How far are you willing to travel for the vehicle that you want? Literally? The answer to that particular question has been changing rapidly with the COVID-shortened production runs for all of the major automakers and according to
Car and Driver– the answer is an astonishing 469 miles! As a result of less choice and more demand, people are literally willing to go the extra mile to get exactly the car that they want. And thats where we come in.
The first time that this trend really raised our eyebrows came when a couple from Arkansas ordered a brand new 21
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, flew in, signed the paperwork, and drove home. They were wonderful people and we chatted about local hunting and fishing on the roughly 45 minute trip to the dealership in a company Suburban. We talked about the truck he had ordered, some of the stops they were planning on the way, and the events that led him to traverse half the country to get the truck they wanted. Usually the drive home shakedown lasts a few minutes, maybe an hour, where you get the seat just right, pair your phone, understand all of the controls, and start to make little mental notes about how much better this car is than your last one. In this particular case, the gentleman in question and his wife got a little over 17 hours to shakedown their Crew Cab! If you dont like your new car after a drive home like that, you made the wrong choice! They made a genuinely great trip out of it, and love their Silverado 2500HD.
The second notable example was much more recent, when we hit the internet with a 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Black Ops by Tuscany. This was one macked out F-150, and the first person to put money down on it was a gentleman who let us know that he would be flying from Maine to pick it up. Given some of the roads in Maine, the lifted up and well-loaded F-150 on super knobby tires was a great choice. This truck exploded with leads, but the deposit was already made. He found a window of time in his schedule, flew in, and drove home the full 9 and a bit hours.
So, us, not missing a beat, have made it company policy that if you buy a car from our lot and youre flying in, well pick you up at the airport. Why not fly in and drive home? Especially if you have the most annoying part of the entire experience – getting from the airport to where you need to go -covered! The easiest, and by far one of the best airports in the state is the Fredrick Douglas International Airport in Rochester. Syracuse isnt a terrible drive either, especially to our Wolcott location!
How do we handle the transport? Simple,
Transport Platesthat are good for 45 days, so you can take it back to whatever state you are from to register. This also saves you money because New York has some of the highest taxes in the country. Obviously this depends on the jurisdiction you are coming from, but all of this can be arranged with your salesperson when you complete your deal and book your flight.
We also deliver vehicles, but we know that is not for everyone. Many of our customers like to see, feel, and use the product before they sign the paperwork – and with Cavallaro Neubauer Chevrolet we make it easy to fly in and drive home!
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