Anyone notice how many people here are 1st or 2nd in line? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

trm0002 · 10-14-2008, 06:14 PM

Are we that much smarter?
Are we that much more prepared?
Does the general public just not know they can pre-order?

OR

Is this car not selling as fast as we all thought it would?

I'm leaning towards the last unfortunately. I'm actually surprised that the V6 isn't doing much better at taking charge of the allocations. At 300HP, it is the bigger bang for your buck over the V8.

RallyFever · 10-14-2008, 06:18 PM

I assume that only the enthusiasts are buying right now.
The general public is more than happy and wait to buy one off the lot.
My dealer has pre-sold half of its allocations and all are SS's so far.
Luckily I was first.

The_Stache · 10-14-2008, 06:27 PM

General public doesn't know. At this point if you arnt on these type of car sites or jalopnik, lln, autocenter, etc they wont know about it.

Ask any 100 people on the street 99 wont know you can order it..

Hell ask 10 dealers, 3 of the 10 wont know you can order it..

trm0002 · 10-14-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

General public doesn't know. At this point if you arnt on these type of car sites or jalopnik, lln, autocenter, etc they wont know about it.

Ask any 100 people on the street 99 wont know you can order it..

Hell ask 10 dealers, 3 of the 10 wont know you can order it..

Isn't that the truth. Don't forget that another 3 can't figure out how to...

JMAN311 · 10-14-2008, 07:00 PM

General public won't know until they start seeing it advertised more and by then all us enthusiasts with have had ours on order for 3 months.

boot879 · 10-14-2008, 07:03 PM

Until this last week I had NO interest in the 2010 Camaro. I was thinking of my next car purchase and looking at the Chargers. I ended up looking at the Challengers and someone on a Challenger forum mentioned the new info on the Camaro engines. Next thing I know I wander into the Camaro world at the last minute and just happen to get really interested the week of all the big news. Lucky me... my big wait was about 3 days.

I would say your average future buyer is like me... looking at the cars with interest but not so willing to go order one. I have a trade in to consider... something the dealer might not give me top dollar on if he knows I am waiting for my ordered car. Then there is the financing... interest rates are currently on the rise... who knows where they will be when the cars hit the lots. I am also thinking of incentives. Right now the news is hot and everyone wants this car (here at least). How many of the "buyers" here are really going to have a 2010 Camaro in their garages in the next year? Many of the guys who have been talking/dreaming/planning for this car since 2006 have yet to get their wives on board with the idea. Once the car hits the lot I predict the dealers will find the "hot" car to be much like all cars... not so easy to move. I want this car to do well... my dad's retirement is tied to GM. i hope GM sells 100,000 cars in the first year. I just expect to be able to walk into a dealership in June and pick from one of 2 or 3 Camaros on the lot. I won't get it JUST the way I dreamed... but it will be pretty close I am sure.

Rogue Leader · 10-14-2008, 07:46 PM

A lot of us have been awaiting this car for a while and in my case I placed a deposit down 5 months ago to secure my place. I would assume quite a few members here are just as diligent, which is why they are here in the first place.

playhard67 · 10-14-2008, 07:49 PM

The General Public does not know anything about the Camaro. The first, albeit very brief, public introduction was last night during the TV show - My Own Worst Enemy.

Eighty-Six Z · 10-14-2008, 07:52 PM

I choose to believe that most of us here were anticipating the pre-order stage and were very prepared. You would be surprised how many people have no clue that the new Camaro is fastly approaching or even knew a new model was being developed.

franknbeans · 10-14-2008, 07:56 PM

Hell the dealers don't have much info on this, so why would John Doe know anything.

Eighty-Six Z · 10-14-2008, 08:02 PM

I was really, really surprised to learn that I was the first customer order at Classic in Grapevine. I thought I would be atleast 20 or 30 in the pecking order. What's funny is that its not even the closet dealership to me. I'm 2 hours north, but everyone here would not give me MSRP, wanted $1000 down non-refundable, and would not honor my GMS pricing.

franknbeans · 10-14-2008, 08:06 PM

I was first out of only two the dealership will get.

soonerkid31 · 10-14-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eighty-Six Z

I was really, really surprised to learn that I was the first customer order at Classic in Grapevine. I thought I would be atleast 20 or 30 in the pecking order. What's funny is that its not even the closet dealership to me. I'm 2 hours north, but everyone here would not give me MSRP, wanted $1000 down non-refundable, and would not honor my GMS pricing.

What time did you get there? I got there at 7:40 and I am number 2 at Classic. Took me forever to get there too stupid Dallas traffic

OldTimer · 10-14-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playhard67

The General Public does not know anything about the Camaro. The first, albeit very brief, public introduction was last night during the TV show - My Own Worst Enemy.

I agree completely. I have had soooo many people tell me they have seen the new orange camaro in town. Big dummies, I tell them. Thats a Dodge Challenger. Most people are clueless.

10-14-2008, 06:14 PM	#1
trm0002 VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9100074 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS RJT VIN 00074 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo,NY 'burbs Posts: 4,216	Anyone notice how many people here are 1st or 2nd in line? Are we that much smarter? Are we that much more prepared? Does the general public just not know they can pre-order? OR Is this car not selling as fast as we all thought it would? I'm leaning towards the last unfortunately. I'm actually surprised that the V6 isn't doing much better at taking charge of the allocations. At 300HP, it is the bigger bang for your buck over the V8.

10-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#3
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	General public doesn't know. At this point if you arnt on these type of car sites or jalopnik, lln, autocenter, etc they wont know about it. Ask any 100 people on the street 99 wont know you can order it.. Hell ask 10 dealers, 3 of the 10 wont know you can order it.. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-14-2008, 07:49 PM	#8
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,100	The General Public does not know anything about the Camaro. The first, albeit very brief, public introduction was last night during the TV show - My Own Worst Enemy. __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

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10-14-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	I assume that only the enthusiasts are buying right now. The general public is more than happy and wait to buy one off the lot. My dealer has pre-sold half of its allocations and all are SS's so far. Luckily I was first.

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JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	General public won't know until they start seeing it advertised more and by then all us enthusiasts with have had ours on order for 3 months.

10-14-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
boot879 Drives: 06 AWD Vue/07 4x4 Trailblazer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 15	Until this last week I had NO interest in the 2010 Camaro. I was thinking of my next car purchase and looking at the Chargers. I ended up looking at the Challengers and someone on a Challenger forum mentioned the new info on the Camaro engines. Next thing I know I wander into the Camaro world at the last minute and just happen to get really interested the week of all the big news. Lucky me... my big wait was about 3 days. I would say your average future buyer is like me... looking at the cars with interest but not so willing to go order one. I have a trade in to consider... something the dealer might not give me top dollar on if he knows I am waiting for my ordered car. Then there is the financing... interest rates are currently on the rise... who knows where they will be when the cars hit the lots. I am also thinking of incentives. Right now the news is hot and everyone wants this car (here at least). How many of the "buyers" here are really going to have a 2010 Camaro in their garages in the next year? Many of the guys who have been talking/dreaming/planning for this car since 2006 have yet to get their wives on board with the idea. Once the car hits the lot I predict the dealers will find the "hot" car to be much like all cars... not so easy to move. I want this car to do well... my dad's retirement is tied to GM. i hope GM sells 100,000 cars in the first year. I just expect to be able to walk into a dealership in June and pick from one of 2 or 3 Camaros on the lot. I won't get it JUST the way I dreamed... but it will be pretty close I am sure.

10-14-2008, 07:46 PM	#7
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	A lot of us have been awaiting this car for a while and in my case I placed a deposit down 5 months ago to secure my place. I would assume quite a few members here are just as diligent, which is why they are here in the first place.

10-14-2008, 07:52 PM	#9
Eighty-Six Z 2G1FK1EJ0A9109635 Drives: '10 CGM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 281	I choose to believe that most of us here were anticipating the pre-order stage and were very prepared. You would be surprised how many people have no clue that the new Camaro is fastly approaching or even knew a new model was being developed.

10-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#10
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Hell the dealers don't have much info on this, so why would John Doe know anything.

10-14-2008, 08:02 PM	#11
Eighty-Six Z 2G1FK1EJ0A9109635 Drives: '10 CGM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 281	I was really, really surprised to learn that I was the first customer order at Classic in Grapevine. I thought I would be atleast 20 or 30 in the pecking order. What's funny is that its not even the closet dealership to me. I'm 2 hours north, but everyone here would not give me MSRP, wanted $1000 down non-refundable, and would not honor my GMS pricing.

10-14-2008, 08:06 PM	#12
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	I was first out of only two the dealership will get.