The countdown is now at 168 hours ... (until pickup; pearl white / persimmon / 7AT
Robert's VPP pricing plan saved me a few hundred dollars over the best-possible numbers I was getting from overstock.com. Because of the way the program works, the dealer makes more money and the car doesn't cut into his Z allocation (if there is one).
If you have a salesman who says "no", re-confirm with his manager. Then run a build on overstock.com, and you'll find dealers in your neighborhood who are already committed to some discounting ... and want your business.
Thanks again, Robert!