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SGOS252382 · 06-24-2008, 01:40 PM

I don't fall for all that stuff about the Camaro being "new", as a justification for a premium price (MSRP). That thinking doesn't work in the long run.

From what I've been reading a new Mustang is set for 2011 or so. The rumor is the Mustang GT will have upwards of 400hp and a new body style. If GM prices the V8 Camaro too high, it will leave the door wide open for the next Mustang (which will now be the "new" car on the block).

I'm sure the Ford executives are hoping GM moves the price up as high as possible on the new Camaro. That will suit them just fine.

Bumble Bee '77 · 06-24-2008, 04:58 PM

Ron Tonkin Chevrolet
122nd & Burnside
Portland Oregon

They said they will be at or below MSRP but I'm kinda leary about dealing with them due to my last encounter with them and my 2001.

And Pencil If you hear more about quantity discounts up in WA lemme know I wouldn't mind a scenic drive to get my new car.

chadrcr · 06-25-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

That sucks...but then we ought to get A LOT of them up here (relatively speaking)!!!!!

I can't turn my head without seeing one, not that that's a bad thing. Beauty of a car.

If you are driving a Cobalt........ of course you can not turn your head without seeing one.

I have not seen too many Cobalts here in Area 51

I mean northern NV.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-25-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chadrcr

If you are driving a Cobalt........ of course you can not turn your head without seeing one.

Touche

RCowan · 06-25-2008, 10:23 AM

This strategy isn't going to work. The dealer who gouges you this month will be the one with the best deal next month. You have to check all the ones near you close to the time you are going to buy and preferably the last week of the month when they are all scrambling to meet the sales targets you don't know about. You will never know who really needs to sell that car this month. And if you really want to get a decent deal on the new Camaro, wait at least 6 months until after its out. Look what happened when the new Mustang came out. There was a huge demand in the beginning, deals were nigh impossible to get, then 6 months later it was back to reality.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 06-25-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RCowan

This strategy isn't going to work. The dealer who gouges you this month will be the one with the best deal next month. You have to check all the ones near you close to the time you are going to buy and preferably the last week of the month when they are all scrambling to meet the sales targets you don't know about. You will never know who really needs to sell that car this month. And if you really want to get a decent deal on the new Camaro, wait at least 6 months until after its out. Look what happened when the new Mustang came out. There was a huge demand in the beginning, deals were nigh impossible to get, then 6 months later it was back to reality.

Could be true, but only time will tell. And I will let you know that it is even better time to buy at the end of a quarter!

Txturbo · 06-25-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010

Could be true, but only time will tell. And I will let you know that it is even better time to buy at the end of a quarter!

Especially the end of the last quarter, like the week between Dec. 25th and Jan 1.

RCowan · 06-25-2008, 10:10 PM

What they said. Work it!

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 06-26-2008, 10:33 AM

I think we should all just go for test drives when they come out, and then if they won't match MSRP, walk out. I think eventually they'll get the point. Please, don't screw yourself and others by overpaying, the dealers will charge what they can get away with.

CamaroSSforme · 06-27-2008, 12:40 PM

Lannan Chevrolet of Lowell
831 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 735-2041

Willing to let me order as soon as ordering guide is out with assurances of not charging more than MSRP.

tsg1391 · 07-06-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010

The way the market is right now, you bet your ass that dealers are not going to low ball this great car, doesn't Chevy and this car deserve MSRP? I say it does. Car dealers and salesmen(me included) have to already hoe out a new car just to sell it. I hate selling new cars sometimes. tell me if you could live of a 100.00 commission even if you sold 12 of them a month, or even 16, after taxes, didn't think so. And trust me Chevy does not have a lot in mark up in cars. Any discount at all usually guarantees me a mini deal, after the dealership gets hold back and pack, nothing their for the man on the front line. and forget the fact just because we sell cars that some how we a inherently evil.

i am in central oklahoma right now, and i may have to make the drive up to wichita to buy from you guys if you can promise msrp(which is what it sounds like you guys are doing). do you guys have a list right now?

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 07-07-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010

The way the market is right now, you bet your ass that dealers are not going to low ball this great car, doesn't Chevy and this car deserve MSRP? I say it does. Car dealers and salesmen(me included) have to already hoe out a new car just to sell it. I hate selling new cars sometimes. tell me if you could live of a 100.00 commission even if you sold 12 of them a month, or even 16, after taxes, didn't think so. And trust me Chevy does not have a lot in mark up in cars. Any discount at all usually guarantees me a mini deal, after the dealership gets hold back and pack, nothing their for the man on the front line. and forget the fact just because we sell cars that some how we a inherently evil.

I'll drive to Wichita to buy one from YOU if you're selling them for MSRP.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-07-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tsg1391

i am in central oklahoma right now, and i may have to make the drive up to wichita to buy from you guys if you can promise msrp(which is what it sounds like you guys are doing). do you guys have a list right now?

I have my own list of customers, and the only promise I made to them was; 1. when my inventory manager gets the order guide lines I would call them ASAP 2. That they could order to their liking, with no guarantee of time of arrival, and it will be at MSRP. I will not take deposits until you have order your Camaro.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 07-07-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

I'll drive to Wichita to buy one from YOU if you're selling them for MSRP.

Selling at MSRP is the only way we sell them here!

Side note; if we would have been lucky enough to get an allocation for the ZR1, I think we may have made an exception, maybe.

SEE YOU SOON!!

06-26-2008, 10:33 AM	#93
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	I think we should all just go for test drives when they come out, and then if they won't match MSRP, walk out. I think eventually they'll get the point. Please, don't screw yourself and others by overpaying, the dealers will charge what they can get away with. __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

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06-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#85
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I don't fall for all that stuff about the Camaro being "new", as a justification for a premium price (MSRP). That thinking doesn't work in the long run. From what I've been reading a new Mustang is set for 2011 or so. The rumor is the Mustang GT will have upwards of 400hp and a new body style. If GM prices the V8 Camaro too high, it will leave the door wide open for the next Mustang (which will now be the "new" car on the block). I'm sure the Ford executives are hoping GM moves the price up as high as possible on the new Camaro. That will suit them just fine.

06-24-2008, 04:58 PM	#86
Bumble Bee '77 AutoBot Scout Drives: 2002 ZRS Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 594 View My Garage	Ron Tonkin Chevrolet 122nd & Burnside Portland Oregon They said they will be at or below MSRP but I'm kinda leary about dealing with them due to my last encounter with them and my 2001. And Pencil If you hear more about quantity discounts up in WA lemme know I wouldn't mind a scenic drive to get my new car.

06-25-2008, 10:23 AM	#89
RCowan Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: H-town Posts: 156	This strategy isn't going to work. The dealer who gouges you this month will be the one with the best deal next month. You have to check all the ones near you close to the time you are going to buy and preferably the last week of the month when they are all scrambling to meet the sales targets you don't know about. You will never know who really needs to sell that car this month. And if you really want to get a decent deal on the new Camaro, wait at least 6 months until after its out. Look what happened when the new Mustang came out. There was a huge demand in the beginning, deals were nigh impossible to get, then 6 months later it was back to reality.

06-25-2008, 10:10 PM	#92
RCowan Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: H-town Posts: 156	What they said. Work it!

06-27-2008, 12:40 PM	#94
CamaroSSforme Got my two Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - RJT/Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 431	Lannan Chevrolet of Lowell 831 Rogers Street Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 735-2041 Willing to let me order as soon as ordering guide is out with assurances of not charging more than MSRP.