"Dear Jimmy,

I would just like to let you know what a great experience I had dealing with Jack Gentle of your staff. I recently purchased a 2001 Corvette Convertible. Jack was my salesman. He went above and beyond what was expected from a car salesman.

I have never had such a good experience when purchasing a vehicle. I am from Louisiana, and had to fly to Atlanta to purchase the car. He gave me directions for MARTA, and was there waiting for me when I arrived. This type of service is unheard of. He is to be commended, as well as your entire dealership. Most used car salesmen have the reputation of being less than truthful, but from my first interaction with Jack via telephone, to the last time I shook his hand when I left the dealership, I could sense his honesty and integrity. I had been doing a lot of traveling and the trip from Atlanta back to Louisiana was the last leg of a very long journey. Jack contacted me by phone from very early in the morning to the late evening hours to ensure that I was safe and not having any problems. Jimmy, that is not a salesman, that's a friend. My own wife didn't do that, and I keep a roof over her head. Jack even gave me directions and told me of a good place to spend the night in Forest, Mississippi. You just don't find those types of people anywhere. Again, many thanks for having such a fine person on your staff, and also, for giving me such a fine experience buying a vehicle. I plan to be back when I am ready for my next Vette."

- Jim & Sonya Wood Pineville, LA