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DMC1805 · 08-17-2012, 09:38 PM

So today I went down to the dealership to pick up my green slips, when I see a 2013 ZL1 on the showroom floor. I decide to go take a closer look at it and when I look at the price, I see this:

Do you believe that? A $10,000.00 market adjustment. I asked a sales person about the extra ten thousand dollars and he told me that the vehicle was very rare, because there were only 69 made.

I then laughed at him, told him that was not true and turned and walked out.

Is this common practice to mark up a vehicle like this, just because it is rare?

*The Stig* · 08-17-2012, 09:40 PM

The dealer markup is simple economics: supply and demand

While we all know the "only 69 made" is total BS, just tell the salesman to look at the VIN - I'd love to see his answer to that one.

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Oh - and they spelled compelling wrong

rpepka · 08-18-2012, 04:17 AM

They can ask what they want, hopefully no fool will purchase it.

pincoin · 08-18-2012, 05:24 AM

I hope it rots there with that 10K markup.

Hercules · 08-18-2012, 08:40 PM

I read in one of the other posts that the dealer isn't allowed to do that and GM has penalties if they are caught. I can't say that I believe that. I had one dealer tell me that they were small and would have to pay over sticker just to get one to sell and then mark it up even more to sell, like I believed him. I said thanks anyway I'll go to a dealer that charges sticker and left.

Trackman · 08-18-2012, 09:01 PM

The days of over Msrp are over. There are twenty for sale on eBay and a large numbers sitting on lots now. Muscle car season will also wind down soon. Give it a month and we will see deals near or at invoice.

Pureyoo · 08-18-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Oh - and they spelled compelling wrong

They also spelled camaro wrong

08-17-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
DMC1805 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 104 View My Garage	ZL1 price gouging? So today I went down to the dealership to pick up my green slips, when I see a 2013 ZL1 on the showroom floor. I decide to go take a closer look at it and when I look at the price, I see this: Do you believe that? A $10,000.00 market adjustment. I asked a sales person about the extra ten thousand dollars and he told me that the vehicle was very rare, because there were only 69 made. I then laughed at him, told him that was not true and turned and walked out. Is this common practice to mark up a vehicle like this, just because it is rare? __________________ I gather my energy by feeding on the life-force of children.

08-17-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
The Stig I used to be Stieger.... Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 25,501 View My Garage	The dealer markup is simple economics: supply and demand While we all know the "only 69 made" is total BS, just tell the salesman to look at the VIN - I'd love to see his answer to that one. Oh - and they spelled compelling wrong __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

08-18-2012, 04:17 AM	#3
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 957	They can ask what they want, hopefully no fool will purchase it. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

08-18-2012, 05:24 AM	#4
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,454	I hope it rots there with that 10K markup. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

08-18-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 490 View My Garage	I read in one of the other posts that the dealer isn't allowed to do that and GM has penalties if they are caught. I can't say that I believe that. I had one dealer tell me that they were small and would have to pay over sticker just to get one to sell and then mark it up even more to sell, like I believed him. I said thanks anyway I'll go to a dealer that charges sticker and left.

08-18-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 296 View My Garage	The days of over Msrp are over. There are twenty for sale on eBay and a large numbers sitting on lots now. Muscle car season will also wind down soon. Give it a month and we will see deals near or at invoice.