Beware of shady sales tactics at Lone Star Chevrolet

Be wary of any deal or agreement you don't have specifically in writing with this dealership. I ordered a new Corvette from this dealership in 2019 and picked it up in 2020. When I was placing the order, we agreed that I would be able to order one of the new 2023 Z06 when they were available and would trade my 2020 Corvette in at that time. A year later, when I picked my car up, this was still the agreement and understanding. I spoke with the sales people, including the sales manager, several times after picking up my car about this, and ensured that I did indeed have my place reserved to order the new Z06. In 2022, when it was almost time for the pre-orders of the 2023 Z06 to start, they changed their tune and told me that they would not be accepting any pre-orders for Z06. In a separate conversation I had with the sales manager, he said that it was his understanding that the General Manager, Johnnie Smith, had decided that they would be purchasing any allotment of Z06 they got as showroom cars so they can turn around and sell them for significant markup/profit over MSRP. This dealership clearly values its profits far more than satisfied customers. I would look elsewhere if you're looking for a dealership that has your best interest and satisfaction in mind. Since I already had an agreement with them to pre-order my Z06, I didn't try to secure similar agreements with any other dealerships and now I've missed the opportunity to order this unique car, probably forever.