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Morepwr · 05-01-2009, 03:45 PM

So a friend tells me that the local chevy dealer has a camaro in the showroom and I am thinking "hell yes, now I can finally sit in one" so I roll over to the dealer and sure enough, there is a camaro in the showroom. And its under a damn CAR COVER!

So I ask the salesguy whats up with that? And he says they are keeping it covered until the may6th release. I told him that was the dumbest thing I ever heard and that there are plenty of dealers showing their cars and even some test drives being allowed. I got a little frustrated and it no doubt didnt help my chances of them pulling back the cover, but I was pissed!

How can you sell a car that you wont let people see?

Anybody else ever heard of this? I havent seen any posts about that?

Blake · 05-01-2009, 03:49 PM

The dealer I called is getting in 5 of them.....when asking about my specific specifications. He told me he would call the minute they got there and I can come down and test drive the LT and the SS to see which one I liked. Maybe my dealer needs to sell cars?

infernoinandout · 05-01-2009, 03:51 PM

from what I can tell my dealer already sold his v6 (not sure he will have v6 for may6th.

Brokinarrow · 05-01-2009, 03:53 PM

That is pretty stupid... why would they tease people like that?

JSkibisky · 05-01-2009, 03:57 PM

... got a call from my dealer about 2 weeks ago... they had just gotten their dealer car; a 1LT/RS. The saleperson indicated that they were supposed to keep it covered for the 5/6 reveal. Fortunately, they have it proudly displayed in the showroom... and it's absolutely beautiful !!! ... what a car !!!

Chevyrocker · 05-01-2009, 03:59 PM

GM's specific directions were to do exactly what the op's dealer is doing. It builds anticipation for normal, non-enthusiasts.

Blake · 05-01-2009, 04:00 PM

Either one of two things....GM told them to do it and they NEED to sell the cars. Being afraid youll go to another dealer and buy one from them who have it displayd. They show and sell them. OR They are just hyping it up even more. Considering people obviously already have them in thier garages....what is there to hide anymore?

camaro5 · 05-01-2009, 04:02 PM

It's a GM marketing idea to save them for this coming Wednesday.

The dealers make their own decisions in the end.

I'd grumble too...

Wednesday is the full shabang...

Morepwr · 05-01-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

GM's specific directions were to do exactly what the op's dealer is doing. It builds anticipation for normal, non-enthusiasts.

And it really annoys diehards!

SoCalMitch · 05-01-2009, 04:04 PM

If in the area of the City of Orange Selman Chevrolet has one that I just looked at in their showroom.

JJ2010 · 05-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Thats not to bright.......

Blake · 05-01-2009, 04:11 PM

Really though I understand not seeing it in person and wanting too ---->Me but really the only people that havnt googled it or seen it in a magazine would be like a old couple that goes in there and sees it all hidden under its cover and get all excited. Though I share their excitment it wouldnt be for the suspense of Oh man whats under there....but the holy crap theres the new Camaro can I see it???.....NO? Ok then Ill find another dealer thanks much. So IMO marketing plan = FAIL

BryGo · 05-01-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morepwr

So a friend tells me that the local chevy dealer has a camaro in the showroom and I am thinking "hell yes, now I can finally sit in one" so I roll over to the dealer and sure enough, there is a camaro in the showroom. And its under a damn CAR COVER!

So I ask the salesguy whats up with that? And he says they are keeping it covered until the may6th release. I told him that was the dumbest thing I ever heard and that there are plenty of dealers showing their cars and even some test drives being allowed. I got a little frustrated and it no doubt didnt help my chances of them pulling back the cover, but I was pissed!

How can you sell a car that you wont let people see?

Anybody else ever heard of this? I havent seen any posts about that?

Hmmmmmmmm..........

I wanna guess which SoCal dealership you went to. Was it the same one with the BIG LIGHTBOARD SIGN on the freeway that said "2010 Camaro HERE NOW!!" ?

F'n unbelievable how unedumacated some of these dealers are.

MontyCarlo · 05-01-2009, 05:04 PM

My dealer put their camaro cover over another car that isn't even remotely the same shape because their camaros weren't in yet.

05-01-2009, 03:45 PM	#1
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 558	Grumble. Dang local dealer keeping camaro under cover So a friend tells me that the local chevy dealer has a camaro in the showroom and I am thinking "hell yes, now I can finally sit in one" so I roll over to the dealer and sure enough, there is a camaro in the showroom. And its under a damn CAR COVER! So I ask the salesguy whats up with that? And he says they are keeping it covered until the may6th release. I told him that was the dumbest thing I ever heard and that there are plenty of dealers showing their cars and even some test drives being allowed. I got a little frustrated and it no doubt didnt help my chances of them pulling back the cover, but I was pissed! How can you sell a car that you wont let people see? Anybody else ever heard of this? I havent seen any posts about that? __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

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Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	That is pretty stupid... why would they tease people like that? __________________

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camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	It's a GM marketing idea to save them for this coming Wednesday. The dealers make their own decisions in the end. I'd grumble too... Wednesday is the full shabang... __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

05-01-2009, 05:04 PM	#14
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	My dealer put their camaro cover over another car that isn't even remotely the same shape because their camaros weren't in yet. __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

05-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
Blake Drives: Turbo tC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 18	The dealer I called is getting in 5 of them.....when asking about my specific specifications. He told me he would call the minute they got there and I can come down and test drive the LT and the SS to see which one I liked. Maybe my dealer needs to sell cars?

05-01-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	from what I can tell my dealer already sold his v6 (not sure he will have v6 for may6th.

05-01-2009, 03:57 PM	#5
JSkibisky Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 254	... got a call from my dealer about 2 weeks ago... they had just gotten their dealer car; a 1LT/RS. The saleperson indicated that they were supposed to keep it covered for the 5/6 reveal. Fortunately, they have it proudly displayed in the showroom... and it's absolutely beautiful !!! ... what a car !!!

05-01-2009, 04:00 PM	#7
Blake Drives: Turbo tC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 18	Either one of two things....GM told them to do it and they NEED to sell the cars. Being afraid youll go to another dealer and buy one from them who have it displayd. They show and sell them. OR They are just hyping it up even more. Considering people obviously already have them in thier garages....what is there to hide anymore?

05-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#10
SoCalMitch Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: The OC Posts: 36	If in the area of the City of Orange Selman Chevrolet has one that I just looked at in their showroom.

05-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#11
JJ2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smithfield,NC Posts: 1,203	Thats not to bright.......

05-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#12
Blake Drives: Turbo tC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 18	Really though I understand not seeing it in person and wanting too ---->Me but really the only people that havnt googled it or seen it in a magazine would be like a old couple that goes in there and sees it all hidden under its cover and get all excited. Though I share their excitment it wouldnt be for the suspense of Oh man whats under there....but the holy crap theres the new Camaro can I see it???.....NO? Ok then Ill find another dealer thanks much. So IMO marketing plan = FAIL

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