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nelly · 01-15-2010, 04:56 PM

So Ive been shopping around for a Camaro. I came across a dealer in the area who told me that the College Grad Program didn't apply to the Camaro. I informed him that I had talked with numerous dealers who sad that it did, and they told me that they hoped they could earn my business on my next purchase. WOW! They then e-mailed me and said they had been mis-informed and that it did apply and i could take $1000 off the price they quoted me. $34,444. The sticker price on the car is 30,954. I asked for a price breakdown and this is what they gave me.

MSRP is 30,954
+1,000 Low availability charge
-1,000 College Grad Discount
- 750 USAA Discount
+2,325 Tax, title, lic, fees, & registration
total finaced= $32,520.36

I told them to keep the car. I'd be buying somewhere else!

Question: I have had no other dealer mention anything about a low availibility charge, and this dealership has 22 Camaros on their lot. Is that a bogus charge and jsut their way of getting making me think I'm getting the grad discount, but not really?

Scrappy Doo · 01-15-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nelly

So Ive been shopping around for a Camaro. I came across a dealer in the area who told me that the College Grad Program didn't apply to the Camaro. I informed him that I had talked with numerous dealers who sad that it did, and they told me that they hoped they could earn my business on my next purchase. WOW! They then e-mailed me and said they had been mis-informed and that it did apply and i could take $1000 off the price they quoted me. $34,444. The sticker price on the car is 30,954. I asked for a price breakdown and this is what they gave me.

MSRP is 30,954
+1,000 Low availability charge
-1,000 College Grad Discount
- 750 USAA Discount
+2,325 Tax, title, lic, fees, & registration
total finaced= $32,520.36

I told them to keep the car. I'd be buying somewhere else!

Question: I have had no other dealer mention anything about a low availibility charge, and this dealership has 22 Camaros on their lot. Is that a bogus charge and jsut their way of getting making me think I'm getting the grad discount, but not really?

yes it is totally

Find another dealer.

billw501 · 01-15-2010, 05:02 PM

There are lots of respectable dealers on this site that will give you MSRP. And no, there should be no "Low Availability Charge".

trm0002 · 01-15-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by billw501

There are lots of respectable dealers on this site that will give you MSRP. And no, there should be no "Low Availability Charge".

Talk to Scotty (CamaroScotty) or Anna (lilbankrobber). Both are BELOW MSRP- as are the dealers in my area...

"Low availability" charge?

There are over 100 just on 4 lots in the Buffalo,NY area.

Frank in MD · 01-15-2010, 05:19 PM

There are many dealers here that don't have "low availability charges". Good for you for not taking that "offer".

trm0002 · 01-15-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockmont

There are many dealers here that don't have "low availability charges". Good for you for not taking that "offer".

^^^

Or you could talk to this guy- seems pretty reputable IMO and I'm a pretty good judge of character I like to think.

nelly · 01-15-2010, 05:25 PM

Thanks for validating my thoughts. I found a dealer that has a summit white 2LT RS auto, compact spare tire, and 20" polished aluminum wheels and he quoted me $29,203.06 before the USAA discount. I'm thinking thats a pretty good deal. Any thoughts?

trm0002 · 01-15-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelly

Thanks for validating my thoughts. I found a dealer that has a summit white 2LT RS auto, compact spare tire, and 20" polished aluminum wheels and he quoted me $29,203.06 before the USAA discount. I'm thinking thats a pretty good deal. Any thoughts?

IMO, prior to any discounts you may be eligible for (USAA, student, military, $500 "I won't bring it back", etc) any dealer should be able to give you a minimum of $1000 off MSRP without even flinching; $1300 is interesting; $1500 or more is where you consider pulling out your pen. I was told there was an ad here in the local paper showing $3500 off MSRP on an SS Camaro (including all applicable discounts) but I didn't see it so I can't confirm it. Just my .02

trm0002 · 01-15-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelly

Thanks for validating my thoughts. I found a dealer that has a summit white 2LT RS auto, compact spare tire, and 20" polished aluminum wheels and he quoted me $29,203.06 before the USAA discount. I'm thinking thats a pretty good deal. Any thoughts?

Thought-> what's the sticker on the car? It would appear that's $1677 off MSRP which really isn't too shabby on a 2LT... or is it $1177 +$500 you won't bring it back discount?

IBM 2SS · 01-15-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nelly

So Ive been shopping around for a Camaro. I came across a dealer in the area who told me that the College Grad Program didn't apply to the Camaro. I informed him that I had talked with numerous dealers who sad that it did, and they told me that they hoped they could earn my business on my next purchase. WOW! They then e-mailed me and said they had been mis-informed and that it did apply and i could take $1000 off the price they quoted me. $34,444. The sticker price on the car is 30,954. I asked for a price breakdown and this is what they gave me.

MSRP is 30,954
+1,000 Low availability charge
-1,000 College Grad Discount
- 750 USAA Discount
+2,325 Tax, title, lic, fees, & registration
total finaced= $32,520.36

I told them to keep the car. I'd be buying somewhere else!

Question: I have had no other dealer mention anything about a low availibility charge, and this dealership has 22 Camaros on their lot. Is that a bogus charge and jsut their way of getting making me think I'm getting the grad discount, but not really?

I am surprised he didn't charge you a "Multiple Fee Fee".

Darth_Emma · 01-15-2010, 06:05 PM

Also check with BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet on these forums. She has an excellent reputation on these forums. She even helped me get info about my car even though I didn't buy it from her. She's a gem.

Angrybird 12 · 01-15-2010, 06:16 PM

It's the old "We mark em up so we can mark em down" scam...Purely a BS charge..

Start at MSRP and work from there. Ask what they will come off of MSRP, Then ask about the Discounts, USAA, Supplier, Employee, etc....Also don't always trust their finance person to figure the correct TT&L fees.. sometimes dealers that like to do add-ons add their own little fee in there for taking care of that for you...And beware of their DOC fee.. some are cheaper than others and some don't charge any at all...
Good luck Car Shopping!

STRUT1 · 01-15-2010, 06:22 PM

A lot of dealers are adding the low availability charge. When I first called a dealer they told me they were charging $2,500 on top of MSRP for the Camaros! The only way to get one at MSRP with no additional markup was to order one. That's still the case in Southern California (based on my research). Now I have to wait until the end of February to get mine!!!

Angrybird 12 · 01-15-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STRUT1

A lot of dealers are adding the low availability charge. When I first called a dealer they told me they were charging $2,500 on top of MSRP for the Camaros! The only way to get one at MSRP with no additional markup was to order one. That's still the case in Southern California (based on my research). Now I have to wait until the end of February to get mine!!!

for 2500 dollers I would fly to one of the dealers selling for below MSRP and drive it home

01-15-2010, 04:56 PM	#1
nelly Drives: Soon to be White 2LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Low Avaliability Charge So Ive been shopping around for a Camaro. I came across a dealer in the area who told me that the College Grad Program didn't apply to the Camaro. I informed him that I had talked with numerous dealers who sad that it did, and they told me that they hoped they could earn my business on my next purchase. WOW! They then e-mailed me and said they had been mis-informed and that it did apply and i could take $1000 off the price they quoted me. $34,444. The sticker price on the car is 30,954. I asked for a price breakdown and this is what they gave me. MSRP is 30,954 +1,000 Low availability charge -1,000 College Grad Discount - 750 USAA Discount +2,325 Tax, title, lic, fees, & registration total finaced= $32,520.36 I told them to keep the car. I'd be buying somewhere else! Question: I have had no other dealer mention anything about a low availibility charge, and this dealership has 22 Camaros on their lot. Is that a bogus charge and jsut their way of getting making me think I'm getting the grad discount, but not really?

01-15-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	There are many dealers here that don't have "low availability charges". Good for you for not taking that "offer". __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

01-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	It's the old "We mark em up so we can mark em down" scam...Purely a BS charge.. Start at MSRP and work from there. Ask what they will come off of MSRP, Then ask about the Discounts, USAA, Supplier, Employee, etc....Also don't always trust their finance person to figure the correct TT&L fees.. sometimes dealers that like to do add-ons add their own little fee in there for taking care of that for you...And beware of their DOC fee.. some are cheaper than others and some don't charge any at all... Good luck Car Shopping! __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-15-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
billw501 Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 244	There are lots of respectable dealers on this site that will give you MSRP. And no, there should be no "Low Availability Charge".

01-15-2010, 05:25 PM	#7
nelly Drives: Soon to be White 2LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Thanks for validating my thoughts. I found a dealer that has a summit white 2LT RS auto, compact spare tire, and 20" polished aluminum wheels and he quoted me $29,203.06 before the USAA discount. I'm thinking thats a pretty good deal. Any thoughts?

01-15-2010, 06:05 PM	#11
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Also check with BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet on these forums. She has an excellent reputation on these forums. She even helped me get info about my car even though I didn't buy it from her. She's a gem.

01-15-2010, 06:22 PM	#13
STRUT1 Drives: '10 STRUT Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 112	A lot of dealers are adding the low availability charge. When I first called a dealer they told me they were charging $2,500 on top of MSRP for the Camaros! The only way to get one at MSRP with no additional markup was to order one. That's still the case in Southern California (based on my research). Now I have to wait until the end of February to get mine!!!