Help me make my buying decision

[WhiteCrane]

Originally Posted by rham48

Ran into the same thing when looking at SRT's. Raised hell and the manager relented. Bought the RT instead. I can turn a RT into a SRT for less than $8000.
You can rent one, might be better. One of the rental car company's has them, don't know which one.

Raising hell sounds cheaper. Even if the salesman has to drive it, that's fine.

[BOETIE]

If money is the hang up dude,then you are not ready to buy...wait until you have the funds to buy what you really want....life is short enough,buy what really excites your car bone.The Camaro V-6 is no slouch at all..it runs in the mid fourteens ,thats plenty fast enough to p-off any state cop ! seriously man,dont let money make your decision....buy a new SS..."dont worry be happy"

[WhiteCrane]

I can afford the SS2, I just don't want to get ripped off and spend more on an SS2 than I would in the near future, just to have it NOW NOW NOW!

I can afford a 2SS, but I dont want to spend 3-4 THOUSAND more than the GT and then get raped on another 2 grand in interest if all I had to do was be patient to get it at 0% and some cash incentives!!!

Now I fully accept the SS is worth more than the GT, as it is indeed a better car. But I wonder if the gap in price will shrink soon... I suggest in a few months the SS may drop a bit closer to the GT. Does anyone else agree?

So, now I'm just wondering if there will be Camaro "March madness" where I can get one at 0% or a cash rebate or something. If not, then I'll resign myself to the Toyota Camry I drive now for another year or so and put this new car bug outa my mind until then... If GM is still not willing to play ball... I may likely wind up with a GT. Much as I love the SS, I'm cheap.

Should I wait, or are today's prices what tomorrow's prices gonna be for the SS.

Also, as to the suggestion of buying online... I haven't found any websites online that do any more than refer me to a dealer quote. Please, if you have any ideas on buying the 2SS online, direct me!!!

[Mr CLuTcH]

WhiteCrane,.......to end the guessing games, it's quite clear you have a passion for this car(camaro), just buy it now. From what I've heard from my dealers here, next year when the cars actually arrive on the lot, the SS' is going to go for 40,000 not including taxes,titles,...they admitted they are going to do a "dealer markup". I believe them, hell, there is a 1LT on the lot right now going for 30,000 not including tax,.....I GOT MY 1SS for 30,000!! WTF??

Just buy it now and avoid the risk of waiting!

[AZ MSCL]

Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

I can afford the SS2, I just don't want to get ripped off and spend more on an SS2 than I would in the near future, just to have it NOW NOW NOW!

I can afford a 2SS, but I dont want to spend 3-4 THOUSAND more than the GT and then get raped on another 2 grand in interest if all I had to do was be patient to get it at 0% and some cash incentives!!!

Now I fully accept the SS is worth more than the GT, as it is indeed a better car. But I wonder if the gap in price will shrink soon... I suggest in a few months the SS may drop a bit closer to the GT. Does anyone else agree?

So, now I'm just wondering if there will be Camaro "March madness" where I can get one at 0% or a cash rebate or something. If not, then I'll resign myself to the Toyota Camry I drive now for another year or so and put this new car bug outa my mind until then... If GM is still not willing to play ball... I may likely wind up with a GT. Much as I love the SS, I'm cheap.

Should I wait, or are today's prices what tomorrow's prices gonna be for the SS.

Also, as to the suggestion of buying online... I haven't found any websites online that do any more than refer me to a dealer quote. Please, if you have any ideas on buying the 2SS online, direct me!!!

Found ours on Autotrader, then linked to the dealer's website. Had to contact one particular person at the dealer who worked in fleet. There were no negotiations on the price as it was so low, but got another $2000 off in incentives. Keep looking.

[returnofcc]

Originally Posted by Mr CLuTcH

WhiteCrane,.......to end the guessing games, it's quite clear you have a passion for this car(camaro), just buy it now. From what I've heard from my dealers here, next year when the cars actually arrive on the lot, the SS' is going to go for 40,000 not including taxes,titles,...they admitted they are going to do a "dealer markup". I believe them, hell, there is a 1LT on the lot right now going for 30,000 not including tax,.....I GOT MY 1SS for 30,000!! WTF??

Just buy it now and avoid the risk of waiting!

Well, that may be the case for you. But I have 5 2SS's sitting within 5 miles of my house, all selling for MSRP, and that's now. Just wait until the spring...

[jrc1122]

Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

I just got denied a test Drive of a Camaro SS... Any thoughts? I wanted to make my decision as to whether or not the Camaro was worth waiting for based on a test drive... That's logical right?

I drove a mustang and have only positive things to say about it. I'm hoping I enjoy driving the SS more. This way I can say I spent more on a Camaro because it drives better!

Do I have to put my check book on the table to test drive a Camaro?

My thoughts are.... read your previous post

I'm 24.
Never bought a new car, or any car from a dealership for that matter

You've never bought a car from a dealership new or used. You are young. And you are driving an 11 year old car.

They aren't going to take you serious.
If you have the cash to buy. Prove it to them. If you have the credit to get approved,then show up either with pre approved letter from your bank, or let them run your credit.

I PROMISE YOU, if you can do those things and they know you are a qualified buyer. they will let you drive in a heartbeat.

if they let every 24 year old with an 11 year old car test drive a Camaro, they would have lines at the door with driver's license in hand, waiting there turn.

Sorry but that is the way it is.

I got denied to test drive a G8 GT at first, because I told them, I had some negative equity in my trade, and was sure if they could work out a deal or not. with zero down.

So I went to their competitor and not only test drove it, but bought it on the spot.

[coolman]

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

If you want a car that every sorority girl has, buy a mustang.

If you want a real car, buy a camaro.


You make the choice.

A lot of girls have camaros too whats wrong with that.

[AZ MSCL]

Originally Posted by coolman

A lot of girls have camaros too whats wrong with that.

I like where this is going...

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by returnofcc

Well, that may be the case for you. But I have 5 2SS's sitting within 5 miles of my house, all selling for MSRP, and that's now. Just wait until the spring...

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by WhiteCrane

I can afford the SS2, I just don't want to get ripped off and spend more on an SS2 than I would in the near future, just to have it NOW NOW NOW!

I can afford a 2SS, but I dont want to spend 3-4 THOUSAND more than the GT and then get raped on another 2 grand in interest if all I had to do was be patient to get it at 0% and some cash incentives!!!

Now I fully accept the SS is worth more than the GT, as it is indeed a better car. But I wonder if the gap in price will shrink soon... I suggest in a few months the SS may drop a bit closer to the GT. Does anyone else agree?

So, now I'm just wondering if there will be Camaro "March madness" where I can get one at 0% or a cash rebate or something. If not, then I'll resign myself to the Toyota Camry I drive now for another year or so and put this new car bug outa my mind until then... If GM is still not willing to play ball... I may likely wind up with a GT. Much as I love the SS, I'm cheap.

Should I wait, or are today's prices what tomorrow's prices gonna be for the SS.

Also, as to the suggestion of buying online... I haven't found any websites online that do any more than refer me to a dealer quote. Please, if you have any ideas on buying the 2SS online, direct me!!!

If you used that logic, than you would honestly never buy a car considering there is a very good chance that the next year another company will release a better car. I'm expecting Ford and GM to go back in forth to who has the best muscle car in this current generation. Test drive all 3, and find what suits you best.

[All-Or-Nothing]

As stated before...

Right Now. Camaro SS > Mustang GT > V6 Camaro

Either buy the 2SS now or wait on the 2011 Mustang as it will be more comparable to the Camaro.

[SWAT 79]

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

I have yet to see one college girl or woman in the state of Oklahoma driving a camaro.

That's funny, because I've yet to see a girl driving a new mustang.

[AZ MSCL]

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

As stated before...

Right Now. Camaro SS > Mustang GT > V6 Camaro

Either buy the 2SS now or wait on the 2011 Mustang as it will be more comparable to the Camaro.

"wait on the 2011 Mustang as it will be more comparable to the Camaro."

This is nothing more than a rumor at this time. Same as the 6.4L Hemi in Challengers with 450-500 hp.

All or Nothing: That avatar is priceless: I love Bush.


Now, let's get back on track now: Girls in Camaro's...

[Ninjak]

Originally Posted by rham48

"wait on the 2011 Mustang as it will be more comparable to the Camaro."

This is nothing more than a rumor at this time. Same as the 6.4L Hemi in Challengers with 450-500 hp.

All or Nothing: That avatar is priceless: I love Bush.


Now, let's get back on track now: Girls in Camaro's...

Little more than a rumor rham48. The engine specs are the worst kept secret at ford. The only thing people are waiting for if the engine will put out 400 or 425 HP. We have less than a month to find out.

[AZ MSCL]

Originally Posted by Ninjak

Little more than a rumor rham48. The engine specs are the worst kept secret at ford. The only thing people are waiting for if the engine will put out 400 or 425 HP. We have less than a month to find out.

They do that to the standard GT's, wife is gonna want a supercharger. I'm gettin' mine first. Once the credit cards are paid off. Buy the storage shed. Kid needs braces. Another car for the 14 yr old in two years...

[returnofcc]

Originally Posted by jrc1122

I PROMISE YOU, if you can do those things and they know you are a qualified buyer. they will let you drive in a heartbeat.

I don't know about that. It's probably just that dealer being a d*bag. My dad has gotten denied a test drive twice: Once for a Testarossa, and once for the EVO X when it came out. It was pretty easy to conclude that the guys at the mitsu dealer were being a**holes. So,I think you should just move on to a new dealer, if you have another one near your house.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by returnofcc

I don't know about that. It's probably just that dealer being a d*bag. My dad has gotten denied a test drive twice: Once for a Testarossa, and once for the EVO X when it came out. It was pretty easy to conclude that the guys at the mitsu dealer were being a**holes. So,I think you should just move on to a new dealer, if you have another one near your house.

Dealer's turn down test drives because 1. they think the person who want's to drive it has no intention of buying it. 2. Its a new car and they want to keep the miles down. Generally, its a combination of both.

[returnofcc]

Originally Posted by Zeus

Dealer's turn down test drives because 1. they think the person who want's to drive it has no intention of buying it. 2. Its a new car and they want to keep the miles down. Generally, its a combination of both.

The Testarossa one had to do with miles, I know for sure. The mitsu one was they thought my dad had no intention of buying it. They wanted a 10k deposit with the test drive...

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by returnofcc

The Testarossa one had to do with miles, I know for sure. The mitsu one was they thought my dad had no intention of buying it. They wanted a 10k deposit with the test drive...

There you go. Reason 1 & Reason 2. lol.

[1bad65]

You sound like a broken record.

[SWAT 79]

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

There's a yellow mustang parked right down where I live, oh look, a girl lives there!

Nice man, so 1 girl owns a mustang? there are multiple females on this site who own camaros, is that a problem for you?


And, your post means nothing to me, I still haven't seen a girl in a new mustang.

[returnofcc]

Originally Posted by Zeus

There you go. Reason 1 & Reason 2. lol.

Yea, I was agreeing

[thejoker1232]

dude if your going to get a mustang gt AT LEAST get kona blue or black

[jrc1122]

Originally Posted by returnofcc

I don't know about that. It's probably just that dealer being a d*bag. My dad has gotten denied a test drive twice: Once for a Testarossa, and once for the EVO X when it came out. It was pretty easy to conclude that the guys at the mitsu dealer were being a**holes. So,I think you should just move on to a new dealer, if you have another one near your house.

With the three specific things I mentioned, most all dealers would be drooling over you. and would beg you to drive it.

Finding someone interested and with the means to pay for
A- prove- Have cash in hand/ cashiers check.
B- preapproved letter from bank
C- let them run the credit! If they approve you. And you want to drive the vehicle you plan to buy- they will.

This isn't a ZR1 or a Nissan GTR- This is a car that is being mass produced. It has sold more than the 2010 Mustang GT (which is a car, that prides it self on being the leading seller of its class)

A 36K car that is selling more than a Mustang is VERY test drivable.

In my little podunk town- There are 2 or 3 used Camaros already.
and 3 or 4 new ones.

The dealer didn't let him test drive for the things I mentioned in my above post.

I agree that when a town gets one or two cars total for a long period of time-- yeah they tend not to easily give up test drives. But the Camaro has plenty of cars being produced.