Out of state purchasing??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fogey · 06-26-2010, 02:52 PM

Because of pricing etc., I'm thinking of buying from one of the guys that are on this site. I'm a little nervous as I usually walk into a dealership, sit down, negotiate and buy or don't buy. Dealing with a dealer several states away has me a little ansy.
Experiences, good or bad, please
Thanks

BalogUK · 06-26-2010, 03:28 PM

ahh, it'll go fine, you just have to pay sales tax to your "home" state...
(bought in Montana... Live in Georgia)

kbs71 · 06-26-2010, 03:37 PM

I bought mine from Anna Berringer "little bank robber" at Sparta Chevrolet in MI. I also had your trepidation, but she calmed all my fears and I got a good deal. I wound up paying the local MI tax and when I went to register it here in TX the tax was an additional $1.36 to make up the difference.
I say go for it. I got a better deal than I could have from my local dealers and I also got the color (ABM) that I wanted. Look at it this way. The dealers on here have a reputation to keep with this community. As your local dealer could care less about their reputation on this site. So you should get a much better deal and experience from them. Plus they dealers on here are all Camaro fanatics, so they know how you feel about buying this fantastic car.

JJChevy · 06-26-2010, 03:38 PM

I bought out of state. I also went with Anna and the buying experience was very easy and I was completely satisfied.
As already mentioned, you will pay the sales tax based on where you will register the car...assuming your home state.

If you do not plan to go pick up your car, consider the additional cost for shipping into your total cost. Also realize the additional time it may take to get your car to you. The dealer will need a little time to get the car ready and then wait for the shipping folks to come get it.

lock · 06-26-2010, 04:25 PM

Out of state can be nice. Mines turning into a little vacation. Taking my dad along for driving duties and we're going to visit several relatives I havent seen in ages on the way home.

probably cant go wrong with most of the dealers on this site. This would not be a place to do any bad business. the internet can be death to people in business and if they are still around... probably all top notch!

NJP56 · 06-26-2010, 07:55 PM

I bought out of state, in PA., live in Ohio. When I financed they fiqured out how much my Ohio sales tax was and I got a check in the mail so I could pay it when my 30 day tags expired and I had to get plates. I paid no PA tax

Tessa · 06-26-2010, 08:04 PM

I bought mine in NH b/c they had the right color on the lot and they added the MA sales tax in for me
NH is a pretty close drive for me though

jshaf · 06-26-2010, 08:15 PM

have bought 5 of my last 6 cars out of state, I am one that likes a good deal and is willing to travel 2-5 hours to get it. the first time you do it it seems tough but after that it's a breeze and the fact you'll save jack makes it that much easier! Go for it

Boo Boo The Cat · 06-26-2010, 08:18 PM

I bought mine from Becky D @ Rogers Chevrolet outside of Detroit, MI and I was currently living in Connecticut at the time. Everything went really smooth, she honored any discount I was eligible for, and I even got it delivered to a local dealership in Connecticut pretty cheap. Most of the people on this site are extremely reliable so I wouldn't have any worries if you decide to purchase your vehicle through one of them.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 06-26-2010, 08:21 PM

It's very easy....today ....I delivered a ZR1 and a Camaro to California...it's easy and can save a lot money.
Becky

ART-2008 · 06-26-2010, 08:23 PM

I see that you are in California. I believe that all new cars sold to California residents must have "California Emissions".

At one time I considered buying from an out of state dealer, and some of them had cars with California emissions (proably due to some type of dealer trade, Cal. cars can be sold in any state I believe). A dealer in ANY state can order a car with California emissions for you.

Check with any of the several dealers who frequently contribute to this form. They have OUTSTANDING reputations and would be happy to help you get the car you need.

Because of possible registration problems due to California emission laws, I would not randomly choose a dealer who does not participate here.

el ess A · 06-26-2010, 08:28 PM

It was my understanding the Camaro is already 50-state emissions ready. I could be wrong.

We bought from Eric at Classic Chevy in Grapevine, TX. We live in SC. He gave us great service and made our buying experience a real pleasure. Even though it was raining when we got there.

Alfieboy · 06-26-2010, 09:13 PM

do it.
Bought mine from Anna @ Sparta in MI..drove it home to VA...

Awesome people!

Rick

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 06-28-2010, 08:29 AM

Thanks for the kind words KBS71, JJChevy and Alfieboy. You were all WONDERFUL to work with.

It really is quite easy to buy out of state nowadays.

06-26-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	Out of state purchasing??? Because of pricing etc., I'm thinking of buying from one of the guys that are on this site. I'm a little nervous as I usually walk into a dealership, sit down, negotiate and buy or don't buy. Dealing with a dealer several states away has me a little ansy. Experiences, good or bad, please Thanks

06-26-2010, 03:28 PM	#2
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	ahh, it'll go fine, you just have to pay sales tax to your "home" state... (bought in Montana... Live in Georgia) __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

06-26-2010, 03:37 PM	#3
kbs71 I know dats' rite.. Drives: 2010 ABM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 46	I bought mine from Anna Berringer "little bank robber" at Sparta Chevrolet in MI. I also had your trepidation, but she calmed all my fears and I got a good deal. I wound up paying the local MI tax and when I went to register it here in TX the tax was an additional $1.36 to make up the difference. I say go for it. I got a better deal than I could have from my local dealers and I also got the color (ABM) that I wanted. Look at it this way. The dealers on here have a reputation to keep with this community. As your local dealer could care less about their reputation on this site. So you should get a much better deal and experience from them. Plus they dealers on here are all Camaro fanatics, so they know how you feel about buying this fantastic car. __________________ 2010' ABM M6, SS/RS a work in progress. Fastlane CAI ARH 1 7/8" headers and custom 3" stainless X piped exhaust with 5" tips Rear view mirror mounted LED shift light. Pedders Track 2Xa Supercar package with Xa Coilovers. Pfadt 1le swaybars and endlinks front and rear. Rear Tie rods/trailing arms. MGW shifter MPD1 rear spoiler Sullivan Aluminum pedals

06-26-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
lock Drives: 11 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 814 View My Garage	Out of state can be nice. Mines turning into a little vacation. Taking my dad along for driving duties and we're going to visit several relatives I havent seen in ages on the way home. probably cant go wrong with most of the dealers on this site. This would not be a place to do any bad business. the internet can be death to people in business and if they are still around... probably all top notch! __________________ 11 IOM 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged. 616 RWHP/578 RWTQ. Click link for my journal!!!

06-26-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
Tessa Mischief Managed Drives: 2SS/RS RJT with silver rallys Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southbound Posts: 8,179 View My Garage	I bought mine in NH b/c they had the right color on the lot and they added the MA sales tax in for me NH is a pretty close drive for me though __________________

06-26-2010, 03:38 PM	#4
JJChevy Drives: SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 28	I bought out of state. I also went with Anna and the buying experience was very easy and I was completely satisfied. As already mentioned, you will pay the sales tax based on where you will register the car...assuming your home state. If you do not plan to go pick up your car, consider the additional cost for shipping into your total cost. Also realize the additional time it may take to get your car to you. The dealer will need a little time to get the car ready and then wait for the shipping folks to come get it.

06-26-2010, 07:55 PM	#6
NJP56 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/ RS Package A6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East of Cleveland on the lake Posts: 95	I bought out of state, in PA., live in Ohio. When I financed they fiqured out how much my Ohio sales tax was and I got a check in the mail so I could pay it when my 30 day tags expired and I had to get plates. I paid no PA tax

06-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#8
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	have bought 5 of my last 6 cars out of state, I am one that likes a good deal and is willing to travel 2-5 hours to get it. the first time you do it it seems tough but after that it's a breeze and the fact you'll save jack makes it that much easier! Go for it __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

06-26-2010, 08:18 PM	#9
Boo Boo The Cat Drives: Blk 10' 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA /Kodiak, AK Posts: 24 View My Garage	I bought mine from Becky D @ Rogers Chevrolet outside of Detroit, MI and I was currently living in Connecticut at the time. Everything went really smooth, she honored any discount I was eligible for, and I even got it delivered to a local dealership in Connecticut pretty cheap. Most of the people on this site are extremely reliable so I wouldn't have any worries if you decide to purchase your vehicle through one of them.

06-26-2010, 08:21 PM	#10
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	It's very easy....today ....I delivered a ZR1 and a Camaro to California...it's easy and can save a lot money. Becky

06-26-2010, 08:23 PM	#11
ART-2008 Drives: 2010 SS Camaro 6M, 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 107	I see that you are in California. I believe that all new cars sold to California residents must have "California Emissions". At one time I considered buying from an out of state dealer, and some of them had cars with California emissions (proably due to some type of dealer trade, Cal. cars can be sold in any state I believe). A dealer in ANY state can order a car with California emissions for you. Check with any of the several dealers who frequently contribute to this form. They have OUTSTANDING reputations and would be happy to help you get the car you need. Because of possible registration problems due to California emission laws, I would not randomly choose a dealer who does not participate here.

06-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#12
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	It was my understanding the Camaro is already 50-state emissions ready. I could be wrong. We bought from Eric at Classic Chevy in Grapevine, TX. We live in SC. He gave us great service and made our buying experience a real pleasure. Even though it was raining when we got there. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

06-26-2010, 09:13 PM	#13
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	do it. Bought mine from Anna @ Sparta in MI..drove it home to VA... Awesome people! Rick

06-28-2010, 08:29 AM	#14
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	Thanks for the kind words KBS71, JJChevy and Alfieboy. You were all WONDERFUL to work with. It really is quite easy to buy out of state nowadays.

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