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Nine Ball · 03-03-2011, 09:55 AM

One of the local Houston area dealers just received a 2SS/RS auto-trans convertible, and called us. We asked for them to notify us when one arrived, and they did.

The car looked great in Imperial Blue, black top and black interior. Top looks nice even when up. The tonneau cover was simple to install/remove. Wind buffeting on the freeway was not bad at all, and the exhaust note was somewhat quiet and not intrusive to cruising. It drove/felt like my 2010 hardtop did when it was stock. Kinda heavy and slow

Anyways, we were ready to put our name on another color one that was due in a month, but the dealer played their typical shady games and BS mark-up and protection package nonsense, so I promptly got up and left. They wanted $4K over MSRP and another $1800 for wax and carpet sealer, and some fancy locking lug nuts. Crooks in my opinion, and I'll never visit that dealer again. I've spent over $200,000 in new GM vehicles in a single year before, these guys lost a lifetime buyer.

For this reason alone, don't bother asking who the dealer was. I don't want to refer them to anyone, and I'd rather not help them get a sale.

Tony

toesuf94 · 03-03-2011, 10:51 AM

+1 on the crooks...thanks for the road test - luchy.

I have the opportunity to buy three that are in bound right now, at MSRP. I would ONLY buy for MSRP or lower. (HAHAHAHAHA on the lower, I know)

Nutbutt · 03-03-2011, 11:42 AM

Good move ! MSRP or lower or walk.

dcfan22 · 03-03-2011, 12:43 PM

Yeah - MSRP or lower - especially with the 2012 right around the corner.

swagled · 03-03-2011, 08:19 PM

I remember Chrysler swearing they'd never discount the LeBaron. And Mazda saying they would keep production light on the Miata, and it'd always sell at MSRP.

Both had rebates on them during the 1992 recession.

Remember the PT cruiser mania a few years ago? How long did THAT take before the discounting....

*The_Blur* · 03-03-2011, 09:50 PM

I hate price gouging.

SUX2BU · 03-03-2011, 09:56 PM

I love haggling with dealers but for the vert I was happy to just pay MSRP. I'm still gonna try to throw in the student discount at the last minute.

MontanaKnight · 03-03-2011, 10:01 PM

Placed like that really need to be put out of business. Glad I have a small town dealer near me to deal with. A place where a hand shake actually mean something.

LittleRockCGM · 03-04-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

One of the local Houston area dealers just received a 2SS/RS auto-trans convertible, and called us. We asked for them to notify us when one arrived, and they did.

The car looked great in Imperial Blue, black top and black interior. Top looks nice even when up. The tonneau cover was simple to install/remove. Wind buffeting on the freeway was not bad at all, and the exhaust note was somewhat quiet and not intrusive to cruising. It drove/felt like my 2010 hardtop did when it was stock. Kinda heavy and slow

Anyways, we were ready to put our name on another color one that was due in a month, but the dealer played their typical shady games and BS mark-up and protection package nonsense, so I promptly got up and left. They wanted $4K over MSRP and another $1800 for wax and carpet sealer, and some fancy locking lug nuts. Crooks in my opinion, and I'll never visit that dealer again. I've spent over $200,000 in new GM vehicles in a single year before, these guys lost a lifetime buyer.

For this reason alone, don't bother asking who the dealer was. I don't want to refer them to anyone, and I'd rather not help them get a sale.

Tony

It's this BS that ruined GM before! To loose a what is certainly a top customer over 5K - they can't see the forest for the trees!

besherman · 03-04-2011, 10:15 AM

I wish GM would tell it's dealers that while we can't stop you from gouging, if you do so we will put you at the bottom of the list for new, hot or limited edition models.

If my local dealer (who received over 100k from me for two new cars in a single year) tries a stunt like that, I won't argue but just go directly to Becky and have the car shipped to me.

03-03-2011, 09:55 AM	#1
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I test drove an SS convertible last night! One of the local Houston area dealers just received a 2SS/RS auto-trans convertible, and called us. We asked for them to notify us when one arrived, and they did. The car looked great in Imperial Blue, black top and black interior. Top looks nice even when up. The tonneau cover was simple to install/remove. Wind buffeting on the freeway was not bad at all, and the exhaust note was somewhat quiet and not intrusive to cruising. It drove/felt like my 2010 hardtop did when it was stock. Kinda heavy and slow Anyways, we were ready to put our name on another color one that was due in a month, but the dealer played their typical shady games and BS mark-up and protection package nonsense, so I promptly got up and left. They wanted $4K over MSRP and another $1800 for wax and carpet sealer, and some fancy locking lug nuts. Crooks in my opinion, and I'll never visit that dealer again. I've spent over $200,000 in new GM vehicles in a single year before, these guys lost a lifetime buyer. For this reason alone, don't bother asking who the dealer was. I don't want to refer them to anyone, and I'd rather not help them get a sale. Tony __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-03-2011, 10:51 AM	#2
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	+1 on the crooks...thanks for the road test - luchy. I have the opportunity to buy three that are in bound right now, at MSRP. I would ONLY buy for MSRP or lower. (HAHAHAHAHA on the lower, I know) __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-03-2011, 11:42 AM	#3
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Good move ! MSRP or lower or walk. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-03-2011, 12:43 PM	#4
dcfan22 Drives: '11 2LT RS 'vert Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 254 View My Garage	Yeah - MSRP or lower - especially with the 2012 right around the corner. __________________ 2011 Convertible 2LT/RS RJT Black/Black A6

03-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I hate price gouging. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-03-2011, 08:19 PM	#5
swagled Drives: Y2000 Olds Intrigue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 180	I remember Chrysler swearing they'd never discount the LeBaron. And Mazda saying they would keep production light on the Miata, and it'd always sell at MSRP. Both had rebates on them during the 1992 recession. Remember the PT cruiser mania a few years ago? How long did THAT take before the discounting....

03-03-2011, 09:56 PM	#7
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	I love haggling with dealers but for the vert I was happy to just pay MSRP. I'm still gonna try to throw in the student discount at the last minute. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

03-03-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
MontanaKnight Drives: Dreaming Of the 2011 SS2 A6 - Soon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 225	Placed like that really need to be put out of business. Glad I have a small town dealer near me to deal with. A place where a hand shake actually mean something.

03-04-2011, 10:15 AM	#10
besherman Drives: 2008 GMC Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oakland, Oregon Posts: 75	I wish GM would tell it's dealers that while we can't stop you from gouging, if you do so we will put you at the bottom of the list for new, hot or limited edition models. If my local dealer (who received over 100k from me for two new cars in a single year) tries a stunt like that, I won't argue but just go directly to Becky and have the car shipped to me.

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