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Saving41 · 05-21-2009, 10:26 PM

Thanks to all the good people here on the forum, and behind the scenes. This matter has been resolved to my satisfaction. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!

Well, The good news is my Car came in to an SF Bay Area Dealership. The rest of the news is all BAD!

I ordered my car on October 18th, and placed a deposit on a 1SS. I had an agreement for MSRP on the sold order. I knew going in that I would have to wait to get my Camaro. I always supported Chevrolet, and this would have been my 10th ( 7 previous Camaros and 2 Z06 Corvettes). Fast forward to today, when I arrived at the dealership to check out my 1SS, I was told that " I know that we agreed upon MSRP, but we are not making enough profit on this HOT car. The owner wants an additional $3000 for your car." I knew that they had sold their V-6 showroom car for 5K over...So the store wants my baby to bring them the big money.
This is from one of the Dealers listed here on the forum that they will honor MSRP.

I know that I am pretty much screwed, and basically could not get my car for the agreed upon price. So, I left without being able to do anything but let people know what has happened. I have until friday to see if they will do the ethical thing and honor the original price, but I am not holding my breath.
What really bites is that the only reason why they have a car to sell is because the Dealership used MY name for a sold Pre-order to get the car through production. I don't blame the salesman, he has been great, and I will give them until tomorrow before I call GM Customer service, and maybe the local news station to show just how well this dealership values their word.

shank0668 · 05-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Curb stomp all of them. Ok that could get me in trouble.

Andro · 05-21-2009, 10:29 PM

Another crappy dealer

catmaster1 · 05-21-2009, 10:30 PM

thats just shaddy business.

nards444 · 05-21-2009, 10:30 PM

total BS dont pay that, i know its not blackmail legally, but to me just under being illegal. I would say hey give me the car that we agreed upon at the that price. At this point i wouldnt throw them a bone now, but before this I would be willing to let them keep it in their showroom for a few days to a week to show people(not test drive or sit in) then they scratch my back by throwing in an oil change or something. But if they didnt sell it at MSRP I would tell them your going to let people know, I would smear their name all over, news station news paper etc.

Saving41 · 05-21-2009, 10:33 PM

Yes, the funny thing is that I went to this dealership because I was told that the Dealer always honors their agreements, and that the Owners family has been in business fior a long time, and would not want to ruin their good reputation with shoddy business practices.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-21-2009, 10:33 PM

The last ethical person in the SF Bay Area was Dirty Harry and you.

GrnMchin · 05-21-2009, 10:34 PM

Saving41 · 05-21-2009, 10:35 PM

I wonder if GM really cares about the scams the dealers are running now. I doubt that I will get any satisfaction from customer service.

mikenmar · 05-21-2009, 10:36 PM

Who's the dealer?

I'd like to know, because I recently ordered from a dealer here in the SF Bay Area. If it's the same dealer, I'll cancel and order elsewhere.

Also, if I were you, and I had the deal in writing, I'd file a complaint in small claims court. Ask for the difference between MSRP and whatever they can sell the car for now.

Saving41 · 05-21-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

The last ethical person in the SF Bay Area was Dirty Harry and you.

Ha Ha,

I guess a good S&W Model 29 would help me negotiate a little more effectively!

Krazy and old · 05-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saving41

Yes, the funny thing is that I went to this dealership because I was told that the Dealer always honors their agreements, and that the Owners family has been in business fior a long time, and would not want to ruin their good reputation with shoddy business practices.

Get a big sign and stand on the sidewalk by the dealership all day tomorrow!

DevilKnightFalcon · 05-21-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saving41

Well, The good news is my Car came in to an SF Bay Area Dealership. The rest of the news is all BAD!

I ordered my car on October 18th, and placed a deposit on a 1SS. I had an agreement for MSRP on the sold order. I knew going in that I would have to wait to get my Camaro. I always supported Chevrolet, and this would have been my 10th ( 7 previous Camaros and 2 Z06 Corvettes). Fast forward to today, when I arrived at the dealership to check out my 1SS, I was told that " I know that we agreed upon MSRP, but we are not making enough profit on this HOT car. The owner wants an additional $3000 for your car." I knew that they had sold their V-6 showroom car for 5K over...So the store wants my baby to bring them the big money.
This is from one of the Dealers listed here on the forum that they will honor MSRP.

I know that I am pretty much screwed, and basically could not get my car for the agreed upon price. So, I left without being able to do anything but let people know what has happened. I have until friday to see if they will do the ethical thing and honor the original price, but I am not holding my breath.
What really bites is that the only reason why they have a car to sell is because the Dealership used MY name for a sold Pre-order to get the car through production. I don't blame the salesman, he has been great, and I will give them until tomorrow before I call GM Customer service, and maybe the local news station to show just how well this dealership values their word.

Did you get it in writing that they would honor MSRP? If not then you are screwed. If you got it in writing then you can take them to court over it (at which point I assume they would just give it to you for MSRP instead of going through that).

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-21-2009, 10:49 PM

Man this sucks... F@($ THEM!

05-21-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
Saving41 Drives: IBM 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 218	Dealer uses My sold order to stock Showroom Thanks to all the good people here on the forum, and behind the scenes. This matter has been resolved to my satisfaction. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!! Well, The good news is my Car came in to an SF Bay Area Dealership. The rest of the news is all BAD! I ordered my car on October 18th, and placed a deposit on a 1SS. I had an agreement for MSRP on the sold order. I knew going in that I would have to wait to get my Camaro. I always supported Chevrolet, and this would have been my 10th ( 7 previous Camaros and 2 Z06 Corvettes). Fast forward to today, when I arrived at the dealership to check out my 1SS, I was told that " I know that we agreed upon MSRP, but we are not making enough profit on this HOT car. The owner wants an additional $3000 for your car." I knew that they had sold their V-6 showroom car for 5K over...So the store wants my baby to bring them the big money. This is from one of the Dealers listed here on the forum that they will honor MSRP. I know that I am pretty much screwed, and basically could not get my car for the agreed upon price. So, I left without being able to do anything but let people know what has happened. I have until friday to see if they will do the ethical thing and honor the original price, but I am not holding my breath. What really bites is that the only reason why they have a car to sell is because the Dealership used MY name for a sold Pre-order to get the car through production. I don't blame the salesman, he has been great, and I will give them until tomorrow before I call GM Customer service, and maybe the local news station to show just how well this dealership values their word. Last edited by Saving41; 05-24-2009 at 12:25 PM. Reason: ISSUE RESOLVED

05-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	Another crappy dealer __________________

05-21-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	__________________ The 68 Camaro build project

05-21-2009, 10:49 PM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Man this sucks... F@($ THEM! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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05-21-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Curb stomp all of them. Ok that could get me in trouble.

05-21-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	thats just shaddy business.

05-21-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	total BS dont pay that, i know its not blackmail legally, but to me just under being illegal. I would say hey give me the car that we agreed upon at the that price. At this point i wouldnt throw them a bone now, but before this I would be willing to let them keep it in their showroom for a few days to a week to show people(not test drive or sit in) then they scratch my back by throwing in an oil change or something. But if they didnt sell it at MSRP I would tell them your going to let people know, I would smear their name all over, news station news paper etc.

05-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#6
Saving41 Drives: IBM 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 218	Yes, the funny thing is that I went to this dealership because I was told that the Dealer always honors their agreements, and that the Owners family has been in business fior a long time, and would not want to ruin their good reputation with shoddy business practices.

05-21-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	The last ethical person in the SF Bay Area was Dirty Harry and you.

05-21-2009, 10:35 PM	#9
Saving41 Drives: IBM 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 218	I wonder if GM really cares about the scams the dealers are running now. I doubt that I will get any satisfaction from customer service.

05-21-2009, 10:36 PM	#10
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	Who's the dealer? I'd like to know, because I recently ordered from a dealer here in the SF Bay Area. If it's the same dealer, I'll cancel and order elsewhere. Also, if I were you, and I had the deal in writing, I'd file a complaint in small claims court. Ask for the difference between MSRP and whatever they can sell the car for now.